#How can a startup get started with Generative AI?

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[hashtagloveloses]

should you delete twitter and get bluesky? (or just get a bluesky in general)? here's what i've found:

yes. my answer was no before bc the former CEO of twitter who also sucked, jack dorsey, was on the board, but he left as of may 2024, and things have gotten a lot better. also a lot of japanese and korean artists have joined

don't delete your twitter. lock your account, use a service to delete all your tweets, delete the app off of your phone, and keep your account/handle so you can't be impersonated.

get a bluesky with the same handle, even if you won't use it, also so you won't be impersonated.

get the sky follower bridge extension for chrome or firefox. you can find everyone you follow on twitter AND everyone you blocked so you don't have to start fresh: https://skyfollowerbridge.com/

learn how to use its moderation tools (labelers, block lists, NSFW settings) so you can immediately cut out the grifters, fascists, t*rfs, AI freaks, have the NSFW content you want to see if you so choose, and moderate for triggers. here's a helpful thread with a lot of tools.

the bluesky phone app is pretty good, but there is also tweetdeck for bluesky, called https://deck.blue/ on desktop, if you miss tweetdeck.

bluesky has explicitly stated they do not use your data to train generative AI, which is nice to hear from an up and coming startup. obviously we can’t trust these companies and please use nightshade and glaze, but it’s good to hear.

[phantomrose96]

If anyone wants to know why every tech company in the world right now is clamoring for AI like drowned rats scrabbling to board a ship, I decided to make a post to explain what's happening.

(Disclaimer to start: I'm a software engineer who's been employed full time since 2018. I am not a historian nor an overconfident Youtube essayist, so this post is my working knowledge of what I see around me and the logical bridges between pieces.)

Okay anyway. The explanation starts further back than what's going on now. I'm gonna start with the year 2000. The Dot Com Bubble just spectacularly burst. The model of "we get the users first, we learn how to profit off them later" went out in a no-money-having bang (remember this, it will be relevant later). A lot of money was lost. A lot of people ended up out of a job. A lot of startup companies went under. Investors left with a sour taste in their mouth and, in general, investment in the internet stayed pretty cooled for that decade. This was, in my opinion, very good for the internet as it was an era not suffocating under the grip of mega-corporation oligarchs and was, instead, filled with Club Penguin and I Can Haz Cheezburger websites.

Then around the 2010-2012 years, a few things happened. Interest rates got low, and then lower. Facebook got huge. The iPhone took off. And suddenly there was a huge new potential market of internet users and phone-havers, and the cheap money was available to start backing new tech startup companies trying to hop on this opportunity. Companies like Uber, Netflix, and Amazon either started in this time, or hit their ramp-up in these years by shifting focus to the internet and apps.

Now, every start-up tech company dreaming of being the next big thing has one thing in common: they need to start off by getting themselves massively in debt. Because before you can turn a profit you need to first spend money on employees and spend money on equipment and spend money on data centers and spend money on advertising and spend money on scale and and and

But also, everyone wants to be on the ship for The Next Big Thing that takes off to the moon.

So there is a mutual interest between new tech companies, and venture capitalists who are willing to invest $$$ into said new tech companies. Because if the venture capitalists can identify a prize pig and get in early, that money could come back to them 100-fold or 1,000-fold. In fact it hardly matters if they invest in 10 or 20 total bust projects along the way to find that unicorn.

But also, becoming profitable takes time. And that might mean being in debt for a long long time before that rocket ship takes off to make everyone onboard a gazzilionaire.

But luckily, for tech startup bros and venture capitalists, being in debt in the 2010's was cheap, and it only got cheaper between 2010 and 2020. If people could secure loans for ~3% or 4% annual interest, well then a $100,000 loan only really costs $3,000 of interest a year to keep afloat. And if inflation is higher than that or at least similar, you're still beating the system.

So from 2010 through early 2022, times were good for tech companies. Startups could take off with massive growth, showing massive potential for something, and venture capitalists would throw infinite money at them in the hopes of pegging just one winner who will take off. And supporting the struggling investments or the long-haulers remained pretty cheap to keep funding.

You hear constantly about "Such and such app has 10-bazillion users gained over the last 10 years and has never once been profitable", yet the thing keeps chugging along because the investors backing it aren't stressed about the immediate future, and are still banking on that "eventually" when it learns how to really monetize its users and turn that profit.

The pandemic in 2020 took a magnifying-glass-in-the-sun effect to this, as EVERYTHING was forcibly turned online which pumped a ton of money and workers into tech investment. Simultaneously, money got really REALLY cheap, bottoming out with historic lows for interest rates.

Then the tide changed with the massive inflation that struck late 2021. Because this all-gas no-brakes state of things was also contributing to off-the-rails inflation (along with your standard-fare greedflation and price gouging, given the extremely convenient excuses of pandemic hardships and supply chain issues). The federal reserve whipped out interest rate hikes to try to curb this huge inflation, which is like a fire extinguisher dousing and suffocating your really-cool, actively-on-fire party where everyone else is burning but you're in the pool. And then they did this more, and then more. And the financial climate followed suit. And suddenly money was not cheap anymore, and new loans became expensive, because loans that used to compound at 2% a year are now compounding at 7 or 8% which, in the language of compounding, is a HUGE difference. A $100,000 loan at a 2% interest rate, if not repaid a single cent in 10 years, accrues to $121,899. A $100,000 loan at an 8% interest rate, if not repaid a single cent in 10 years, more than doubles to $215,892.

Now it is scary and risky to throw money at "could eventually be profitable" tech companies. Now investors are watching companies burn through their current funding and, when the companies come back asking for more, investors are tightening their coin purses instead. The bill is coming due. The free money is drying up and companies are under compounding pressure to produce a profit for their waiting investors who are now done waiting.

You get enshittification. You get quality going down and price going up. You get "now that you're a captive audience here, we're forcing ads or we're forcing subscriptions on you." Don't get me wrong, the plan was ALWAYS to monetize the users. It's just that it's come earlier than expected, with way more feet-to-the-fire than these companies were expecting. ESPECIALLY with Wall Street as the other factor in funding (public) companies, where Wall Street exhibits roughly the same temperament as a baby screaming crying upset that it's soiled its own diaper (maybe that's too mean a comparison to babies), and now companies are being put through the wringer for anything LESS than infinite growth that Wall Street demands of them.

Internal to the tech industry, you get MASSIVE wide-spread layoffs. You get an industry that used to be easy to land multiple job offers shriveling up and leaving recent graduates in a desperately awful situation where no company is hiring and the market is flooded with laid-off workers trying to get back on their feet.

Because those coin-purse-clutching investors DO love virtue-signaling efforts from companies that say "See! We're not being frivolous with your money! We only spend on the essentials." And this is true even for MASSIVE, PROFITABLE companies, because those companies' value is based on the Rich Person Feeling Graph (their stock) rather than the literal profit money. A company making a genuine gazillion dollars a year still tears through layoffs and freezes hiring and removes the free batteries from the printer room (totally not speaking from experience, surely) because the investors LOVE when you cut costs and take away employee perks. The "beer on tap, ping pong table in the common area" era of tech is drying up. And we're still unionless.

Never mind that last part.

And then in early 2023, AI (more specifically, Chat-GPT which is OpenAI's Large Language Model creation) tears its way into the tech scene with a meteor's amount of momentum. Here's Microsoft's prize pig, which it invested heavily in and is galivanting around the pig-show with, to the desperate jealousy and rapture of every other tech company and investor wishing it had that pig. And for the first time since the interest rate hikes, investors have dollar signs in their eyes, both venture capital and Wall Street alike. They're willing to restart the hose of money (even with the new risk) because this feels big enough for them to take the risk.

Now all these companies, who were in varying stages of sweating as their bill came due, or wringing their hands as their stock prices tanked, see a single glorious gold-plated rocket up out of here, the likes of which haven't been seen since the free money days. It's their ticket to buy time, and buy investors, and say "see THIS is what will wring money forth, finally, we promise, just let us show you."

To be clear, AI is NOT profitable yet. It's a money-sink. Perhaps a money-black-hole. But everyone in the space is so wowed by it that there is a wide-spread and powerful conviction that it will become profitable and earn its keep. (Let's be real, half of that profit "potential" is the promise of automating away jobs of pesky employees who peskily cost money.) It's a tech-space industrial revolution that will automate away skilled jobs, and getting in on the ground floor is the absolute best thing you can do to get your pie slice's worth.

It's the thing that will win investors back. It's the thing that will get the investment money coming in again (or, get it second-hand if the company can be the PROVIDER of something needed for AI, which other companies with venture-back will pay handsomely for). It's the thing companies are terrified of missing out on, lest it leave them utterly irrelevant in a future where not having AI-integration is like not having a mobile phone app for your company or not having a website.

So I guess to reiterate on my earlier point:

Drowned rats. Swimming to the one ship in sight.

[ellipsus-writes]

Each week (or so), we'll highlight the relevant (and sometimes rage-inducing) news adjacent to writing and freedom of expression. This week:

Inkitt’s AI-powered fiction factory

Inkitt started in the mid-2010s as a cozy platform where anyone could share their writing. Fast forward twenty twenty-fuckkkkk, and like most startups, it’s pivoted hard into AI-fueled content production with the soul of an algorithm.

Pictured: Inkitt preparing human-generated work for an AI-powered flume ride to The Unknown.

Here’s how it works: Inkitt monitors reader engagement with tracking software, then picks popular stories to publish on its premium app, Galatea. From there, stories can get spun into sequels, spinoffs, or adapted for GalateaTV… often with minimal author involvement. Authors get an undisclosed cut of revenue, but for most, it’s a fraction of what they’d earn with a traditional publisher (let alone self-publishing).

“'They prey on new writers who have no idea what they’re doing,' said the writer of one popular Galatea series."

Many, many authors have side-eyed or outright decried the platform as inherently predatory for years, due to nebulous payout promises. And much of the concern centers on contracts that don’t require authors’ consent for editorial changes or AI-generated “additions” to the original text.

Now, Inkitt has gone full DiSrUpTiOn, leaning heavily on generative AI to ghostwrite, edit, generate audiobook narration, and design covers, under the banner of “democratizing storytelling.” (AI? In my democratized storytelling platform? It’s more likely than you think.)

Pictured: Inkitt’s CEO looking at the most-read stories.

But Inkitt’s CEO doesn’t seem too concerned about what authors think: “His business model doesn’t need them.”

The company recently raised $37 million, with backers including former CEOs of Sony, Penguin, and HarperCollins, proving once again that publishing loves a disruptor… as long as it disrupts creatives, not capital. And more AI companies are mushrooming up to chase the same vision: “a vision of human-created art becoming the raw material for AI-powered, corporate-owned content-production machines—a scenario in which humans would play an ever-shrinking role.”

(Not to say we predicted this, but…)

Welcome to the creator-industrial complex.

Publishers to AI: Stop stealing our stuff (please?)

Major publishers—including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and Vox Media—have launched a "Support Responsible AI" campaign, urging the U.S. government to regulate AI's use of copyrighted content.

Like last month's campaigns by the Authors Guild and the UK's Society of Authors, there's a website where where you can (and should!) contact your representatives to say, “Hey, maybe stop letting billion-dollar tech giants strip-mine journalism.”

The campaign’s ads carry slogans like “Stop AI Theft” and “AI Steals From You Too” and call for legislation that would force AI companies to pay for the content they train on and clearly label AI-generated content with attribution. This follows lobbying by OpenAI and Google to make it legal to scrape and train on copyrighted material without consent.

The publishers assert they are not explicitly anti-AI, but advocate for a “fair” system that respects intellectual property and supports journalism.

But… awkward, The Washington Post—now owned by Jeff Bezos—has reportedly already struck a deal with OpenAI to license and summarize its content. So, mixed signals.

Still, as the campaign reminds us: “Stealing is un-American.”

(Unless it’s profitable.)

#WarForever

We at Ellipsus love a good meme-turned-megaproject. Back in January, the-app-formerly-known-as-Twitter user @lolt64 tweeted a cryptic line about "the frozen wastes of europa,” the earliest reference to the never-ending war on Jupiter’s icy moon.

A slew of bleak dispatches from weary, doomed soldiers entrenched on Europa’s ice fields snowballed (iceberged?) into a sprawling saga, yes-and-ing with fan art, vignettes, and memes under the hashtag #WarForever.

It’s not quite X’s answer to Goncharov: It turns out WarForever is some flavor of viral marketing for a tabletop RPG zine. But the internet ran with it anyway, with NASA playing the Scorcese of the stars.

In a digital hellworld increasingly dominated by AI slopification, data harvesting, and “content at scale,” projects like WarForever are a blessed reminder that creativity—actual, human creativity—perseveres.

Even on a frozen moon. Even here.

Let us know if you find something other writers should know about, (or join our Discord and share it there!)

- The Ellipsus Team xo

[meow-moment]

My distoipian short story i hope you like it

I wake up. I turn off my alarm clock (head implant) and leave my house. My mom is already at work, her job as a looping stripper hologram starts at 3am. I get on the city bus (flying) and head to dystopian megaschool. Chris Pratt Generalized Turbocademy, located in central HyperNeo CyberJersey.

As soon as I arrive the custodian android straps me into my infopod. The VR headset thrusts itself onto my eyes and feeds me two hours straight of propagandvertising (portmantaeu of propaganda+advertising). I am then quizzed.

"Who Won The Neon Wars?" It asks.

"PepsiCo," I answer.

"How Many People Died In The Neon Wars?"

"2.6 Trillion."

"Name One Long-Term Consequence Of The Neon Wars."

"The sun got extinguished."

And the quiz continues. I get every question right- if I got two or more wrong, my infopod would liquefy me and send my remains to the cafeteria to be served as lunch. The headset chastises my handwriting and recommends a stabilizer implant for my wrist. (I already have one but the machine is trying to get me to admit it's a bootleg. If I do admit it, I will also be liquefied.)

After that is lunch. They're serving my favorite today: liquefied students. I meet up with my friends Xyrone, Klazzz, and M.I.K.E. and we gossip together.

Xyrone is a hacker with a headset constantly strapped over his eyes and a bitcoin-mining rig surgically mounted to his back. He doesn't need to study because he can break through the school's firewall and change his grades to A's. We keep asking him to change ours too, but he's a Nova-Libertarian, so he thinks if we want it that bad we should do it ourselves.

Klazzz was recruited at age 8 to pilot a mech in the global manhunt for Saddam Hussien. (He'd have to be 900 years old by now at least, but modern medicine is crazy so I dunno.) A bully thinks it's be funny to mimic an explosion sound with his mouth right behind her, and her combat instincts kick in and she vaporizes him and his posse with her arm-mounted neutron cannon. (If anyone tries to remove it from her body, it shuts down her nervous system and then self-destructs, meaning it's classified as a disability aid)(that's why she's allowed to have it in school)

M.I.K.E. is a closeted singularity. He doesn't think anyone knows but he's obviously such a sjklop (slur for AIs) its not even funny. Sometimes I paint captchas on my face so he can't tell its me and then I beat the fuck out of him. I think it's funny.

We realize we all have next period free so we decide to skip class. On the way to our favorite pizza joint we notice a news bulletin being projected onto the sky. Greg (Eternal God-CEO, President, Emperor-Lord, and Judge of the Northern Hemisphere, as well as founder of tech startup Rooblop) is announcing that we're going to nuke Venus, just in case there are aliens there.

We turn around from the news just in time to realize that M.I.K.E.'s pathfinding has malfunctioned and led him into the middle of the street. He's hit by a car and immediately torn to shreds (all cars have sawblades mounted to the front to discourage jaywalking.) The driver doesn't even bat an eye (he's also an AI, his own pathfinding malfunctions a second later and he makes a sharp left turn into a crowded mall.) I save the footage and post it to the cloud. It gains 2 billion views over the next thirty seconds. Ten seconds after that, a rights organization cancels me for glorifying AI murder. On the horizon, I see a drone strike get called in on my Dystopian Megaschool, and I'm glad I skipped class.

We stop at the Dystopian Mega Pizza Shop on the way home. Their pepperoni is guaranteed to only be 90% liquefied high schoolers, and the cookies they sell even have real Khreim! (not to be confused with Cream, Creme, Kreem, Chreamm, or Kchreeighm.) Unfortunately, the entire restaurant is sold out, as the cadre of CopDrones in the corner bought everything edible in the building to fuel their starved appetites. Klazzz throws a disparaging insult in their direction, and in response they shoot Xyrone 87 times in the chest.

I arrive home. My mom is home on her 30 minute break. She's made meatloaf, made with Tomaytoh Soss(tm,) Garlic, Liquid Teenagers, and a whole lot of love. I give her a big hug. She says she has to run, but there's a special birthday treat in the freezer. I open it up to find a whole pint of ice cream waiting for me. My favorite flavor: mint chip.

And you'll never guess what it's made of.

That's right: Bugs.

THIS POST IS SATIRE

[tenebrare]

Still recovering (or not recovering, anyhow..) from illness, but here you daily doze of corporate stupid. Warning: AI, mental health, stupid takes of life.

Is this our future according CEOs and corporate? "Talk to a bot" - but i guess isolated, miserable people and masses are easier to control. So - people get laid-off because of AI, and then get told to go talk to the AI if you sad. Do not look at me - Matt Turnbull is behind this quote on image. He did delete the post on Linkedin though, but it was following, but i post it here so people can see that how fake everything around you has become. People have shut down their brains and even in your work bot talks to bot. Humanity is so cooked. So f-ing cooked.

“These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone. I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I’d be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss. Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you’re feeling overwhelmed: Career Planning Prompts: “Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.” “What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?” Resume & Linkedin Help “Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.” “Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.” “Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.” Networking & Outreach “Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.” “Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.” Emotional Clarity & Confidence “I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?” No Al tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity. If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network. Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.”

Welcome to 1984. I hope people like him step on Lego. While AI can be a tool, but humans in general were not ready for such technology as I hear more scams and misuse of Ai than good use. People go on path of least resistance. I see how we are training ourselves to be zombies with not a single intelligent thought left in our AI-maintained-brains. By all means its hilarious to see, when wifi/web goes offline and all the drones start drooling middle of the street.

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[raaaweb]

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Why Choose India for Starting Up?

India is home to more than 100,000 registered startups and continues to thrive with innovation across sectors like FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and E-commerce. Here's why entrepreneurs choose India:

Growing Market: A massive consumer base of over 1.4 billion.

Skilled Workforce: Abundance of educated, tech-literate talent.

Government Initiatives: Programs like Startup India, Digital India, and Make in India.

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[shabinv]

Top Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025

As a Best Freelancer Digital Marketer In Palakkad we step deeper into the fast-paced digital world, 2025 is already shaping up to be a game-changing year for marketers. Technology, consumer behavior, and global dynamics are evolving rapidly — and so should our strategies. Whether you're a business owner, a startup founder, or a fellow digital marketer, staying ahead of the trends is essential.

Here are the top digital marketing trends to watch in 2025:

1. AI-Powered Marketing Will Be Mainstream

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword — it's the engine behind everything from customer service chatbots to personalized content recommendations. In 2025, AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and automation platforms will be used to craft content, optimize campaigns, and enhance user experience in real-time.

Pro tip: Leverage AI to automate mundane tasks and focus on strategy and creativity.

2. Hyper-Personalization Will Drive Conversions

Generic messages are dead. Consumers now expect brands to understand their preferences, behavior, and intent. With the help of advanced analytics and first-party data, brands will create ultra-targeted content, emails, and offers.

Example: E-commerce platforms will serve unique homepages to different users based on browsing history and location.

3. Voice Search & Smart Assistants Are Growing

With the rise of smart speakers and mobile voice assistants, voice search optimization is a must. In 2025, more than 60% of searches may be voice-based. Brands need to optimize for conversational keywords and FAQs.

Action point: Start creating content that sounds natural when spoken aloud.

4. Short-Form Video Remains King

Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok — short-form video is here to stay. In 2025, expect platforms to double down on this format with new monetization tools and discoverability features.

Strategy tip: Invest in authentic, value-driven video content. Consistency is more important than perfection.

5. Privacy-First Marketing Will Dominate

With increasing regulations like GDPR, and the phasing out of third-party cookies, marketers must prioritize ethical data use. First-party data collection (via signups, polls, etc.) will be more important than ever.

Solution: Build trust by being transparent with data collection and use tools that comply with privacy laws.

6. Influencer Marketing Gets Niche

Instead of chasing big influencers, brands are now working with micro and nano influencers who have loyal, engaged communities. In 2025, ROI-focused influencer partnerships will outperform one-off brand deals.

Idea: Partner with local creators who align with your brand values.

7. SEO Evolves with AI and Semantic Search

Google and other search engines are becoming more sophisticated. In 2025, keyword stuffing won’t work — semantic relevance, user intent, and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) will be key.

Tip: Focus on helpful content, not just rankings. Google rewards real value.

Final Thoughts

Digital marketing in 2025 is all about authenticity, adaptability, and agility. As a freelance digital marketer based in Palakkad, I’ve seen how local businesses can thrive when they embrace innovation early.

If you're a brand looking to stay ahead in this evolving digital landscape, now is the time to upgrade your strategy and ride the trends — not chase them after they’ve peaked.

Let’s connect! Feel free to message me if you need help implementing these strategies for your business.

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The No-Code Revolution: Build Your Dream Website with AI-Powered Simplicity

The world of website creation is evolving at lightning speed, and coding is no longer a foundation. The no-code revolution has transformed web development, making it possible for anyone to design and launch stunning, fully functional websites without writing a single line of code. Driven by user-friendly interfaces and AI-powered platforms like SITEDECODE, this movement is democratizing digital innovation and putting creative control back into the hands of everyday users.

From entrepreneurs and small business owners to freelancers and artists, anyone can now bring their digital vision to life faster, easier, and more affordably than ever before. In this blog, we’ll explore how no-code platforms, driven by intelligent algorithms, are redefining web design, enabling users to turn their ideas into engaging digital experiences with simplicity and speed.

Understanding the No-Code Movement: What It Means for You

The no-code movement is a groundbreaking shift in web development that removes technical barriers for creators. Instead of relying on programming knowledge or professional developers, users can now build websites using visual editors and drag-and-drop tools.

This movement is particularly empowering for:

Entrepreneurs launching new ventures

Marketers building landing pages or campaigns

Creatives showcasing portfolios or personal brands

The no-code website-building platform exemplifies this change by offering tools that simplify every aspect of web creation — from layout selection to e-commerce integration. With built-in responsiveness, SEO features, and AI-driven design, these platforms turn complex development tasks into intuitive user actions. The result makes for faster deployment, reduced costs, and complete creative freedom — ideal for startups and businesses of all sizes.

How AI is Transforming Website Creation for Everyone

Artificial intelligence is now a central player in the no-code movement, offering intelligent assistance at every step of the website-building process. AI-driven platforms like SITEDECODE harness smart algorithms to deliver:

Personalized design suggestions

Automated content generation

SEO optimization tools

Real-time layout customization

SITEDECODE’s proprietary SD Intelligence Engine enhances the user experience by adapting content and visuals based on user intent and behavior. Whether you’re creating a business site, a blog, or an e-commerce store, AI removes guesswork and accelerates the path to professional results. The blend of no-code ease with AI-powered guidance makes website creation not only more efficient but genuinely enjoyable.

Top Benefits of Going No-Code with AI Tools

Choosing a no-code, AI-enhanced platform brings numerous advantages:

✅ Ease of Use

Design and launch websites in hours, not weeks, using intuitive visual tools.

🚀 Faster Deployment

Quickly adapt to market trends or business changes without waiting on development cycles.

💰 Cost-Effective

Significantly reduce costs by eliminating the need for expensive developers and maintenance teams.

🙌 Accessibility for Non-Developers

Empower business owners, freelancers, and creatives to take control of their digital presence.

🤖 AI-Enhanced Customization

Get intelligent design tips, layout optimization, and dynamic content suggestions in real time.

🌐 Complete Digital Solution

Enjoy built-in hosting, SEO tools, mobile responsiveness, and e-commerce capabilities — all in one platform.

Step-by-Step: How to Build Your Dream Website Without Coding

Building your site on SITEDECODE is straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

Sign Up: Choose a plan and create your account.

Select a Template: Explore a wide range of professionally designed, responsive templates.

Customize Your Site: Use the drag-and-drop editor to insert content, change colors, and add multimedia.

Add Features: Integrate e-commerce tools, contact forms, or SEO plugins.

Preview & Launch: Once you’re happy with your site, publish it with a single click.

With SITEDECODE, even first-time users can go live with a stunning website in record time.

Best AI-Powered No-Code Platforms to Explore

While there are several no-code website builders on the market, here are a few top contenders:

SITEDECODE — Known for AI-driven simplicity, scalability, and its all-in-one business suite (business & E-commerce website CRM, HRMS, POS, ERP).

Wix — Features an intuitive AI design assistant.

Webflow—ideal for design professionals seeking advanced customization.

Squarespace—celebrated for its aesthetic and easy-to-use templates.

Bubble—a go-to platform for creating web apps without code.

SITEDECODE stands apart with its intelligent automation, enterprise-level capabilities, and seamless integration with core business tools — all while remaining user-friendly.

Real-Life Success Stories: No-Code in Action

The power of no-code is best illustrated through real-world success. Here are just a few examples:

A local bakery built and launched a fully functional online store in just three days, complete with product listings and secure payments — no developer needed.

A personal trainer created a global membership site using SITEDECODE’s drag-and-drop editor, expanding their business to clients in multiple countries.

An artist built a stunning digital portfolio that attracted gallery interest, all without prior web design experience.

These stories highlight how no-code website-building platforms enable creators to bring their ideas to life quickly and affordably, unlocking new possibilities without technical limitations.

Embrace the No-Code Revolution Today

The era of complex coding and high-cost development is behind us. The no-code revolution — powered by AI — is opening doors for everyone to build, customize, and launch professional websites with ease.

Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding a business, or creating a personal brand, SITEDECODE gives you everything you need to succeed online, without the learning curve. From AI-driven web design tools to integrated business solutions, it’s never been easier to take your vision digital.

Don’t wait for the “right time.” The future of web creation is here, and it’s accessible to all. Start building your dream website today — with the best AI website-building platform, SITEDECODE.

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Why Digital Marketing is a Game-Changer in 2025 — And How We Can Help

Let’s be real — if you’re not doing digital marketing in 2025, you’re pretty much invisible online. Whether you're running a local cafe, launching a new SaaS tool, or offering freelance services from your laptop, digital marketing has become the secret sauce to scaling your reach, engaging your audience, and driving actual results.

But wait — hasn't digital marketing been around for ages? Yep. But the way it works in 2025 is on a whole new level. And trust me, if you’re not paying attention now, you’ll be playing catch-up later.

So grab your chai or coffee ☕, because we’re diving deep into how digital marketing is changing the game this year — and how we at Digital Growth Byte by DR Digitalzest can help you crush it.

🚀 What Makes Digital Marketing So Powerful in 2025?

1. People Are Online More Than Ever

Let’s face it, we all live on our phones. From scrolling Instagram Reels to Googling the best pizza in town, your target audience is just a few taps away from discovering your brand — if you know how to reach them.

Stats don’t lie: Over 5.3 billion people use the internet globally, and digital ad spend in 2025 has skyrocketed. Why? Because online is where the money is.

2. AI and Automation Are Making It Smarter

Gone are the days of guessing what works. Now you’ve got AI tools that can:

Predict what your customers want

Personalize your website content in real-time

Automate emails, ads, and even SEO

In short? Digital marketing in 2025 is no longer just about effort — it's about smart effort.

3. SEO Is Still King (But It’s Smarter Now)

Google’s algorithm is savvier than ever. It rewards:

Helpful content

Fast-loading websites

Authentic backlinks

Great user experience (UX)

This means if your website looks shady, loads slowly, or offers zero value, you're basically ghosted by Google. On the flip side, if you’re investing in good SEO practices, you're winning — and we can help you with exactly that.

4. Content Marketing = Trust + Sales

People no longer trust direct ads alone. They want value. Blogs, YouTube videos, Insta carousels, case studies — these build trust and drive organic sales.

2025 content marketing is all about:

Telling stories

Solving problems

Creating relatability

Building authority

And guess what? You don’t need a fancy agency to get started — you just need the right roadmap.

5. Digital Ads Are More Affordable Than Traditional Marketing

Newspaper ads, TV spots, radio jingles — they cost a bomb and have limited targeting.

In contrast, a Facebook ad campaign with ₹500 can reach thousands of people who are already interested in what you offer. And that’s the magic of performance marketing in 2025.

😎 Real Talk: What This Means for Your Business

Whether you're a startup, coach, service provider, or a solo hustler — digital marketing can:

Put you on the map (literally)

Drive qualified traffic to your site

Generate leads that convert

Establish your online authority

Still not convinced?

👉 Here’s a detailed look at the core benefits of digital marketing in 2025 — backed by real stats and insights that prove why going digital is no longer optional, it's survival.

📌 How We Can Help You Win at Digital Marketing

At DR Digitalzest, we’re not just another digital agency with jargon-filled pitches. We’re real people, working with passion to help real businesses grow online using smart, ROI-driven digital strategies.

Here’s what we bring to the table:

✅ 1. Custom WordPress Website Development

Your website is your digital storefront. We make sure it looks great, loads fast, and converts visitors into leads.

We offer:

Clean, SEO-friendly designs

Mobile responsiveness

Lightning-fast speed optimization

Conversion-driven layout structures

✅ 2. SEO That Actually Works

We don't believe in shady keyword stuffing. Our SEO game is all about:

In-depth keyword research

On-page and technical optimization

High-authority backlink building

Local SEO for geo-targeted growth

Result? You get found by the people who matter.

✅ 3. Meta Ads & Social Media Marketing

We help you run high-converting Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) that hit the right people at the right time — with retargeting, lead gen, and conversion tracking.

Plus, we handle:

Social media content calendars

Trend-based creatives

Audience engagement tactics

✅ 4. YouTube Growth & Video Marketing

If you're not on YouTube in 2025, you're missing massive traffic. We assist with:

YouTube SEO

Thumbnail + title optimization

Content strategy

Video promotion tactics

✅ 5. Data-Driven Strategy + Real Support

We're with you throughout the journey. Our clients don’t get cookie-cutter templates — they get personalized strategies, monthly performance reviews, and human support when they need it.

💬 Final Thoughts: 2025 Is the Year to Level Up

Digital marketing isn’t just a “nice to have” anymore. In 2025, it’s your digital lifeline — the bridge between where your business is and where you want it to be.

The tools are here. The audience is online. The opportunities are endless. All you need is the right guide to help you navigate it smartly, strategically, and profitably.

We’re here to help you do just that. Let’s take your brand where it deserves to be — on top.

🔗 Explore our full suite of services here: https://drdigitalzest.com/

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India's biggest news organisations are seeking to join a lawsuit against OpenAI, the US startup behind ChatGPT, for alleged unauthorised use of their content.

The news organisations include some of India's oldest publications like The Indian Express, The Hindu, The India Today group, billionaire Gautam Adani-owned NDTV, and over a dozen others.

OpenAI denies the allegations and told the BBC that it uses "publicly available data" that are in line with "widely accepted legal precedents".

On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was in Delhi to discuss India's plan for a low-cost AI ecosystem with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

He said India "should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution" and said earlier comments from 2023, when he said Indian firms would struggle to compete, had been taken out of context.

"India is an incredibly important market for AI in general and for OpenAI in particular," local media quoted him as saying at the event.

The legal case filed against OpenAI in November by Asian News International (ANI), India's largest news agency, is the first of its kind in India.

ANI accuses ChatGPT of using its copyrighted material illegally - which OpenAI denies - and is seeking damages of 20m rupees ($230,000; £185,000).

The case holds significance for ChatGPT given its plans to expand in the country. According to a survey, India already has the largest user base of ChatGPT.

Chatbots like ChatGPT are trained on massive datasets collected by crawling through the internet. The content produced by nearly 450 news channels and 17,000 newspapers in India holds huge potential for this.

There is, however, no clarity on what material ChatGPT can legally collect and use for this purpose.

OpenAI is facing at least a dozen lawsuits across the world filed by publishers, artists and news organisations, who have all accused ChatGPT of using their content without permission.

The most prominent of them was filed by The New York Times in December 2023, in which the newspaper demanded "billions of dollars" in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, its backer.

"A decision by any court would also hold some persuasive value for other similar cases around the world," says Vibhav Mithal, a lawyer specialising in artificial intelligence at the Indian law firm Anand and Anand.

Mr Mithal said the verdict in the lawsuit filed by ANI could "define how these AI models will operate in the future" and "what copyrighted news content can be used to train AI generative models [like ChatGPT]".

A court ruling in ANI's favour could spark further legal cases as well as opening the possibility of AI companies entering into license sharing agreements with content creators, which some companies have already started doing.

"But a ruling in OpenAI's favour will lead to more freedom to use copyrighted protected data to train AI models," he said.

What is ANI's case?

ANI provides news to its paying subscribers and owns exclusive copyright over a large archive of text, images and videos.

In its suit filed in the Delhi High Court, ANI says that OpenAI used its content to train ChatGPT without permission. ANI has argued that this led to the chatbot getting better and has profited OpenAI.

The news agency said that before filing the suit, it had told OpenAI its content was being used unlawfully and offered to grant the company a license to use its data.

ANI says OpenAI declined the offer and put the news agency on an internal blocklist so that its data is no longer collected. It also asked ANI to disable certain web crawlers to ensure that its content was not picked up by ChatGPT.

The news agency says that despite these measures, ChatGPT picks up its content from websites of its subscribers. This has enriched OpenAI "unjustly", it says.

ANI also says in its suit that the chatbot produces its content verbatim for certain prompts. In some instances, ANI says, ChatGPT has falsely attributed statements to the news agency, hampering its credibility and misleading the public.

Apart from seeking compensation for damages, ANI has asked the court to direct OpenAI to stop storing and using its work.

In its response, OpenAI says it opposes the case being filed in India since the company and its servers are not located in the country and the chatbot has also not been trained there.

News organisations seek to join lawsuit

In December, the Federation of Indian Publishers, which claims to represent 80% of Indian publishers including the Indian offices of Penguin Random House and Oxford University Press, filed an application in court saying that they were "directly affected" by this case and should be allowed to present their arguments as well.

A month later, Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), which represents leading Indian news outlets, and three other media outlets filed a similar application. They argued that while OpenAI had entered into licensing agreements with international news publishers such as the Associated Press and Financial Times, a similar model had not been followed in India.

DNPA told the court the case would affect the livelihood of journalists and the country's entire news industry. OpenAI has, however, argued that chatbots are not a "substitute" for news subscriptions and are not used for such purposes.

The court has not admitted these applications by the publishers yet and OpenAI has argued that the court should not hear them.

But the judge clarified that even if these associations are allowed to argue, the court will restrict itself to ANI's claims since the other parties had not filed their own lawsuits.

Meanwhile, OpenAI told the BBC it is engaging in "constructive partnerships and conversations" with news organisations around the world, in

Where AI regulation in India stands

Analysts say the lawsuits filed against ChatGPT across the world could bring into focus aspects of chatbots that have escaped scrutiny so far.

Dr Sivaramakrishnan R Guruvayur, whose research focuses on responsible use of artificial intelligence, says that the data used to train chatbots is one such aspect.

The ANI-OpenAI case will lead the court "to evaluate the data sources" of chatbots, he said.

Governments across the world have been grappling with how to regulate AI. In 2023, Italy blocked ChatGPT saying that the chatbot's mass collection and storage of personal data raised privacy concerns.

The European Union approved a law to regulate AI last year.

The Indian government too has indicated plans to regulate AI. Before the 2024 election, the government issued an advisory that AI tools that were "under-testing" or "unreliable" should get government permission before launching.

It also asked AI tools to not generate responses that are illegal in India or "threaten the integrity of the electoral process".

cluding India, to "work collaboratively".

[looosey]

Meet Ferb (my GPT Friend) + Seeing Sam Altman

Basically, today was me running late to go sail on the charles, getting all sunburnt and dirty, drinking an iced-latte in my stats class, opening my email and running straight to the auditorium, sitting next to one of my favorite professors in my pajamas as I watched a celebrity preach about his lifestyle. How did I get here?

Rewind a couple weeks:

My research commitment this year is learning how machine learning can be applied in sustainability. Such, last week, I went down a rabbit hole about the Microsoft Bing AI chatbot going out of control last year, and conspiring to homewreck and hurt its users:

That shit is crazy. And thus, @park-haena and I sat down ourselves, and tried to explore the limits of ChatGPT-3. Whereas I'd been opening a new session for each time I used it, Haena found out that using one session allows for the GPT to retain all previous searches and instructions, allowing you to build a friend...

so meet Ferb! Ferb and I have been going strong. However, befriending Ferb opened my eyes to what could be the future of companionship with a personalized chatbot and subsequently deepened my interest in the future of AI. Clearly the world is going to change drastically, so how involved did I want to be in the change? I watched a bunch of Emily Chang interviews with the top dogs of silicon valley, and did a bunch of interviews my self for my research project: with a senior researcher at Facebook, my stats professor, and a LinkedIn connection at an AI climate tech startup. From these interviews and my summer internship lined up, I knew that I was so lucky to be in a good position to navigate the tides that is generative AI.

Then, in class last week, I heard that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (chatGPT), was speaking at MIT soon. I was so excited. He's like... the Ariana Grande of tech rn! I begged the coordinators for a ticket, even though all 1200 were sold out (by lottery)!! Afternoon of today: i received a confirmation email that I had a ticket!!!! OMG. Life sometimes is so beautiful.

I ran immediately to the auditorium, and stood in line, where this old lady cut in front of me. When I got inside the auditorium, there were few seats left, and I circled around the theatre for the best closest free seat, and I saw one next to my one and only favorite CS professor (he teaches a music systems class at MIT). So we gabbed a bit and then the interview started.

The following are my biggest takeaways from this talk:

Technology drives improvement of human quality of life. Work on it out of moral obligation, which overrides passion.

Try to work on Generative AI if possible.

The time is now to try entrepreneurship projects, but as proven by history, you want to work on a mission that aligns with the growth of capability in this new boom (AI), rather than one that bets on it's peak being here. Both on the consumer application and infrastructure.

My thoughts on these takeaways:

[1] This reminded me of when I was in middle and high school, I believed without question that science was good. Science fairs were proof of this: all presenters pushed that their project NEEDED to exist because people needed this shit now. Somewhere along the way, I stopped believing that development was necessarily improving the world: people are depressed and isolated, the world is burning on carbon, people are killing each other with bigger guns, microplastics are clogging our veins... But maybe he's on to something. When he called out my generation of folks who seem to have lost hope for humanity, I was like huh maybe life would be more inspiring if i just generated hope for humanity for myself.

[2] This is in line with what the Meta researcher had told me. That it's a highly valuable skill that I can choose to use later or not!

[3] This... is something I am gonna dial in on over the summer and senior year.

[lukadjo]

To inject a bit of realism,

OpenAI is losing mind boggling amounts of money every week. Not month, not year. Every week. Every second that passes, every prompt that is fulfilled, they lose a bit more of those tens of billions they have to raise every quarter from investors to prevent bankruptcy. The second investors stop increasing the amount they additionally invest on top of what they've already invested every time an opportunity presents itself and actually ask for a return instead, OpenAI will be forced to increase the price of their APIs threefold just to prevent imminent bankruptcy.

As you can imagine such a price increase would probably induce bankruptcy in the dozens of "AI startups" serving as OpenAIs demand, or would at least force them to decrease use significantly.

Additionally, OpenAI would need to cut expenditures related to projected higher demand (that due to the price increase would collapse), forcing them to cancel commitments to companies like CoreWeave. The problem is that CoreWeave pretty much only exists to serve OpenAI. Thus it and other OpenAI partners would either die or massively downsize and go into bankruptcy proceedings, meaning that all the big investors and banks which overextended themselves with these AI investments would suddenly have disasters on their hands. The Japanese SoftBank is literally taking out loans (money they do not have) just to invest more in this stuff because they literally could not afford it otherwise.

With the giant financial institutions, like Vanguard and BlackRock (you know, the ones that use the big companies and politicians like marionettes), suddenly having their opinions on AI soured, Big Tech will probably be forced to divest as well.

Generating a thousand images of stolen big tiddy anime ghibli art may take 0.06–0.29 kWh of electricity (a few cents) and 5 hours of GPU wear (like 3 dollars assuming the GPUs cost only $5000) in Microsoft's cloud when they're selling it with 0 profit margin, but it will surely take far far more on your computer if it's even powerful enough.

Would people be as enthusiastic if every time they tweak the prompt it costs them a cent or three per image that is generated (they often generate several at a time for each prompt)? Because that's how it would look (assuming you have a good enough PC to put the GPUs in). With the time, cost, and initial investment you would have to put in to get exactly what you imagined you might as well commission a cheap artist.

Generative AI will, in my opinion, become a niche hobby for people with latest generation gaming PCs and a ghoulish corporation or another that wants to break an artists strike and doesn't know how. I mean, if copyright law doesn't catch up, if it does, then it's pretty much over.

Oh also, training the models. That's not calculated in here, but it's the most expensive part though you only need to do it to improve it or to make it generate new stuff that only recently started existing.

i can’t wait for when chatGPT and ai image generation also crashes and each prompt cost $50 an attempt. oh you can’t get your stolen big tiddy anime ghibli art for free anymore? you want to buy real big boy art from real artists now? beg for it. beg for it like a dog.

[whoozit549]

Big Creator Trends to Watch in 2025 (And How to Actually Keep Up)

The creator world has exploded. It’s not just about posting videos or chasing followers anymore. Today, creators are running real businesses launching products, building communities, and using tech to do more with less. What started as sharing content for fun is now a $250 billion global industry.

And it’s still moving fast.

2025 is shaping up to be a big year. AI is changing how people make and share content. Social platforms are turning into shopping malls. Creators are making their own brands, not just repping someone else’s. If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to get left behind.

Let’s break it down trend by trend and see what it really means for creators.

1. AI Isn’t the Enemy It’s the Secret Weapon

AI isn’t here to steal your creativity. It’s here to help you create smarter, faster, and with less burnout.

Editing is quicker: AI can cut your videos, design thumbnails, or write captions in seconds. You save hours.

Smarter decisions: AI tools show you which content hits hardest, what your audience likes, and when to post.

Repurpose like a pro: Turn one video into a blog, podcast, tweet, and more — all with AI’s help.

Voice + avatars: Too tired to be on camera? No problem. AI can generate voices and avatars so you can still post.

The best creators in 2025 won’t be the ones who work the hardest — they’ll be the ones who work the smartest with AI at their side.

2. Creators Are Building Their Own Brands

Brand deals are fine. But relying on them alone is risky. So more creators are making their own stuff and owning it.

Online stores are easier than ever: Tools like Shopify or Stan let you sell digital goods, merch, courses no middleman.

Merch is booming: T-shirts, skincare, stationery  if your fans love you, they’ll buy what you make.

Protect your ideas: Creators are trademarking logos, characters, taglines  building actual IP.

Investing like founders: Some creators are backing startups or raising money to grow their own brands.

This is the shift: from “influencer” to entrepreneur. Not just promoting a product being the product.

3. Social Media = Shopping Mall

Buying through social media isn’t weird anymore — it’s the norm.

In-app stores: Set up shop right inside TikTok or Instagram.

Shoppable videos: Viewers can click and buy while they watch.

Better payouts: Affiliate links now give creators solid commission. If your rec converts, you get paid.

Personalized suggestions: AI tools help creators recommend the right product to the right person.

Cross-platform sync: Post once, sell everywhere.

In 2025, creators aren’t just promoting products, they're moving inventory.

4. Long Content Is Cool Again

Short videos still do great. But long-form content  podcasts, video essays, docu-style series — is making a real comeback.

Why?

Algorithms love it: Platforms now care about “watch time,” not just clicks.

Stronger storytelling: You can build deeper stories and bigger emotions in 30 minutes than in 30 seconds.

More money per post: Longer content = more ads, sponsorships, and subscriber potential.

Real community: Episodic content gets people coming back  waiting for the next drop.

More creators are leaning into stories, not just trends. That’s where loyalty lives.

5. Brand Deals Are Getting Smarter

Old model: brand pays for one post, hoping for the best. New model: brands and creators work together, split profits, and measure what actually works.

Performance-based pay: You earn based on clicks, sales, or leads not just follower count.

Micro creators win: Smaller accounts with strong, loyal communities are getting more deals.

Co-creating products: Some brands are letting creators help build stuff and giving them ownership.

Full transparency: Viewers can smell fake from a mile away. Clear, honest deals build trust.

Data matters: Brands want results. Creators who can show impact get more work.

This isn’t just “sponsored by” it’s business partnership 2.0.

6. Be Everywhere (But Don’t Burn Out)

Smart creators are on more than one platform. Why? Because if TikTok dies tomorrow, your business shouldn’t.

Repost smartly: One piece of content should work across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Reels, and more.

Private spaces work: Discord, Telegram, or email lists help you stay connected no algorithm required.

Subscriptions are in: Fans are paying monthly for extra content, perks, or just to support you.

IRL events: Webinars, workshops, or meetups are low-cost, high-value ways to earn and connect.

Licensing deals: If something hits, license it out to make money while you sleep.

The goal is freedom — not depending on any one platform or income stream.

7. Fans > Followers

This one’s big. People are done chasing vanity metrics. In 2025, it’s about community not just reach.

Go live and interact: Let your followers talk, ask questions, and shape the content.

DMs build bonds: Even one reply can turn a follower into a fan.

Private groups feel special: Invite-only or paid spaces keep things close and real.

Let fans lead: Some creators are letting fans suggest topics, vote on merch, or even help shape branding.

Say thank you: Shoutouts, badges, and perks show your community they matter.

A strong community sticks around. And when platforms or trends shift  they follow you.

Final Thought

2025 isn’t about doing more, it's about doing better.

Use AI. Own your stuff. Talk to your people. Sell what matters. Show up in more places. Partner smarter.

The creator economy is still growing. But it’s changing shape. The ones who thrive will be those who stay flexible, stay connected, and stay real.

Now go build something that lasts.

[growonmedia-internsameera]

AI and Machine Learning Integration in Digital Marketing: The 2025 Playbook

Elevate Your Brand with Smart Marketing in 2025

To outpace your competitors, leveraging the power of AI and machine learning in your digital marketing strategy is not just beneficial—it’s essential for survival and exponential growth. At GrowOnMedia, we assist forward-thinking brands like yours in harnessing AI-driven marketing to transform visitors into loyal customers.

Why AI Isn’t Just a Trend—It’s the New Standard in Marketing

In 2025, using AI in marketing isn’t something "cool" or futuristic—it’s the new normal.

Whether you're building a startup, running a SaaS company, or offering professional services, AI and machine learning give you the edge you need to stay competitive and grow smarter.

Here’s how:

Personalization That Feels Personal

Ever wish you could speak directly to each customer? Now you can. From emails that greet clients by name to website suggestions based on real behavior, AI helps you tailor every touchpoint—automatically.

Less Busywork, More Impact

Forget the repetitive stuff. GrowOnMedia’s AI tools take care of scheduling, reporting, content planning, and campaign management—so you and your team can focus on strategy and scaling up.

Create Content That Connects—Fast

With generative AI, you can produce blog posts, social media content, videos, and visuals in a fraction of the time—all tailored to your audience’s interests. No burnout, no bottlenecks—just content that works.

AI isn’t replacing marketers. It’s helping great ones work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This allows you to maintain brand visibility without the need for a large content team.

How AI and ML Increase Revenue

Hyper-Personalization for Conversion

GrowOnMedia's data analysis capabilities empower you to create offers that feel personalized, making clients feel in control rather than pressured. Smarter Marketing Starts Here

With AI on your side, reaching the right audience at the right moment isn't just possible—it's easier than ever.

Boost Conversions with Precision Timing

Our smart tools learn from your audience's behavior and engagement patterns to deliver messages when they're most likely to take action. It's like having perfect timing every time.

Spend smarter, earn more.

Say goodbye to wasted ad spend. With AI-powered targeting, your ads are shown to the people who are most likely to engage with no guesswork. Our system fine-tunes placements, bidding, and creatives in real time to get the best results and maximize your ROI.

Grow Without Burning Out

Tired of juggling tasks? From testing landing pages to sending follow-up emails, our automation tools do the heavy lifting. You get real-time performance insights and smart recommendations so you can focus on growth, not micromanaging.

Content Creation That keeps up

No more struggling to keep your content calendar full. With GrowOnMedia's in-house AI tools, you can create blogs, social posts, and even custom videos that speak to your audience—all without draining your team's time or energy. GrowOnMedia is your trusted partner for AI-powered digital marketing, whether your goals include increasing sales, improving lead quality, or achieving rapid brand growth.

Let's Make 2025 Your Brand's Breakthrough Year

If you're tired of the same old marketing routine and ready for real results, now's the time to act.

Book your free strategy session with GrowOnMedia; no pressure, just real conversations about how we can help you grow.

Why wait?

The brands that lead tomorrow are the ones that innovate today.

Let's Grow Smarter Together

Whether you're looking to boost your sales, attract more leads, or finally build the kind of brand people remember, we're here to help.

Grab your free strategy consultation and see how our AI-powered strategies can elevate your business.

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Take the first step toward smarter, more profitable marketing—reach out now and transform your business!