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Growing Your Ohio Startup: A Guide to HubSpot for Startups and Early-Stage Businesses

The startup scene in Ohio is thriving, with innovative businesses emerging across various industries. But for early-stage companies, navigating the complexities of marketing can be a challenge. Fortunately, there’s a solution: HubSpot for Startups. This program offers a powerful all-in-one marketing solution specifically designed to empower young businesses with the tools they need to grow.

Why HubSpot for Startups is Ideal for Ohio’s Rising Stars

Ohio startups face unique challenges. Limited resources, tight budgets, and a need for rapid growth are all common hurdles. Here’s how HubSpot for Startups addresses these concerns:

Cost-Effectiveness: HubSpot for Startups offers significant discounts on HubSpot’s professional marketing tools, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious businesses. Depending on your funding stage, you can qualify for discounts of up to 75% in your first year, significantly reducing your marketing software expenses.

All-in-One Solution: HubSpot for Startups goes beyond just email marketing or social media management. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for inbound marketing, including CRM (Customer Relationship Management), marketing automation, content management, and analytics. This eliminates the need for multiple software subscriptions, simplifying your tech stack and streamlining your marketing efforts.

Growth-Focused Tools: The platform equips you with tools specifically designed to attract leads, nurture relationships, and convert them into loyal customers. Features like landing page builders, email automation workflows, and lead scoring help you capture leads efficiently and nurture them through the sales funnel.

Scalability: As your Ohio startup grows, HubSpot for Startups scales with you. You can upgrade your plan to access more advanced features and capabilities without needing to switch platforms.

Ease of Use: HubSpot’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for even non-technical teams to get started. The platform offers extensive training resources and a supportive community to ensure you maximize the value of your subscription.

Key Features of HubSpot for Startups for Ohio Businesses

HubSpot for Startups equips your Ohio business with a powerful arsenal of tools:

CRM: Manage your customer relationships effectively with a centralized platform for storing contact information, tracking interactions, and nurturing leads.

Marketing Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like email marketing, social media posting, and lead nurturing campaigns, freeing up your team’s time to focus on strategic initiatives.

Content Management System (CMS): Create and publish compelling content on your website using HubSpot’s user-friendly CMS. Optimize your website for search engines and manage your blog seamlessly.

Landing Page Builder: Design high-converting landing pages to capture leads and generate sales. No coding knowledge is required.

Analytics & Reporting: Gain valuable insights into your marketing performance with comprehensive reports and analytics. Track key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and measure the ROI of your campaigns.

Email Marketing: Create and send targeted email campaigns to nurture leads and engage with customers.

Migrating from WordPress to HubSpot

If your Ohio startup is currently using WordPress for your website, you’re not alone. Many businesses start with WordPress due to its ease of use. However, as your needs evolve, HubSpot offers a powerful alternative. Here’s how HubSpot for Startups can help you migrate:

Simplified Migration: HubSpot offers tools and resources to make migrating your website content and data from WordPress to HubSpot CMS a smooth process.

Enhanced Functionality: HubSpot CMS goes beyond basic content management, offering built-in marketing and SEO features that streamline your workflow and improve lead generation.

All-in-One Platform: Consolidate your website management, marketing tools, and CRM into a single platform for improved efficiency and better data insights.

Beyond the Software: Resources and Support for Ohio Startups

HubSpot for Startups goes beyond providing software. It offers valuable resources and support to help your Ohio startup succeed:

Free Online Courses: Access a library of free online courses and certifications to learn inbound marketing best practices and master HubSpot tools.

Startup Community: Connect and network with other early-stage businesses through the HubSpot for Startups community. Share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other’s successes.

Startup Onboarding Specialists: Get personalized onboarding help from HubSpot’s dedicated Startup Onboarding Specialists to ensure you get the most out of the platform.

Taking Your Ohio Startup to the Next Level with HubSpot

HubSpot for Startups is a game-changer for Ohio’s early-stage businesses. By leveraging its powerful all-in-one marketing solution, you can attract leads, make more conversions and scale your business for better growth.

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If you step into the headquarters of the Internet Archive on a Friday after lunch, when it offers public tours, chances are you’ll be greeted by its founder and merriest cheerleader, Brewster Kahle.

You cannot miss the building; it looks like it was designed for some sort of Grecian-themed Las Vegas attraction and plopped down at random in San Francisco’s foggy, mellow Richmond district. Once you pass the entrance’s white Corinthian columns, Kahle will show you the vintage Prince of Persia arcade game and a gramophone that can play century-old phonograph cylinders on display in the foyer. He’ll lead you into the great room, filled with rows of wooden pews sloping toward a pulpit. Baroque ceiling moldings frame a grand stained glass dome. Before it was the Archive’s headquarters, the building housed a Christian Science church.

I made this pilgrimage on a breezy afternoon last May. Along with around a dozen other visitors, I followed Kahle, 63, clad in a rumpled orange button-down and round wire-rimmed glasses, as he showed us his life’s work. When the afternoon light hits the great hall’s dome, it gives everyone a halo. Especially Kahle, whose silver curls catch the sun and who preaches his gospel with an amiable evangelism, speaking with his hands and laughing easily. “I think people are feeling run over by technology these days,” Kahle says. “We need to rehumanize it.”

In the great room, where the tour ends, hundreds of colorful, handmade clay statues line the walls. They represent the Internet Archive’s employees, Kahle’s quirky way of immortalizing his circle. They are beautiful and weird, but they’re not the grand finale. Against the back wall, where one might find confessionals in a different kind of church, there’s a tower of humming black servers. These servers hold around 10 percent of the Internet Archive’s vast digital holdings, which includes 835 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts, and 15 million audio recordings, among other artifacts. Tiny lights on each server blink on and off each time someone opens an old webpage or checks out a book or otherwise uses the Archive’s services. The constant, arrhythmic flickers make for a hypnotic light show. Nobody looks more delighted about this display than Kahle.

Brewster Kahle, the Internet Archive's founder and biggest cheerleader. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

It is no exaggeration to say that digital archiving as we know it would not exist without the Internet Archive—and that, as the world’s knowledge repositories increasingly go online, archiving as we know it would not be as functional. Its most famous project, the Wayback Machine, is a repository of web pages that functions as an unparalleled record of the internet. Zoomed out, the Internet Archive is one of the most important historical-preservation organizations in the world. The Wayback Machine has assumed a default position as a safety valve against digital oblivion. The rhapsodic regard the Internet Archive inspires is earned—without it, the world would lose its best public resource on internet history.

Its employees are some of its most devoted congregants. “It is the best of the old internet, and it's the best of old San Francisco, and neither one of those things really exist in large measures anymore,” says the Internet Archive’s director of library services, Chris Freeland, another longtime staffer, who loves cycling and favors black nail polish. “It's a window into the late-’90s web ethos and late-’90s San Francisco culture—the crunchy side, before it got all tech bro. It's utopian, it's idealistic.”

The Internet Archive headquarters houses clay sculptures by artist Nuala Creed. Each sculpture depicts an employee or collaborator; getting one is a rite of passage. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

But the Internet Archive also has its foes. Since 2020, it’s been mired in legal battles. In Hachette v. Internet Archive, book publishers complained that the nonprofit infringed on copyright by loaning out digitized versions of physical books. In UMG Recordings v. Internet Archive, music labels have alleged that the Internet Archive infringed on copyright by digitizing recordings.

In both cases, the Internet Archive has mounted “fair use” defenses, arguing that it is permitted to use copyrighted materials as a noncommercial entity creating archival materials. In both cases, the plaintiffs characterized it as a hub for piracy. In 2023, it lost Hachette. This month, it lost an appeal in the case. The Archive could appeal once more, to the Supreme Court of the United States, but has no immediate plans to do so. (“We have not decided,” Kahle told me the day after the decision.)

A judge rebuffed an attempt to dismiss the music labels’ case earlier this year. Kahle says he’s thinking about settling, if that’s even an option.

The combined weight of these legal cases threatens to crush the Internet Archive. The UMG case could prove existential, with potential fines running into the hundreds of millions. The internet has entrusted its collective memory to this one idiosyncratic institution. It now faces the prospect of losing it all.

Kahle has been obsessed with creating a digital library since he was young, a calling that spurred him to study artificial intelligence at MIT. “I wanted to build the library of everything, and we needed computers that were big enough to be able to deal with it,” he says.

After graduating in 1982, he worked at the supercomputing startup Thinking Machines Corporation. While there, he developed a program called Wide Area Information Server (WAIS), a way to search for data on remote computers. He left to cocreate a startup of the same name, which he sold to AOL in 1995. The next year, he launched a two-headed project from his attic: “AI and IA.”

That “AI” was a for-profit company called Alexa Internet—“Alexa” a nod to the Library of Alexandria—alongside the nonprofit Internet Archive. The two projects were interlinked; Alexa Internet crawled the web, then donated what it collected to the Internet Archive. Kahle couldn’t quite make the business model work. When Amazon made an offer in 1999, it seemed prudent to accept. The Everything Store paid a reported $250 million in stock for Alexa, severing the AI from IA and leaving Kahle a wealthy man.

Kahle stayed on with Alexa for a few years but left in 2002 to focus on the Internet Archive. It has been his vocation ever since. “His entire being is committed to the Archive,” says copyright scholar Pam Samuelson, who has known Kahle since the ’90s. “He lives and breathes it.”

If Silicon Valley has a Mr. Fezziwig, it’s Kahle. He’s not an ascetic; he owns a handsome black sailboat anchored in a slip at a tony yacht club. But his day-to-day life is modest. He ebikes to work and dresses like a guy who doesn’t care about clothes, and while he used to love Burning Man—he and his wife, Mary Austin, got married there in 1992—now he thinks it’s gotten too big. (Their current bougie-hippie pastime is the seasteading gathering Ephemerisle, where boaters hitch themselves together and create temporary islands in the Sacramento River Delta every July.)

What he really loves, above all, is his job.

“The story of Brewster Kahle is that of a guy who wins the lottery,” says longtime archivist Jason Scott. “And he and his wife, Mary, turned around and said, awesome, we get to be librarians now.”

The Internet Archive’s headquarters, a former church. The graffiti van was commissioned by Amir Esfahani, who runs the Archive’s artist-in-residence program. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

Kahle is now the merry custodian to a uniquely comprehensive catalog, spanning all manner of digital and physical media, from classic video games to live recordings of concerts to magazines and newspapers to books from around the world. It recently backed up the island of Aruba’s cultural institutions. It’s an essential tool for everything from legal research—particularly around patent law—to accountability journalism. “There are other online archiving tools,” says ProPublica reporter Craig Silverman, “but none of them touch the Internet Archive.” It is, in short, a proof machine.

What makes the Internet Archive unique is its willingness to push boundaries in ways that traditional libraries do not. The Library of Congress also archives the web—but only after it has notified, and often asked permission from, the websites it scrapes.

“The Internet Archive has always been a little risky,” says University of Waterloo historian Ian Milligan, who has a forthcoming book on web archiving. Its distinctive utility is entwined with its long-standing outré approach to copyright. In fact, Kahle and the Internet Archive sued the government more than two decades ago, challenging the way the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992 and the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 had expanded copyright law. He lost that case—but, certainly, not his desire to keep pushing.

One of those pushes came in 2005. At the time, beloved hacker Aaron Swartz was often working on Internet Archive projects, and he cocreated and led the development of a new initiative called the Open Library program along with Kahle. The goal was to create one webpage for every book in the world. Kahle saw it as an alternative to Google Books, one that wasn’t driven by commercial interests but loftier and decidedly kumbaya information-wants-to-be-free ambitions.

In addition to its attempt to catalog every book ever, the project sought to make copies available to readers. To that end, it scans physical books, then allows people to check out the digitized versions. For over a decade, it has operated using a framework called controlled digital lending (CDL), where digitized books are treated as old-fashioned physical books rather than ebooks. The books it lends out were either purchased by the Internet Archive or donated by other libraries, organizations, or individuals; according to CDL principles, libraries that own a physical copy of a book should be able to lend it digitally.

An archive employee at work. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

The project primarily appeals to researchers for whom specific books are hard to attain elsewhere, rather than casual readers. “Try checking out one of our books and then reading it—it’s tough going,” Kahle says. He’s not lying. A blurry scan of a physical book on a desktop screen compared to a regular ebook on a Kindle is like music from a tinny iPhone speaker versus a Bose surround sound system. Most borrowers read what they check out for less than five minutes.

Like other digital media, ebooks are typically licensed rather than sold outright, at a much higher rate than the cover price. Libraries who license ebooks get a limited number of loans; if they stop paying, the book vanishes. CDL is an attempt to give libraries more control over their inventory, and to expand access to books in a library’s collection that exist only as physical copies.

For years, publishers ignored the Internet Archive’s book-scanning spree. Finally, during the pandemic, after the Internet Archive took one liberty too many with its approach to CDL, they snapped.

In March 2020, as schools and libraries abruptly shut down, they faced a dilemma. Demand for ebooks far outstripped their ability to loan them out under restrictive licensing deals, and they had no way of lending out books that existed only in physical form. In response, the Internet Archive made a bold decision: It allowed multiple people to check out digital versions of the same book simultaneously. It called this program the National Emergency Library. “We acted at the request of librarians and educators and writers,” says Chris Freeland.

Kahle remembers feeling a vocational tug in that moment for the Internet Archive to do whatever it could to expand access. He thought they had broad support, too. “We got over 100 libraries to sign on and say ‘help us,’” Kahle says. “They stood behind the National Emergency Library and said ‘do this under our names.’”

Dave Hansen, now executive director of the nonprofit Authors Alliance, was a librarian at Duke University at the time. “We had tremendous challenges getting books for our students,” he says. “What they did was a good-faith effort.”

The Internet Archive's collection includes a sprawling array of old newspapers and periodicals from around the world. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

Not everyone agreed. Prominent writers vehemently criticized the project, as did the Authors Guild and the National Writers Union. “They are not a library. Libraries buy books and respect copyright. They are fraudsters posing as saints,” author James Gleick wrote on Twitter. (Today, Gleick maintains that the Internet Archive is not a library, though he says “fraudsters was a little harsh.”)

“They seem to work by fiat,” says Bhamati Viswanathan, a copyright lawyer who signed an amicus brief on behalf of the publishers in the Hachette case. Viswanathan thinks it was arrogant to circumvent the licensing system. “Very much like what the tech companies seem to be doing, which is, ‘we're going to ask forgiveness, not permission.’”

The Internet Archive was in its first full-blown PR crisis. The coalition of publishing houses filed its lawsuit in June 2020, alleging that both the National Emergency Library and the Internet Archive’s broader Open Library program violated copyright. A few weeks later, the Internet Archive scuttled the National Emergency Library and reverted to its traditional, capped loan system, but it made no difference to the publishers.

The publishing houses and their supporters maintain that the Archive’s behavior harmed authors. “Internet Archive is arguing that it is OK to make and publicly distribute unauthorized copies of an author’s work to the global public,” Terrance Hart, the general counsel for the Association of American Publishers, tells WIRED. “Imagine if everyone started doing the same. The only existential threat here is the one posed by Internet Archive to the livelihoods of authors and to the copyright system itself in the digital age.”

After the lawsuit was filed, over a thousand writers signed a letter in support of libraries and the Internet Archive to be able to loan digital books, including Naomi Klein and Daniel Ellsberg. One supportive author, Chuck Wendig, had very publicly changed his mind after initially tweeting criticism. Even some writers who currently belong to and support the Authors Guild, like Joanne McNeil, were staunch supporters of the Archive. She sometimes reads out-of-print books using the lending service and still sees it as a vital tool. “I hope my books are in the Open Library project,” she says, telling me that she’s already aware that her critically acclaimed but modestly popular books aren’t widely available. “At least I’ll know that way there’s someplace someone can find them.”

The shows of support didn’t matter. The publishers didn’t back down. In March 2023, the Internet Archive lost the case. This September, it lost its appeal. The court refuted the fair use arguments, insisting that the organization had not proved that it wasn’t financially harming publishers. In the meantime, legal bills continue to pile up for the Internet Archive’s next challenge.

After the initial ruling in Hachette v. Internet Archive, the parties agreed upon settlement terms; although those terms are confidential, Kahle has confirmed that the Internet Archive can financially survive it thanks to the help of donors. If the Internet Archive decides not to file a second appeal, it will have to fulfill those settlement terms. A blow, but not a death knell.

The other lawsuit may be far harder to survive. In 2023, several major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony, and Capitol, sued the Internet Archive over its Great 78 Project, a digital archive of a niche collection of recordings of albums in the obsolete record format known as 78s, which was used from the 1890s to the late 1950s. The complaint alleges that the project “undermines the value of music.” It lists 2,749 recordings as infringed, which means damages could potentially be over $400 million.

“One thing that you can say about the recording industry,” Pam Samuelson says, “is that there are no statutory damages that are too large for them to claim.”

The Internet Archive's basement, the site of many animated discussions about encryption and internet freedom. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

As with the book publishing case, the Internet Archive’s defense hinges on fair use. It argues that preserving obsolete versions of these records, complete with the crackles and pops from the old shellac resin, makes history accessible. Copyright law is notoriously unpredictable, and some find the Internet Archive’s case shaky. “It doesn’t strike me, necessarily, as a winning fair use argument,” says Zvi Rosen, a law professor at Southern Illinois University who focuses on copyright.

James Grimmelmann, a professor of digital and information law at Cornell University, thinks the labels are “vastly exaggerating the commercial harm” from the project. (If there was a sizable audience for extremely low-quality versions of songs, he reasons, why wouldn’t the labels be putting out 78-style releases?) On average, each recording is accessed only once a month. Still, Grimmelmann isn’t convinced that will matter. “They are directly reproducing these works,” he says. “That’s a very hard lift for a judge.”

It may be years before the case is resolved, which means the uncertainty about the Internet Archive’s future is likely to linger, and potentially spread. And if it is resolved through either a settlement or a win for the recording industry, other copyright holders could be inspired to sue. “I'm worried about the blast radius from the music lawsuit,” Grimmelmann says.

In Kahle’s view, the Internet Archive’s legal challenges are part of a larger story about beleaguered libraries in the United States. He likes to frame his plight as a battle against a cadre of nefarious publishers, one piece of a larger struggle to wrest back the right to own books in the digital age. (Get him started on the topic, and he’ll likely point out that both ebook distributor OverDrive and publishing company Simon & Schuster are owned by the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.) He’s keenly aware that everything he has built is in danger. “It’s the time of Orwell but with corporations,” Kahle says. “It’s scary.”

Losing the Archive is, indeed, a frightening prospect. “There is a misperception that things on the web are forever—but they really, really aren't,” says Craig Silverman, who thinks the nonprofit’s demise would make certain types of scholarship and reporting “way more difficult, if not impossible,” in addition to representing a disappearance of a bastion of collective memory.

Just this September, Google and the Internet Archive announced a partnership to allow people to see previous versions of websites surfaced through Google Search by linking to the Wayback Machine. Google previously offered its own cached historical websites; now it leans on a small nonprofit.

The Internet Archive also has challenges beyond its legal woes. For starters, it’s getting harder to archive things. As Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, told me, the rise of apps with functions like livestreaming, especially when they’re limited to certain operating systems, presents a technical challenge. On top of that, paywalls are an obstacle, as is the sheer and ever-increasing amount of content. “There’s just so much material,” he says. “How does one know what to prioritize?”

Then there’s AI, once again. Thus far, the Internet Archive has sidestepped or been exempt from the new scrutiny on web crawling as it relates to AI training data. This June, for example, when Reddit announced that it was updating its scraping policy, it specifically noted that it was still allowing “good faith actors” like the Internet Archive to crawl it. But as opposition to rampant AI data scraping grows, the Internet Archive may yet face a new obstacle: If regulators and lawmakers are clumsy in attempts to curb permissionless AI web scraping, it could kneecap services like the Wayback Machine, which functions precisely because it can trawl and reproduce vast amounts of data.

The rise of AI has already soured some creative types on the Internet Archive’s approach to copyright. While Kahle views his creation as a library on the side of the little guy, opponents strenuously dispute this view. They paint Kahle as a tech-wolf disguised in librarian-sheep clothing, stuck in a mentality better suited for the Napster era. “The Internet Archive is really fighting the battles of 20 years ago, when it was as simple as ‘publishers bad, anything that hurts publishers good,’” says Neil Turkewitz, a former Recording Industry Association of America executive who has criticized the Archive’s copyright stances. “But that’s not the world we live in.”

A portion of the servers holding the Archive's vast data collection. Each time someone accesses a book, website, movie, song, or other file, a light flashes. Photograph: Gabriela Hasbun

When I talk to Kahle over Zoom this September, shortly after he’d learned that the Internet Archive had lost the appeal, he’s agitated—an internet prophet literally wandering around in the wilderness. He’s perched in front of jagged cliffs while hiking outside of Arles, France, a blue baseball cap pulled over his hair, cheeks extra-ruddy in the sun, his default affability tempered by a sense of despondency. He hadn’t known about the timing of the ruling in advance, so he interrupted a weeklong vacation with Mary to jump back into work crisis mode. “It’s just so depressing,” he says.

As he sits on a rock with his phone in his hand, Kahle says the US legal system is broken. He says he doesn’t think this is the end of the lawsuits. “I think the copyright cartel is on a roll,” he says. He frets that copycat cases could be on the way. He’s the most bummed-out guy I’ve ever seen on vacation in the south of France. But he’s also defiant. There’s no inkling of regret, only a renewed sense that what he’s doing is righteous. “We have such an opportunity here. It’s the dream of the internet,” he says. “It’s ours to lose.” It sounds less like a statement and more like a prayer.

[saiakv]

❛ fine. you were right, and i was wrong. happy now? ❜ / suguru .

dialogue sentence starters : accepting

WARM COLORS COVET TOKYO'S SKYLINE; the local bars are buzzing with life as people flock to them after busy workdays. From the higher tiers of luxurious penthouses in Shinjuku they resemble ants scurrying to the nest at sunset — the commotion a distant white noise. But down here, where life happens, the city's veins pulse with a myriad conversations, strong smells and bright lights. And in a quieter crevice of urban chaos, a corner Hot Pot restaurant advertises its 'all you can eat' refill policy on such Thursday evenings. The red lanterns sway in a cool breeze that carries the remnants of spring; a stray, crinkled up movie ticket dances on it ( ' The Da Vinci Code — 05 / 20 / 2006 ' ) and slaps on the light fixture outside the entrance.

Inside, a corner table accomodates the trio, scalding broth rising in the middle. Another small dish of ingredients is carefully stacked atop the pile of empty ones, painted fingernails carefully parting with the intricate gilding to its blue & white porcelain design. Suguru quirked a brow upon noticing the way it was beginning to get in the way of him looking to Shoko; the reason why they were getting jilted looks from the staff, no doubt. They must have not accounted for the possibility of three hungry, hungry teenagers visiting at this time. Between an early plane ride home, a morning run, classes, dojo training and a sudden quick trip to pick up Utahime from a mission site, they'd barely found a chance to appease their growling stomachs on ramen cups, energy bars & bland cafeteria food.

An argument had been stretching through every part of that day; from drowsy mumbling at the airport, to pants while doing laps, to the communal shower stalls, class & car rides, the burning question of 'was Star Wars copying Star Trek' or vice versa had been chewed up incessantly between the two boys all throughout. After a lengthy debate on what constitues a science fiction movie ( 'One of them is a space exploration, the other is a western set in space!' — yelled over the hiss of pouring water, followed by Satoru's coughing while Suguru's habits of boiling himself alive in the shower were clogging the stalls with steam ) they had decided 'genre' and film content was a subjective criteria for which franchise copied which, so it all came down to 'which one came out first'. Well, for all they knew, both were pretty timey by now.

Shoko had been idly mulling over some gruesome photo evidence of a reported crime scene that was suspected of curse-related activity. The toothpick she'd been rolling barely twitched between her teeth when Satoru's phone screen finally loaded the web-page of a movie review site that mentioned release dates. Her brow quirked, albeit never directly looking at the white-haired teen as he perked up with the realization, instead using her free hand to nonchalantly dip a thin slice of pork into the beaten egg-wash. Still, a light snort escaped her with the admission, earning a side glance from Suguru, who had been casually dropping a couple of mushrooms in the broth beside her.

His lips had pursed with a thinly veiled smirk -- pretending as though he did not feel one bit vindicated. He'd claimed to be 'over it' a few minutes ago, after all, so he had to save face now, didn't he? Besides, there was a strange gratification in being the bigger person. Somehow, Satoru's influence pushed him to indulge the guilty pleasure of boasting — perhaps because, next to his abrasiveness, Suguru always seemed to have the better manners of the two. But gods knew, he was not humble.

And as much as he tried to be, there was still that smirk playing on his mouth as he pompously reached out to stir a piece of pork in the soup, holding the appointed bowl under it before bringing it to his mouth, so as not to stain the lavish tablecloth. He would have prretended to go back to eating like nothing had happened — until that last line had piercing violets snap up to antagonize the blues staring through him from the other end of the table. Are you happy now? Oh, this kid never knows when to shut up, does he. His lips press down on that smile, then, hold onto it as he swallows.

❝ Mm, I don't know, Satoru. I don't get as excited about eating ramen as much anymore, either, when I've had it so many times already. ❞ The implication lingers heavy between them that he's usually the one being right ( subjective — they lost count of the score between them and Shoko refuses to play refferee ) He spends a moment longer challenging him with his eyes alone, before gently pushing the egg mixture bowl in his direction across the table.

❝ It's your turn on the refill, by the way. ❞

Albeit the cold smile, there's a mean edge to Suguru's tone that earns a sigh from the medic before she quickly excuses herself for a smoke break in the designated area.

[total-convergence]

The Nanites

The nanobots are what shaped the world of Total Convergence..?. These microscopic tools are basically just “automated cluster of molecules”, but are able to execute very complex tasks, like making small changes on an organism’s DNA with a specific goal “in mind”. This post will contain more specific information about these nanites and the lore than the original Total Convergence..? introduction video did. I suggest you watch it, it’s important for getting a glimpse of what this worldbuilding project is about.

How it all started

[Image ID: A screenshot of a few paragraphs from a fictional website of a science publisher. It appeared in the project’s intro video for a very brief moment, so I kept the design simple. Web page titled “Science Publishing'', with a green and white logo of a space probe. Rest of the text is black, with the header “First evidence of biological signature from the deep space”, authors, and two paragraphs with their respective titles. Article text is transcribed at the bottom of this post. /.End ID.]

After accidentally discovering alien life and then actually proving its existence, humanity went through several phases such as denial or celebration. But one phase was final, and that was the phase of a mass panic that resulted in various global conflicts. The panic didn’t care about an individual person, it didn’t care about its surroundings, and it definitely didn’t care about whether these aliens could actually pose a threat, whether it be directly or indirectly. The only thing it cared about was the preservation of humans, but only in the biological sense. You could even go as far and say the only thing this mindset cared about was the human DNA alone. And this is where the nanites come to play. Most inventions or ways to preserve the man weren’t as straightforward as the nanites, but the nanites were the only thing that survived. And maybe even somewhat succeeded? Their goal was to recreate the humans in case they would go extinct - humans did go extinct, and sixty million years after that, the nanites did produce a few sophonts, and quite a lot of animalistic human lookalikes. If we can call them that way - the evolutionary pressure to constantly adapt to the environment is stronger than the pressure from the nanites, resulting in bizarre combinations of human-like and animal-like characteristics (or I guess it depends on your definition of those terms). On the other hand, there are also many, many animals and sophonts that look untouched by the nanites and some of them even are. Ironically though, humanity's obsession with this invention in particular was what killed them in the first place.

How the nanites work

The nanites are deployed through water and air. They infect their host, they head right into their reproductive system where they start building copies of each other and attach themselves on the reproductive cells. In the body, they can mask themselves and hide from the host’s immune system. When there are already nanites that fully colonized the reproductive system of the host, no “new” nanites can enter. The ones that colonized the reproductive cells lay dormant until it’s time for the host to reproduce. Then they will make a tiny mutation on the developing embryo’s cells, altering its development. Then they will again migrate to its reproductive system (once it’s developed) and lay dormant until the offspring reproduces and the cycle repeats. The hosts that can live with their nanite-caused mutations pass it down to their own offspring, the ones who don’t, die. The nanites can also adapt to their host’s anatomy.

It’s interesting how a civilization this technologically advanced could go extinct because of an obsession with their microscopic biological self.

I mentioned they can hide from the host’s immune system. That is not always true, the nanites were causing many lineages to decline due to them mutating their offspring, and so some clades developed an immune system to fight the nanites. But that is a topic for another post.

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First evidence of biological signature from the deep space

Rebecca Goldstein, Yumi Rei, Nia Alto, Michael Salzmund

Abstract

Roughly five months ago, multiple of our Long Range Biosensitive Satellites (LRBSs), inteded to collect data from the surface or Earth for fast biodiversity measurements, have detected unusual signatures of supposedly biological origin from an area roughly ~170 light years away from our Sun. In this study, we run multiple tests on LRBSs to test the hypothesis that these were data coming from an extra terrestrial object possibly populated by living organisms. We have concluded that none of our software or hardware has run into known issues and the data collected on the 26th of January 2063 by Reynold et al. were, in fact, of extra terrestrial origin.

Introduction

LRBSs have been created to precisely detect, isolate and distinguish various types of biological signatures over the distance of two to three and a half thousand kilometers, and are therefore very sensitive. With increasing distance, their precision decreases exponentialy, but their ability to detect and isolate these traces decreases less significantly. 

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Understanding the Science of Gradients with a Gradient Color Generator

Introduction: The Visual Allure of Gradients

Gradients have become a cornerstone of modern design, effortlessly blending colors to create depth, movement, and emotion. Whether it’s the glowing hues in a mobile app interface or the soft transitions on a website background, gradients captivate audiences with their versatility. But what makes them so impactful? The answer lies in the psychology of colors and the science of their transitions.

In this blog, we’ll explore the emotional power of gradients, delve into their types—linear, radial, and angular—and reveal how tools like Gradient Color Generators bring these visual elements to life. Plus, we’ll look at real-world examples of successful brands leveraging gradients for a competitive edge.

The Psychology of Color: How Gradients Influence Emotions

Colors are more than just visual stimuli; they evoke feelings and shape perceptions. Gradients take this a step further by blending colors to create a spectrum of emotions.

Warm Gradients: Think of fiery oranges blending into deep reds. These gradients evoke energy, passion, and urgency. They’re often used in call-to-action buttons or promotional banners.

Cool Gradients: A smooth transition from aqua blue to emerald green offers calmness and serenity, ideal for wellness and nature-focused designs.

Multicolored Gradients: Combining multiple hues, like purples and yellows, creates a sense of playfulness and creativity, perfect for tech startups or entertainment platforms.

By leveraging a Gradient Color Generator, designers can experiment with these combinations, crafting transitions that evoke the desired emotional response.

Understanding Gradient Types

Gradients can take on different forms, each offering unique design possibilities. Let’s break down the three most common types:

1. Linear Gradients

Linear gradients create a smooth color transition along a straight line. Designers can specify the angle, direction, and range of colors to achieve various effects.

Applications:

Website headers for a sleek, modern look.

Call-to-action buttons to grab attention.

Dynamic text effects to make headlines pop.

Example:

A linear gradient transitioning from vibrant pink to purple creates a futuristic vibe, perfect for tech brands.

2. Radial Gradients

Radial gradients radiate outward from a central point, creating a circular color transition. They’re ideal for adding depth and focus to a design.

Applications:

Backgrounds that draw attention to the center of the page.

Logos or icons with a spotlight effect.

Abstract art pieces that exude creativity.

Example:

A soft radial gradient transitioning from light blue to white mimics the sky, offering tranquility and openness.

3. Angular Gradients

Angular gradients rotate colors around a central point, creating a pie-chart-like effect. While less common, they offer a bold and dynamic design option.

Applications:

Abstract patterns for eye-catching visuals.

Branding elements that convey energy and movement.

Backgrounds for tech or gaming platforms.

Example:

An angular gradient rotating through the rainbow spectrum creates a vibrant, energetic feel for a music app.

How Gradient Color Generators Work

Gradient Color Generators are powerful tools that simplify the process of creating visually stunning gradients. Here’s how they work:

1. User-Friendly Interface

Most tools offer an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Designers can choose starting and ending colors, adjust angles, and preview changes in real-time.

2. Algorithmic Precision

Behind the scenes, these tools use algorithms to calculate the smoothest transitions between colors. They ensure that the gradient looks harmonious without harsh breaks or clashing tones.

3. Customization Options

From opacity adjustments to multi-color gradients, these tools provide endless possibilities. Some even allow exporting code snippets (e.g., CSS) for seamless integration into web projects.

Popular Tools to Explore

CSS Gradient: Ideal for developers, offering both visual and code outputs.

UI Gradient: A curated collection of gradient presets for inspiration.

Coolors: Perfect for generating unique gradient palettes with ease.

Case Studies: Brands That Nailed Gradients

Instagram: A Gradient Revolution

Instagram’s iconic gradient logo—transitioning from pink to orange—has become synonymous with the brand’s vibrant and creative community. It conveys warmth, creativity, and inclusivity, setting the platform apart from its competitors.

Spotify: Bold and Dynamic

Spotify often uses gradients in its playlist covers, combining bold colors like neon green and purple. This approach communicates energy and modernity, aligning with the brand’s youthful target audience.

Apple: Subtle Elegance

Apple’s use of gradients is minimalistic yet impactful, often featuring subtle transitions in product images and advertisements. These gradients enhance the sense of depth and premium quality associated with the brand.

Practical Tips for Using Gradients

Start with Two Colors: Simplicity is key. Begin with two complementary colors and experiment with their transitions.

Consider Context: Match the gradient’s tone with your project’s purpose. Warm gradients suit energetic campaigns, while cool ones are ideal for calming designs.

Play with Opacity: Adding transparency can create layers and depth in your design.

Use Contrast Wisely: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background gradients to maintain readability.

Test Across Devices: Gradients can appear differently on screens. Use tools to preview how they’ll look on various devices.

The Future of Gradients in Design

As design trends evolve, gradients continue to thrive, driven by advancements in technology and user expectations for visually engaging experiences. From 3D gradients to dynamic, animated transitions, the possibilities are limitless.

Gradient Color Generators will play a crucial role in this evolution, empowering designers to push creative boundaries with minimal effort.

Conclusion: Experiment with the Science of Gradients

Gradients are more than a visual trend—they’re a powerful design element rooted in color psychology and science. Whether you’re crafting a bold brand identity or enhancing a website’s appeal, gradients offer endless possibilities.

Ready to experiment with gradients? Try a Gradient Color Generator today and unlock the potential of seamless color transitions in your designs.

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5 Online Skill Courses To Enhance Your Qualifications

Must do courses for BTech students

Online courses can help BTech student’s level up their career and stay competitive whether they have a job or are looking for one. Here are eight resume-worthy skills individuals can learn from the comfort of their couch with short online courses.

HTML, General

Learning - HTML is the foundation of the website’s students of BTech computer science enjoy. However, the online interactive learning platform allows individuals to learn HTML, and access CSS and JS by building useful projects like a personal website, blog, small business website, and more.

Real-world value - HTML in itself helps in a range of fields from design to customer support to technical writing. Since it is the foundation of the web, it comes into play in a range of areas.

SQL, Codecademy

Learning - SQL basics like manipulation and queries through real-world projects and data sets. When students of engineering colleges are done with learning SQL course, they must continue onto other SQL courses of other institutions.

Real-world value - SQL is used in marketing careers, product management, software engineering, business intelligence, data careers and more. With SQL, individuals can look at usage data to make business-related decisions. Like HTML, it serves many purposes.

WordPress, Udemy

Learning - Word Press for beginners shows the main features of the content management system (CMS) to the students of Top Engg College, how to get a website up and running, and more. After all, this course is great for someone who just wants to familiarize themselves with the basics or wants a starting point to learn more advanced WP skills.

Real-world value - Many businesses use Word Press to power their websites or company blogs to keep their customers informed. Knowing their way around it can be particularly helpful with marketing roles -- especially content marketing where writing and formatting on a blog are usually involved.

Spreadsheets/Excel, Coursera

Learning - In this, students of private engineering colleges Rajasthan will learn spreadsheet tools and formulas. However, it will allow them to transform cells and columns into powerful insights and data models.

Real-world value - Knowing their way around spreadsheets has lots of real-world value. Being able to make and interpret spreadsheets will make individuals life a lot more efficient. However, it includes business intelligence, analytics, and data analysis to marketing careers, management, and other business positions,

Web analytics, Lynda

Learning- Web analytics encompasses page value measurement, SEO, social media campaigns, and more. Basically, it is all about understanding user behavior, what works and what does not, and how to optimize students of Engineering Colleges Jaipur business’s online presence.

Real-world value - Web analytics is extremely useful in marketing careers. It includes SEO/SEM positions and general website/business management. However, the more effectively you are reaching consumers, the more sales you will make.

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Website Designing with Buzz Creators Digital Media 

Title: The Art and Science of Website Designing with Buzz Creators Digital Media 

In today’s digital age, a website is often the first impression customers have of a brand. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a large corporation, a well-designed website is crucial for building a strong online presence.

At BuzzCreatorsDigitalMedia, we understand that a website is more than just a collection of web pages—it’s a dynamic, interactive experience that connects brands with audiences. 

Here’s what makes website design an essential tool for business success and how Buzz Creators Digital Media can help bring your vision to life. 

1. User-Centric Design 

The cornerstone of effective web design is a user-centric approach. At Buzz Creators Digital Media, we put ourselves in the users’ shoes to understand their needs, preferences, and behaviors. This insight helps us create websites that are intuitive, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. 

Our design process involves creating a seamless user journey, ensuring that visitors find what they’re looking for quickly. We prioritize accessibility and inclusivity so that everyone can enjoy and benefit from your website. 

2. Responsive and Mobile-Optimized Design 

In a world where more than half of internet users access the web via mobile devices, a responsive, mobile-friendly design is non-negotiable. Our team ensures that your website looks and functions beautifully across all devices, from desktops to smartphones. By optimizing for different screen sizes, we make sure your website is fast, functional, and visually appealing on every platform. 

3. Aesthetic Excellence Meets Brand Identity 

Website design is not just about functionality; it’s also about visual storytelling. Your website should reflect your brand’s unique personality and values. Our creative designers work closely with you to capture the essence of your brand in every design element, from color schemes and fonts to imagery and layout. This harmony of aesthetics and branding strengthens your brand’s identity and helps you stand out in a competitive market. 

4. SEO-Friendly Structure 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an essential aspect of web design. Our team at Buzz Creators Digital Media builds websites with SEO in mind, ensuring that your site has a structure that search engines love. From optimized metadata to strategically placed keywords, our SEO-focused approach helps drive organic traffic and improves your site’s search engine ranking. 

5. Fast Loading Times 

In the digital world, speed matters. We use best practices in coding, image optimization, and server configuration to ensure your website loads quickly, providing a smooth and satisfying user experience. Fast-loading sites not only improve user engagement but also contribute to higher conversion rates. 

6. Security and Compliance 

Website security is crucial in today’s online environment. With cyber threats on the rise, we prioritize security measures to protect your website and its visitors. Our team implements SSL encryption, regular updates, and backup solutions to ensure your site’s data and user information are safe. Moreover, we ensure that our websites are compliant with legal standards and regulations, providing you and your users peace of mind. 

7. Ongoing Support and Maintenance 

At Buzz Creators Digital Media, our relationship with clients doesn’t end after the website launch. We provide ongoing support and maintenance to keep your website up-to-date, secure, and fully functional. Whether you need updates, fixes, or new features, our team is here to help you succeed in the ever-evolving digital landscape. 

Why Choose Buzz Creators Digital Media? 

With years of experience and a team of skilled professionals, Buzz Creators Digital Media is dedicated to creating impactful websites that enhance user experiences and drive business growth. We stay updated with the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure that our clients receive the best service and the most innovative solutions. 

A well-designed website is your digital storefront—it’s where first impressions are made, and connections are formed. Let Buzz Creators Digital Media bring your vision to life with a website that not only looks great but also performs excellently. 

Ready to create an extraordinary online presence? Contact Buzz Creators Digital Media today and let’s make your website a powerful tool for your business success. 

Invest in a website that reflects the quality of your brand, enhances customer trust, and drives your business forward. With Buzz Creators Digital Media, you’re not just building a website—you’re creating a digital experience. 

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Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for Schools and Institutes in 2025

Digital marketing is now a must for educational institutes and schools to succeed in a competitive market. The rise of the digital revolution, the advancement of analytics of data, and the changing nature of online behaviors mean that schools and institutions have to implement specific strategies that resonate with potential students and parents. This article outlines the most efficient digital marketing strategies that schools and institutes need to concentrate on by 2025 in order to boost growth, establish trust, and remain ahead of the pack.

1. Embrace Personalized Marketing

One of the biggest trends for 2025 is personalization marketing, which involves creating content that is tailored to the specific requirements and preferences of every future student. Through the use of tools like CRM (Customer Relations Management) instruments and AI-driven platforms, schools can collect information about the demographics of visitors to their sites as well as their interests and browsing patterns. This data allows them to customize messages across diverse channels, like social media, emails, and web pages.

For example, a college with a focus on STEM could send specific emails with information about the school's STEM courses to those who displayed an interest in science-related details on their site. This method of personalization makes potential students feel valued and appreciated, increasing the number of students who sign up and converting.

2. Create Content Marketing using an eye on SEO

Content marketing has been the foundation for digital strategies, and its significance is going to increase by 2025. Schools that provide relevant content that responds to parents' and students' needs will establish the school as a reliable authority. Producing content on its own isn't enough. Optimizing it to be search engine-friendly is vital.

Keywords like "top school programs," "college preparation tips," and "online learning tools" can aid schools in attracting specific users. Schools must ensure that their videos, blogs, and other content are optimized with appropriate keywords, meta descriptions, and captivating titles. Another bonus to SEO has been that it increases the visibility of your school through search engines, making it stand out to potential parents and students looking for relevant information on the internet.

3. Leverage Social Media for Authentic Engagement

Social media has become a necessity to connect with young viewers as well as their families. Schools should make use of platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to establish trust and connect in their community. Images like photographs of campus, student testimonials, and highlights from events will make the institution more relatable and attract potential students.

Questions and answers live through Instagram or Facebook. For instance, they allow for real-time interaction, addressing questions from parents and students while highlighting the strengths of the school. TikTok is a different platform that's growing in popularity for educational marketing. Video clips that are short, entertaining, and informative about campus facilities, student life, and academic programs can appeal to younger audiences and also aid in keeping schools relevant.

4. Partner with a Marketing Agency for Schools

Partnering with a Marketing Agency for Schools will greatly increase the efficiency of a digital marketing strategy. They are aware of the distinct demands and needs of schools, allowing them to design targeted campaigns that are a hit with parents and students. Marketing: These agencies provide a broad method of digital marketing, which includes lead generation, content creation, and paid advertising.

For example, marketing agencies can design a targeted advertisement campaign for a school's coming open house. With their expertise in targeting demographics and advertising design, they could make sure that the ads are reaching the right people, thus improving attendance and lead conversion rates. By partnering with an agency, they are able to simplify their marketing strategies to increase their visibility and draw qualified leads.

5. Use Video Marketing to Showcase Campus Life and Academics

Video marketing is becoming increasingly popular because it lets schools present the experience they provide. In 2025, video marketing is predicted to become the primary focus of digital strategies for institutions and schools. Videos that are short-form on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are able to captivate viewers by providing insight into the campus as well as academic programs and student activities.

Schools can make videos of their buildings, as well as interviews with students and faculty, and highlight reels from school events. These videos can serve as testimonials using images that help parents and prospective students get emotionally connected to the school. Additionally, live-streaming webinars and open houses are effective methods to reach students who are unable to visit the campus in person.

6. Invest in Paid Advertising and PPC Campaigns

Paid advertisements, such as Google Ads and social media PPC campaigns, can provide schools with an edge in the crowded online space. For institutions of higher education, targeted paid advertisements can bring in significant results and help increase enrollment. Schools can make use of PPC to promote certain programs, events coming up, or scholarship opportunities and target ads to certain groups of people.

In addition, remarketing ads enable schools to target users who previously visited their site but didn't do anything about it. This keeps the organization prominent in the minds of visitors and increases the chance of turning them into students. By establishing clear goals and closely monitoring the success of each campaign, schools will be able to maximize their return on investment through paid advertisements.

7. Develop Mobile-Friendly Websites and Apps

In this mobile-centric world, world an easy mobile experience is vital. Parents and students often look up schools using smartphones, and if the website isn't mobile-friendly, this can result in an excessive bounce rate and missed opportunities. Schools should make sure their websites are mobile-friendly as well as optimized to offer a smooth browsing experience.

In addition, creating an app could be extremely useful. An app dedicated to the school can function as a central point for all activities related to students, including course registration as well as event information and announcements. This not only improves the user experience but also increases the school's online presence and interaction with students.

8. Focus on Local SEO to Attract Nearby Students

Digital marketing is opening opportunities to reach a wider audience; however, local SEO is still essential for schools looking to draw students in specific regions. Schools can improve the quality of their Google My Business listing, encourage positive reviews, and utilize location-based keywords to increase the visibility of local search results.

For example, by using keywords such as "top private school in [City]" or "best boarding school near me," schools can be targeted at families that are searching for alternatives within the vicinity. Local SEO initiatives make sure that the school's name appears in the right search results, helping to draw in local students more efficiently.

9. Data Analytics for Informed Decision-Making

Data analytics plays an important function in digital marketing, aiding schools in understanding the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. By 2025, data-driven decision-making is no longer a luxury but essential to maintain an edge over competitors. Analytics tools enable schools to monitor metrics such as website traffic and social media interaction, as well as conversion and rate of return.

By studying these data, schools are able to determine which strategies are effective and modify those that aren't. Schools also gain insight into the habits of their students, which will determine future content and strategy. The data-driven analysis ensures that marketing campaigns using digital media are cost-effective and effective.

10. Invest in Digital Marketing for Educational Institutions

Furthermore, thorough digital marketing for educational institutions is vital for any institution or school that wants to succeed in the digital age. A holistic approach that encompasses SEO, content marketing, paid advertisements, social media, and individualized communication will help institutions establish a strong online presence. It's no longer sufficient to depend on traditional methods of advertising; schools must adopt digital marketing in order to stay competitive.

As 2025 draws near the date, schools must consider investing in strategies for digital marketing that increase awareness, attract new students, and boost their image. Through a proactive approach, they will be able to create significant connections with students and ensure long-term success.

Conclusion

and digital technology is always changing, and, for educational institutions and schools, being aware of the most recent trends in marketing is crucial. Strategies that are effective, such as customized videos, content marketing, social media engagement, and collaborations with schools that have a school digital marketing company, will help schools attract and keep students. Marketing through the use of these strategies of digital marketing agency for schools are able to not only increase enrollments but also create a lasting, engaged, enthralling, and trustworthy brand in the education sector.

In 2025, the digital marketing industry is expected to become a major factor in growth, which makes it essential that schools invest appropriate strategies and resources to be able to compete in the increasingly competitive field.

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How To Write Landing Page Copy That Converts

Introduction

If you run an online business, it is important to have high Highly converting: The landing page that is beautifully designed can increase conversion rates by 5% to 10%. But how can you ensure that your landing page copy works exactly? This guide covers the fundamentals of writing landing page copy to drive conversions* and provides actionable advice & tips for building high converting landing pages.

Understanding the End of a Landing Page

Prior to unpacking landing page copywriting techniques, let’s first touch heavily on exactly what a landing pages is. A business landing page is not like other web pages with no distinct purpose (generating leads, closing sales or simply signing up). Every single thing on the landing page, from copy, should drive towards that goal to make awesome surge pages and landing pages that convert.

Creating an Inquisitive Headline

Your headline is normally what your prospective audience sees first when they arrive at your company landing page. It has to be eye-capturing and communicate the value of your offer in an obvious way. A great headline is:

Clear and Concise: Do not use jargon; explain your request in some detail.

Benefit-Driven: Emphasise what is in it for the visitor.

Relevant to the Audience: Craft the message for your target audience and ensure that it leads to a **high converting landing page**

Trust Building with Social Proof

Adding social proof to landing page can certainly increase the conversions. RATING: Almost all converting Landing pages has great testimonials, case studies and client logos to build trust. This will greatly improve trust and validate to customers that other people have bought your product / service.

Create Persuasive and Actionable Copy

Your landing page should be centred on convincing visitors to take the desired action. To do this, the landing page copy needs to be:

Tackle Pain Points: Find issues that your audience is struggling with.

Emphasise the Benefits Over Features:

Describe how what you are providing will make your life better or help with business.

Clear Call to Actions (CTAs): A quality call-to-action should prompt immediate action, so use phrases like “Download Now” or... Zoom in on Your Value Proposition. Have your key takeaway and CTA above the fold for a landing page that converts well.

Optimizing for SEO: While the major focus of a good landing page is always conversions, it is also crucial to score high on search engines. Naturally throughout your copy, incorporate specific keywords like landing page, how to create a high converting landing for whatever niche you are targeting, aspect in mindlanding pages that convert, etc. That way, you are able to bring in organic visitors and keep a friendly language, which is super-important for creating great landing pages.

Designing for Readability & Engagement: Copy ➡️ Landing, A well-conceived landing page in sync with the copy improves UX & CRO.

Here are some tips:

Bullet Points: Makes the data we are reading in parts and hence easy to read.

Add Visuals: Images, videos or infographics can add interest and break up text.

Testing and Performance Analysis (%)

On A/B test testing what converts on your landing page. Run various headlines, CTAs, and layouts to determine which one matches best with your audience. If you want to keep landing pages that convert and avoid landing page redesigns or campaign tweaks, it all depends on testing performance data and the adjustment of parameters by which the success (CR) is calculated.

Conclusion

Crafting copy for a Landing Page that Converts is an art and science combined. How you create landing pages that convert by knowing your audience, writing great headlines and copy which is persuasive, SEO & Design Optimisation for 10x Results. Make sure to test continuously and iterate on your approach to keep you in the game.

Need help writing copy for a landing page that truly converts? Contact us today for a free consultation and let our experts help you design and optimise a business landing page that boosts your sales and engagement!

FAQs

1. What is a landing page?

Landing pages: A landing page is a single web page that appears in response to clicking on an advertisement. Its aim is to convert, i.e. the visitor has to act as a result of activating it (register on our newsletter or buy

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2. How do you write more persuasive landing page copy?

Ensure that you are addressing the pain points of your audience, showcasing how they will benefit from your offer and include CTA’s. Social proof can also increase your persuasiveness — you want to make a high converting landing page.

3. What are the most common landing page copywriting mistakes?

Some of the common mistakes are being too broad, using unnecessary technical terms no one understands, talking about features instead of benefits or having multiple CTAs which end up confusing and distracting your visitor — none of this is conducive to a high converting landing page.

4. How Do I Make A Landing Page Look Pretty?

Landing page design: Engages a visitor and directs their attention to the CTA. In all of this, you need to land on a simple, clean design that visually supports the copy for great conversion-optimised Optimised Landing pages

5. How to SEO your landing page?

Naturally weave your query words into sentences, headings and meta descriptions Again, this is important for creating limited landing pages, as it also improves the SEO ranking of a web page and indirectly or directly affects other parameters. Be sure to combine your site with mobile friendliness and fast loading rates that will improve searches significantly!

Original Source: https://cotasks.com/how-to-write-landing-page-copy-that-converts/

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Forty or fifty years ago, smartphones and self-driving cars were the stuff of science fiction. But thinking about those small things doesn't cast the amazing technology we have today in quite the amazing, jaw-dropping light it should. We can now bioprint organic material, like cardiac tissue. We can use Crispr technology to edit our DNA, and Google and NASA teamed up to successfully create a working quantum computer. All of those things are real today! Sure, web design trends aren't as immense technologically; but with the rate of technological adoption and advancement, the trends of 2017 might be as outlandish to us now as mobile-responsiveness was in 2009. So, here are some of our best picks for web design trends in 2017! Web Design A Changing Industry With the prevalence of website builders, particularly those which allow novice users to build a website free, web designers of the future might experience a lot of pressure to reduce prices or become more like full-service centers, providing everything from SEO to graphic design to content and web design and development. They'll need to learn new skills and be better than the alternatives to keep clients moving through the (metaphorical) doors. Details Growing in Importance With better pixel-ratios and screens available on all devices and increasing in number around the world, there will be a much larger emphasis on getting every pixel perfect. And more and more potential consumers will have lived their whole life in the digital age: they'll be trained to pay more attention. Your kerning will matter more. Your margins will matter more. Average layfolk will note and judge minor imperfections. Micro-interactions Devices have been released which swap contact information on touch. You can currently buy a hefty stack of business cards which will take users to your website if they tap it on their phone. These microinteractions are programmable to many different functions, and will grow increasingly prevalent in everyday life. Lead generation for businesses and websites might happen with micro-interactions. Hapnotic Information Gathering Hapnotic feedback is basically the touch and tactile feedback provided by interfaces, like virtual keyboards. With the increasingly low cost of EAPs, or films which allow for the use of touch-computing on flat surfaces, it might be possible in a few years for websites to send physical vibrations to smartphone users guiding them to buttons or links, or might allow users to feel different textures on different pages. Age-Responsiveness It's increasingly confirmed that different age groups of users prefer different functions, layouts, and designs. Currently, the capability exists to shift design based on geolocation; but imagine a world where design could adjust according to a user's age. The best UX designers are creating websites which aren't 'one size fits all' and adjust to meet individual-specific needs. Since age is one of the largest categories into which separate UX needs can be grouped, it's likely up there with the next big design shifts. Offboarding Design There's been a lot of focus on onboarding design; the particular design that a user sees when they first come to a site. Good designers know that first impressions last a lifetime, and that all onboarding design is important. But it's likely that more and more focus will also be devoted to creating great offboarding experiences, to ensure that users leave any website with a pervasive sense of trust and certainty of its helpfulness. The Bottom Line As different, new, interesting technology comes on-line to users and proliferates through the later half of 2016 and through 2017, we'll likely be seeing some impressive new implementations of ideas- once the realm of pure sci-fi- becoming reality. Users might be able to feel differences in web design. Websites will respond differently to different age groups. And there will be an ever-increasing focus on design perfection.

[fromdevcom]

Forty or fifty years ago, smartphones and self-driving cars were the stuff of science fiction. But thinking about those small things doesn't cast the amazing technology we have today in quite the amazing, jaw-dropping light it should. We can now bioprint organic material, like cardiac tissue. We can use Crispr technology to edit our DNA, and Google and NASA teamed up to successfully create a working quantum computer. All of those things are real today! Sure, web design trends aren't as immense technologically; but with the rate of technological adoption and advancement, the trends of 2017 might be as outlandish to us now as mobile-responsiveness was in 2009. So, here are some of our best picks for web design trends in 2017! Web Design A Changing Industry With the prevalence of website builders, particularly those which allow novice users to build a website free, web designers of the future might experience a lot of pressure to reduce prices or become more like full-service centers, providing everything from SEO to graphic design to content and web design and development. They'll need to learn new skills and be better than the alternatives to keep clients moving through the (metaphorical) doors. Details Growing in Importance With better pixel-ratios and screens available on all devices and increasing in number around the world, there will be a much larger emphasis on getting every pixel perfect. And more and more potential consumers will have lived their whole life in the digital age: they'll be trained to pay more attention. Your kerning will matter more. Your margins will matter more. Average layfolk will note and judge minor imperfections. Micro-interactions Devices have been released which swap contact information on touch. You can currently buy a hefty stack of business cards which will take users to your website if they tap it on their phone. These microinteractions are programmable to many different functions, and will grow increasingly prevalent in everyday life. Lead generation for businesses and websites might happen with micro-interactions. Hapnotic Information Gathering Hapnotic feedback is basically the touch and tactile feedback provided by interfaces, like virtual keyboards. With the increasingly low cost of EAPs, or films which allow for the use of touch-computing on flat surfaces, it might be possible in a few years for websites to send physical vibrations to smartphone users guiding them to buttons or links, or might allow users to feel different textures on different pages. Age-Responsiveness It's increasingly confirmed that different age groups of users prefer different functions, layouts, and designs. Currently, the capability exists to shift design based on geolocation; but imagine a world where design could adjust according to a user's age. The best UX designers are creating websites which aren't 'one size fits all' and adjust to meet individual-specific needs. Since age is one of the largest categories into which separate UX needs can be grouped, it's likely up there with the next big design shifts. Offboarding Design There's been a lot of focus on onboarding design; the particular design that a user sees when they first come to a site. Good designers know that first impressions last a lifetime, and that all onboarding design is important. But it's likely that more and more focus will also be devoted to creating great offboarding experiences, to ensure that users leave any website with a pervasive sense of trust and certainty of its helpfulness. The Bottom Line As different, new, interesting technology comes on-line to users and proliferates through the later half of 2016 and through 2017, we'll likely be seeing some impressive new implementations of ideas- once the realm of pure sci-fi- becoming reality. Users might be able to feel differences in web design. Websites will respond differently to different age groups. And there will be an ever-increasing focus on design perfection.

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Customer Analytics Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Key Drivers and Growth Prospectus

"Customer Analytics Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Customer Analytics Market, By Component (Solution and Services), Data Source (Web, Social Media, Smartphone, Email, Store, Call Centre, Others), Application (Brand Management, Campaign Management, Churn Management, Customer Behavioural Analysis, Product Management and Others), Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-Premises), Organization Size (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Large Enterprises), End User Industry (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Retail and e-commerce, Telecommunications and IT, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Government and Defence, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Travel and Hospitality and Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

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**Segments**

- **On-Premises**: This segment includes customer analytics solutions that are deployed and managed on the premises of the organization. It offers greater control and security over data but requires resources for maintenance and upgrades.

- **Cloud-Based**: Cloud-based customer analytics solutions are hosted on the vendor's servers and accessed through the internet. This segment provides scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness for businesses looking to leverage customer insights without heavy IT investments.

- **Mobile-Based**: The mobile-based segment focuses on customer analytics solutions designed for mobile platforms. As mobile usage continues to grow, companies are adopting analytics tools that provide insights into mobile user behavior and preferences.

**Market Players**

- **Adobe**: Adobe offers a comprehensive suite of customer analytics tools as part of its Experience Cloud platform. The company's solutions help businesses drive personalized customer experiences through data-driven insights.

- **Salesforce**: Salesforce's Customer 360 platform includes robust analytics capabilities for understanding customer behavior across multiple touchpoints. The company's AI-powered analytics tools enable businesses to generate actionable insights for improved marketing and sales strategies.

- **IBM**: IBM's customer analytics solutions leverage AI and machine learning technologies to provide businesses with predictive and prescriptive analytics. The company's platform enables organizations to segment customers, identify buying patterns, and optimize marketing campaigns.

- **SAP**: SAP's customer analytics offerings focus on delivering real-time insights for personalized customer experiences. The company's solutions integrate data from various sources to create a unified view of the customer journey and enable targeted marketing initiatives.

- **Google**: Google's customer analytics tools are part of its Google Analytics platform, which provides businesses with web and mobile app analytics. The company's solutions help organizations track customer interactions, measure marketing performance, and optimize website usability.

https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-customer-analytics-marketThe customer analytics market is experiencing significant growth and evolution driven by the increasing need for businesses to understand and engage with their customers more effectively. One emerging trend in the market is the growing demand for real-time analytics capabilities that enable organizations to gain immediate insights into customer behavior and preferences. Real-time analytics allow businesses to respond quickly to changing customer trends and deliver personalized experiences in the moment. This trend is particularly relevant in industries such as e-commerce, where fast decision-making based on real-time data can drive sales and customer loyalty.

Another key development in the customer analytics market is the rise of predictive analytics tools that leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to forecast future customer behavior. Predictive analytics enable businesses to anticipate customer needs, identify potential churn risks, and optimize marketing campaigns for better outcomes. By harnessing the power of predictive analytics, companies can proactively address customer concerns, tailor their offerings to individual preferences, and ultimately drive higher customer satisfaction and retention rates.

Furthermore, the market is witnessing a shift towards more integrated and comprehensive customer analytics platforms that combine data from multiple sources to create a unified view of the customer journey. Integrated analytics solutions allow businesses to break down data silos, gain a holistic understanding of customer interactions across channels, and orchestrate personalized marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences. This trend towards integration is critical for organizations seeking to streamline their analytics processes, improve data accuracy, and deliver consistent customer experiences across touchpoints.

Additionally, as the customer analytics market continues to expand, we are seeing a growing emphasis on data privacy and security considerations. With the increasing volume of customer data being collected and analyzed, businesses are under pressure to ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Data security measures, encryption protocols, and anonymization techniques are becoming essential components of customer analytics solutions to safeguard sensitive customer information and build trust with consumers.

In conclusion, the customer analytics market is evolving rapidly to meet the demands of a data-driven business landscape. Real-time analytics, predictive insights, integrated platforms, and strong data**Global Customer Analytics Market**

- **Component (Solution and Services)** - **Data Source (Web, Social Media, Smartphone, Email, Store, Call Centre, Others)** - **Application (Brand Management, Campaign Management, Churn Management, Customer Behavioural Analysis, Product Management and Others)** - **Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-Premises)** - **Organization Size (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Large Enterprises)** - **End-User Industry (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Retail and e-commerce, Telecommunications and IT, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Government and Defence, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Travel and Hospitality and Others)**

The global customer analytics market is witnessing robust growth propelled by the escalating demand for solutions that enable businesses to effectively comprehend and engage with their customers. A notable trend in the market is the surging need for real-time analytics capabilities, empowering organizations to swiftly gain insights into customer behavior. This immediacy allows businesses to adapt promptly to shifting customer trends, thereby delivering personalized experiences in the moment. Particularly in industries such as e-commerce, real-time data-driven decision-making holds the potential to enhance sales and foster customer loyalty.

Moreover, the market is experiencing a notable surge in predictive analytics tools, leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning to predict future customer behavior accurately. Predictive analytics empowers businesses to anticipate customer needs, identify potential churn risks, and enhance the effectiveness of

Global Customer Analytics Market survey report analyses the general market conditions such as product price, profit, capacity, production, supply, demand, and market growth rate which supports businesses on deciding upon several strategies. Furthermore, big sample sizes have been utilized for the data collection in this business report which suits the necessities of small, medium as well as large size of businesses. The report explains the moves of top market players and brands that range from developments, products launches, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, trending innovation and business policies.

Highlights of TOC:

Chapter 1: Market overview

Chapter 2: Global Customer Analytics Market

Chapter 3: Regional analysis of the Global Customer Analytics Market industry

Chapter 4: Customer Analytics Market segmentation based on types and applications

Chapter 5: Revenue analysis based on types and applications

Chapter 6: Market share

Chapter 7: Competitive Landscape

Chapter 8: Drivers, Restraints, Challenges, and Opportunities

Chapter 9: Gross Margin and Price Analysis

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Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the Customer Analytics Market.

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Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Customer Analytics Market.

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Top In-Demand Skills – Software Developers

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Introduction

In the dynamic world of technology, the role of software developers has become increasingly pivotal. As the industry evolves, so do the skills required to stay competitive. With businesses relying heavily on digital solutions, software developers are expected to be proficient in a wide array of competencies. This article explores the top in-demand skills for software developers in today's tech-centric environment.

1. Programming Languages

Python

Python continues to dominate the programming landscape owing to its versatility and simplicity. Whether it's web development, data science, or artificial intelligence, Python's extensive libraries and frameworks make it indispensable.

JavaScript

JavaScript remains a cornerstone for any front-end developer. Its prevalence in web development, along with frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js, ensures that it remains one of the most sought-after skills.

SQL

As businesses accumulate vast amounts of data, SQL (Structured Query Language) is crucial for database management and manipulation. It enables developers to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently, making it essential for backend development and data analytics.

2. Web Development Frameworks

React.js

React.js, a library developed by Facebook, has revolutionized the way developers build user interfaces. Its component-based architecture allows for reusable UI components, enhancing the development speed and maintainability of web applications.

Node.js

Node.js allows JavaScript to be used for server-side scripting, running scripts server-side to produce dynamic web page content before the page is sent to the user's web browser. This makes it a valued skill for full-stack developers.

3. Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has radically transformed how applications are deployed and managed. As companies migrate to the cloud, skills in platforms like AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, and Google Cloud are in high demand.

AWS - Widely regarded as the leading cloud service provider, knowledge of AWS cloud services, like EC2 and S3, is crucial for modern software development.

Azure - With seamless integration into the existing Microsoft ecosystem, Azure is a preferred cloud solution for many businesses.

Google Cloud – Known for its big data analytics and machine learning services, Google Cloud is essential for companies focused on innovation.

4. Containerization and Orchestration

Containerization tools, such as Docker, and orchestration platforms, like Kubernetes, have become vital in the development and deployment of applications. They ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability across different environments.

Docker - Enables developers to package applications and their dependencies into containers that can run consistently across various environments.

Kubernetes - An open-source platform designed to automate deploying, scaling, and operating application containers, it helps manage containerized applications in a clustered environment.

5. DevOps

DevOps practices bridge the gap between development and operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Proficiency in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI is highly valued.

Jenkins - An open-source automation server that supports building, deploying, and automating any project.

GitLab CI - A built-in CI/CD system to manage the life cycle of projects and ensure continuous deployment.

CircleCI – Known for performance and scalability, it automates the software development process using continuous integration and delivery.

6. Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Data Analytics

As data becomes a critical asset for businesses, skills in data analytics enable developers to derive actionable insights. Proficiency in tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Tableau facilitates effective data processing and visualization.

Machine Learning

Machine learning is revolutionizing numerous sectors by enabling systems to learn and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Skills in machine learning libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn are highly sought after.

7. Cybersecurity

With the increasing frequency of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity has become a top priority. Developers must be adept at identifying vulnerabilities, securing application code, and implementing robust security measures.

Ethical Hacking - Understanding common vulnerabilities and penetration testing helps in identifying and mitigating security risks.

Encryption - Techniques like SSL/TLS and hashing ensure data privacy and integrity.

Security Protocols - Knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth, JWT, and SAML is crucial for secure authentication and authorization.

8. Soft Skills

In addition to technical proficiency, developers must also hone their soft skills to enhance teamwork and productivity.

Communication - Clear and effective communication is vital for collaborative development and project success.

Problem-Solving - The ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly is essential for maintaining project timelines.

Adaptability - The tech landscape is ever-evolving, and developers need to be adaptable to new tools and technologies.

Conclusion

The technology sector is moving at a breakneck pace, and the demand for skilled software developers is higher than ever. By mastering these in-demand skills, developers can not only stay relevant but also excel in their careers. From mastering key programming languages like Python and JavaScript to embracing cloud computing and cybersecurity, today's developers need a diverse skill set to thrive in this ever-changing industry. Staying updated with the latest trends and continuously learning are crucial for a successful career in software development. Investing in these skills will undoubtedly open up a plethora of opportunities in the tech world. Want more? Join the newsletter: https://avocode.digital/newsletter/

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Comics at machine HQ

Well, looking back at the posts on this blog, arg sees that it’s almost time for a new Comics at machine HQ post, since the most recent one was published nearly half-a-year ago! So here’s one this week!

As regular visitors to this blog know, arg has been tackling a crisis arising out of a family member’s passing and, with so many issues to be resolved, he hasn’t been able to read as many comics and/or graphic novels as he’d have liked to… As a result, this instalment of Comics at machine HQ has fewer titles than usual.

And yes, though not all the issues have been resolved, things are gradually returning to a new normal and this, as he explained in his previous post, may mean that arg will finally be able to get back to machine HQ work [provided no new hurdles/problems arise]...

Anyway, let’s move on now, to the comics/graphic novels that arg has enjoyed in the past few months…

Funnybooks! Here are the comics/graphic novels arg has read [and enjoyed!] in the last few months. All titles are arranged alphabetically, and related titles – or titles from related genres – are listed in the Also recommended sections. Keep in mind that a few of these titles are suitable for mature readers only.

“In 1969, a feisty new comics magazine emerged to rival the popular horror magazines Creepy and Eerie: Web of Horror. Conceived by a plucky, independent publisher, Web of Horror showcased instant classics of horror and science fiction by such rising stars of comic art as Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Bruce Jones, Ralph Reese, Frank Brunner, Roger Brand, and Wayne Howard, as well as seasoned veterans such as Syd Shores and Norman Nodel, illustrating stories written by Otto Binder, Nicola Cuti, and others.

Now, over 50 years later, Fantagraphics presents the complete Web of Horror in one expertly edited and designed volume. In addition to all three published issues, this collection includes over a dozen stories intended for subsequent issues that have been rarely or never-before published, several long thought to be lost and recently unearthed…” Pretty freaky!

Also recommended: Epitaphs from the Abyss, Tales of the Unnamed - The Blizzard, The Midnite Show, Brynmore and Destiny Gate.

“Compelled to oblivion, driven to entropy, all life in our cosmos can only end in one place: COMPLETE ANNIHILATION! For the first time in 70 years, the limitless fury of EC Comics rages back to life to shred the very fabric of the universe itself and wrench bizarre tales of time and space into our dimensional plane!

Our guides across this double-sized, 40-page introduction to a cosmic maelstrom of strange extra-terrestrial entities, malevolent scientists, and terrifying technological catastrophes? Learn to fear the void with the irradiated imaginations of various acclaimed writers and artists.

The unpredictable return of EC Comics continues with the quantum comics event of the millennium! Galaxies will collapse. Space-time will be distorted. And your very will to exist, too, shall be broken… Just remember: it's all in the name of science!” A lot of fun, this one.

Also recommended: Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 44, Dandelion, Cyn, Crave, The Singularity and Hexagon Bridge.

arg loooves ducks! Especially when they’re called Daffy or… Donald! And yes, that short-tempered, lovable waterfowl is now 90 years old!

“In honor of Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, join us in tracing his comics career from 1934 to the present!

Carl Barks' Lost in the Andes and Don Rosa's Return to Plain Awful take the Ducks to the legendary land of square eggs while Romano Scarpa's Legend of Donald Hood pits Donald against Scrooge in a feature-length Sherwood Forest spoof! Marco Rota's Life and Times of Donald Duck traces our hero from birth as a wild duck in a nest, while William Van Horn's The Black Moon finds outer-space peril threatening Duckburg!

From Daisy to Gladstone to Gyro and the Beagle Boys, the gang's all here for an unprecedented look at everybody's favorite duck!”

Also recommended: The Goon - Them That Dont Stay Dead, Groo - In the Wild, Marvel and The Heavy Bright.

“Andrew Vachss' writing has been described as ‘red-hot and serious as a punctured lung’ (Playboy), hypnotically violent… made up of equal parts broken concrete block and razor wire’ (Chicago Sun-Times), and ‘short and choppy, like the ticking of a time bomb’ (Seattle Post-Intelligencer).

In this graphic novel, dozens of comics writers and artists bring to life an assortment of Vachss' trademark life-at-ground-zero stories. This edition of Hard Looks contains 15 entries from the first Dark Horse edition as well as "Half Breed," a never-before-published prose story by Vachss, with illustrations by Geofrey Darrow, creator of Shaolin Cowboy and conceptual designer for The Matrix trilogy of films. Darrow also provides a new cover illustration.”

Also recommended: Leone - Notes on Life, Pocket Full of Rain, Seoul Before Sunrise, The Really Complete Paradise Too, Memoirs of a Man in Pajamas and Monica.

“An FBI agent from the cult crime beat and a woman with a past linked to the Satanic Panic are drawn into a terrifying hunt for an insane killer hiding in the shadows of the underworld. Can you ever escape your past, or are all your bad decisions just more ghosts to haunt you, wherever you go?

Houses Of the Unholy is a riveting horror thrill ride from bestselling creators Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the award-winning team behind Criminal, Reckless, Night Fever, and Where The Body Was.”

Also recommended: The Horror, Men of Wrath, FATCOP, Out of the Blue - The Complete Series, Ain’t No Grave, Lost Boy and Invisible Wounds.

…and now, it’s time for a machine HQ’s Retro Pick!

“Sandman Mystery Theatre was an ongoing comic book series published by Vertigo Comics, the mature-readers imprint of DC Comics. It ran for 70 issues, one annual, and a cross-over special between 1993 and 1999 and retells the adventures of the Sandman, a vigilante whose main weapon is a gun that fires sleeping gas, originally created by DC in the Golden Age of Comic Books. In a similar vein to Batman, the Sandman possesses little to no superhuman powers, though he has minor precognitive abilities through his prophetic dreams, and relies on his detective skills and inventions.

In this film noir-like series by writers Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, Wesley Dodds (the Sandman) and his girlfriend Dian Belmont (daughter of the District Attorney) encountered several, often grotesque, foes in multi-issue storylines…” Classic stuff!

That’s it for this new comics/graphic novels list, visit The Apocalypse Project on Mastodon, twitter/X and on tumblr, and don’t forget to check out the machinstagram too!

Header image features artwork from Weird Work and from Voices That Count - A Comics Anthology by Women.

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Antonios' web corner

See on Scoop.it - Design, Science and Technology

My photos, tools I have developed or modified, timeless classic games and GPT assistants

Welcome to Antonios' Web Corner, a vibrant digital space where creativity meets innovation. This site is a reflection of my diverse expertise in communication design, visual storytelling, and the exciting world of AI. Here, you’ll discover a rich collection of tools I've developed or modified, from kitchen timers to advanced color theory generators, each crafted to make your life easier and more creative. Dive into my gallery of photos, explore timeless classic games, or engage with my custom GPT assistants tailored to offer personalized support in various domains, including design, music, and even travel. Whether you’re looking to generate a story, simulate a solar system, or play a classic game like Space Invaders, there’s something here for everyone. My passion for design and technology is evident in every corner of this site, from the detailed personal mapping of my professional philosophy to the hands-on tools available for download. Each resource is free to use, with no cookies or tracking involved, ensuring a private browsing experience. I invite you to explore, bookmark this page, and perhaps consider supporting a worthy cause through a donation if you find the content valuable.

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From Concept to Creation: The Step-by-Step Process of Crafting a Stunning UI/UX Landing Page

In today's digital landscape, a well-designed landing page can make or break a user's first impression of your product or service. Creating a stunning UI/UX landing page is both an art and a science, requiring a careful blend of creativity, strategy, and technical know-how. This blog post will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting a landing page that not only looks beautiful but also delivers an exceptional user experience.

1. Define Your Goals and Target Audience

Before diving into design, it's crucial to establish clear objectives for your landing page. Are you looking to generate leads, increase sales, or simply provide information? Understanding your goals will shape every aspect of your design process.

Equally important is identifying your target audience. Create detailed user personas that include demographics, interests, pain points, and motivations. This information will help you tailor your design and content to resonate with your ideal users.

2. Research and Gather Inspiration

Don't start from scratch. Research competitors and industry leaders to see what works well in your niche. Use tools like Dribbble, Behance, or Awwwards to gather inspiration for layouts, color schemes, and interactive elements. Remember, the goal isn't to copy but to spark ideas and identify best practices.

3. Plan Your Content Strategy

Content is the backbone of your landing page. Outline the key messages you want to convey and organize them in order of importance. Consider using the inverted pyramid model, where the most critical information appears at the top of the page.

Craft compelling headlines, subheadings, and calls-to-action (CTAs) that speak directly to your audience's needs and desires. Keep your copy concise, engaging, and focused on the benefits of your product or service.

4. Create a Wireframe

A wireframe is a low-fidelity sketch of your landing page layout. It helps you visualize the structure and hierarchy of your content without getting bogged down in visual details. Use tools like Balsamiq or Sketch to create a basic outline of your page, including:

- Header and navigation

- Hero section

- Key features or benefits

- Social proof (testimonials, client logos, etc.)

- Call-to-action buttons

- Footer

Iterate on your wireframe until you're satisfied with the overall flow and organization of your content.

5. Design the Visual Elements

With your wireframe as a guide, it's time to bring your landing page to life visually. Consider the following elements:

Color Scheme: Choose colors that align with your brand and evoke the right emotions. Use tools like Adobe Color or Colors to create harmonious color palettes.

Typography: Select fonts that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to read. Stick to 2-3 fonts maximum for consistency.

Imagery: Use high-quality photos, illustrations, or custom graphics that support your message and appeal to your target audience.

Icons and Buttons: Design or select icons and buttons that are intuitive and visually consistent with your overall design.

Whitespace: Don't be afraid of empty space. Proper use of whitespace can improve readability and guide users' attention to key elements.

6. Incorporate UI Patterns and Microinteractions

To enhance the user experience, implement familiar UI patterns that users intuitively understand. This might include:

- Sticky navigation bars

- Progress indicators

- Accordions for FAQs

- Modal windows for sign-up forms

Add microinteractions – small, subtle animations that provide feedback and delight users. Examples include hover effects on buttons, smooth scrolling, or animated loading indicators.

7. Optimize for Mobile Devices

With mobile traffic accounting for over half of all web traffic, it's essential to design your landing page with a mobile-first approach. Use responsive design techniques to ensure your page looks great and functions well on screens of all sizes. Pay special attention to:

- Touch-friendly buttons and links

- Readability of text on smaller screens

- Loading times for images and other media

- Simplified navigation for mobile users

8. Implement Accessibility Features

Make your landing page accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) by:

- Using sufficient color contrast

- Providing alternative text for images

- Ensuring keyboard navigation is possible

- Using semantic HTML structure

9. Develop and Test

Once your design is finalized, it's time to bring it to life through development. Work closely with your development team to ensure the final product matches your design vision. Pay attention to:

- Cross-browser compatibility

- Page load speed optimization

- Integration of any necessary back-end functionality (e.g., form submissions, user authentication)

Conduct thorough testing across different devices, browsers, and screen sizes to catch and fix any issues before launch.

10. Analyze and Iterate

Your work doesn't end with the launch of your landing page. Use analytics tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar to monitor user behavior and gather data on:

- Bounce rates

- Time on page

- Conversion rates

- Click-through rates on CTAs

Use this data to identify areas for improvement and conduct A/B tests to optimize your page continuously.

Conclusion

Crafting a stunning UI/UX landing page is a multi-faceted process that requires careful planning, creativity, and attention to detail. By following these steps – from defining your goals and audience to continuously iterating based on data and feedback – you can create a landing page that not only looks beautiful but also delivers real results for your business.

Remember, the key to a successful landing page lies in the balance between aesthetics and functionality. Strive to create a page that not only captures attention but also guides users effortlessly towards your desired action. With patience, practice, and a commitment to user-centered design, you can master the art of creating landing pages that truly stand out in today's crowded digital marketplace.

My Fiver link for :  Figma Landing Page Design Service