#tools to find trending hashtags

[quickscaleup]

Tools to Find Trending Keywords on Youtube

You must have seen some videos randomly going viral within a day. As far as the content matters, it's not something too captivating or important.

So, how do people manage doing that? How do people get a million views overnight? The answer is they know how to use the tools given to them wisely and know how the platform works. 

To know the sly trick is to learn about youtube SEO. It’s not much different from google SEO and at the same time has some different aspects attached to it.

That’s why video creators need to learn new ways and directives to increase traffic on youtube search engines.

Although Google emphasizes on youtube content, one should ensure they have proper keywords, and descriptions about the video that can optimize the video to pop up first thing.

The youtube keyword is defined as a word or phrase that includes what a particular video is about.

It should be similar to what viewers are typing in the search box which ensures that your video pops up with the right keywords.

That’s why it’s important to know what your viewer’s interest and likes are which can guide you to decide the titles and keywords the viewers will always search for. This leads to

Increased views and likes

Top ranking

Increased amount of subscribers

The keyword research is how to find trending keywords on youtube and using those in the right way. Keyword planning can effectively improve the traffic.

Putting up trending keywords on youtube in India can guarantee that your video will come up when the viewers are searching for the word in the search box.

Knowing what the audience needs, and curating the video and the title can ensure your content will be on top. 

How to find trending keywords for youtube? 

There are some tips one can follow to know how to find the trending keywords and how to curate it according to what the audience needs. 

First, picking up a topic and keeping it broad so that you have multiple versions to work with.

Make sure it's something the audience likes and resonates with for it to be trending. Various research options are available that can be used as a tool to find trending topics.

Youtube’s autocomplete feature is a great way one can determine what keywords, topics, or content to use for it to trend.

Because mostly, the autocomplete feature is the one people use to find the video of their choices.

The youtube trending searches today can also aid you with knowledge on what are the things a video content will need to get viral. Because basing your video on trending things can increase the views and subscribers. 

Once the content and topic have been decided, check out everything and all the videos related to it to know how the other videos with already established traffic are used. This way you’ll know how to organise the content in a way that it can trend more than others. 

Youtube research tool is the best tool to find trending keywords on youtube. You can use it to know what are the keywords and phrases being used the most to promote a youtube video.

Hashtags are way too popular with the users right now because they use that to find particular content and also use it in the search box.

Using the top trending youtube keywords tools to find trending hashtags. Thus, putting relevant hashtags in a video’s description will lead to increased traffic. 

What are youtube’s best tools?

There are quite a few tools to find trending keywords on youtube and to help increase views and likes. 

The youtube trend analytics tool for youtube is the place people go to to find how the audience is doing and what they are expecting from future videos. This will help you filter out the topics that can’t gather the audience. 

The google trends youtube is a special feature that allows us to know how popular youtube content and a topic is. It can give you an overall idea on what keywords to pair with and what can go trending. 

By learning how to optimize the website using the keywords and relevant description of the content, increasing the traffic on search engines becomes easier.

You just have to make sure the keywords being used are creative and appealing to the audiences.

The major advantage in learning these search engine optimization and PPC is it can be used on different platforms and doesn’t have to be specific to particular social media platforms.

If we’re talking about creating content that the audiences can eat up then the best digital marketing company, Quickscaleup can be the perfect way to ensure you learn all the tricks in the book. 

[mariacallous]

As tensions between India and Pakistan rose and then fell dramatically in recent days, the Indian government used the nation’s digital governance laws to compel Meta to remove news and posts related to the evolving story. It even urged the blocking of all Pakistan-origin content.

Governments around the world are behaving similarly, gaining more and more authority to request or require the removal of content and weaponizing these laws to force the takedown of rap videos, photos from protests, and much more. Accelerating this trend are companies’ incentives to avoid these requests in the first place by preemptively and quietly suppressing content they anticipate governments will find objectionable. In too many cases, moderation at the hands of private entities and governments is practically indistinguishable.

In India’s case, its IT Rules, as they are known, equip law enforcement agencies and other government bodies with the authority to request that social media companies take down user-generated content in the “interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India” and to hand over user data as well. They have been used before. In September 2024, cybercrime units within regional police departments used the law to request the takedown of content after a hashtag gained traction on Facebook and X blaming the Muslim minority in southern India for supposedly bringing animal fat-laden sweets to one of the largest Hindu temples in India. The hashtag helped heighten already strained tensions—but the situation was exacerbated by the opaque and poorly governed police agency response. Charges were filed against seven X users for incorrectly identifying the sweets as belonging to Amul, a large dairy chain, and regional police also ordered the removal of countless memes that proliferated in the aftermath.

As part of a larger project studying content moderation in the global south, we have found that a majority of frequent Tamil online service users suspect they have faced moderation to silence their opinions and political beliefs. Content creators, activists, and journalists we spoke with frequently reiterated these suspicions, which were corroborated by interviews with former platform representatives, who painted a picture of increasing collusion between governments and companies to suppress speech. While our research in this paper was limited to India and Sri Lanka, the tools and tactics we documented are appearing around the world. If platforms want to keep users and their confidence, they have to be more honest and transparent when governments influence moderation and how.

New legislation passed in Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, Europe, and beyond has supercharged government officials’, law enforcement bodies’, and courts’ authority to request or require the takedown of specific posts or categories of posts. And companies are seeing these requests pile up: Facebook reported an exponential increase in government requests for content restrictions from 2023 to 2024, and Google told media that it fielded 87 percent more requests from governments to remove content across its services from 2021 to 2023. Indonesia’s MR5 regulation has resulted in more than 140 million orders just to Facebook to geoblock posts and comments, the majority of which were related to gambling but others were “divisive political speech.”

Managing government requests for restrictions has become a massive workstream at companies, but determining which requests are appropriate and which are not seems to be less of a priority. Gag orders, the mass layoffs of trust-and-safety staff, and the sheer volume of requests are pushing companies toward a compliance-at-scale approach rather than attempting to discern when a government request should be denied.

Apart from reducing costs, giving the government what it asks for may be politically expedient. Governments’ arsenal of influence over companies’ decisions goes beyond formal takedown requests. Content moderation policies and processes are increasingly becoming a bargaining chip that companies and governments are using to avoid future regulation, minimize liability, and generally keep business moving.

Talking to former platform trust-and-safety staff and moderators, we found that governments are influencing moderation in multiple ways. First, teams are modifying policies to hew more closely to government policies and preferences. Second, moderators are taking down speech proactively to preempt government requests entirely, including by taking down legally permissible speech that moderators think would be controversial. Other research has shown that moderators also rely on flags sent in by law enforcement bodies such as the opaquely named internal referral units that flag content violating private terms of service. Finally, companies invoke “break-glass measures” to supercharge moderation when governments exert extra pressure or threaten to shut down the platform. These informal methods are generally ad hoc and undocumented, sometimes with policy team members left in the dark, too.

Companies’ desire to appease and acquiesce to governments’ interests is not new, even if it feels more apparent than ever, but their increasing lack of transparency is. Ten years ago, CEOs touted their platforms’ role during the Arab Spring, aimed at toppling repressive government control, and broadly committed (even if only rhetorically) to human rights principles. It was common for platforms to push back publicly on governments’ content restrictions and publish requests they received on the Lumen Database, enabling the public and users to understand what their government was doing and promoting transparency about whether laws serve genuine safety or political agendas. Now, companies directly facilitate government action by removing posts and handing over user data and, according to our interviews, often without notifying the public or affected users.

Increasingly, users accuse social media companies of being arms of the government and preemptively taking down more content than even governments want at the cost of undermining social movements. Users also feel constantly monitored and second-guess why they use these social media services in the first place, particularly for speaking about political issues. In response, users develop circumvention tactics to evade scrutiny by cropping images, flipping letters, or using “algospeak” to avoid terms suspected to be shadowbanned, (for instance, talking about U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration actions by using terms like “cute winter boots”), making good-faith moderation even harder.

By allowing and even encouraging further government capture, companies damage their own reputations, which can have repercussions, financially and otherwise. Predictable, trustworthy, and rights-respecting moderation processes have been linked with increased revenue for online services hosting user-generated speech; likewise, as X learned when it changed its policies after a change in ownership, erratic moderation can drive away users and advertisers. At the same time, investors are directly demanding greater accountability and respect for international human rights standards at annual shareholder gatherings.

Moreover, companies’ surrender to government demands can conflict with their obligations under the U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and their own stated commitments to human rights and user safety. With increased informal and indirect expansion of government scrutiny online and fewer spaces to speak outside the influence of governments, users are losing their ability to speak freely. What’s more, users lose the ability to exercise their right to seek remedy from their governments when they don’t know that government actors are the cause of their content being removed.

Companies can do more to earn users’ trust back.

First, they can consistently publish government orders where possible or ask that the government agency make it public, consistent with their human rights obligations. Academics, human rights advocates, and experts all rely on these notices to understand the breadth of influence both social media companies and governments wield on our information environment.

Second, they can notify users when their speech is moderated due to a government order or pressure. Users are often left in the dark and don’t know when their posts have been taken down due to a government order or scrutiny. That breeds conspiratorial thinking.

Finally, they can push back when orders from governments violate human rights. This is something most large social media companies have done before. Existing frameworks created by the United Nations and the Global Network Initiative enable trust-and-safety teams to weigh the trade-offs when facing demands.

Beyond individual government requests, companies should communicate with users more to assuage concerns of government scrutiny. Equipping users with the knowledge of what norms are expected online, how rules change, and who is scrutinizing their speech enables users to make more informed decisions about their online safety.

Ultimately, as companies and governments further back away from previously agreed-upon commitments to people’s liberties and rights, they are forgetting the users who make their platforms viable and successful. Companies should be on the side of users instead of doing governments’ bidding, particularly as governments themselves backslide on their commitment to protect their own. As one Tamil content moderator told us: “The platforms taking you down is actually a matter of inconvenience. The real danger is the democratic climate of the country.”

[silentsialia]

Typical Colapinto fan. "I don't want Jack dropped because I don't want my boy at that team!" How about "I don't want Jack dropped because Jack is an excellent driver in his own right who's worked his ass off for that seat and should be given the chance to show it"? You'd destroy any career for your Colapinto. It's not enough to leave hate for Jack on every Alpine post, huh?

Need you to read what I wrote carefully. I don't want Jack to fail even if it means Colapinto gets another chance. But it doesn't matter what I want. Alpine are only giving Jack 5 races to catch up to Pierre which is a huge thing to ask for. If he doesn't deliver, and the chances are high, they're kicking him out. The Alpine higher-ups (Flavio Briatore) do not have faith in Jack. But Flavio has teased the possibility of Franco joining Alpine, and has spoken positively about him. Put the pieces together, Jack is being set up to fail so he can be replaced by either Franco or Paul Aron.

If anything, I'm mad that Franco is being treated as just a marketing tool by a lot of F1 fans and some of the paddock, and not being taken seriously because of his racecraft. That's my main problem with this situation. Yes he's charismatic and funny, but his actual skills behind the wheel are what we should be discussing more. I'm guilty of this myself and will try to do better in the future.

Lots of drivers on the grid, like Checo and Lewis, have spoken positively about how good Franco's doing. A year ago Franco was struggling to find sponsorships to fund his F2 campaign. And then he was a F2 rookie who got a lot less preparation before stepping up to F1 compared to others. The first time I ever heard of Franco was when he did that Free Practice in Silverstone. A couple of months later he was finishing out the season. It's crazy how much his life has changed in such a short time. If I never saw the hashtags his fans trended to raise awareness about his situation, I doubt I would have cared much or known about what was going on with his career. People get annoyed with Argentinians commenting under every official post to hire Franco but it was them bombarding the comments that made me realize how passionate his fans are. With that being said, Franco has shown enough for him to have a full-time seat and I want him to have that as his fan. No I wouldn't want it to be at the expense of Jack, but if that's what's gotta happen then it is what it is. Also I don't comment hate on posts where drivers could potentially see it because that's corny. I don't need the drivers to know that I exist and being irrelevant is peaceful.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Colin Wright

Published: Dec 23, 2024

A new study from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has revealed an alarming surge in anti-civil activity online following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The NCRI study, titled “Killing with Applause: Emergent Permission Structures for Murder in the Digital Age,” highlights the profound societal implications of this event, showcasing the disturbing normalization of violence against corporate figures and the role of social media in amplifying such narratives.

While the specifics of Thompson’s murder are shocking, the NCRI warns that the broader cultural shift it appears to be facilitating may be even more worrisome. The data reveals an evolving “permission structure” online—a system in which social media platforms amplify narratives, and susceptible individuals provide justification—resulting in the normalization of violence on a scale previously confined to small extremist communities.

The murder, which occurred outside a Manhattan hotel during an investors’ conference, has sparked a wave of online glorification, memes, and merchandise celebrating the shooter, Luigi Mangione. The NCRI’s findings expose an unsettling trend: mainstream social media platforms are becoming breeding grounds for rhetoric that not only justifies violence but also facilitates its transition from the digital realm to the real world.

Public Opinion Reflects Shifting Norms

The NCRI’s research reveals a major societal shift, highlighting how public opinion has veered dangerously toward accepting violence as a legitimate response to perceived systemic injustices. Nearly half of Americans surveyed (44 percent) believe that Thompson’s murder was at least somewhat justified, reflecting a growing openness to violent means of addressing grievances. This finding is particularly alarming as it indicates that support for such extreme measures is no longer confined to isolated groups but is increasingly mainstream.

The data shows that social media plays a critical role in shaping these attitudes. Among heavy social media users—those who spend more than 5.4 hours per day on these platforms—the justification rate surges to 64 percent, starkly contrasting with just 23 percent among low-use individuals (0-1.3 hours per day).

Even more concerning is the generational divide: a staggering 78.8 percent of respondents aged 18-27 expressed at least partial justification for the murder, signaling a profound shift among younger demographics toward endorsing “targeted violence.”

The younger generation’s overwhelming approval for violent actions suggests a troubling cultural normalization of aggression as a tool for addressing grievances.

Platforms of Concern: Bluesky and Beyond

One of the most striking revelations in the NCRI study is the role of mainstream platforms like Bluesky in fostering permissive attitudes toward violence. Bluesky, widely lauded by political progressives as a kinder and friendlier alternative to X/Twitter, now exhibits the highest justification rates for the UHC CEO’s murder (78 percent), surpassing even extremist platforms like Gab and 4chan.

Bluesky’s user base skews younger and more tech-savvy, demographics that the NCRI study identifies as particularly susceptible to violent rhetoric. The combination of algorithmic amplification of extreme views and a vulnerable audience creates an environment ripe for the proliferation of violent narratives. This grim reality was recently illustrated when Bluesky users called for the murder of journalist Jesse Singal, en masse, due to his fact-based reporting on pediatric “gender medicine.” Users even posted what they believed to be his address and photos of his apartment door online.

Across social media platforms, including X, Reddit, and TikTok, there has been an alarming increase in content justifying violence. Viral hashtags like #EatTheRich and “Free Luigi” dominate many online discussions, and moderation efforts often lag behind the pace of content creation and dissemination, allowing violent rhetoric to flourish.

From Memes to Real-World Impacts

The transition of violent rhetoric from online spaces to real-world actions is perhaps one of the most troubling revelations of the NCRI study. Viral memes, fancam edits, and merchandise such as “Free Luigi” t-shirts have commodified his image. Events like the “UHC Shooter Lookalike Contest,” held in Washington Square Park, reveals how online rhetoric is influencing real-world behaviors. Participants, many of whom were dressed to mimic Mangione, gathered to celebrate and parody the assassination, demonstrating an alarming erosion of societal norms.

On social media, fancam edits and viral videos glorify Mangione’s actions, framing him as an anti-establishment icon. According to the report:

These videos frequently feature romantic or hyperbolic captions, highlight niche cultural affinities, or focus on his physical appearance, further amplifying his image and fueling narratives that glamorize his actions. This glorification fuels permission structures that could inspire others to perceive violence as a legitimate form of activism.

The hashtag #EatTheRich has surged by over 500 percent week-over-week, accompanying calls for violence against corporate figures and circulating “CEO Wanted” posters and executive “hit lists.” These posters, which feature “mocked-up mugshots of healthcare executives,” promote vigilante justice and represent “a deliberate attempt to provoke fear and destabilize corporate leadership.”

According to the NCRI report, “The murder of Brian Thompson appears to have catalyzed a dangerous feedback loop, where glorification, humor, conspiracy, and targeted harassment create an environment ripe for further violence.”

This blending of online rhetoric and offline action reflects what the NCRI describes as an “emergent permission structure,” which they describe as “a framework that justifies previously unacceptable beliefs or actions, with a clear division of labor: Social media platforms provide the amplification, while psychologically susceptible individuals provide the justification…” Taken in concert, these elements form a system that normalizes and even glamorizes acts of violence.

The Lionization of Luigi Mangione

Luigi Mangione’s transformation from an obscure figure to a symbol of anti-establishment resistance has been meteoric. Within days of his arrest, his social media following exploded from 5,000 to over 400,000. The slogan “Free Luigi” was posted 47,000 times in 48 hours, generating nearly 800,000 engagements across X and Reddit.

The commodification of Mangione’s image extends beyond social media. T-shirts, mugs, and other merchandise featuring his likeness are being sold on e-commerce platforms, trivializing his actions while profiting from the controversy. New cryptocurrency “memecoins” such as $LUIGI have also emerged, turning a deadly act into a speculative financial opportunity.

Psychological Drivers

The NCRI study identifies three key predictors of support for the murder: authoritarian tendencies, heavy social media use, and diminished personal agency. These factors interact in a synergistic way, with social media amplifying authoritarian predispositions and fostering the normalization of violence.

The combination of authoritarianism, an external locus of control, and social media’s amplifying effects appears to be a perfect storm for radicalization. These factors interact in a way that makes violence seem rational and even heroic to those who might otherwise feel marginalized or voiceless.

The interaction between these psychological drivers is particularly pronounced among younger demographics, who are both heavy social media users and more likely to experience anxiety or disillusionment with traditional systems. The NCRI study reveals that among users aged 18-27, those with high authoritarian tendencies and heavy social media use were the most likely to justify violence.

A Call to Action

The NCRI study concludes with a warning:

As digital platforms become arenas for ideological conflict, the consequences extend beyond individual incidents of violence to threaten broader public safety and societal cohesion. This transformation underscores the urgent need for strategies that address the root causes of digital radicalization and mitigate its impacts.

The challenges we face require a comprehensive and collaborative response. No single entity can address the complexities of digital radicalization alone. Policymakers, educators, platforms, and community leaders must work in unison to restore the moral boundaries against violent extremism.

The study concludes:

The spread and scope of justification for murder have significantly eroded what was once the monopoly of fringe communities in supporting violence and glorifying shooters online. This shift underscores the urgency of initiatives aimed at reinforcing the bonds of civic trust and restoring civility. Such efforts are essential not only in countering the tide of extremism but also in fostering a resilient society where dialogue and mutual respect prevail.

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EDIT: Wow, this managed to attract the murderous psychopaths. I hope you'll be just as understanding when someone kills someone you care about and justifies it in the name of nebulous "systemic" somethingisms.

If there was ever any doubt about Colin's premise, it has been proven by the insanity of those cheering it on in the reblogs.

The death penalty is unfair, unjust, and evil, unless you walk up to a rich guy you don’t like on the sidewalk and shoot him in the back. The only form of the death penalty that’s okay is the form that doesn’t include a judge, jury, or court, and where the executed person has not been charged with, convicted, or even accused of any specific crime.

You don't get to call it "justice" when it's not just bypasses but is in direct violation of the law.

"Arbitrarily killing people I don't like is good akshully," is not the moral high-ground you think it is.

How many times do you think you would have been shot dead if it became acceptable for someone to simply arbitrarily execute you because they don't like you, what you do for a living, what you do with your free time, what you eat, what you stand for, or any other random disapproval?

🤔

[kiennwrites]

Building a following:

are you fr kienn?

… 500 total across several platforms

but it's over the span of 2 months, and on new accounts, and your mileage may vary

very niche dependent (am a queer horror writer)

some platforms are more queer friendly than others

more under the cut

Here I will share some tips breaking down my experience with social media marketing for my writing.

Across all platforms:

have a consistent posting schedule!

more posts = more exposure

but consistency is most important.

i do 3 posts a week

interact with the community!

the most response i get is from networking

most writers are also readers!

following people and following back

engaging with posts (comments and reposts are more impactful than likes, connecting with the content)

community benefits:

peers with similar interests

observe what other successful accounts are doing

tips, trends, support groups

Between platforms:

the quality of interaction varies

the type of content varies (text vs images)

take time to learn

Video and image posts:

throwing your content out into the wild

instagram:

stats:

~150 followers

3k views/month

5-20 interactions a post

linked to threads, most of the time my threads followers channel to my instagram

schedule posts!

video content: the shorter the better, have a strong hook in the first seconds

image content: carousels with lots of slides

hashtags don't matter as much, though they help you show up through search

audio is a tool, choose wisely

share stuff on stories so it's seen, and promote fellow authors in the community

comments help alot, ask friends to help with engagement!

tiktok:

stats:

100 views before dropping to 0

some queer hashtags are banned

can use same content as instagram

scheduling on desktop only…

i don't use it much

Text posts:

more community engagement!

replying and reposting

threads:

stats:

~150 followers

5-20 interactions a post

linked to instagram

relatable text posts do well

keywords matter more than tags, incorporate words like "book" "author" "writer" etc naturally

lots of threads call for replies with similar interests or promotion, a great opportunity to share yourself and find similar authors, community rallying posts

reply to and repost fellow authors!

bluesky:

stats:

~300 followers

5-10 interactions a post

feeds are customized timelines that use tags and keywords

use feeds to find your community

i have a queer writers feed on my account (to avoid filtering issues include "author" in your bio!)

make sure your posts are seen in feeds by incorporating keywords naturally, and include tags or the emoji-tags, #booksky and 📚💙, etc

having images to go with your text helps, and including alt text

find tags like #queerprompts or #wipsnips, where the community shares their work and wip snips!

follow feeds, reply to and repost fellow authors!

twitter:

stats:

~100 followers

~50 views a post

0-3 interactions a post

most follows are follow backs

the search function is terrible, as is the algorithm

lots of bot impersonators, block unsolicited DMs

throw your posts into the void, don't expect much interaction

image posts do best, as do trends. show you're not a bot? 😭

go through follow lists and tags to find community

tags like #agentsguide #amquerying help to find other writers

reply to and repost fellow authors

tumblr:

stats:

~50 followers

~ 1-10 interactions a post

blogging and text posts, most personal

use lots of tags

do tag games, trends, share wips

reply to and reblog fellow authors, leave comments in tags!!

SUMMARY

Find community

Interact, give and recieve

Reply and Repost

Follow and follow back

Use keywords

Use hooks, short attention spans

Thanks for reading!

This is from my personal experience. Your mileage may vary... Give it a try and see what works for you and your niche! and you can follow me @kiennwrites !

[erik-even-wordier]

helping un-brainwash some of the MAGA

Posted by Amanda Shinga Bussell to Facebook on March 4, 2025.

I'm seeing some Reactions to the idea of helping un-brainwash some of the MAGA and let me just say this:

No one asked you to do shit.

I mean YOU specifically. It's a call to action but it isn't about YOU. Stop making it about you. YOU can go do something else and shut up about how "useless" you think this is.

Let me see if I can phrase this ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY to get it through heads about how this has to fuckin' work:

Cults don't let go easily. They also don't exactly ADVERTISE as a cult. What average MAGA voters were drawn in by is a complicated question with more answers than you might think, but the point is that there are LAYERS to this. Whatever drew them in ends up not mattering as much as what KEEPS them trapped - they don't feel trapped in MAGA because they thought eggs would get cheaper, that's how they got drawn in. They're trapped by a violent cult who lets its members know they won't be safe if they try to disobey or even speak up against its precious leader.

We aren't asking you to PERSONALLY go find the worst and loudest MAGA chuds and baby them and coddle their feelings and forgive everything they say and do. That's ridiculous. This ain't about those ones, it never was. They're unreachable and trying to extend a "helping hand" to trolls isn't going to work for obvious reasons.

THINK. USE YOUR BRAIN.

DO you actually think redemption, growth, and personal accountability CAN work? Or do you agree with the normal American puritan protestant punishment view of the world, where no one can ever change for the better and we have to hurt people because pain is the only true lesson?

The FURTHEST gone will have to hit a level of rock bottom we can't have anything to do with. Those aren't part of this equation, the loud trolls ARE NOT the ones being discussed and yet y'all tend to bring THEM up as a reason you think deprogramming can't work.

But believe it or not, some guy screaming on Twitter 22 hours a day about nazi shit IS NOT THE AVERAGE EXPERIENCE of voters! AND IMPORTANTLY that's not who ANYONE wants you to "reach out" to. There's no reaching some one who's at the top of their culting game - they're euphoric right now, they feel on top of this fucked up world, they're not who we mean. They love where they are, you can't drag some one away from a good feeling like that.

What we mean is the ones who ALREADY WANT TO GET AWAY. Who are voicing doubts! Who are scared and losing shit and grasping for answers.

Do you hear me? Can you internalize that part please?

Some Trump voters changed after his first win. Some changed after Jan 6th. Some changed now. They're scared to be loud about it, and I get how frustrating that is (god knows I want 948449 thinkpieces everywhere about leaving MAGA), but you cannot let your anger at Twitter Nazi #9859 impact how you treat your neighbor who's a school teacher on food stamps and has three kids she needs to take care of so she has MAYBE half an hour of free time a day and that half hour wasn't enough for her to TRULY research what was happening last year, might've never fuckin heard the words "Project 2025" etc. No one told her, no one informed her, she didn't know how or where to even look, and her financial situation stresses her out so much she wasn't able to free the mental energy to even TRY (funny how that's the kind of stressful life Republicans seem to want us ALL to have)

We're internet-biased here, and assume everyone HAS to be the exact same level of Informed and Aware that we are. Because the headlines are EVERYWHERE right? People are talking about it EVERYWHERE, there's trending hashtags after all! But there are millions of people who avoid the internet. Like I'm sorry but that's reality and once you admit you're ignoring a MASSIVE section of the ENTIRE population of the world because they aren't using the same tool you are? Doesn't feel very "aware" to me. It feels like bias that makes this worldview easier and we are desperate for easy. But this isn't easy.

We do not have the same lived experiences. People get sucked into cults, they get scammed, they get lied to. It's "American values" to mock anyone who gets scammed, right? To laugh at them, make fun of them, tell them they deserved it? It's why scam victims end up quietly suffering and scammers keep on going because no one listens to the warnings from a victim. Not like I'm free from this urge, god knows everyone who gets ripped off by a clear meme coin crypto nonsense makes me want to laugh but also tear my hair out and scream "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING" but like. in truth, if i had to admit it fully, can i say that helps.... anything? at all?

Yes, this is complicated because a lot of them are blind to their own biases and bigotry. If you're in a vulnerable minority, these "reach out to the ones who are trying to get out" messages are EXTRA not for you. No one should be pressuring black progressives to "reach out" to white MAGA. No one should be begging trans people to be nice to people who want to hurt them for existing in public. SAFETY MATTERS.

It's for those who CAN. Who have the ABILITY and, god this part matters, THE DESIRE.

There's cult-deprogramming groups for a reason, and as much as I ALSO FEEL PERSONAL AND WIDE-REACHING POLITICAL ANGER TOWARDS THESE VOTERS... I AM ALSO NOT SO SHORTSIGHTED TO REFUSE TO MAKE THE FUTURE BETTER BECAUSE I CAN'T LET GO OF MY OWN FEELINGS.

Bite your fucking tongue once in a while and fucking admit we'll sometimes have, and use, imperfect allies without having to be their friends. Purity won't win us shit. But getting ex-MAGA to focus their anger and their pain at the RIGHT people who've been the ones hurting them this whole time? Who've been LYING to them? That might matter. That might win us SOME shit. That might have a fucking impact. Please. Let people do work even if you don't personally wanna do it. This ain't about you, or me.

EDIT: oh one more point: this will not make you a solitary hero to anyone. People who've escaped cults often have a LOT of people they end up being thankful for for it later - you will be ONE PART of the deprogramming, YOU YOURSELF will not be able to be their total and complete hero, you CANNOT take on a person like a "project" that you can complete like homework. You can be ONE aspect of the community care that gives them the space and freedom to feel like they can safely leave. There won't be a lot of individual heroes in this, this is about community

[the960writers]

How to Use TikTok to Sell Books: 12 Practical Tips

By Joe Yamulla, October 16, 2023

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Boasting over one billion active users, TikTok continues to grow in influence. Almost half the American population uses TikTok — it’s no longer just an outlet to watch silly dances or to learn how to bake your own sourdough bread (though you’ll find plenty of that). As it grows, the platform has become a powerful promotion tool, including for independent authors seeking to build their brands. You can even use TikTok to sell books.

Table of Contents: • What makes TikTok so effective for authors?    1. Be relatable    2. Post consistently to grow your channel    3. Use the link in your TikTok bio to sell books    4. Be subtle with book promotion    5. Establish yourself as a subject matter expert    6. Package your content for holidays and celebrations    7. Embrace the community    8. Save and utilize your favorite sounds and trends    9. Use titles to draw in more viewers    10. Keep captions brief and prioritize hashtags    11. Get out of your comfort zone    12. Stay up to date with new trends • How to start using TikTok as an independent author

Book marketing demands research, effort, and an open mind to get creative and experiment with new ideas — especially for indie authors. Because TikTok is wildly popular, you can use it to reach new readers, grow your author brand, and earn more book sales. So, how do you use this impactful platform as an independent author?

[webpinosoftwares]

Top Organic Social Media Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Audience Without Paid Ads

In today’s competitive digital landscape, growing a social media audience without paid ads is a key goal for many businesses. Organic growth fosters authentic connections, boosts long-term engagement, and builds trust. Below are some essential social media marketing tips to grow your audience organically:

1. Create Share-Worthy Content

To attract attention and encourage sharing, your content must stand out. Highly visual and emotionally engaging content is more likely to be shared, expanding your organic reach.

How to create share-worthy content:

Use eye-catching visuals like infographics, videos, and memes.

Evoke emotions — funny, inspiring, or thought-provoking content performs better.

Offer value by educating or entertaining your audience.

2. Leverage User-Generated Content (UGC)

User-generated content is a powerful way to expand your audience authentically. Encouraging customers to share their experiences builds trust and extends your reach.

How to leverage UGC:

Run contests or giveaways encouraging followers to tag your brand.

Share or repost customer reviews, photos, or testimonials.

3. Optimize Your Profile for Conversions

Your social media marketing strategy should start with optimizing your profile. A well-crafted profile can convert casual visitors into followers.

Profile optimization tips:

Write a clear, keyword-optimized bio.

Include a call-to-action (CTA) and website link.

Use branded visuals for your profile picture and cover photo.

Read More: Social Media Profile Optimization Tips — Learn how to craft a high-converting social media bio.

4. Post Consistently

Consistency is essential for keeping your audience engaged. Platforms reward active accounts with more visibility, so regular posting helps grow your audience.

Steps to maintain consistency:

Use a content calendar to schedule posts.

Experiment with posting times to discover when your audience is most active.

Mix up content types with images, videos, and stories.

5. Engage Directly with Your Audience

Engagement is a cornerstone of effective social media marketing. Directly interacting with followers strengthens relationships and encourages further interaction, boosting visibility.

Ways to increase engagement:

Respond to comments, mentions, and DMs quickly.

Ask questions or start conversations in your posts.

Host polls, surveys, or live Q&A sessions.

You’ll Love: Top Engagement Strategies for Social Media — Proven tactics to increase follower interaction.

6. Use Hashtags Wisely

Hashtags help improve the discoverability of your content. However, the key is using them strategically rather than overloading your posts.

Best practices for hashtags:

Use tools to find relevant, trending hashtags.

Create a branded hashtag for followers to use.

Combine broad and niche hashtags to reach different audience segments.

7. Collaborate with Micro-Influencers

Micro-influencers, with their smaller but highly engaged audiences, are an excellent way to grow organically. Collaborations with them help you tap into their dedicated followers.

How to collaborate with micro-influencers:

Partner for giveaways or joint promotions.

Invite them for a social media takeover.

Co-create content that appeals to both audiences.

8. Cross-Promote on Different Platforms

Don’t limit yourself to one platform. Cross-promotion helps you expand your audience by sharing content across multiple social channels.

Cross-promotion strategies:

Share content on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with tailored messages.

Promote your social channels in blog posts, emails, and YouTube videos.

9. Foster a Community Around Your Brand

Building a community is vital for audience retention. By creating a sense of belonging, you inspire loyalty and encourage followers to spread the word about your brand.

Tips for building a community:

Create private groups on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Host live events, webinars, or virtual meetups.

Be authentic and responsive to your followers.

10. Measure and Adjust Your Strategy

Tracking your performance is essential to improving your social media marketing tips. Use analytics to monitor key metrics and adjust your strategy based on data.

Metrics to track:

Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares).

Follower growth over time.

Content performance to see which formats work best.

By using these social media marketing tips, you can grow your audience without relying on paid ads, while building a strong, loyal community around your brand. @webpinosoftwares

[theambitiouswoman]

Hello...i am very great fan of yours....and i would really like to know...what are the key points to be noted when it comes to blogging..what do you follow...i really love blogging and i really want to improve...please do tell

Thank you so much 🥰

Know why you are blogging and who your audience is.

Stay consistent with posting your content.

Write useful and meaningful content. Quality.

Be authentic.

Always work on improving your content. Let it be your writing style, the topics you write about, or the images you use.

Write catchy headlines if that applies to your blog type.

Listen to your audience and what they like.

Images/graphics really appeal to people. I know I don't post them lol and I am so blessed that you guys follow it.

Use hashtags so people can find you on the platform.

Use keywords so that people can find your blog on search engines.

Engage with your audience. Reply to comments.

Share your blog on social media, forums etc. if you want to increase visibility.

Once your blog grows, you can consider monetizing it.

Stay up to date with trending topics in your niche, that way you're producing content that appeals to your audience.

Use tools like Google Analytics to understand your blog's performance and adapt accordingly.

Make friends with other bloggers.

Blogging is a lot of work lol I recommend finding a subject you feel passionate about so it will be easy for you to commit to it. Do not just post to grow your blog because the lack of authenticity and interest will show in your words. When starting out, post a lot daily and try to post every single day.

Most of my content pops up from my head, either things I have learned or my personal experience. That or, something I hear someone talk about be it online or a conversation I am having in person.

I started this blog to document my own personal growth and journey. So I am always sharing my personal growth experiences, thoughts and knowledge from what I learn with you guys here. I am extremely attached to the blog and it means a lot to me, very grateful that it has grown so much.

Oh! One more thing. Do not obsess over your follower count. I think that's important because it can affect your mood and output. Just continue to post, the audience will come. If you are completely unsure about your content, then I would look at blogs in your niche with a similar style to yours and see what they are doing. Use that as a tool for improving your own content.

Good luck :)

[bizzbuzzcreations]

How to Build a Community on Instagram Without Paid Ads

In today’s digital-first world, building a strong, authentic community on Instagram is no longer just a branding advantage—it’s a necessity. Whether you're a small business owner, content creator, or part of a growing digital marketing agency in Prayagraj, the question often arises: Can you build a community on Instagram without investing in paid ads? The answer is yes—if you use the right strategy.

This blog will guide you through a step-by-step approach to grow organically, friendly engagement, and create lasting connections on Instagram—all without spending a rupee on advertisements.

1. Define Your Brand Voice and Vision

Before you post a single photo or reel, start by clearly defining your brand voice. What do you stand for? Who is your audience? What kind of community are you trying to build?

A clear and consistent brand voice helps people feel more connected to your content. Whether you're giving business advice or showing off a new product, using the same tone every time builds trust.

Pro tip: Write a short mission statement for your Instagram presence. This makes it easier to stay on-brand with every post and caption.

2. Optimize Your Profile for Discovery

Your bio is the first thing a visitor sees. It should quickly tell them who you are and why they should follow you. Use relevant keywords, emojis, and a strong call-to-action. Also, make sure your handle and profile image are recognizable and consistent with your branding across platforms.

Include a link to your website or a Linktree to connect users to your blog, product pages, or other platforms.

3. Create Content That Sparks Conversations

Instagram's algorithm loves engagement—especially comments, shares, and saves. Focus on creating content that encourages your audience to respond. This includes:

Asking thoughtful questions in your captions

Sharing behind-the-scenes content

Posting Instagram Stories with polls or Q&A boxes

Using carousel posts to encourage swipe-throughs

You don't need to be an influencer to spark meaningful conversations. Even local businesses offering SMM Services in Prayagraj can drive engagement through authenticity and community-driven content.

4. Consistency Over Virality

It’s tempting to chase viral trends, but building a loyal community requires consistency. Stick to a posting schedule and use a content calendar to plan ahead.

You can start with a simple mix of:

3 Feed posts/week

2 Reels/week

Daily Stories

1 Live session/month

Stay consistent, monitor what works, and adapt over time. Communities aren’t built overnight—but consistency is what turns casual viewers into loyal followers.

5. Use Hashtags Strategically

Hashtags are one of the few free discovery tools on Instagram. Use a mix of:

Broad hashtags (e.g., #DigitalMarketing)

Niche hashtags (e.g., #PrayagrajBusiness)

Community hashtags (e.g., #MakersOfInstagram)

Limit yourself to 15–20 relevant hashtags per post. Creating a custom branded hashtag can also help you track user-generated content and boost community spirit.

6. Engage, Don’t Broadcast

Instagram is a social network—so be social. Spend at least 15–30 minutes a day interacting with your followers:

Reply to all comments on your posts

Like and comment on your followers’ content

Respond to DMs promptly and personally

Join conversations on other niche pages

This two-way communication fosters loyalty. Think of it less like a marketing platform and more like a community hangout.

7. Collaborate with Like-Minded Creators

Partnerships are a powerful organic growth tool. Find micro-influencers or small brands in your niche and propose a collaboration. This could be as simple as a shout-out, a joint Live session, or a collaborative giveaway.

Collaborating not only exposes you to new audiences but also strengthens your network—both online and offline.

8. Leverage Instagram Reels and Stories

Instagram continues to prioritize Reels for discoverability. Creating short, engaging video content increases your chances of reaching a wider audience organically. Combine educational tips, relatable humor, or product showcases to make your Reels valuable and fun.

Stories, on the other hand, keep your audience engaged daily. Use features like stickers, music, polls, and countdowns to make them interactive and exciting.

9. Track Your Analytics

Instagram offers built-in analytics tools (under “Insights”) that help you understand what’s working and what’s not. Keep an eye on:

Engagement rate

Reach and impressions

Follower growth

Most engaging content formats

Use this data to fine-tune your content strategy, post at optimal times, and double down on high-performing content types.

10. Offer Value—Every Day

At the heart of every successful Instagram community is value. Whether it's in the form of education, inspiration, or entertainment, your content should always answer the question: Why should someone follow me?

If you’re offering services like the Best digital marketing services in Prayagraj, share actionable marketing tips, success stories, or case studies. If you're focused on SEO Services in Prayagraj, post SEO insights or local SEO checklists for small businesses. This positions you as an authority while helping others grow.

Final Thoughts

Growing a community on Instagram without paid ads is absolutely achievable. It takes a mix of strategy, creativity, and human connection. Whether you’re a creator, small brand, or offering the Best SMM Services in Prayagraj, focus on authenticity, provide consistent value, and engage like a human—not a brand.

Want to take your organic growth to the next level? Check out our guide on Still Wondering Why Your Brand Needs Digital Marketing in India? to dive deeper into actionable tactics.

Would you like help optimizing this blog for your website or turning it into a LinkedIn post as well?

[thedigitalmultiverse]

What Twitter "follow strategy" would you recommend for a lean startup?

A solid Twitter follow strategy can make a significant difference for a lean startup looking to gain traction, connect with the right audience, and build a community. Here’s a simple yet effective approach:

1. Define Your Target Audience

Before you begin following accounts, it's crucial to know who your target audience is. Identify the demographic, interests, and behaviors of potential customers. Then, find Twitter accounts they’re likely following. These could be influencers, industry experts, or competitors.

2. Follow Relevant Accounts

Once you’ve identified your target audience, start following relevant accounts. Begin with industry influencers, thought leaders, potential customers, and businesses in your niche. This can help you stay updated on industry trends and foster engagement.

3. Engage Meaningfully

Following is just the start. Engage with the accounts you follow by liking, retweeting, and commenting on their posts. This will increase your visibility and potentially encourage a follow back. Meaningful engagement builds relationships and trust.

4. Utilize Hashtags

Search for relevant hashtags that your target audience is using. Follow and engage with the people who are active under those hashtags. Twitter is a platform where conversations are vital, and hashtags can help you find your tribe.

5. Consistency is Key

Don’t follow hundreds of people in one day, as it might appear spammy. Instead, follow a steady number of accounts daily and monitor which accounts follow you back. Unfollow inactive accounts or those that don't engage after some time.

At this stage, you might also want to outsource some of the work to save time. Lean startups often lack manpower, so this is where platforms like SproutGigs.com come in handy. On SproutGigs, you can hire freelancers to help manage your Twitter growth, from finding relevant accounts to engage with, to scheduling tweets and tracking followers. It's an affordable and efficient way to scale your social media efforts while focusing on other crucial aspects of your startup.

6. Monitor and Adjust

Track the success of your follow strategy by monitoring follower growth, engagement rates, and conversions. Use tools like Twitter Analytics or third-party apps to get insights into what's working and what’s not. Be flexible and adjust your strategy as needed to optimize results.

By following these steps and utilizing resources like SproutGigs, your lean startup can steadily grow its Twitter presence and build valuable connections.

[gladiotor]

What’s the Fastest Way to Get Traffic to Your Website? 🚀

If you’ve just launched a website or are looking to give your traffic numbers a quick boost, you’re in the right place. Building sustainable traffic often takes time, but there are proven strategies to generate immediate results. Here are the fastest ways to drive traffic to your website:

1. Run Paid Advertising Campaigns

Paid ads are the quickest way to bring targeted traffic to your website. Platforms like Google Ads and social media networks (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) allow you to target specific audiences based on demographics, interests, and behavior. Start with a small budget, monitor results, and optimize as you go.

2. Leverage Social Media Platforms

Post engaging and shareable content on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. Use trending hashtags, collaborate with influencers, and join relevant groups or communities to amplify your reach.

3. Use Email Marketing

If you already have an email list, send a well-crafted email campaign to your subscribers. Include a compelling subject line, valuable content, and a clear call-to-action (CTA) that drives them to your website.

4. Engage in Online Communities

Participate in forums, Reddit threads, and Facebook groups related to your niche. Offer value by answering questions and sharing insights, linking back to your website when relevant. Avoid spamming, as it can harm your reputation.

5. Partner with Influencers or Bloggers

Collaborating with influencers in your industry can give you instant exposure. They can share your website with their audience via posts, stories, or shoutouts, driving traffic almost immediately.

6. Publish Guest Posts

Write high-quality guest articles for reputable blogs in your niche. Include a link to your website in the author bio or content, which can lead to a quick influx of traffic.

7. Offer Limited-Time Deals or Promotions

Create urgency by offering time-sensitive discounts or freebies. Promote these offers across social media and email to attract visitors quickly.

8. Optimize for Trending Keywords

Use tools like Google Trends or SEMrush to find trending topics or keywords in your industry. Create and publish high-quality content around these keywords to capture immediate search interest.

9. Use Viral Marketing Techniques

Design campaigns that are fun, interactive, and likely to be shared. Quizzes, memes, or giveaways are great examples of content that can go viral and drive traffic fast.

10. Partner with Traffic Experts

If you’re looking for a reliable, expert-driven solution to boost your website traffic quickly, platforms like Cavotra can provide tailored strategies and tools to help you achieve your goals.

Fast traffic is achievable, but the key to long-term success lies in combining quick wins with sustainable strategies like SEO and content marketing. Try these methods today and watch your website traffic soar! 🚀

[mah28384]

Microsoft Outage: Outlook and Teams Restoration Time Remains Unclear as Company Deploys Fix

Microsoft Outage: Outlook and Teams Restoration Time Remains Unclear as Company Deploys Fix

Microsoft faced a major service disruption today, with its widely used tools, Outlook and Teams, experiencing significant outages. As millions of users across the globe rely on these platforms for communication and productivity, the outage has created widespread frustration and operational challenges. The company has acknowledged the issue and is actively working on deploying fixes, though the restoration timeline remains uncertain.

What Happened?

Reports of issues began flooding in early Monday, with users complaining of being unable to access emails on Outlook or participate in meetings on Teams. According to CNN, the outage appears to have stemmed from a technical failure in Microsoft 365’s infrastructure, which supports multiple Microsoft services. Users reported that not only were these apps down, but additional services within the Microsoft ecosystem were also lagging or completely unresponsive.

Impact of the Outage

As highlighted by CBS News, the outage disrupted both businesses and individuals alike. Microsoft Teams, a cornerstone for remote work, saw users unable to join meetings, send messages, or collaborate on shared documents. Similarly, Outlook’s downtime hampered email communication, a critical tool for businesses.

Many organizations that rely heavily on Microsoft’s tools for day-to-day operations were forced to find alternative communication methods or simply pause work until the services were restored. The scale of the impact underscores the dependence on cloud-based services like Microsoft 365.

Microsoft’s Response

Microsoft has acknowledged the issue through their status page and social media channels, stating they are aware of the problem and actively working to resolve it. According to Forbes, the company is deploying fixes and monitoring the situation closely. However, the timeline for full restoration remains unclear, leaving users in limbo.

The company has not yet disclosed specific details about what caused the disruption, but experts speculate that it may be related to a configuration issue or a server failure. Microsoft has promised regular updates as they work to resolve the problem.

Reactions from Users

Unsurprisingly, the outage has sparked significant backlash on social media. Frustrated users took to Twitter and LinkedIn to share their experiences, with many voicing concerns about the reliability of cloud services. Hashtags like #MicrosoftOutage and #OutlookDown began trending shortly after the disruption was reported.

While some users vented their frustrations, others saw humor in the situation, sharing memes about the reliance on technology in modern workspaces.

What’s Next?

As Microsoft works to resolve the issue, businesses and individuals may need to explore temporary solutions. Experts recommend having backup communication tools, such as Slack or Zoom, ready for situations like these. Additionally, it’s an important reminder for organizations to ensure they have contingency plans in place for such outages.

While Microsoft has a strong track record for reliability, today’s outage highlights the risks associated with depending entirely on cloud-based services. It remains to be seen how quickly the company can restore full functionality and what steps they will take to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Final Thoughts

This outage has been a stark reminder of how essential tools like Outlook and Teams have become in the modern workplace. As millions await the restoration of services, questions linger about the cause of the disruption and how Microsoft will address these challenges moving forward. For now, patience and contingency planning are the only paths forwar

[ivo1112]

Blog post due 11/7

How did the September 11 attacks change the anti-globalization movement, and how did protesters operate?

The September 11 attacks led to the cancellation of major events, including the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF, which were intended to draw protests. While these attacks shifted national security and foreign policy priorities, they did not significantly alter the agenda of the World Bank or the overall anti-globalization movement. Instead, activists adapted their strategies by transitioning from physical protests to online activism. The movement increasingly utilized the internet for communication, education, and mobilization, including the creation of dedicated websites for protests and alternative media platforms like the Independent Media Center. This shift highlights how activists can remain resilient and resourceful in facing external challenges, finding new ways to organize and express dissent while leveraging technology to enhance their visibility and impact.

What problems arise from the digital divide between big companies and activist groups regarding online protests?

The digital divide limits the reach and impact of online protests against corporations like the World Bank. While companies have the resources to manage their online image, activists often lack funding and technology, making online protests harder to organize. Many activists face basic tech challenges, like downloading emails, and rely on tools that may actually support corporate interests. This divide weakens the activist movement, making it harder to challenge corporate narratives or mobilize resistance. It highlights the need for activists to find new ways of digital organizing that don’t depend on corporate platforms.

How does Black Twitter help marginalized voices and show biases in whose stories get the most attention?

Black Twitter is a powerful tool for sharing stories and organizing against injustice, giving marginalized groups a space to be heard. It allows people to rally around shared experiences and push against mainstream biases. However, stories involving Black men facing police violence often get more attention than cases involving Black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or immigrants. This reflects broader social biases about who is most “at risk” and whose lives “matter” most in public eyes. Movements like #SayHerName aim to address these gaps, but the unequal focus shows that biases can exist even in spaces built to empower marginalized voices.

Why do social media movements like #BlackLivesMatter bring quick attention but struggle to create lasting change?

Social media movements quickly spread awareness by enabling rapid information sharing and emotional connection with specific cases of injustice. This ability to rally support around a cause, often through viral hashtags, mobilizes protests and public outcry in hours or days, effectively pushing issues into the national conversation. However, because social media is fast-paced and driven by current trends, attention can fade as new topics emerge, leading to what might be called "short-lived moments of resistance." While these moments are powerful for raising awareness, they don’t always lead to long-term, structural change. Additionally, social media’s reliance on “accepted truths” about whose lives are at risk may inadvertently limit the depth and duration of its impact, as some instances or groups receive less attention. The temporary nature of viral content highlights the need for organized, sustained offline efforts to complement social media activism's immediate reach.

Lee, L. (2017). Black Twitter: A response to bias in mainstream media. Social Sciences, 6(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci6010026

Vegh, S. (2007). Cyberprotesting globalization: A case of online activism. Governance and Information Technology, 208–212. https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/7473.003.0027

[earnwithtiktok]

How to Earn with TikTok

TikTok has evolved from a simple platform for sharing short videos to a powerful tool for earning money. With its massive user base and engaging content format, many creators are cashing in on their creativity. Here’s how you can turn your TikTok passion into profit!

1. Build Your Audience

Consistency is Key

To start earning on TikTok, you first need to grow your following. Post regularly, engage with your audience, and find your niche. Whether it’s cooking, fashion, comedy, or education, focus on what you love and what resonates with viewers.

Use Trending Sounds and Hashtags

Leveraging trending sounds and hashtags can increase your visibility. Participate in challenges and use popular effects to get noticed.

2. Join the TikTok Creator Fund

Once you meet the eligibility criteria (at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the past 30 days), you can apply for the TikTok Creator Fund. This program pays creators based on their content's performance, allowing you to earn money directly from the platform.

3. Brand Collaborations and Sponsored Content

Partner with Brands

As your following grows, brands may reach out to collaborate. You can create sponsored posts, reviews, or challenges featuring their products. Make sure the partnerships align with your content and audience to maintain authenticity.

Join Affiliate Programs

Sign up for affiliate marketing programs related to your niche. Promote products through your videos, and earn a commission for every sale made through your unique affiliate link.

4. Sell Your Own Products or Merchandise

If you have a unique brand or concept, consider selling your own products. This could be anything from physical merchandise, like t-shirts or mugs, to digital products, like e-books or courses. Use your TikTok to showcase your products and drive sales.

5. Offer Services

If you have skills in areas like photography, graphic design, or coaching, promote your services on TikTok. Create videos showcasing your expertise, and direct interested viewers to your website or booking platform.

6. Live Streaming and Gifts

When you go live on TikTok, your audience can send you virtual gifts that can be converted into cash. Engage with your viewers during live sessions to encourage them to send gifts, and foster a sense of community.

7. Cross-Promote on Other Platforms

Use TikTok to drive traffic to your other social media accounts or website. Monetize these platforms through ads, sponsored content, or subscriptions, enhancing your overall income potential.

8. Stay Updated with Trends and Changes

TikTok is constantly evolving, so keep an eye on trends, algorithm changes, and new features. Adapting your strategy based on these insights can help you stay relevant and maximize your earning potential.

[trippingbit]

Skyrocket Your Social Media Posts

Hashtags. Those little # symbols are everywhere, but are they really that important? Absolutely. If you’re not using hashtags correctly on your social media posts, you’re missing out on huge opportunities for growth, engagement, and visibility. Here’s why they matter and how you can take advantage of their power with the right strategy.

Why Hashtags Are Your Secret Weapon

Think of hashtags as the GPS of social media. They help people find content that’s relevant to their interests, much like a search engine for social platforms. When you use the right hashtags, your posts don’t just sit in your followers’ feeds — they get discovered by potential new followers, customers, or fans who are actively searching for content just like yours.

Using hashtags strategically can turn a post that might get 10 likes into one that gets 100, or even 1,000. That’s the kind of impact hashtags can have.

How Hashtags Drive Engagement

There are millions of posts made every single day on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Without hashtags, your post is like a needle in a haystack. Hashtags increase the chances of your content getting in front of people who care about what you’re sharing.

For example, if you’re into fitness, using hashtags like #FitFam, #GymLife, or #HealthyLiving instantly connects your content with an entire community. The right combination can draw likes, shares, and comments, turning your post into a conversation starter.

How to Choose the Best Hashtags

It’s not just about slapping a few popular hashtags on your post and calling it a day. You need to be strategic. There’s a balance between popular and niche hashtags. Popular hashtags, like #love or #instagood, may have millions of posts under them, which means your post could get buried quickly. On the other hand, niche hashtags target a specific audience, but they’re easier to stand out in. The magic happens when you combine both.

For example, if you’re posting about vegan food, you might want to use broad hashtags like #vegan, but also mix in more specific ones like #plantbasedrecipes or #veganeats. This combination gives you the best of both worlds — wider visibility through popular hashtags, and deeper engagement through more niche tags.

Simplifying Hashtag Selection with Hashtag Generator

To make this process easier, there are tools that can help you choose the best hashtags for your content. One option is Hashtag Generator, a mobile app available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Hashtag Generator suggests relevant hashtags based on your content, helping you to reach a larger and more engaged audience without spending hours researching.

Free download iPhone / App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hashtag-generator-2024/id6477842196

Free download Android / Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trippingbit.hashtags

Hashtags in Action: Real Results

Let’s consider a practical example. Suppose you’re a travel blogger posting about your latest trip to Bali. Instead of manually typing in hashtags like #travel or #Bali, using an app like Hashtag Generator could suggest a range of more specific and relevant tags, such as #BaliTravel, #DigitalNomad, #BaliBeaches, or even #IslandLife. This helps you tap into a more targeted audience that’s likely to engage with your post.

This strategy isn’t limited to Instagram. Twitter hashtags are equally powerful, especially during live events or trending topics. TikTok, with its viral nature, can take one well-placed hashtag and turn your video into a sensation overnight. The key across platforms is using the right hashtags that match your content and audience.

Conclusion: Why Hashtags Are Essential

If you’ve been posting on social media without focusing on hashtags, now is the time to start. Hashtags are essential to getting your content noticed in the crowded world of social media. They increase your visibility, engage your audience, and ultimately grow your following.

To maximize your results, using a tool like Hashtag Generator can be helpful in simplifying the process of finding the right hashtags. With carefully selected hashtags, you’ll boost your chances of reaching a wider audience, gaining more engagement, and ultimately, growing your presence across social media platforms.