#top 5 social media sites in the world

[late-draft]

More of the Social Media AU: these chats here are happening during season 1. Note the icons at the top - the left overlaying one tells you who started the DM.

The Agni Kai button is an inherent feature of this social media site hosted by the Fire Nation, the only one in the world so unfortunately everyone's on FlameBlr(?) The button starts a chat battle that's livestreamed. That's not shown here but I heard Zhao is almost always live. Idk.

As many people said, all public posts are automatically deleted after 24 h to prevent flame wars getting out of control. It's a very toxic social media site!

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and this is part 4!

Part 5

[dear-indies]

posted by cripthegig on instagram:

(finally) here’s the updated version of accessible ways to protest for palestine ! hopefully this will be more legible :) mentioned links and more accessible ways to support palestine in my linktree in my bio ! if you have any other suggestions about accessible action for palestine, please comment them below i’ve also amended a few outdated elements of the post. go to the original post’s comments for some really valuable extra insights on the topic ! note to say that nothing in this list will be accessible to all, it is merely a list of suggestions for more accessible action. the topic is incredibly nuanced and that can be hard to get across through the limited means of an infographic.

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slide 1: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘the revolution will be from bed’. in the middle of the image is a dark green outlined image of a double bed. in the bottom of the image is dark green smaller text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 2: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘accessible ways to protest’. below the text, is smaller text in dark green that reads ‘for many, in-person protests are inaccessible. luckily, there are other ways to get involved. these include:’ the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ‘1. share posts on social media

educate yourself (and others)

donate

contact your political representatives

join organisations

sign petitions

boycott companies’ in the bottom of the image is dark green smaller text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 3: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘amplify palestinian voices on social media’. the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ‘ - while social media activism is often critiqued as being performative, for many it is the only form of action that is accessible

social media can be an important tool for amplifying marginalised voices who otherwise would be ignored by mainstream media

people in gaza are urging the west to raise awareness of the emergency by amplifying palestinian voices on social media

sharing your solidarity with palestine on social media is also an effective way of combating mainstream media's bias towards israel’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 4: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘educate yourself and others’. the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ‘education is a crucial part of activism that can be done from home

you can learn about palestine from books, articles, podcasts, films and much, much more

sites like decolonisepalestine.com, palestinesolisarity.org and bdsmovement.net are good places to start

social medica can be a good source of on-the-ground information from accounts like @eye.on.palestine

share these resources on social media and in person, have uncomfortable conversations

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 5: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘donate’. the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ‘- donating is often the best way to help global emergencies from home

however, many people in gaza have urged the rest of the world to stop donating money to gaza, as israel is blocking them from receiving any relief

instead, donations can be spent on supporting organisations outside of gaza, who are fighting for a ceasefire and an end to the occupation

money can support marches, direct action, legal funds etc.

this is a good option for crips who can afford it and are unable to participate in the action themselves’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 6: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads ‘email politicians, sign petitions, join orgs’. the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ‘- if you are in the UK or US (+ many other countries) your govt is complicit in the genocide of palestine

protest this by emailing your representatives and signing petitions

in the UK, parliament will only recognise petitions from petitions.parliament.uk

accessible forms of protest are not solely individual, many organisations also offer accessible / remote roles

in the UK, orgs to get involved with include: @palestinesolidarityuk, @palaction, @naaom and @londonpalestineaction

in the US, orgs include: palestineyouthmovement, @jewishvoicesforpeace, @adalahjusticeproject @ifnotnoworg’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’

slide 7: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads 'boycott, divesment, sanctions’ the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ' - boycotting companies complicit in israeli apartheid is another accessible way to protest

@bdsnationalcommittee is an organisation that has worked long-term on ending international support for israel

their consumer boycott targets are currently: axa, puma, carrefour, siemens, ahava, HP, sabra and sodastream

people separate to BDS are also encouraging the boycott of mcdonald's, disney and starbucks

go to @bdsnational committee for more info' at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads 'a guide to protesting for disabled activists'

slide 8: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads 'advice for crips attending a march’ the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads '- going to a march can pose serious risks to crips and it is important to consider these before attending

where they can, organisers should make efforts to ensure marches are accessible (eg an accessible route, info about accessible loos + covid caution)

plan your route (for london crips a document is made every week with info about the march's accessibility)

bring a buddy who knows your access needs

know your rights; go to greenandblackcross.org for bustcards

mask up, to protect your fellow crip and avoid surveillance’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’.

slide 9: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads 'a crip’s guide to packing for a protest’ the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ’ - a radar key to unlock accessible loos

medication (bring han expedie you're out for longer

energy sustaining drinks and snacks

earplugs / defenders for noise sensitivity

pain relief devices

check the weather - bring suncream / umbrellas and dress accordingly

a fully charged phone with a battery pack

a sunflower lanyard / pritned out medical information -a mask (ideally N95)

a bustcard for legal advice in case of arrest’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’.

slide 10: an infographic with green imagery on a white background. dark green text at the top of the image reads 'crip solidarity with palestine’ the focus of the image is a dark green rectangle with white text inside it. the text reads ’- disability justice is palestinian justice, crip liberation is palestinian liberation

all of our struggles - against ableism, against colonialism, against fascism - are connected

in 2022, at least 48,360 disabled people lived in the gaza strip, a sector of society among the most affected by Israel's attacks

israel's 17-year siege on gaza has curbed access to vital healthcare for gaza's disabled population

when israel cuts off power in gaza, this has a greater impact on disabled folk who rely on electricity for aids and mobility

disability justice cannot exist under settler colonialism

solidarity from the streets, from the home, from the sickbed, from the phone’

at the bottom of the image is dark green text that reads ‘a guide to protesting for disabled activists’.

[leftistfeminista]

Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do.

Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/magazine/sabrina-javellana-florida-politics-ai-porn.html

Most mornings, before walking into City Hall in Hallandale Beach, Fla., a small city north of Miami, Sabrina Javellana would sit in the parking lot and monitor her Twitter and Instagram accounts. After winning a seat on the Hallandale Beach city commission in 2018, at age 21, she became one of the youngest elected officials in Florida’s history. Her progressive political positions had sometimes earned her enemies: After proposing a name change for a state thoroughfare called Dixie Highway in late 2019, she regularly received vitriolic and violent threats on social media; her condemnation of police brutality and calls for criminal-justice reform prompted aggressive rhetoric from members of local law enforcement. Disturbing messages were nothing new to her.

The morning of Feb. 5, 2021, though, she noticed an unusual one. “Hi, just wanted to let you know that somebody is sharing pictures of you online and discussing you in quite a grotesque manner,” it began. “He claims that he’s one of your ‘guy friends.’”

Javellana froze. Who could have sent this message? She asked for evidence, and the sender responded with pixelated screenshots of a forum thread that included photos of her. There were comments that mentioned her political career. Had her work drawn these people’s ire? Eventually, with a friend’s help, she found a set of archived pages from the notorious forum site 4chan. Most of the images were pulled from her social media and annotated with obscene, misogynistic remarks: “not thicc enough”; “I would breed her”; “no sane person would date such a stupid creature.” But one image further down the thread stopped her short. She was standing in front of a full-length mirror with her head tilted to the side, smiling playfully. She had posted an almost identical selfie, in which she wore a brown crew-neck top and matching skirt, to her Instagram account back in 2015. “It was the exact same picture,” Javellana said of the doctored image. “But I wasn’t wearing any clothes.”

There were several more. These were deepfakes: A.I.-generated images that manipulate a person’s likeness, fusing it with others to create a false picture or video, sometimes pornographic, in a way that looks authentic. Although fake explicit material has existed for decades thanks to image-editing software, deepfakes stand out for their striking believability. Even Javellana was shaken by their apparent authenticity.

“I didn’t know that this was something that happened to everyday people,” Javellana told me when I visited her earlier this year in Florida. She wondered if anyone else had seen the photos or the abusive comments online. Several of the threads even implied that people on the forum knew her. “I live in Broward County,” one comment read. “She just graduated from FIU.” Other users threatened sexual violence. In the days that followed, Javellana became increasingly fearful and paranoid. She stopped walking alone at night and started triple-checking that her doors and windows were locked before she slept. In an effort to protect her personal life, she made her Instagram private and removed photographs of herself in a bathing suit.

Discovering the images changed how Javellana operated professionally. Attending press events was part of her job, but now she felt anxious every time someone lifted their camera. She worried that public images of her would be turned into pornography, so she covered as much of her body as she could, favoring high-cut blouses and blazers. She knew she wasn’t acting rationally — people could create new deepfakes regardless of how much skin she showed in the real world — but changing her style made her feel a sense of control. If the deepfakes went viral, no one could look at how she dressed and think that she had invited this harassment.

[courtneysmovieblog]

Top 10 movies I love that everyone tells me I should hate

I know we're all entitled to our own opinions. But it doesn't feel like that these days, especially on this hell site and social media in general. The loud majority of critics and fandoms seem entitled to dictate what movies and shows are good or bad. They spend endless posts on telling us exactly why these movies are either the greatest thing in the world or the worst. And God help you if you disagree, because that just proves you aren't a true fan.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? It should. Especially after the the new Avatar The Last Airbender series...

To give you a clear idea of what I mean, here are 10 movies I like that have gotten (unfairly or not) trashed:

1. Every Ghostbusters movie since the original: Seriously. Fine, nothing is as good as the original, but Ghostbusters II wasn't that bad a sequel and the latest sequels are fun, even if they coast on nostalgia. And don't even get me started on what you monsters put everyone that dared to like the 2016 movie through...

2. Star Wars: The Last Jedi: This movie was great, it's the Star Wars fandom that is the worst.

3. The Marvels: One of the best MCU movies in a long time. Cute and charming and with a strong female cast...and you guys let it bomb at the box office for reasons I'm too tired to even talk about. Enjoy getting crappy Captain Carter getting the lion's share of female MCU roles while more deserving heroines like Carol, Monica, and Kamala get sidelined, you jerks!

4. Red Notice: Fine, it was a dumb action movie. But it was MY kind of dumb action movie that I'd happily watch again. And I still want that sequel!

5. Thor: Love and Thunder: I get that people don't like the flanderized Thor, and even I'll admit that there were parts that could've been better. Yet contrary to popular opinion, this was far from the worst MCU movie we've had. A movie can be fun and flawed.

6. Thor: The Dark World: For all the complaining about goofy Thor, you don't seem to like the gritty, serious Thor movies either.

7. The live action Beauty and the Beast: It doesn't matter if the live-action Disney are good or bad. Liking both the originals and remakes doesn't make you any less of a fan!

8. The live-action Aladdin: Ditto.

9. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: I realize this stance might be hypocritical, since I don't want to dictate what movies should/shouldn't like, but come on, it was WAY better than Crystal Skull!

10. Damsel: The reviews for this movie weren't great, and I don't care. I don't make high standards for Netflix movies. A fun feminist fractured fairy is always welcome for me.

Your turn. What "unpopular" movies do you love?

[rainingcats-7]

#FixTF2

I know I'm not exactly the most serious person, but I'm putting that aside for a bit.

Team Fortress 2 is a game infested with bots that ruin the experience for most players, who play on community servers. The hostess of these bots have went out and harassed, doxxed, and SWATed the people who have took a stand against them. And I'm being dead serious that I might be putting a target on my head, but I'd say it's worth it.

The community has actually done a protest once on the day I posted this a couple years ago. There was news coverage, player outrage, and God knows what else. Valve, despite sending a tweet about looking into it, has done nothing against the bots and has added more microtransactions. The TF2 community has a week to prepare for June 3rd, which is the day the protest starts.

Remember that. June 3rd.

I know I'm not a TF2 PC player (I play Orange Box TF2), but this game is still dear to me. Now, DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT go out and harass people. We need for people to know that Valve, a billion dollar corporation, has lost to basement dwelling degenerates.

This isn't going to be another #SaveTF2 (although you still can use the tag). Anyone who is going to post with the tag has to point the problem out or else it could confuse people who check the new tag: #FixTF2.

Now. There's an online petition and site currently up containing more information than I listed here (it's honestly a good read) and YOU too can help by signing. World of Warcraft had made a classic version of the original game because of a quarter of a million signs, all for a classic version of WoW. All that the TF2 community wants is a simple fix for an actively neglected issue that has been going on for over 5 years. The site is the one at the top. I've signed it, and the traffic so far might make it delayed. Here's the basic rundown of what to do.

Step one: go to https://save.tf/

Step two: fill out the information listed, just the email and name

Step three: confirm this by heading to your email address and hitting the link (the email may take a little bit to come in)

Step four: Please spread this information by saying the problem as clearly as you can put it on any social media sites.

I hope you all have a safe day.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

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By: Leo Shane III

Published: Feb 5, 2024

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is overruling plans to ban the famous Times Square kiss photo marking the end of World War II from all department health care facilities, a move criticized as political correctness run amok.

The ban was announced internally at VA medical facilities late last month in a memo from RimaAnn Nelson, the Veterans Health Administration’s top operations official. Employees were instructed to “promptly” remove any depictions of the famous photo and replace it with imagery deemed more appropriate.

“The photograph, which depicts a non-consensual act, is inconsistent with the VA’s no-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and assault,” the memo stated.

“To foster a more trauma-informed environment that promotes the psychological safety of our employees and the veterans we serve, photographs depicting the ‘V-J Day in Times Square’ should be removed from all Veterans Health Administration facilities.”

The memo garnered public scrutiny after it was posted online by the X account EndWokeness on Tuesday.

Just hours later, McDonough took to social media to reverse the memo.

“This image is not banned from VA facilities — and we will keep it in VA facilities,” said a post from his official X account. Department officials echoed in a separate statement that “VA will NOT be banning this photo from VA facilities.”

Officials said the memo should not have been sent out and was formally rescinded on Tuesday. They did not provide details of whether senior leaders were consulted on the matter ahead of Nelson’s memo.

The photograph was taken by journalist Alfred Eisenstaedt in New York City on Aug. 14, 1945, as Americans celebrated Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II. Other journalists, including military reporters, also captured the moment.

The shot shows a U.S. sailor grabbing and kissing a woman he did not know amid a joyous, party atmosphere in Times Square. The identities of the individuals in the photo have been disputed over the years.

In her memo, Nelson noted that use of the photo in VA facilities “was initially intended to celebrate and commemorate the end of World War II and the triumphant return of American soldiers. However, perspectives on historical events and their representations evolve.”

Nelson wrote that the non-consensual nature of the kiss and “debates on consent and the appropriateness of celebrating such images” led to the decision. Senior leaders did not provide an explanation for the reversal.

VA officials could not provide details on how many facilities are currently displaying the photo and whether veterans have complained about use of the image.

McDonough has made veterans outreach and inclusion key priorities for the department over the last three years, including rewriting the VA motto with gender-neutral language.

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Activists always take it upon themselves to make themselves the center of any issue. If they feel offended, then everyone else must feel offended as well. Even - and usually especially - if the activist feels offended on someone else's behalf.

You don't get to pretend you're more offended than the people who were actually there and were actually involved.

[gonzalez756]

Starting an e-commerce business can be an exciting venture with immense potential. However, with the opportunities come challenges and uncertainties. Before diving into the world of online retail, it’s crucial to plan carefully and set a solid foundation. Here are some essential tips to consider before launching your e-commerce business:

1. Conduct Market Research

Understanding the market is fundamental to any successful business. Start by identifying your target audience and analyzing competitors. Research trends, customer preferences, and potential gaps in the market. Tools like Google Trends, social media analytics, and industry reports can provide valuable insights. This research will help you tailor your products or services to meet market demands and differentiate yourself from competitors.

2. Define Your Business Model

E-commerce offers various business models, such as B2C (Business to Consumer), B2B (Business to Business), C2C (Consumer to Consumer), and subscription-based models. Determine which model aligns with your goals and resources. Each model has its own set of challenges and requirements, so choose one that best fits your product or service and target market.

3. Create a Solid Business Plan

A comprehensive business plan serves as a roadmap for your e-commerce venture. Outline your business goals, strategies, target audience, marketing plan, financial projections, and operational plan. This document will not only guide your efforts but also help secure funding if needed. A clear plan can keep you focused and organized as you navigate the complexities of launching and running an e-commerce business.

4. Choose the Right E-Commerce Platform

Selecting the right e-commerce platform is crucial for the success of your online store. Popular platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and BigCommerce each offer unique features and capabilities. Consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, customization options, payment gateways, and integration with other tools. The platform should align with your business needs and provide a user-friendly experience for both you and your customers.

5. Develop a User-Friendly Website

Your website is the face of your e-commerce business. Ensure it’s designed to be user-friendly, visually appealing, and optimized for mobile devices. A clean, intuitive layout with easy navigation will enhance the shopping experience and reduce cart abandonment rates. Focus on high-quality images, detailed product descriptions, and a seamless checkout process. Additionally, implement search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to improve your site’s visibility in search engines.

6. Implement Secure Payment Processing

Security is a top priority in e-commerce. Customers need to trust that their payment information is safe. Choose a reputable payment gateway and ensure your website uses SSL certificates to encrypt data. Additionally, offer multiple payment options, including credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and other payment methods that are popular with your target audience.

7. Plan Your Logistics and Supply Chain

Efficient logistics and supply chain management are vital for e-commerce success. Develop a strategy for inventory management, warehousing, and shipping. Decide whether you’ll handle fulfillment in-house or partner with third-party logistics providers. Consider shipping options, delivery times, and costs. A smooth and reliable fulfillment process can significantly impact customer satisfaction and repeat business.

8. Craft a Marketing Strategy

Effective marketing is essential to drive traffic and sales to your e-commerce store. Develop a multi-channel marketing strategy that includes social media, email marketing, content marketing, and paid advertising. Create engaging content, run promotions, and leverage social media platforms to build brand awareness and attract customers. Monitor and analyze the performance of your marketing efforts to refine your strategies over time.

9. Focus on Customer Service

Exceptional customer service can set your e-commerce business apart from competitors. Provide multiple channels for customer support, such as live chat, email, and phone. Ensure timely responses to inquiries and resolve issues promptly. Building strong customer relationships and encouraging feedback can enhance customer loyalty and drive positive reviews.

10. Monitor and Adapt

The e-commerce landscape is constantly evolving. Regularly review your business performance, track key metrics, and gather customer feedback. Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements. Be prepared to adapt your strategies and operations based on insights and changes in the market.

[siley-the-wizard]

Tumblr is a wonderful place, You literally can't get the Tumblr experience anywhere on any other social media sites

For example:

Scroll down a little: teeny tiny silly little creature (it's probably a bear)

scroll a little more: relatable memes

scroll again: top 10 things to "avoid" to make sure you don't steal from big corporations

Scroll more: funny comics

Scroll yet more: 5 minutes sketch done by an unknown artist (literally a masterpiece)

Scroll one more time: story of how terrible are the working and living conditions of this world and how we should start a revaluation and overthrow the government and go back to our ancient ways of life

This site is truly a wonder :D

[stark-stiel]

i am absolutely angry and devastated. if you’ve seen the things i’ve posted on my story recently, you’re probably aware about the genocide happening in Palestine right now.

as of today, november 21st 2023 there are:

- 14 000+ deaths, 5 600+ of those being children

- 33 000+ injured, 75% being children and women

- 6 000+ are still missing under rubble

- let’s not forget the 60+ journalists who are being targeted for spreading the truth in both Palestine and more recently, in southern Lebanon

- at least 5 premature babies out of 39 of them have died either due to the lack of electricity, food, water and medicine as most of the others have

- 21 out of 35 of Gaza’s hospital are completely out of service, which one of their largest hospital, Al-Shifa, was targeted and is now not operational, and they plan to do the same to the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, which is, might i add, an INTERNATIONAL WAR CRIME on top of many other israel has committed

- there are also 7 000+ palestinian prisoners captured by israeli military forces including children, in which the israeli government is deciding whether to execute them, or exchange a release for their own prisoners taken

and that is just the damage in Gaza, not including the destruction in the West Bank:

- which killed 217 people, including 50 children

- injuring more than 2 750 others

these lists only contain the bare minimum of what has happened.

to give you an idea, today, i saw a doctor who was being consoled by others, as he had just performed an amputation on HIS OWN CHILD, which has happened before, but this surgery was done WITHOUT anesthesia, and the child couldn’t survive the pain.

let’s just let that sink in for a minute.

they don’t have the proper medical supplies to provide the care they need because Israel and the United States will not allow a ceasefire. Biden has stated so himself. and Trudeau hasn’t called one either.

they can’t even grieve their dead in peace. they capture all their sorrow, tears, anger, and screams of despair on screen for us to see because no one is listening as their people are slaughtered. whole lineages of families killed, children orphaned, parents carrying their dead child’s body parts in bags, children pleading for us to help them, speaking out IN ENGLISH so we can understand them, that this is what they are going through. please listen to them.

the things you will see on social media are graphic, you might feel sick to your stomach. you should. because this is happening across the world as we speak, and has happened for the past 75 years! and it must stop now. after october 7th, more outrage has emerged from the people, adding pressure on their governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

people will try to devalue social media by saying its a “place where people are dumb on camera” but without it, it would NEVER had known what was going on, and i have never been so outraged by what i have seen.

if you don’t know what to do, you can start by not being silent. silence only allows the lies the Zionists are spreading to propagate, and deafens palestinian voices.

you can also educate yourself on what the palestinians have been going through. a very good site i’ve found is decolonizepalestine.com which i’m still learning from. other resources can be found online such as:

- a click a day to help:

https://arab.org/click-to-help/palestine/

- there is also a petition to Trudeau to call for a ceasefire at this link: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4649 it closes Nov 23, 2023 at 3:20 p.m. so as many of you, please sign before the deadline! if you have already signed, thank you 🙏

- support palestinian voices online

there are also boycotts happening against the companies that are profiting and/or benefiting and supporting the genocide in Gaza. Some include:

- puma

- starbucks

- mcdonalds

- disney+

- burger king

- amazon

- chapters

- squishmallows

- HP

- sabra hummus

- Walmart

- israeli produce and items

etc etc i could go on and on. the point is, to not fund the israeli military.

this website has a complete list and shows which companies have been selected as part of their targeted boycott, to make a more effective boycott: https://bdsmovement.net/economic-boycott

and if boycotting these places is too hard for you, you are definitely not god’s strongest soldier 🫡 (and hey, you can also do it for selfish reasons, to save money by not buying out!)

if after reading all this you still want to turn a blind eye, i can’t stop you. but i hope you can live with that decision

as always, FREE PALESTINE & Ceasefire Now 🇵🇸🫶

links in order of appearance:

http://decolonizepalestine.com

https://arab.org/click-to-help/palestine/

https://bdsmovement.net/economic-boycott

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4649

[crewzadigital]

Top 5 Best Website Designing Companies in Lucknow

In our digital world, a well-designed website plays a key role in helping businesses succeed. Lucknow, with its growing startup scene, has several top-notch website designing firms. Here's a rundown of the five best website designing companies in Lucknow, including Crewza, which stands out for its fresh ideas and focus on customer needs.

1. Crewza

Crewza ranks among the top website design firms in Lucknow. The company has a reputation for creative designs and easy-to-use interfaces. Crewza focuses on building websites that meet the specific requirements of businesses. They offer custom website development, SEO optimization, and digital marketing solutions. Crewza has helped many businesses boost their online visibility by prioritizing value and customer satisfaction. Their dedication to quality work at reasonable prices makes them a go-to choice for both new and established companies.

2. Websofy Software Pvt. Ltd.

Websofy Software Pvt. Ltd. stands out for its expert website design and development work. Their skilled designers and developers provide various services such as e-commerce site creation, content management system answers, and designs that work well on mobile devices. They stay up-to-date with the newest tech and design styles to give clients cutting-edge responsive websites that draw in and keep customers.

3. Tweak Your Biz

Tweak Your Biz has built a name for itself by offering full-scale digital solutions, including website design. Their team focuses on creating websites that look good and work well matching each client's brand identity. Tweak Your Biz also helps with social media marketing, content marketing, and search engine optimization. This makes them a go-to option for businesses that want to boost their online presence.

4. Systel Technology

Systel Technology has made a name for itself in Lucknow through its groundbreaking website design services. The company aims to create websites that look great and work well giving users a smooth experience. Systel Technology excels at building custom solutions to meet each client's unique needs. Whether a customer wants a basic info site or a complex online store, Systel can handle it.

5. Lucknow Web Solutions

Lucknow Web Solutions is an energetic web development company that provides many services, like website design mobile app development, and digital marketing. Their team commits to creating websites that show the brand's vision and get users involved. They work with clients to make sure the end product meets the client's hopes.

Conclusion

Picking the right website designing company plays a key role in building a strong online presence. Crewza and the other companies on this list stand out in Lucknow for their creativity good work, and happy customers. These companies can help you make a website that fits your needs and helps your business grow, whether you're just starting out or you've been around for a while.

To get custom website design solutions, think about contacting Crewza now!

[rabbitcruiser]

National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day is celebrated every year on the first day of summer — on June 21. This day encourages you to head to your nearby beach and admire the beautiful shells left behind by creatures, typically snails and mollusks. There are so many different types of shells that you can find on beaches, all you have to do is look. However, make sure you only pick up empty shells and not ones with creatures still living inside them. If you do find such shells, it’s best to release them gently back into the ocean. Get ready to head to sandy beaches where seashells await you!

History of National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day was founded by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau on the first day of summer in 2016. This day was created as a marketing gimmick to attract tourists to celebrate the seashells found on the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in Southwest Florida. National Seashell Day was first celebrated on Captiva Island with the morning TV news show called “Good Morning, America.”

Did you know Sanibel Island has earned the title of the Seashell Capital of the World, owing to its abundance of seashells? Every year, people flock to Captiva and Sanibel Islands to search for over 400 species of shells. The calm waves and location make these islands the top pick for people to look for beautiful seashells.

However, while shelling is allowed, it is illegal to collect live shells, which is any shell that still has an inhabitant. The shell serves as their home and it is cruel to disrupt their environment. This day is also celebrated to alleviate the issue of the illegal shell trade. In fact, shellers are also encouraged to keep their empty shell collection to a minimum.

National Seashell Day is an ideal opportunity to simply be grateful for the existence of the beautiful shells that are home to certain sea creatures.

National Seashell Day timeline

809 Million Years AgoFirst Seashells Appear

The earliest known seashells appear.

1976The Holman Seashell Collection

The Holman Seashell Collection starts with a beach walk at Satellite Beach, Florida.

1995Ban on Collecting Shells with Life Inside

Sanibel Island’s ban on the collection of any shells with mollusks still living inside them comes into effect.

2018Guinness World Record

The Guinness World Record is made for the largest human image of a seashell at Fort Myers beach.

National Seashell Day FAQs

Is it OK to collect seashells?

While it is okay to collect seashells to appreciate them or for a hobby, excessive removal of seashells from beaches can be damaging to the ecosystem in the long term.

Where is the best place to collect seashells?

Sanibel Island, Florida, Bandon, Oregon, Barricane Beach, Devon in England, and Galveston Island in Texas are some of the best places in the world for finding beautiful seashells.

What are the long shells on the beach?

Long shells found on the beach are called razor shells.

How To Celebrate National Seashell Day

Collect seashells

Go on a beach vacation

Show off your collection on social media

National Seashell Day is the perfect opportunity to go to the beach and collect some empty shells. You can use them as showpieces to decorate your home or you can simply store them in a memorabilia box as your own little treasures.

When we hear seashells, we instantly think of the beach! How about a quick beach vacation? If you can’t head to the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, you can visit a nearby beach resort for a weekend getaway. You’re sure to find seashells, regardless of where you are.

Already have an exquisite collection of seashells that you have collected over the years? You can celebrate National Seashell Day by showing them off on your social media sites and sharing your precious collection with a larger audience and educating them about the day.

5 Facts About Seashells That Will Blow Your Mind

They open to the right

Different shapes

Patterns with a purpose

Mollusks have only one shell

Several types

Nine out of 10 shells are dextral and thus open to the right.

There are two distinct types of seashells, they’re either plain and smooth (think clamshells) or have spikes, ridges, and protrusions.

The elaborate colors and shapes on a seashell serve a purpose — for instance, mollusks use patterns to figure out where to put their mantles.

Mollusks create only one shell that they inhabit for their entire lifetime by utilizing a variety of proteins and calcium carbonate.

There are around 200,000 mollusks across the globe and each one of them creates a unique type of shell.

Why We Love National Seashell Day

Seashells are pretty

Seashells house live creatures

Seashells are lucky

Seashells can literally make your jaw drop with their beauty. They come in pretty shapes and colors that are aesthetically pleasing. It’s only fair that these little shells have a day dedicated to admiring them.

Seashells provide sea creatures with a home. They’re important to the survival of these creatures and thus should be celebrated in all their glory.

According to feng shui, seashells come packed with luck! They’re also known to provide relief from stress and are a symbol of positivity and prosperity.

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The Anatomy of a Perfect Event Page: Boost Your Attendance with Tickets99

The deal occurs when your Event Page grabs eyeballs and pushes them into buying the tickets; the rest is just half the work done in creating the event. This is where a great Event Page holds the difference to your getting live audiences or going home empty. At Tickets99, we master the art of making compelling event pages to pull in, engage, and convert site visitors into attendees.

In this article, we are going to perform surgery on the anatomy of an ideal event page and identify the key elements that can get your event to turn into success. The best part is we'll showcase a firm brimming with features: Event management software firm platform, which is going to help you to design an event website doing all this and a lot more.

Inviting Title and Description of Event

Title:

The event title is the first bit visitors will see, so make it savvy, informative, and attention-getting. It should give your visitor an instant feel for what your event is all about.

Example: "Summer Beats Festival: Get Ready for a Night to Remember with Great Music and Loads of Fun"

Description:

Give a brief, attractive description noting the event type, major attractions, date, time, and location.

Sample: "Come and join the Summer Beats Festival, a night full of electrifying performances from the finest DJs, gourmet food trucks, thrilling activities, and fun. Cannot wait to welcome August 20th, 6 PM to midnight, Central Park."

2. High-Resolution Visuals

Images are bound to make all eyes wander at best and puzzle together a bright, active image of your event. Apply our favorite high-resolution photographs and playful video clips to pique their interest in what they're here for.

How to implement:

Upload pictures of past events.

Upload any videos that may offer the user 'behind-the-scenes' of the performances/ activity/speaker.

3. Comprehensive Event Schedule

An event agenda will enable your attendees to plan their day. It also creates suspense for each particular session, performer, or activity tied up to the day. For instance:

6:00 PM: Gates Open

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Opening Act : The Local Band

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Headline Performance - DJ Awesome

10:30 PM -12:00 Midnight: After Party with Special Guest

4. Speaker and Performer Information

Feature each of the other key speakers or performers at your event. Included would be their bio, image and social media or website link.

Example:

DJ Awesome: A world-class DJ that has lit up global stages with his high-octane shows and that boasts a string of top-rated hits on music charts.

5. Showcase Sponsors and partners

Adding sponsors and partners will help build reliability and support to your event. If they showcase it on the event page, it might add some great relations with potential sponsors for the future events you would host.

Example:

Sponsored by:

XYZ Beverages

ABC Clothing

123 Tech Solutions

6. Social Media Integration

Add links to social media handles to drive more engagement and reach. Also, enable sharing buttons so that the attendees can share your event with its network/profile, quite easily.

Best Practices:

Show live feeds of social media.

Create a buzz by using event-specific hashtags.

7. Event-Specific Website

When you have such an array of elements on one page for any event, it could get overwhelming, except that it is pretty easy to do when using Tickets99. It gives you a totally end-to-end event website that eases registration, manages digital campaigns, and tracks engagements of attendees in real-time.

Key Features:

Multimedia Showcase: Display high-quality images and videos to entice them on what is coming their way.

Social Handles Integration: Add and display your social media handles for increased user interaction.

Past Events and Speaker Details: Show past event accomplishments and a big brief for a speaker/performer.

Sponsor Highlights: Bring sponsors up on stage for maximum credibility and to have a good relationship with them.

Upcoming Agenda Display: Includes a detailed session itinerary to allow your user to view a glimpse of the event in advance.

With Tickets99, registering for an event really couldn't be easier. Now you can prepare custom agendas for your event, conduct digital campaigns E2E for your event, and monitor the real-time engagement of the attendees in the events being managed within your organization. All the event's information is in one place and readily available at the attendees' fingertips, reducing the hurdles to keep abreast of it all and remaining in a rush.

8. CTA Clearing

Your landing page, as with everything else, should have only one clear and compelling call to action. Again, in this way, it's very easy for that site visitor to go ahead and buy tickets or register, so put a clear and visually appealing CTA right on the page.

Eg.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Register Today and Save!

Conclusion

Preaching appointments and event pages is one model toward making your event a success. This does not only preach attendance but incorporates the features aforementioned and uses the great features set out on Tickets99; you get an event page that not only attracts but also engages and finally converts visitors into attendees.

Ready to elevate your next event? Click on through to Tickets99 today to get started building out your perfect event page.

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WEEK 6: Does "sustainable fashion" really exist?

According to Domingos et al (2022), a fashion label is perceived as "slow/sustainable" when it follows the principles relating to quality-based production, ethical attitudes, and well-made and long-lasting products. However, an ideal story in which both the economic and ethical concerns are prioritized is relatively rare to happen in the fashion industry. Even Uniqlo, a top global brand that is known for its timeless designs, is still not categorized as a slow-fashion company but instead a "sustainable fast-fashion brand" because of its mass production. (Danziger, 2021) So the question is, in which way sustainability is demonstrated in the current fashion landscape?

Firstly, we must look straightforward into the reality that thanks to media in general and social media in particular, slow fashion nowadays has become a movement that every brand is following to make themselves more ethical and favorable in the consumers' eyes. Browsing on H&M, Zara, or Uniqlo's websites, it is observed that they have exclusive sections where they clarify their efforts in maintaining sustainability, with identical terms such as "net-zero impact", "reducing the footprints", "environmental-friendly materials"... However, it seems like their practical outcomes do not align with the missions they set for themselves, based on annual reports and news indicating the great amount of solid waste and CO2 emissions from their factories, how they exploit their labor resources, and how fast can they catch up with the trends and produce collections constantly. (Shedlock and Feldstein, 2023)

Since the "slow" factor still needs a very long time to be clearly visible through the manufacturing process, it is suggested that we should shift the attention to the customers' - our mindsets when purchasing and consuming clothes. You can buy a $4 T-shirt from SHEIN but wear it for 4 years, that is when you practice sustainable fashion, focusing on the clothes' lifespan and number of usages, even though your piece comes from an unsustainable brand.

In 2023, the fashion industry witnessed the rise of "capsule wardrobe" and "quiet luxury". Although these trends did encounter certain unknowledgeable followers, they contributed significantly to educating consumers to prioritize clothes' quality in materials, forms, and seams over logos or trendiness; and to only buy the "hero" pieces that can match well together. On Instagram and TikTok, some popular fashionistas like Tim Dessaint and Daniel Simmons have succeeded in inspiring their communities to repeat outfits, proving that simplicity and efficiency should be the new trend.

REFERENCES

Danziger, P. N. (2021). Uniqlo Intends To Become The World’s Top Fashion Retailer By Distancing From H&M And Zara. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2021/02/17/uniqlo-intends-to-become-the-worlds-top-fashion-retailer-by-distancing-from-hm-and-zara/?sh=70d9bb076d9a

Domingos, M., Vale, V. T., & Faria, S. (2022). Slow Fashion Consumer Behavior: A Literature Review. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 14(5), 2860-. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052860

Shedlock, K., & Feldstein, S. (2023). UNRAVELLING THE HARMS OF THE FAST FASHION INDUSTRY AT WHAT COST? Center for Biological Diversity. https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/pdfs/Unravelling-Harms-of-Fast-Fashion-Full-Report-2023-02.pdf

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We're not your experiments

Explosions sounded from every direction. Debris fell all over the place, screams of agony and dead bodies filled the streets. They had come for their revenge. After years of being isolated from the world they had finally come out with a bang. Where did it all go wrong? What started as a simple experiment turned into this, a complete disaster.

“Rise Brothers and sisters. ” a voice sounded from somewhere behind the smoke as hordes of teenage soldiers ran out of the barrier separating them and the rest of the world, war cries filling the streets. On top of the barriers stood a handsome blonde boy with bright magnificent blue eyes whom the voice belonged to. He seemed to be leading the charge.

“For years these people have isolated us. ” he continued. “They lied to us, feeding us what they thought we needed, so they could easily control us. They took us away from our parents, forcing us to learn how to take care of ourselves at the age of 5. They leave their comfortable lives while we savage , attempting to make it through each day. Dying of one by one. Today we get our revenge.”

“Stop!!!” a voice sounded from the other side of the gaping hole that was the product of the first explosion. The voice belonged to a stunning teenage girl with brown hair and mesmerizing green eyes. All movements seemed to stop, necks snapping towards her direction. “Danny you have to stop this.”

“Evelyn? ” Daniel questioned before sighed in exasperation . “Not this again”

“These people have done nothing to us.” She continued making eye contact with the leader of the charge. “Most of them are oblivious to what is going beyond these walls, they only know what they have been told, in a way they are just like us.”

…….

As stated before, it had all started as an experiment. Genuine human curiosity. What would happen if you took a few undeveloped babies and placed them in an isolated area away from all human beliefs. With no distractions. No TV, No cell phones, no internet and no social media. They would only have research on what human beings had achieved thus far.

They would be moulded into perfect beings. They would know how it is like to struggle. It would require starving them and putting them into uncomfortable positions, controlling their minds making them believe that they were the last of their kind and survival was crucial.

The only problem was it was unethical. The government had put forward the idea and people were quick to shut it down. Protests raged through the streets, petitions filed the internet and the government had no choice but to shut it down. Or at least that what they told the public.

Two months after the project was shut down, walls were built surrounding a specific area that was in the outskirts of the city. People were told to stay away from the area, fed lies and forced to about their day. No one knew what was truly happening from within the barriers.

Hundreds of babies, all around the same age, laid in their cribs, innocent, peaceful and unaware of a watchful gaze and the future they were going to have to endure.

From the ages 0-5 they were groomed, fed and taken care of. At the age of three they began their education on the English language, all late developers were killed. At five they were fully versed in the English language and left on the streets to take care of themselves as that was the stage the would start retaining memory.

They suffered through hardships, each day came with a new challenge, it was survival of the fittest. More then a hundred died of in the streets before the age of 12.

By the age of 12 they had stumbled on the ‘information’ on what lead to their hardships. Every article, every book and every journal sited the same thing. They were the last of their kind and survival was crucial.

At 13 they learned how to wok together, the managed to decipher humans previous research, separating themselves into groups depending on their individual skills.

By the age of 15 a society had been built. Farming and biology were mashed together, through cloning and biotechnical development. This insured that the food demand was met and surpassed. Medical practices were developed beyond expectation, micro technology and the manipulation of cells was put into practice.

Weapons were at a new level of advancement. Technology was somehow even more advance. The society was like a futuristic utopia. Nobody ever went to bed hungry, they was no currency and everything was fair for everyone. They all acted like one gigantic family.

Through all these years the government had not let it slip once. The people within the barrier had remained oblivious to the outside world focusing on their and the future generations survival. That was until the age of 17, when a Droid flew over the wall and was immediately spotted and captured.

“This an out rage!” a voice rang out, the figure slammed their fists on the meeting table .

At 16 it had been decided that the society couldn’t survive so a total of two leaders were selected, one male(Daniel) and one female(Evelyn) . Each leader had three advisors and one secretary . Ten more people were added to the court to insure fairness. The court had an equal number of male and female leaders.

“Calm down Joseph. ” Daniel said pulling tapping the screen causing a holographic image to appear on the table.

“How do you expect me to calm down after finding out my whole was a lie!” he shouted followed murmurs of agreement from the rest of the table.

“How are we suppose to come to a decision on how we proceed from here if u refuse to calm down?” Evelyn asked calmly, with a small kind smile.

Daniel and Evelyn met at the age of 8. They were the first to learn that in order to survive they should work hand in hand. It was one of reasons they had been chosen to become the leaders of their new society, that and the fact that they founded the whole organization.

“She got you there, “ Daniel said smirking as Joseph blushed in embarrassment. “Now let’s get to the matter at hand”

“A few days ago a Droid flew over the barrier.” Daniel stated pulling up a holographic image of the Droid.

“We had some of our man heck into it and what we found is quite interesting.” Evelyn stated as a series of pictures show up on the table. A myriad of live videos showcasing the outside world fill the table. The court gasped in shock at the sight.

“They is more, “ Daniel said as the images disappear and a holographic set of papers shows up in front of everyone in the table. Chaos erupted as they read the documents stating how exactly they had ended up within the barrier. Their own parents had signed them of.

“We need to decide on a course of action,” Evelyn said causing the table to quite down.

“I say we get our revenge,” Daniel said causing a murmur of agreement to go around the table. “After all they have done to us, I think we have a right to be angry.” He growled causing most of the table to yell in agreement.

“No! ” Evelyn shouted eyes wide. “That would make us as bad as they are, it’s unethical. They has to be a better way.”

“It is what needs to be done. “

“Danny we’re talking about hurting a lot of people here, “ she said making the eye contact with him.

“People who have done nothing but hurt us,” he staring right into her eyes. Neither broke eye contact for awhile.

“They are innocent Danny, we can’t do this.”

The board room is completely bewildered, not knowing what to do, this has never happened before, they always agree.

“Let’s vote.” The advisors chorused causing the too to finally snap their gazes away from each other.

As predicted most of the court agreed with Daniel’s plan.

Days were spent preparing for the war, plans were made, weapons were prepared and Evelyn had spent the whole time trying to convince everyone otherwise with little success. On the day of the war she disappeared along with a few appeasers.

Daniel had only sighed deciding to work with the men he had. He loved the girl but sometime he just didn’t understand her sometimes times.

The bombs were wired, the barriers was blown down, the soldiers were out, Daniel had made it to the top of the war and somehow so had Evelyn, on the opposite side, rigged with explosions.

Tick…. Tick… Tick

“Evelyn get from there!” Daniel shouted eyes wide.

“Not until you’ve agreed to stop hurting these people,” she said pleadingly, eyes dropping off desperation.

TickTickTickTickTick

“OK well stop just get dow-”

Bombbbb

The explosion had cut him off causing her body to plummet to the earth.

“No.” he whispered somehow finding a way to scale down the wall running towards where her body laid. He couldn’t loose her. “No!!!” he said a bit louder clinging her lifeless body close to him. He loved her. “No. No. No. No. No,” he said frantically tears streaming down his cheeks, he didn’t get to tell her.

“It’s unethical….. They are innocent people…. I won’t get down until you agree to o stop hurting these people.” her words swam through his head as a pair of arms pulled him away from her body.

“C-call of the strike.” he managed to stutter out. “It’s unethical”

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The Ultimate SEO Checklist for Online Coaches in 2024

As an online coach in 2024, leveraging SEO is paramount to attracting more clients and establishing your authority in a competitive digital landscape. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a crucial tool for improving your online visibility and driving organic traffic to your coaching website. Below is the ultimate SEO checklist tailored for online coaches looking to optimize their digital presence effectively.

1. Comprehensive Keyword Research

Begin with thorough keyword research to identify terms your potential clients are searching for. Focus on long-tail keywords related to your coaching niche, services, and common questions your audience might have. Tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, or SEMrush can provide valuable insights into search volume and competition levels.

2. Optimized Website Structure

Ensure your website has a clear, logical structure that’s easy for both users and search engines to navigate. Use a straightforward menu with clearly labeled sections and a sitemap to help search engines crawl your site more effectively.

3. High-Quality, Relevant Content

Content is king in the world of SEO. Produce high-quality, informative blog posts, articles, and resources that address the needs and questions of your target audience. Regularly updating your site with fresh content can improve your search engine rankings and keep visitors coming back.

4. On-Page SEO Optimization

For every piece of content you create, ensure you're implementing on-page SEO best practices. This includes using your chosen keywords in titles, headers, meta descriptions, and throughout the content in a natural, reader-friendly way. Also, optimize images by compressing them for faster loading times and using descriptive file names and alt text.

5. Mobile Responsiveness

With the majority of internet browsing now done on mobile devices, your website must be mobile-friendly. Google uses mobile-first indexing, so a responsive design that adjusts to various screen sizes is essential for SEO.

6. Page Load Speed

A slow website can significantly increase your bounce rate and negatively impact your SEO. Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to check your site’s speed and follow the recommendations to improve load times, such as compressing images and minimizing the use of large files.

7. Secure Website with HTTPS

Security is a top priority for Google and your potential clients. Ensure your website uses HTTPS encryption to protect user data and improve your site’s trustworthiness and search ranking.

8. Backlink Strategy

High-quality backlinks from reputable websites in your niche can greatly enhance your SEO. Focus on building relationships with other coaches, industry websites, and influencers to earn links that boost your site’s authority.

9. Local SEO for Local Coaches

If you offer coaching services in a specific area, local SEO can be incredibly beneficial. Claim your Google My Business listing, include local keywords in your content, and ensure your business is listed accurately on local directories.

10. Analyzing and Refining Your SEO Strategy

SEO is not a set-it-and-forget-it task. Use tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track your website's performance, understand how visitors are finding you, and identify areas for improvement. Regularly reviewing and updating your SEO strategy based on performance data is key to staying ahead in search rankings.

11. Engaging Social Media Presence

While social media doesn’t directly influence SEO rankings, it can drive traffic to your website and increase your online visibility. Share your content on social media platforms where your potential clients are active, and engage with your audience to build your brand.

12. User Experience (UX)

Google values websites that provide a good user experience. This includes easy navigation, fast load times, and engaging, valuable content. Ensure your website is designed with the user in mind to not only satisfy search engines but convert visitors into clients.

This SEO checklist for online coaches in 2024 highlights the importance of a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to optimizing your online presence. By following these steps, you can improve your visibility in search engine results, attract more potential clients, and establish yourself as a leading authority in your coaching niche.

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Reputation Management for Small Businesses: Amit Kalsi Shares Tips and Tricks

In the modern digital landscape, reputation management has become an indispensable aspect of running a successful business, regardless of its size. Small businesses, in particular, face unique challenges when it comes to managing their reputation online. To shed light on effective strategies tailored for small businesses, we turn to Amit Kalsi, a seasoned expert in reputation management. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore Amit Kalsi's top tips and tricks for small businesses looking to enhance their online reputation.

Understanding Reputation Management for Small Businesses

Before delving into specific tactics, it's essential to grasp the fundamentals of reputation management for small businesses. In today's interconnected world, a business's reputation is no longer confined to word-of-mouth; it extends to online platforms, social media, review sites, and search engine results. A positive online reputation can drive customer trust, loyalty, and ultimately, business success. Conversely, negative reviews or misinformation can tarnish a brand's image and deter potential customers.

Tip 1: Establish a Strong Online Presence

According to Amit Kalsi, building a robust online presence is paramount for small businesses. This involves creating and optimizing profiles on relevant social media platforms, maintaining an updated website, and ensuring consistent branding across all online channels. By proactively managing their online presence, small businesses can control the narrative surrounding their brand and engage with customers effectively.

Tip 2: Monitor Online Feedback

In the digital age, customer feedback travels fast and can significantly impact a business's reputation. Amit Kalsi emphasizes the importance of actively monitoring online reviews, comments, and mentions across various platforms. Small businesses should utilize tools and services to track mentions of their brand and promptly address any negative feedback. By demonstrating responsiveness and a willingness to resolve issues, businesses can mitigate the impact of negative reviews and showcase their commitment to customer satisfaction.

Tip 3: Encourage Positive Reviews

Positive reviews play a crucial role in shaping a small business's reputation. Amit Kalsi recommends implementing strategies to encourage satisfied customers to leave positive reviews on platforms like Google My Business, Yelp, and social media. This can be achieved through personalized follow-up emails, incentives for leaving reviews, or simply providing exceptional service that naturally prompts positive feedback. By accumulating a higher volume of positive reviews, small businesses can bolster their credibility and attract new customers.

Tip 4: Engage with Your Audience

Effective communication is key to maintaining a positive reputation for small businesses. Amit Kalsi advises small business owners to actively engage with their audience on social media, respond to customer inquiries and comments promptly, and participate in relevant online conversations. By fostering genuine connections and demonstrating transparency and authenticity, businesses can build trust and loyalty among their customer base.

Tip 5: Leverage Content Marketing

Content marketing is a powerful tool for shaping perception and building authority in a specific industry or niche. Amit Kalsi suggests that small businesses create high-quality, informative content such as blog posts, articles, videos, and infographics relevant to their target audience. By sharing valuable insights and expertise, businesses can position themselves as thought leaders and earn the trust and respect of their audience.

Tip 6: Stay Consistent and Authentic

Consistency and authenticity are essential components of a strong reputation. Amit Kalsi emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent brand voice and messaging across all online platforms. Small businesses should strive to uphold their brand values and deliver on their promises consistently. Additionally, businesses should avoid engaging in deceptive practices or artificial attempts to manipulate their reputation, as authenticity is increasingly valued by consumers.

Tip 7: Monitor Your Online Presence Regularly

Reputation management is an ongoing process that requires regular monitoring and adjustment. Amit Kalsi advises small businesses to regularly audit their online presence, monitor changes in customer sentiment, and adapt their strategies accordingly. By staying vigilant and proactive, businesses can identify potential issues early on and take corrective action before they escalate.

In conclusion, reputation management is a critical aspect of running a successful small business in today's digital age. By implementing the tips and tricks shared by Amit Kalsi, small businesses can effectively manage their online reputation, build trust and credibility with customers, and ultimately, drive business growth. From establishing a strong online presence to engaging with their audience authentically, small businesses have the power to shape their reputation and thrive in a competitive marketplace.