The initial adoption of new technology follows a regular pattern. The first group are hobbyists, people looking for a fascinating way to spend time. But that’s a small group–ham radio operators, for example, or theremin musicians. It’s the second group that gets the rest of us to take notice. They use technology to save time and money. Faxes are just like Fedex, but faster and free. Email is just

Have you noticed that the way we work is shifting but can’t quite pin down what’s changed or how to keep up? Are you trying to stay ahead of AI trends while juggling the demands of growing a business or brand? Many marketers and small business owners feel the pressure to try new things but […] The post appeared first on Social Media Examiner .

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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are wired to want proof, not promises. While we marketers light up at impressions, and engagement — excuse the stars in my eyes — CFOs focus on revenue, risk, and return. This clash of professional love languages can create friction in budget conversations, performance reviews, and board meetings. I’ve experienced this tension too many times to count, over the year

Unexpected shipping costs are one of the biggest reasons customers abandon their carts. If your WooCommerce store charges too much or the pricing feels confusing, then you could be losing sales without realizing it. That’s why it’s so important to offer clear, fair shipping rates. And one of the simplest ways to do that is with weight-based shipping. With this method, shipping costs are calculate

A useful way to understand an evolved organism or system is to ask what it wants. What actions does it need to evoke to survive or thrive? The flower wants bees to visit, the berries want to be eaten by birds. Obviously, they don’t have conscious intent, but this desire guides their progression through the generations. When they get more of what they want, they do it more.

Each day, I have about 8 hours of tasks to do. Empty the dishwasher, bring in the paper, answer emails, queue up a blog post… it’s a very long list. I’m sure you have one as well. If we’re good at the chores, we’ll be offered new ones. And of course, it’s possible to find new ones on our own. The thing is, if you wait until all the chores are done before you take initiative, create,

Emotions are personal and most of the time, we can put effort into creating them (or avoiding them). But in a community, emotions spread. And not at the same rate. Consider these emotions, roughly sorted by their virality: Panic Apprehension Enthusiasm Frustration Indignation Elation Nostalgia Curiosity Cynicism Determination Gratitude Vulnerability Melancholy Triumph Contentment Resignation

If visitors can’t find what they’re looking for on your website, then they’ll leave, and they might not come back. The problem is that the default WordPress search is very basic. Visitors type in a keyword, press Enter, wait for a full page to load, and still might not find what they need. That’s where live autocomplete search (also called Ajax search) can help. It shows results instantly as some

There are two ways to think about achievement and the idea of getting ahead: Perhaps it’s a race. Getting ahead means beating the competition. But perhaps it’s simply an effort to move forward. A rising tide lifts all the boats, and if you want your boat to have plenty of water under it, that’s far more effective than trying to push all the other boats down. If we play games where we can win

In times of chaos, marketing team structure is often overlooked, but for companies in hypergrowth, this can be a recipe for disaster. The lean marketing team that got a business off the ground is not the same team that will help it scale. Trust — as a serial marketing team of one, I’ve experienced the fallout firsthand. Failing to evolve your marketing team during hypergrowth can lead to overwhel

Let‘s be honest: if you’re running a business focused on AI tools and you‘re not using AI to grow that business, you’re missing the point entirely. I’ve been testing AI growth strategies for months now to boost my following across YouTube , X , and my newsletter . These tools aren‘t just speeding up the grunt work. They’re helping me create content that stands out in a sea of generic content.

Have you ever published content that felt well-written, strategic—even inspired—only to watch it disappear into the void without traction? Or wondered why your competitors’ content sparks conversation and loyalty while yours struggles to connect? The solution isn’t just better headlines or trendier formats—it’s humanization. This article explores five critical reasons marketing content fails toda

Human luck doesn’t even out. Regression to the mean explains that in statistics, outlying events tend to be overcome by average ones. But in society, the opposite is often true. A small headstart becomes a bigger one, or a small stumble can turn into something that is hard to overcome. Individuals can work to amplify their good luck. And society is obligated to create the conditions for bad luck

As financial technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, online trading platforms in 2025 are no longer just about executing trades—they’re comprehensive ecosystems tailored to empower both beginner and advanced investors. With so many choices available today, traders are increasingly looking beyond low fees and basic tools to evaluate which platform truly delivers long-term value.

We’re excited to announce that the full schedule for WordCamp US 2025 has been published! From August 26–29 in Portland, Oregon, join web creators, innovators, and community leaders for four days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. This year’s lineup brings together sessions on everything from cutting-edge AI to hands-on workshops, performance, accessibility, design, and the future of Wo

I’ll be honest: there was a time when privacy compliance felt overwhelming. Between GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, and other regulations, it seemed like I needed a law degree just to run a simple WordPress site. But after spending a lot of time helping website owners figure this out, I’ve learned that compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In most cases, just a few simple changes can protect your website

The index is the search bar, the random access to the facts we can look up. The table of contents, though, that’s a point of view. It’s a taxonomy of how to understand a complicated idea. It’s the skeleton of the narrative and the pedagogy for learning. We’re at risk of becoming all index. The world could probably benefit from your table of contents.

I am “just threw out my back while turning to adjust my seatbelt” years old, so I was especially excited to talk to Jayde Powell, who’s made a name for herself as a bit of a Gen Z whisperer. I am also