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Growing my Instagram account
It is just their version of Tiktok videos, or "shorts" over on YouTube. They tend to do better than just posting nothing but pictures which is why they are recommended to help accounts grow. I think they get recommended more on the platform.
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Does WordPress still rank well on Google?
Of course. But it isn't the only one or some sort of defining factor. You can rank well using just about any site format or software, even the free variations like Blogger. It just comes down to the content and the quality of the site really. Making sure it is optimized helps.
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AI prompt libraries?
They are just pre-written and reusable instructions specifically to optimize interactions with LLMs and generative AI tools. The main driving factory is time saving but they also help ensure consistency and improve output quality by providing tested templates for specific tasks.
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Is TubeBuddy worth using still?
I think so for the right channel, anyways. I would try to first grow your channel without it if you can. Keep in mind that channels can take up to a year or more to actually gain traction. I have seen some grow over night but this is rare, even with the help of programs like this.
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How do I grow an e-mailing list?
You have to have some sort of incentive to encourage people to give you their e-mail. So offering an e-book, for example, with information people would desire that can't be found on your website. You can offer it for free or paid but free is always best as it rewards trust. You can also do guides and access to private videos over on YouTube if that is your thing.
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Intros/Outros in videos in 2026?
This. I think it is more important to do what you enjoy and what you would watch. If you make content you'd enjoy watching, there is a good chance there are a number of people out there that would enjoy it too. If you like intros and outros, use them.
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Evergreen Niches, which are the best?
I think the beauty industry as a whole is a billion dollar one, especially when you include things like plastic surgery. It is crazy what you can make with affiliate links. I know someone that does a review site for beauty products and she makes over $2k a month just from Amazon links.
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Is there a good tool I can use to help me manage marketing?
I don't know of an all in one tool. You tend to be better off picking what tools you want and need specifically and keeping them limited. Like for example, if you want something to help manage emails, Mailchimp is highly recommended. I used it before and like it.
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I feel like AI is ruining the internet...
Oh yeah, and all the search engines have these now it seems. It probably comes down to what kind of content it is then. I am sure AI made using specific models gets priority. Although I noticed on Duck Duck Go, they have a feature that attempts to block AI images now if you choose.
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Do paid ads help rankings, or are they just for traffic?
I think regional traffic makes a difference for what you tank. So if most of the traffic is coming from China, ranking in Chinese locations would improve. You want to focus on ranking in America IMO so if your paid traffic is not coming from the US, I don't see much of a point in paying for it.
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Is using WordPress a smart choice, or does it bring too many complications?
I think this depends on what sort of website you want or intend on building. WordPress makes it fairly easy, especially when you choose the right theme and plugins. That being said, if it is a site you intend on changing the look of a lot, as time goes on this can become a nightmare on WordPress.
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What does Google look for when it comes to ranking based on SEO?
There are some guides online as well as videos I have seen that walk you through all the little details but yes, this does work. There are tons of little changes you can make to a website to improve how Google views and pulls information from your website.
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Growing my Instagram account
A lot of people recommend making use of Reels. I never have with my accounts and they do just fine but I guess this is something that Instagram pushing themselves so it is a good idea to put time into it now.
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Should I focus on one website at a time?
You already feel like there is pressure there. When we put too much of a workload on ourselves, we end up making mistakes. I would focus mostly on which every site is performing better and put the other in maintenance mode for the time being.
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Is Rumble worth it?
I mean to me, it is a waste of time. Like think of how long it takes to upload over there. YouTube got rid of the auto-upload that pulls videos from their platform and puts them on Rumble as well. Which I think was silly.