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🚨 The Pinterest Mistake I Regret the Most

Years ago, I made my first Pinterest account and thought I had it all figured out. I posted random quotes and waited for the views to roll in. They didn’t. It felt like everyone else had millions of monthly views, while mine barely moved. It took me years to figure things out. But I don’t think you want to waste that kind of time. So, if you’re just starting (or want to improve your Pinterest strategy), here’s what I wish someone had told me. Tip #1: Pinterest is a search engine, not just...

While working at my first job, I came home at night, took a shower, had dinner and went to bed thinking about starting a business. I wanted to start something new, but no ideas came to mind. My brain felt empty, even though I knew there must be something out there for me. After a few minutes, I fell asleep. Have you felt like that? That’s how my nights were a few years ago. But now, things are different. We have AI. So, instead of just hoping for ideas, we can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude,...

Last week, I was looking for a t-shirt I saw on Facebook. No clue what brand it was. No name, no tag. So, I took a screenshot, opened Google Lens, and uploaded it. Boom. Found the same one in less than 5 seconds. This is what visual search feels like now. It’s no longer a nice-to-have thing. It’s becoming normal. Big platforms like Google, Pinterest, and Amazon are making it super easy. Pinterest Lens might be even more impressive. It can recognize over 2.5 billion objects on its own. It’s...

After a long time, last week, I tried editing a quick video for one of my friend’s new small business with the popular video editing tool CapCut, but got blocked by its new paywall. You know that moment when you’re almost done, but then the app wants you to upgrade? I just sighed, closed the app, and thought, “There has to be a better way.” So I started looking for other free video editors. And wow, things have changed a lot since the days of Windows Movie Maker! You have plenty of choices...

Last week, I saw a bakery with a long line down the street. No fancy ads, no Instagram, just tasty bread and happy customers. It made me smile. Not every business needs to be on social media. If you’re tired of posting every day or chasing likes that don’t lead to sales, I want to tell you something: There are still many real ways to grow a business, even now, in 2025. 1: Use Email Like a Pro It’s old-school, but it works. When someone signs up for your emails, they’re letting you talk right...

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...

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...

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.”...

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...

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,...