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by Minosh Wijayarathne

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🐳 Mister Splashy Pants

Ever heard of Mister Splashy Pants? Back in 2007, Greenpeace ran a poll to name a whale for their anti-whaling campaign. They expected serious names. But the internet had other plans. Someone suggested Mister Splashy Pants. People loved it. The name blew up on Reddit, won the vote, and Greenpeace had to roll with it. The best part? That silly name helped the campaign get massive attention, and it helped stop the hunt. It’s a reminder that sometimes the internet behaves in unexpected ways, and...

about 14 hours ago • 1 min read

Ever scrolled through Pinterest, seen a cool design, and wondered if it was made by a human or AI? Pinterest knows this curiosity matters. Now they’re rolling out clear labels on Pins created or changed by AI, so you always know what you’re looking at. Here’s what you need to know as a creator or business using Pinterest: Check Your Pins I’ve seen many creators and businesses now use AI to create even full text pins and artwork, but now, Pinterest will mark Pins that are made or changed by...

8 days ago • 1 min read

Most people still treat ChatGPT like Google. They ask a vague question, get a vague result, and blame the tool. But here’s the thing, prompting isn’t about typing, it’s about thinking. The Truth Most Don’t See You’re probably using AI to speed up tasks. But what if you could use it to speed up your thinking? If you’re a creator, freelancer, or founder, you’ve likely felt this: “I don’t know how to ask it right.” “My outputs feel basic or off.” “I keep tweaking… but it’s never exactly right.”...

15 days ago • 1 min read

Did you know most small publishers make less than $1.50 per 1,000 views with Google AdSense? That’s not much money, especially if you want your blog to make you a good income. So today, let’s look at some better options. Especially if you want to earn more, have more control, or just find something that works better. What’s the problem with AdSense? For many website owners, AdSense feels like this: Decent to start with… but not enough to grow on. You might feel stuck because: You’re not...

22 days ago • 1 min read

Google Search is about to get even chattier. And it means business, publishers, creators, and marketers will have to adjust their search strategies once again, all because of Google’s new AI Mode. Instead of clicking on links, users are now getting answers right on the search page. Google announced this to everyone at their I/O event, showing how search is going to work differently now. And it’s not just Google. More people are using tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to find information,...

29 days ago • 2 min read

According to Statista, 63.9% of the world’s population are social media users, which means your audience is just a scroll away. But here’s the good news: You don’t need followers to get views anymore. Let me explain. You may have felt like starting on social media is pointless without a big following… Yes, most people think they need followers first. But today, social media is on easy mode. If you’ve noticed, all these social platforms are talking about how they’re using AI. Platforms like...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Think about this: You like working out. You follow a trainer online who gives free tips. You like how they teach. One day, they ask you to join their “members-only group” for $8/month. You get workout plans, food tips, and can ask them questions live. You join. You keep paying each month because it helps you. That’s what a membership is all about. You pay money each month to get valuable stuff, including special lessons, help when you need it, and a group of friends who like the same things....

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

You walk into a store. If the first 15 seconds don’t grab your attention, you’ll probably walk right out. That’s exactly what happens on websites too. You’ve got just 15 seconds to make someone feel welcome and interested in what you have to offer. Yes, that’s the average time spent on a website. Most website owners haven’t figured this out yet. So, how do you grab their attention right away? 👉 Lead magnets, such as PDFs, quizzes, or action plans, are like a free taste test but for capturing...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

You may not think much about color, but your website visitors, customers, social media followers, newsletter subscribers, and potential business partners do, even if they don’t realize it. Studies show that 62% to 90% of product choices are made based on color alone… and it happens in just 90 seconds. That’s fast. And it matters. So, what do colors actually mean to people? Here’s what I’ve learned about how colors make people feel: 🔴 Red/Orange: Brings urgency and energy. Great for fast food,...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Did you know? A survey by McKinsey found that 70% of buying experiences are based on how customers feel about the brand, not just the product itself. That’s powerful. And when you think about brands like Apple, it makes total sense. People don’t just buy an iPhone or a MacBook… They buy the feeling that comes with it. When you walk into an Apple Store or visit their website, everything feels easy, clean, and exciting. And when the product finally arrives at your door, even the box feels...

2 months ago • 1 min read