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( 01. ) EASY MONEY, EASY LOVE.

you and namjoon have been married for five years.

despite being strangers who solely exchanged wedding vows to trick his filthy rich family into giving him his inheritance, being part of this scheme is surprisingly easy. he’s out of the country most of the time, you’re being compensated for being a model wife, and there are only a few things you two have to to do in order to keep up with the whole guise of being a happy married couple.

with less than three months to go until you get divorced, namjoon comes back from a business trip and stays with you at your shared house, waiting until d-day with the aim of sending off your odd friendship with a proper farewell. but it’s weird, because just when things are supposed to be easiest—that’s when everything is suddenly becoming complicated, and the two of you realized once again that there really is no such thing as easy money (or easy love).

pairing: namjoon x reader

word count: 3.3k

rating: NC-17

content: fluff, angst, marriage of convenience au, strangers to friends to lovers au, dash of fake dating au, and they were housemates au???? | ft. chaebol!namjoon + travel photographer!namjoon; office worker!reader

warning/s: swearing, mentions of a sickness, mommy issues, unsupportive family, depictions of loneliness / sadness, character death (no major characters though!), mentions of falling of a cliff bc of clumsiness lmao (nobody dies dw)

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EPISODE 01. the one with the emergency !

you shouldn’t have been too confident. if only you’ve been more humble and less greedy during your hike earlier with your workmates for the bi-annual team building event, you wouldn’t have literally fallen off the side of the cliff and ended up spraining your ankle pretty bad.

what were you thinking, honestly? you’ve never been an active person ever in your life. you hated cardio, you hated sweating, you hated waking up early in the morning to do exercise — yet for some reason, you were pumped for the activity that was scheduled for today.

it’s the reason why as you were trudging along the trail with your co-workers, yapping and laughing loudly with a close colleague, you didn’t notice that a particularly huge rock on your way set you off balance and caused you to sway to your right, plummeting over the ridge with a loud yelp.

it’s a good thing that there were paramedics stationed at the base of the mountain where all of you were trekking on, perhaps anticipating for an incident like yours to come along that’ll have them doing their duty.

as soon as your team leader used the walkie-talkie given to your group to call them for their help, there were four people with bright orange uniforms aiding you, checking your condition and placing you on a stretcher before carrying you to the monorail where you’ll be transported back down.

haein, your said close colleague, accompanied you as they brought you to the infirmary.

“were you possessed by an athletic ghost?” she asks once the doctor finished treating your sprained ankle, now advising you to get a bit of rest. “what made you think it was smart to walk too fast? you must have been crazy.”

“i must have,” you say, laughing because you rather laugh than complain about the pain that you’re feeling. it’s subsiding at the moment — thankfully — but you can only imagine what the next few days are going to be for you due to the injury. “god, i’m happy though that i didn’t get to roll all the way. if that happened, i would have suffered a greater fall and then i’d be on the news.”

“yeah. you’d be a legend to the company too. we’d make an altar in your cubicle for a good few months.”

“i’d be the story that hiking guides would share to the hikers to scare them into being careful.”

“we’d pay tribute to you at every christmas party. we’d make a slideshow and present that during the whole event.”

“really?”

“of course. i’d be in charge of making the powerpoint even.”

you stare at her, haein staring back, and then the both of you burst out laughing. you’re grateful that she volunteered to be with you when the paramedics declared that they needed to bring you down — although in the back of your head, you do think she’s just being a good friend as an excuse to not walk her way back to the ground with the rest later on after they reach the top and enjoy the magnificent view.

“by the way,” she takes a seat on the chair beside the bed you’re situated in, “someone named kim namjoon is going to pick you up and drive you home.”

the second his name tumbles out of her lips, you’re snapping your head towards her, shocked. “what?”

“when you passed out a bit after the fall, i got your phone and did the thing to make it call your emergency contact. he’s the one who answered.”

“namjoon answered?”

“yup.”

“but i… i don’t remember making him my emergency contact.”

“well, like i said, he’s the one who answered.” she shrugs. “why? is he an ex or something?”

you press your lips together, suddenly panicking at the thought of namjoon arriving here.

there’s nothing wrong with namjoon, really. he’s a pleasing person to have around: genuine, kind, and full of profound thoughts that you can’t help but hang onto every word he says.

however, as haein made evident, no one knows about your relationship with him and true nature of it — and you’ve done everything you can in the past year and a half since joining the company to keep it that way, deeming it unnecessary to disclose the fact that kim namjoon is your husband when the both of you aren’t bound to stay married forever.

to you, he’s just a ridiculously rich man who needed to get married for at least five years in order to get the full amount of his inheritance from his grandmother.

to him, you’re just a middle class woman who needed money to pay for her sister’s leukemia treatments, introduced together by a mutual friend who knew that both of you can benefit from each other’s situations.

in other words, your marriage with him isn’t technically real. and it’s why you rather not let anyone in your workplace know that he’s your husband, especially since you’ve managed to keep a low profile about it all these months. you don’t want to give your officemates a reason to gossip about you in the present time or when you divorce namjoon — the latter frankly scheduled to happen in less than three months from now.

****

namjoon arrives an hour later.

you take notice of him immediately while haein’s babbling about the book she recently read, recognizing him as the tall man who enters the small clinic.

you watch as he goes to the desk to talk to the staff waiting there, following his figure as the latter points to where your bed is. namjoon promptly turns to your direction then, your gazes meeting before his eyes focus on your sprained ankle, expression contorting in a mix of confusion and disappointment.

beside you, haein taps your arm, noticing namjoon’s arrival as well. “is that…?”

you swallow hard. “yeah, that’s him.”

“holy shit.” she takes a dramatic pause. “he’s hot.”

“don’t —” you grit your teeth. “don’t say that. it’s weird.”

“why? i have eyes — i’m just saying what i see.”

“yeah, but —”

“are you weirded out because he’s a relative? like your brother?” haein cuts you off. “wait, you mentioned before that you have a sibling. is that him?”

“he’s not a sibling.”

“then who —”

namjoon stops on the foot of your bed, causing haein to shut up now that he’s within earshot. he’s still staring at your ankle, like it inflated to twice its original size, and you actually don’t know what to say.

although you’ve developed a close friendship over the years of this sham marriage, you always seem to restart whenever he returns from a business trip of his — and it’s only been a couple of days since his return to south korea, having just come back from spain for his latest project.

it’s worth mentioning too that you do feel strange having an audience like haein around that renders you clueless on how to act.

he lets out a slow whistle, crossing his arms. “and you say i’m clumsy.”

you huff out a chuckle, namjoon grinning that releases the charm of his dimples.

“uh, i’m haein,” your friend stands up from her seat and extends a hand out, obviously enthralled by how handsome he is. “i’m the one who called you using ____’s phone. namjoon, isn’t it?”

namjoon shakes her hand. “oh, yes. it’s nice to meet you.”

“wow. you have a very tight grip.”

“haein,” you scold, slapping her wrist that causes their handshake to cease. if it isn’t apparent enough, haein doesn’t have a filter nor cares enough to stop saying the first thing that comes to her mind. “stop being weird.”

she turns to you. “i’m not being weird. i’m complimenting him.”

“how is commenting how tight his grip is a compliment?” you demand.

“it’s a compliment because i’m making it clear that i find him strong,” she explains, focusing on namjoon again. “sorry. do you feel offended by what i said?”

he appears amused. “not really.”

“see?” haein tells you.

you’re about to quip back a reply when she beats you to it.

“anyways,” she says and namjoon stifles a laugh, “if you don’t mind me asking, how are you and ____ related?”

at the question, you send him a signal with your eyes, asking him not to tell the truth, regardless if that’s wrong of you to do so. one of the things you had to keep in mind upon agreeing with this arrangement is that neither of you should ever deny the marriage whatsoever, a precautionary measure because you two were that paranoid that the news might reach namjoon’s parents.

from the looks of it, despite namjoon understanding where you’re getting at as you give him the most bizarre expressions, he does the opposite (perhaps mainly due to what was explained above), resulting into you hanging your head low, waiting how haein will react at the revelation that will be served on her plate.

“i’m her husband actually,” namjoon says casually. 

haein cackles out loud. “husband?” she repeats. “that’s really funny — you’re a funny guy. but seriously, how do you two know each other?”

he raises an eyebrow. “i’m not joking.”

“sure you are. this girl right here isn’t married.” she does a show of holding you in an affectionate headlock. “she doesn’t even have a boyfriend.”

“did she tell you that?” he’s teasing, glancing at you for some sort of confirmation.

haein averts her attention to you. 

you look at them, switching from namjoon to haein to namjoon and back to haein. 

“i mean… you never asked, and i never said i was single,” you tell haein, shrugging and acting as nonchalant as ever.

it’s half the truth, ‘cause as far as you’re concerned, you’ve been diligent in always wearing your wedding and engagement ring. you even make it a point not to appear interested in any offers of blind dates or group dates to ever imply that you’re single as well.

she gawks at you, like she’s waiting for you to take back what you said. “are you being for real right now?”

“i am.”

“if this is some elaborate prank —”

“it’s not a prank,” you say. 

there’s silence, and then she practically screams.

“YOU’RE MARRIED?” haein bellows, attracting everybody’s attention inside the infirmary. “we’ve known each other for more than a year and only now do i discover that you’re married?”

before she can berate you and force you to tell her your entire relationship history, namjoon’s asking for your bag and helping you sit up, aiming to lead you to the car waiting outside.

haein almost stops him, declaring with conviction that she literally can’t wait until the next office day to get the full scoop, but he kindly reiterates what the ER doctor he spoke with earlier said, insisting that he ought to bring you home as soon as possible so you can get the rest that you need after over exerting your body for today’s hike.

“everything. you need to tell me everything on monday,” she says when namjoon goes out for a minute to deliver your bag first to the vehicle. she’s giddy and jumpy and very hyper about what you can guess is because of her latest discovery. “also, i’m sorry about calling your husband hot earlier. i wouldn’t have done so if i knew.”

you grin, appreciating the fact that she felt the need to apologize for that. “it’s no biggie. you didn’t know.”

“yeah, which you really should apologize about.”

“i’m sorry.” your grin only stretches wider. “i’ll buy you a matcha latte on monday to make up for it.”

her face lights up.

you share your farewells as namjoon returns, namjoon saying goodbye to haein too. she leaves first, remembering that she needs to inform the rest of your co-workers that you’re fine and headed home, and once you and your husband are alone, he takes a good look at you again.

“should i carry you?” he asks.

you blink at him. he may be reliable, but he is also extremely clumsy. “you’re not asking the right questions, joon.”

“unbelievable.” he laughs. “you can really be cruel sometimes, you know?”

“i just want to be safe.” you further tease.

“then should i get a wheelchair?”

“no wheelchair please. i think i can walk to the car just fine.” you begin standing up.

“you sure?” he doesn’t even let you answer that, his hand just naturally goes to support your elbow. “you might fall.”

you pause, calculating how many steps it’s going to take until you reach your destination.

you’re fine, really. your good foot is perfectly walkable and you’re convinced it can take the burden of not having its pair in ample condition. however, you might need to hold onto namjoon for you not to fall halfway like he already stated, and you’re not really keen on being that close to him no matter how amazing his cologne smells even a few inches away.

“a wheelchair would be ideal,” you say.

namjoon chuckles, nodding and getting it with the assistance of a staff member. 

in minutes, you’re on the passenger seat and he’s climbing on the other side.

you don’t expect it but you’re relieved at the thought of coming home earlier than planned. though you’ve conditioned yourself to enjoy this team building and take this time to get into camping, you were horrified when you learned that there wouldn’t be any shower rooms or portable toilets at least at the area that you’re heading at after the hike, this retreat meant to give each one of you the raw camping experience.

come to think of it, perhaps it was your subconscious that prompted you to inflict this accident on yourself in order to avoid shitting on the ground in case your stomach hurts.

“comfortable?” namjoon glances at you. “you can recline the chair if you want to sleep.”

“oh, okay. thanks.” you smile. 

he smiles back, starting the engine.

you subtly watch him while he does that, admiring how he seems so adept in driving now compared to when you first met him. you remember his reluctance in the past to drive due to his fear of messing up, yet he managed to drive for approximately two hours in most likely gravelly roads to get where you are.

“thanks too for coming here, joon. i hope i didn’t bother you. honestly, i don’t even remember putting you as my emergency contact,” you sheepishly add.

“no problem, and i think hoseok did,” he says. “i remember him mentioning that i should put you as mine before.”

hoseok is the mutual friend that introduced you both together when namjoon was still trying to find a fake wife to obtain the full amount of his inheritance in five years time. he was aware of namjoon’s ploy and knew that you were in need of money during that year as well — and so putting two and two together, he set up a ‘date slash chemistry test’ between you and namjoon and reckoned that you could be great help to one another regarding your respective needs.

“that makes sense. i just don’t know how he did that without my knowledge.”

“well, nothing’s been impossible for hobi, so…”

you agree with a snort.

“by the way, i should mention this before you doze off,” namjoon abruptly halts just when he was beginning to drive off, “mom’s inviting us to dinner this weekend. she heard that i was back in the country and wanted to see how i am.”

you gradually digest that information, a constipated look already appearing on your face. “okay. is everyone going to be there?”

“yes, based on our last conversation.”

“should i be prepared for anything at all?”

he seems to find the inquiry funny. “no. just the usual.”

“meaning i should block off every passive aggressive comment your mom makes about either my choice of clothes and social status, right?”

“pretty much, yeah.”

you let out a groan.

“i’m sorry.” the dimples make a recurrence. “i would have declined her request but she wouldn’t stop pestering me about it.”

“god, i just really don’t like your mom, joon.” you say. “or your dad. or your older brother. i don’t like everyone, basically — except your pet dog, hiro. no offense.”

“that’s fine. i don’t like them either.” he shrugs, carrying on driving then now that the news have been shared. “plus, you know i’m on your team. i’d defend your honor to death.”

“of course. it’s what makes attending these things tolerable.”

“well, if it makes you feel better, this might be the last family function you’d have to attend.”

you raise your eyebrows, recalling the reason why. “woah, shit, you’re right.”

in less than three months, you’re getting divorced and namjoon’s getting even more money than he already has.

in less than three months, he’s going to share some of the portion of what’s left of his inheritance and it’ll be the last time you’ll receive financial help from him.

it also might be the last time you’ll be with him in general, and though there’s a side of you that’s glad not to be tied down anymore, you can’t say that you’re glad of possibly losing contact with namjoon, having grown fond of his presence in a way.

facing him, you blurt out the first thing that occurs in your mind. “when we get divorced, can i keep my engagement ring?”

namjoon chuckles. “that’s up to you. there’s no reason for me to take it back.”

“but what if you fall in love with a woman someday and think about proposing to her?”

“then i’d buy a new ring.”

“but wouldn’t that be impractical? given that you already have an engagement ring? i mean, this costs so much i could probably buy a lot and a house with it.”

“yeah, but that’s yours. it’d be horrible of me to give her a ring already worn by my first wife.”

“first wife,” you repeat with a dramatic scoff, lips curving upwards regardless. it’s cheesy and tickles your insides. “that trip to spain changed you, joon. you’ve been too flirty since you returned.”

that coaxes out a full laugh from him. “my apologies. it’s a habit at this point.”

“what is?”

“pertaining to you as my wife.” he shrugs. “isn’t it the same for you?”

“pertaining to you as my wife?” you joke.

you don’t see him roll his eyes. “you know what i mean.”

you think about it.

had it been the same for you? there’s not a lot of occasions wherein you have to call namjoon as your husband. your dad isn’t present in your life, your relationship isn’t good with your mother to constantly chat with her (she doesn’t even know you’re married), and as for your little sister who was the root cause of why you got married to namjoon…

well, she’s in a better place right now. far better than this crazy and scary world you’re living in.

“i guess,” you say, but your tone isn’t convincing.

he nods his head in a slow manner. “hm, it does seem that way according to what just happened with haein.”

you wince. “sorry about that.”

“don’t be, i understand. i’ve been gone most of the time since you got hired in your new company — and we are separating in a few weeks.”

“time flies really fast, doesn’t it?”

“yep. we used to think that it’ll take forever before the five years are up.”

“true. we kept on suggesting a backup plan if ever we fight and get sick of each other.”

“yet here we are, still happily married.”

“ugh, there you are again!” you accuse and he laughs out loud once more. “are you enjoying cringing me to death?”

namjoon doesn’t answer, a big grin plastered on his face as he continues laughing, groaning eventually when you start slapping his arm because of how it’s obvious that he truly is enjoying this.

“____,” he complains, laughing still, “stop, i’m driving!”

you follow as he says. “you’re the worst.”

“i forgot how easy you are to tease.”

“shut up.”

he snickers, doing a zipping motion against his mouth.

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[xzyolotl]

I love the delicious dithering on your art

Haha, thank you. The dithering is part of the process to reduce image file size for web viewing. I generally use GIMP / GNU Image Manipulation Program for this:

Image -> Mode -> Indexed

Options selected: Use web-optimized palette (The Web custom palette works too.) Color dithering: Floyd-Steinberg (normal)

Here is a little .GIF slideshow of the different dithering options:

Asperite can also be used for color indexing, and has more dithering options:

In the Palette menu, select web-safe-colors.

Sprite -> Color Mode -> More Options

Select Indexed, many different dithering options are available.

[sideblogofhell]

a lesson in friction

summary: you have the hots for your professor pairing: dane whitman x male reader word count: 1.1k warnings: 18+ warning, frottage, dry humping, professor/student, dni if uncomfy a/n: first entry to the kink challenge have fun!

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“Kinetic friction is a force present when the contact surfaces move with respect to each other,” your physics professor said. His midnight blue sleeves rolled up along his muscular forearms as he pointed at the slideshow. “ It is also known as sliding friction and acts on surfaces sliding past one another.”

Your eyes wander to his slicked black hair and his eyes that look like bottomless pits. The topmost buttons opened revealing some hair on his chest. You crossed your legs from the growing heat in your center, your mind falling into the palms of lust. 

The hour went by in a blur, you listened to his voice steadfast, taking down notes and copying the words on the screen. You couldn’t really focus, his shirt was tight against his toned body, his arms shown definition, his waist small and his ass—

“That’s all for today everyone,” he said, closing his laptop and turning off the screen. “And by the way, I’m staying behind for another thirty minutes if anyone wants some feedback on their papers.”

Everyone leaves except for you, fumbling to get your things tidied up before you speak to him. “Professor Whitman, I’d like to talk to you about my paper.”

“Sure thing, come closer so I can see it.”

You went to the first row seats of the class, he stands inches away from your face, his waist perpendicular to your skull. He takes a finger to your paper, pointing out some errors in your computation. He takes a pencil off the desk and wraps his body around yours. 

His left arm pressed against the seat’s backrest and his right arm around you holding the pencil. He circled on the mistakes in your solution and gave a few comments on how you can improve. You could feel his warmth cover you, his musky scent fills your senses and the friction between your bodies elicits a soft moan. 

He places his left hand on your shoulder to rub it, “Fantastic work, some minor revisions here and there and you’d get a perfect score,” your cheeks start to heat up from the touch. He leaves your side to put his laptop in his leather messenger bag, wrapping the charging cord around his hands. “How’s the internship going, you’re in that tech apprenticeship, right?” you nod. 

As you tried to get up you felt a pain in between your legs, your cock aching hard, straining against your jeans. You quickly sat back down so he wouldn't notice. You heard him snicker under his breath. “Havin’ trouble there?”

Panic rose from your spine, you were caught and this will go badly. He sat on the edge of the large hardwood table in front of you, his arms crossed. “You wouldn’t sit properly throughout class, always moving your legs around like you had your balls stung by an ant.”

“I’m so sorry Mr. Whitman—”

“It’s alright, typical arousal response to stimuli,” his eyes were dead set on yours as he spoke. “May I ask if I’m the stimulus in this situation?”

You nod in shame. You looked down on the desk avoiding his gaze. You heard the table creak, he slowly inched closer. His index finger went to your chin, lifting your face back to his gaze. “What was it then, was it my touch?” he said as he caressed your cheeks. You nod like a dog given a treat. “No need for apologies, I’m simply here to help.”

He gestured for you to stand, you tried to rearrange your hardness so as not to tent. He places his thumb on your lips. He asks for you permission before he presses his own lips to yours. The heat, lifting towards him. You groaned under his breath as his tongue reached for yours. 

He spun you around, your ass against the hardwood desk, his hand went to your crotch caressing your erection. You moaned aloud as you felt a wetness form from your tip. He played with you through frictions, your hands gripped onto his muscular arms. 

“Go lock the door and come back here,” he ordered. 

The silence in the room was broken by the sound of a lock. He takes your hands and presses them on the table, your back arched towards his waist. You could feel his own erection press against your ass as he starts to thrust on your jeans, the friction sending electricity through his skin. 

Your own hardness was rubbing against the edge of the table. He started to place kisses all over your nape up to your ear, his hands caressing your torso. The heat emanating from his body was like a drug to you, his scent was addicting and his moans on your ear was borderline erotic. 

He starts to unbutton your jeans until your leaking cock was bare against the airconditioned room. He lets his palm out in front of you and spits on it. The sight was so lewd coming from him you started to get dizzy. His wet hands touched the sensitive tip of your cock making you shudder in response. He takes this as a sign to wrap the remaining fingers around the shaft slowly sliding up and down. 

Your mouth let out nothing but grunt and groans as he sucked on the skin of your neck, his hands jerking you off while his hips rut against your back. Your head falls back against his shoulder as your hips thrust into his hand. You feel your climax coming, your noises sounded like you were pleading for release. The friction of his hand against the sensitive head broke the dam inside you, you let out a cry as cum shot off into the desk. You hear him moan as well as his thrusts become erratic, you share one last kiss after you ride your highs.

“Sorry about the desk,” you uttered.

“Don’t worry, at least it's not your trousers,” he gestures for the wet patch in his pants. 

You laugh. “I should go, thanks I guess?” you said in confusion. 

“Anytime,” he laughs as well. 

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[pixeldolly]

Can I take a moment to enthuse over how amazing @emperorofthedark's Pleasantview horror story (index here) is? From the slideshow complete with eerie sound effects and worldbuilding details scattered about, to the unfolding tale of mystery, horror and personal tragedy, and seeing all the various plot threads being woven together, I couldn't finish it fast enough and now I want MORE!

Pleasantview is revealed as a sinister suburban dystopia where death and insanity lurk beneath the idyllic façade of manicured lawns and white picket fences, and I simply adored the bond between Lilith and Angela trying hard to survive in a broken, oppressive home while being stalked by something unnameable.

It's like a blend of Stephen King and Ginger Snaps, and I thoroughly recommend giving it a go!

It's also made me want to play a darker Pleasantview. 😅

[jellybeandrawsthings]

So here's my thesis. More specifically the trailer that played in one of the rooms in the art gallery kind of building in our city (dunno what to call it in English) where we were defending our thesis, as well as most of the slides in the slideshow I used during my Big Talk.

My project was a website about monsters from Slavic mythology - based on books about the subject ("Bestiariusz Słowiański, część pierwsza i druga" by Paweł Zych and Witold Vargas, and "Księga Smoków Polskich" by Bartłomiej Grzegorz Sala, Paweł Zych and Witold Vargas) - with an interactive map, an index with three ways of categorizing the monsters (name, habitat, or region), a quiz game, a customizable profile, and most importantly articles about the monsters. The general aesthetics of the website were inspired by medieval manuscripts. There's a lot I would change about it now, a lot I wanted to do then but didn't have time for or simply couldn't do with the somewhat limited options. Figma is a cool program but doing a web design thesis with the free version of it clearly showed me its limitations.

If anyone wants to click through my Big Thesis Project Website TM feel free, here's the link: Bestiariusz Słowiański Prototype

But fair warning it is in Polish and also it gets a bit laggy sometimes, at least for me.

[elusivecagedmockingbird]

오랜만이야 [It's been a while]

I haven't published anything BTS-related lately, and this may or may not be your cup of tea, but since it has been a year since I published my work I pasted below, I thought it would be nice to share it to this community as well. And for the fun of it, I might pull an excerpt as a plot for a BTS fic. Hehe.

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I. CATHARSIS

If I could go back to a certain memory that we shared, it would be the quiet afternoon in your room. You had your eyes closed, and I was staring at you. Softly, I trailed my index finger on your nose and whispered, “I’m so in love with you,” and then you opened your eyes.

It wasn’t that I was trying to mimic a scene from a movie or emulate a page from a book, or perhaps I was, but also, in that very moment, it was when I meant it the most. I loved you the most, then.

—

Rainy days remind me of you.

Before you, rainy days remind me of my black boots and purposely jumping on puddles—I liked that my feet are safe from getting wet and cold. Rainy days make me relive the memory of rushing home, trying to outrun the rain, only to arrive with cold beaded sweats on my back.

I used to love rainy days during dry season. My mornings would start with blue skies and, come afternoon, they turn to grey clouds.

But now, I’m reminded of you. Altering my carefree memories in the rain with uncomfortable damp sneakers trudging on carpeted cinema floors. My joyful runs in the rain are now shared hesitant steps with you on slippery sidewalks.

It was rainy when I took you to this tiny coffee house I liked. You had too much coffee and I had too little words. To me, it was comfortable, warm, and we were sheltered from the storm.

Though I thought you put too much sugar in your coffee, I went home thinking that having you around wouldn’t be so bad. But while I had no doubt in my mind, you admitted yours were distraught. You didn’t like the silence, so you spent minutes thinking of something to say.

For some reason, it always rained when we shared good days. But it was the sunniest on the bad days.

—

I just wanted you to know that I loved you then and meant it. But I know now that I was in love with the idea of the relationship with you.

Yet I still don’t know why I spent days and nights crying over you. And that it was you who I missed and resented for leaving.

—

There’s a running slideshow of you in my mind. They’re strings of muted clips and images of who I thought you were — the person I met and saw throughout the relationship. Most days, the memories are blurred, even unrecognizable, that it slips past my consciousness. On rare days, it consumes me. It turns to a montage of a lost loved; a friend. The pieces run on fast-paced slides, but each frame remains as vivid and clear as the day it happened as if I were in that moment all over again.

—

Some days I really really miss you, but I remember how it felt being with you. I remember the desperation of wanting you to do things, the agony of waiting for words to come out of your insanely fucking thin lips.

I remember my patience running thin as I tell myself to wait a little bit more. To hold on to this love because it’s real. It may be real. Isn’t he real? So, I hold it out and allow myself to make room for you.

But you never even took me in.

Earnestly, fuck you.

—

I’m unearthing every single thing you told me. Lie or not. I don’t want to keep them anymore.

II. AFTER THE STORM

When confronted by the things, even the little things, that used to mean something to you, it’s like being dragged back to feel the pain of losing it again. That’s not even fair, isn’t it? Shouldn’t we be reminded of how good it felt to be in that moment instead of feeling the weight of losing it?

Why can’t we remember the great times and feel all the butterflies again? Why am I tormented by the heartache and bittersweet tears? Why does it feel this way? How can something that was once so great turn into the worst moment of my life that causes me discomfort?

—

Grasping at every ounce of genuine happiness I was allowed to feel; convincing myself that whatever weight that drags my heart has nothing to do with you. This is not a heartache. I have cried all there was. This longing has nothing to do with your hands no longer mine to reach. I am now fine, healed, and have moved on.

—

Hoping this surge of happiness will last and stay even on days I might remember a memory of you.

—

The only lingering fear I have is to no longer having the ability to feel the way I felt about you to anyone. And that scares me. So, I force myself to feel anything just to know.

I need to prove that I can learn how to adore the little things about someone again. And to re-learn is to want to make memories happen, allow myself to feel, and regain what I had lost. So, that is what I do now.

—

This is the girl I lost.

The girl who constantly wondered about everything — curious of everything and everyone around her, smiled at the tiniest gestures of love and kindness. The girl who always had overflowing affection from her heart — free to give to anyone. The girl who found love in everything she did and found contentment and expressed her gratitude in even the most mundane things.

I lost her when I tried so hard to fill the empty parts of you that were once taken, never requited; forgetting that I am capable of running out too.

—

When we’ve been hurt, we feel like we’ve been wronged. We start to spite those who hurt us, but more often than not, we forget that maybe, they are in pain too.

—

This. I want to keep this. For so many nights, I have prayed to the gods for a lighter heart before I sleep. I have been desperately grasping at false happiness and temporary pleasures to forget how pained I am.

For many days and nights now, my heart feels light, even at the reminder of you.

—

It’s somewhat strange to know all these little facts about you and your family, and yet, when I see you, I assume I’ll be greeting you no more than an acquaintance — a shallow familiarity shared.

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Web Design Essentials Every Startup Needs to Know

Launching a startup? Then your website isn’t just a digital placeholder - it’s your first impression, your credibility marker, and often, your primary tool for lead generation. With competition growing across industries, the need for a professional, functional, and conversion-focused website has become more important than ever. This guide covers the essential aspects of web design for startups to help your business establish a strong online presence right from day one.

1. Prioritize Mobile Optimization from the Start

With the majority of web traffic coming from smartphones, designing your site to perform well on mobile devices is no longer optional. A mobile-first layout means the design process begins with smaller screens in mind, ensuring content, navigation, and features work flawlessly on phones before scaling up to desktops.

Search engines reward mobile-optimized sites with better rankings, making it vital for both user engagement and search visibility. To deliver a smooth experience across all screen sizes, developers should rely on adaptive design systems like Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap, which automatically adjust elements based on device type.

2. Choose Simplicity and Speed Over Complexity

New businesses sometimes overload their sites with visuals, slideshows, or large blocks of text -which can confuse or distract visitors. In contrast, a simple and speedy design creates a smoother experience and helps users focus on what matters most.

Follow these smart design strategies:

Leave breathing room around text and elements to improve clarity.

Reduce file sizes for photos to ensure fast page loading.

Apply a steady color scheme that matches your visual identity.

A well-organized layout that avoids clutter not only feels modern but also drives better results. For startups looking to make a strong online impact, clear and fast-loading websites are far more effective than overdesigned ones.

3. Lay a Strong Foundation for Search Engine Success

Your site’s visual appeal won’t matter if it remains invisible to your target audience. That’s why integrating search readiness during development is critical. A site crafted with search visibility in mind gains better traction in search engine results and attracts more organic visitors.

To boost discoverability:

Apply a clear and logical hierarchy to your titles and subtitles.

Minimize delays by ensuring pages load quickly.

Design layouts that adapt well to smartphones and tablets.

Add image descriptions to support indexing and accessibility.

Keep the site code well-structured and easy for search bots to navigate.

Thoughtfully inserting relevant key terms, such as “web design for startups,” into page titles, descriptions, and web addresses helps your site appear in searches your audience is already making.

4. Deliver a Seamless and Intuitive Browsing Experience

Creating a website that’s visually appealing is just one part of the equation- it must also be effortless to use. Visitors should be able to move through your pages smoothly, locate what they need fast, and engage with your content without any guesswork. That’s the essence of a well-crafted user experience (UX).

To enhance usability, consider:

Buttons that clearly guide users toward taking the next step.

Menus designed with logical flow and easy navigation.

Prominent placement of key sections like your “About,” “Services,” and “Contact” pages.

When startups prioritize a user-first approach, they not only reduce friction but also create a lasting impression-helping to build trust and increase conversions.

5. Tell Your Startup Story

Startups thrive on authenticity and connection. Your website should tell your brand’s story clearly and compellingly. Use your “About Us” page to explain your mission, values, and team. Avoid stock photos and instead use real images to build trust.

This human touch resonates well with visitors and encourages deeper engagement with your brand.

6. Use Analytics and Tracking Tools

To grow effectively, you need to measure how users interact with your site. That’s why integrating analytics tools is essential for startups.

Recommended tools include:

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity (for heatmaps)

Facebook Pixel

These tools provide actionable insights like bounce rates, session durations, and conversion paths. With the right data, you can continuously refine your design for better performance.

7. Strengthen Both Local Presence and Global Accessibility

Whether you're targeting customers nearby or users across the globe, your site must support broad and location-specific discoverability. Begin by clearly displaying your business address, contact number, and an easy-to-use form for inquiries. Incorporating tools like live chat or WhatsApp helps create real-time communication, boosting customer confidence.

To improve local exposure, register your company with map services and reputable local listings. For better search engine performance, implement structured data markup, which helps search platforms present your content in enhanced formats- increasing both your visibility and chances of getting clicks.

By fine-tuning your site for both local and international users, your startup positions itself for maximum reach and sustained digital growth.

The strength of your startup’s online presence can directly influence its growth. A well-planned website works silently in the background capturing attention, guiding users, and turning interest into action. By applying the right design principles early on, you create a reliable base for future digital success.

If you're aiming for polished results, it’s wise to collaborate with a reliable web design expert. A knowledgeable team can translate your ideas into a responsive, search-friendly site that reflects your brand and drives meaningful results.

[sktthemes1]

How Can the Portfolio Website WordPress Theme Help You Get More Clients?

Are you a creative professional struggling to turn website visitors into paying clients? In the digital age, your website acts as a business card, a resume, and a sales pitch all in one. If it’s not designed with care and precision, it can cost you valuable leads. That’s where a high-quality theme built for portfolios can make all the difference.

The Portfolio Website WordPress Theme is a smart solution for photographers, designers, artists, videographers, and other creatives who need a beautiful, functional site that converts browsers into buyers. This article breaks down how this theme works in your favor—and why investing in it is one of the best decisions you can make for your creative career.

First Impressions That Wow Potential Clients

Think of your homepage as the digital front door to your creative business. A poorly designed portfolio can make you look unprofessional, no matter how impressive your work may be. This WordPress theme is crafted to ensure your first impression is both elegant and memorable.

With sleek design elements like full-width hero images, animation effects, and smooth transitions, your visitors are immediately drawn in. You get just the right balance of visual flair and usability, encouraging people to explore your portfolio further.

Professional Layouts That Highlight Your Skills

Every creative has a unique style, and this theme helps you showcase it with flexibility. You can choose from multiple gallery layouts, portfolio sections, and project display formats. Whether you prefer a grid of thumbnails or a slideshow-style presentation, the tools are all built-in.

You can also:

Add project details and client testimonials

Create categorized portfolios for easy navigation

Showcase multiple media formats like videos, GIFs, and PDFs

Use lightbox effects for project previews

This means your portfolio doesn’t just look good—it works hard to communicate your experience and process.

Designed for Speed and Mobile Use

Today’s clients are often researching on their phones. If your site isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing business without realizing it. Thankfully, this theme is built with full responsiveness in mind. It adapts to every screen size and provides a seamless experience whether your visitors are on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices.

Additionally, the theme is lightweight and optimized for performance. Fast-loading pages not only help user experience but also improve your chances of ranking higher in search results.

User-Friendly Backend for Easy Updates

Creatives don’t always have time to mess with code or complicated admin panels. This theme makes it easy to update your site as your portfolio grows. Add new projects, testimonials, or blog posts in minutes using the built-in page builder and WordPress customizer.

You’ll also enjoy:

Drag-and-drop editing

Custom widget areas

One-click demo import

Live previews as you build

No need to hire a developer every time you want to refresh your content.

Boost Your Visibility with SEO-Ready Features

Having a beautiful website is great, but it’s not enough. People need to find your site in the first place. That’s why this theme comes with baked-in SEO capabilities. From optimized page structures to schema integration and mobile speed, you’re set up for long-term visibility.

You can easily optimize meta tags, headers, and image alt text using popular plugins like Rank Math or Yoast SEO. The clean code and fast performance also help search engines index your site efficiently.

Build Trust Through Testimonials and Social Proof

Credibility is everything in the creative world. This theme includes custom sections for client testimonials, case studies, awards, and even media mentions. By showcasing real feedback and social proof, you build trust with potential clients who may be on the fence.

These features include:

Slider-style testimonial sections

Case study pages with project breakdowns

Embedded Instagram or Behance feeds

Review widgets or quote blocks

When visitors see that others have trusted and appreciated your work, they’re more likely to reach out.

Integrated Contact and Booking Options

Once visitors are impressed with your work, they need an easy way to get in touch. The Portfolio Website WordPress Theme supports multiple contact and lead generation options, so you never miss an opportunity.

You can:

Add customizable contact forms

Use click-to-call or email buttons

Integrate with booking or calendar tools

Connect with CRM or mailing list platforms

Reducing the friction between “interested” and “hired” is crucial, and this theme makes that transition seamless.

E-commerce Ready for Digital or Physical Sales

Want to monetize your creative products or services? The theme supports WooCommerce, so you can set up an online store with ease. Sell art prints, digital downloads, photo presets, or even offer paid project consultations.

Features for online selling include:

Product pages with galleries and descriptions

Cart and checkout integration

Secure payment gateways

Downloadable file support for digital goods

Whether you're looking to boost passive income or offer client packages, your portfolio becomes a functional storefront.

A Long-Term Digital Investment

Your portfolio isn’t just a gallery—it’s your livelihood. A professional theme doesn’t just improve how your work looks; it influences how your audience feels and acts. The right design can increase inquiries, elevate your brand, and help you charge what you’re worth.

If you’re serious about growing your creative business, the Portfolio Website WordPress Theme is one of the smartest tools to help you get there.

[guyrcook]

Do Webbots index SlideShow content

In this video, the creator discusses how a slideshow can be indexed by search engine bots, such as Google. After building the slideshow, they explored whether it would be indexed and confirmed that it does, as long as certain procedures are followed. A detailed guide on the steps is provided in a Google document linked in the episode. Viewers are encouraged to contact the creator via the secure…

[tccicomputercoaching]

How To Learn Ms Office In Computer

In today’s digital world, knowing how to learn MS Office in computer is an essential skill. Whether you are a student, job seeker, or professional, mastering MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Advanced Excel can give you a competitive advantage. At TCCI-Tririd Computer Coaching Institute, we provide expert training to help you enhance your MS Office skills efficiently.

Why Learn MS Office?

MS Office is a package to document, analyze data, give presentations, and communicate-with all essential components that are important for improved productivity and job chances across many fields-business, education, and IT.

A Step-by-Step Guide for Learning MS Office

Get started with MS Word: The Complete Professional Document Creation

MS Word is required for documents, reports, and letters. It covers topics such as:

Formatting text, paragraphs, and pages

Using tables, images and charts

Creating resumes, reports, and official letters

Templates and styles applications

Achieve an Expert Level in MS Excel-Organize and Analyze your Data

Excel has now become the place where one stores and calculates all data. Learning would involve:

Setting up and Formatting spreadsheets.

Basic and Advanced Formulas & Functions.

Reach and Pivot Tables, Charts, and Graphs.

Sorting and filtering of Data.

Creating Presentations Using MS PowerPoint

PowerPoint is the tool used for developing professional slideshows. Learn:

Creating and Adapting Slides

Animations and Transitions

Inserting images, videos, and charts

Building interesting and influential content-shared presentations

Stay Connected & Productive - Explore the Internet

Most important nowadays, the internet is for communication and research. Learn:

Safe browsing and other searches

Use email services

Download and share documents

Online collaboration with cloud services

Excel Advanced: Get Ready to Take Your Skills Up a Notch

Advanced Excel is a compulsory requirement for professionals working mainly on data analysis. The following points will be covered in this learning:

Macros & VBA for automation

Advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH

Data Validation and Conditional Formatting

Dashboard Creation and Visualization of Data

Why TCCI for MS Office Learning?

At TCCI-Tririd Computer Coaching Institute, you can expect:

Hands-on experienced expert trainers

Projects based on real-life experience for practical learning

Flexible timing of online and offline classes

Career-enhancing certification

Conclusion

It opens opportunities for a better job and increased productivity; thus, it makes one an efficient employee. If one wants to learn Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and Advanced Excel, join TCCI-Tririd Computer Coaching Institute now!

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[evanthenerd83]

2022 Story Index

Flash Fiction

A Divine Experience: A guy sympathizes.

A Helping Hand: A writer meets something inhuman.

A Legion Within: Disease.

As Told Through Rapturousness: The end of the world.

At Mercy: Scaredy-cat.

At the Bottom of the Deep, Dark World: Nobody's ever truly alone down there.

Ambiance: You will barely notice it.

Apocrypha: Nineteen confessions bound by tree flesh.

Aunt Maddie: Not gone and never forgotten.

Bacteria in the Machine: It came and went.

Black and White: Little kid lost.

Ceasing Begins: A strange apocalypse in progress.

Chase: Not so fast.

Connection: Untethered.

Consequences May Come: Sins will be paid for.

Correction: It must be made.

creak, creak, creak: A little boy must be very, very quiet.

Danse Macabre: Life is just an opening act.

Doll Hunt: An emergency.

Exodontia: Rain comes in many flavors.

Giggles: There is no escape from your past.

God Wept: Pray.

Good for the Truth: A glitch changes everything.

Graphomania: Writing is torture.

Haunted: Abandonment breeds resentment.

Her Territory: Prey becomes predator.

Hole: Always is and always will be.

In Desperation: Resist it.

Island of the Damned: Where lost things go.

It Always Comes Back to Blood: A man gets what's coming to him.

Just a Peek, I Swear: A trick of the eye.

Kept: Sleep, always.

Medical Cruelty: Doctors, am I right?

Metalogical: Don't read.

Motto: Words have power.

My Own Vice: We all have them.

Neighborhood: All American weirdness.

One Word Save: A dream to desperately remember.

Ouroboros' Curse: Devour yourself.

Paranoia: High school stress.

Prey: In the woods, death waits.

Propaganda: Post-truth honesty.

Red, White, Black Windows: A white van brings law and order.

Red Eyes: Always there... always there.

Routine: Terrible parents.

Sealed Lips: Keep asking, don't tell.

Shadow Predator: It lurks, stalks, and feeds.

Shredded at Birth: The horrifying truth about our existence.

Slaughterhouse: Death on a conveyor belt.

Snapshot: Take a picture, it'll last longer.

Still Born: A debt is paid.

Stranger Danger: Your parents warned you.

Surveillance: Eyes are always watching.

Taunt: Protect your children.

The Absence: Missing something?

The Act: Humanity is always on stage.

The Choir Cosmi: Do not listen.

The Gift: Lost children are saved.

The Slideshow: A traumatic experience leaves one man altered.

The Solution: Nothing to fear.

The Urge: Resist.

Thief in the Night: A criminal laments.

Think About It: Do the math.

To See is to Sin: Avert thy eyes.

Tribute to the Gods: A remnant of old times.

Tunnels: Don't take the subway.

Use with Discretion: Weapons, bah.

Vector: Fear in the air.

What Happened Last Night: A man recounts a sign.

With Each Death, It is Fed: There is no light.

Xenodus: They came from the stars.

Young Child's Word Association: One and the same.

Short Stories

Hansel and Gretel in the Dark Forest: A Grimm fairy tale.

[dawsonskyelar]

The Spaces Between Us - chapter 4

Master post

Full work

‘Don’t call me that,’ Sebastian said through gritted teeth, shoving away his analyst partner Kate Willoughby. He really, really hated when people assumed personal intimacy with him. He wondered if sharing a workspace with more people would be more beneficial for him even if he disliked the thought. At least there’d be other people for her to bother, unlike sharing a two-person desk that faced the wall.

‘Ugh, I can’t believe I have to make the presentation for O’Brien three days before the due date!’ she grumbled as she sat down at her desk next to him and switched her computer on. The top part of her white shirt was unbuttoned so her cleavage was visible and her nude skirt was higher than her knees.

‘Three days are enough to come up with something.’ Sebastian wanted to slap her. She didn’t have to sort through thousands of expenses and manually scour each one for discrepancies! They’d agreed that he’d handle that side of the workload! All she had to do was copy and paste his spreadsheets!

‘I still have to make sure it looks good! You can’t just dump in an extra table and expect it to go with the other slides!’ Her computer wasn’t even on a slideshow software, but a browser displaying a social media website.

Sebastian shrugged. If she didn’t want to work, it was her problem, not his. He opened several documents, making sure that each one was displaying the most recent data.

It soon became clear, however, that it was a problem. Kate’s incessant muttering and clicking bore into his brain and slowly drove him insane without his music. He tried to concentrate on the numbers on his screen, but soon they turned into a meaningless cypher. The tiny clock at the bottom corner showed that only forty-one minutes had passed. How on earth was he going to last for the other seven hours and nineteen minutes at this rate?

‘Did you hear about Jack from IT chewing someone out for saying his bird’s colours are weird?’ Kate said as she scrolled through a gallery of celebrities.

‘Hn.’

‘Should I use magenta for this month’s presentation? I used ochre last time.’

‘Don’t care.’ The headache was pounding on his brain like a drum.

‘What are you doing this weekend, Baz? Want to go somewhere with me–?’

‘Good morning, Kate,’ O’Brien the manager said before Sebastian could take the pair of scissors on her desk and slit her throat. His pale skin, long hair and slanted eyes never failed to remind Sebastian of a snake. If he had a list of phobias–not that he did–then snakes would be the second item.

‘Ah! Good morning, sir!’ She was all smiles as she stood up and her monitor displayed the wallpaper, which was of the company logo.

‘How’s the presentation coming along? Is it ready?’

‘It’s going fine, sir! I just need to add the data you asked me to put in!’ Kate’s grin was weak as she twirled her hot pink hair around her index finger.

‘Very good.’ O’Brien smiled down at her. The black suit made him look positively predatory. ‘You’ve been exceeding my expectations since you came here, Kate. I have high hopes for you in this company. In fact, I’m going to request a raise for you.’

‘Oh, wow! Thank you, sir!’ Sebastian could see the dollar sign flashing in her glasses’ lenses. O’Brien walked away without even giving Sebastian a second glance. Kate giggled excitedly and started saying something about touch-ups to herself.

Sebastian stared at a spot on his monitor, clenching his fists. It wasn’t fair. Why were the worst people so lucky? How could he try so hard and only get scraps, while they did nothing and be showered with blessings? He could feel another round of headaches starting to squeeze his brain. He stood up, stalked out of the room and through the corridor, and kicked open the door that led to the floor’s balcony.

The wind grumbled in his ears as he walked to the edge, rendering him deaf to the traffic. It was only marginally helpful in drowning out the pulsing of his head. He almost wished it would rain so he could centre his focus on something else. He leaned against the railing and stared out at the skyline. It was a blend of steel, concrete and glass, oddly reminiscent of a prison.

A particularly loud horn blared from below him and Sebastian closed his eyes. He wondered if he should climb over the railing and put an end to everything. At least then he wouldn’t be able to feel anymore. And Nick would be ecstatic to finally have a flatmate who didn’t ‘nag him endlessly’. He dismissed the urge. That sort of thing was for the weak, and he wasn’t weak. But he figured no one would miss him if he decided to stay here an hour longer.

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Update: 02.07.2024

Fixed:

Added:

Entry for "The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue" by Mackenzi Lee

Entry for "Hell Followed With Us" by Andrew Joseph White

"Epilepsy" category

"Epilepsy" tag

"1700s" setting tag

"Italy" setting tag

"Greece" setting tag

"Spain" setting tag

"Biracial LI" tag

"Angels" tag

"Angels" to "Themes & Tropes" page

Aesthetic:

Made slight adjustments the "Spotlight Index" page

Other:

Removed slideshow from the homepage

[seoconsultant1213]

Mastering On-Page Optimization: A Complete Guide for SEO Success

In the realm of digital marketing, On-Page Optimization stands as a linchpin for achieving stellar search engine rankings and enhancing overall website performance. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of On-Page Optimization, uncovering the strategies and techniques essential for maximizing SEO impact. Whether you’re a seasoned SEO expert, a freelance SEO company, or a business owner seeking to optimize your online presence, this guide is your roadmap to success.

Understanding On-Page Optimization

On-Page Optimization encompasses a myriad of techniques aimed at optimizing individual web pages to rank higher and attract more organic traffic. From fine-tuning content to optimizing technical elements, On-Page SEO focuses on improving a website’s relevance, authority, and user experience—all crucial factors in search engine algorithms.

Key Elements of On-Page Optimization

Keyword Optimization: Incorporating relevant keywords strategically throughout your content, meta tags, and headings is paramount for signaling search engines about your page’s topic and relevance. Conduct thorough keyword research to identify high-value keywords tailored to your audience and industry.

Content Quality and Relevance: Crafting high-quality, relevant content is at the heart of On-Page Optimization. Ensure your content is informative, engaging, and aligned with user intent. Aim for comprehensive coverage of your topic while maintaining readability and coherence.

Meta Tags Optimization: Optimizing meta tags—including title tags, meta descriptions, and meta keywords—plays a crucial role in improving click-through rates and search engine visibility. Craft compelling, descriptive meta tags that accurately represent your content and entice users to click.

URL Structure: Establishing a clear, concise URL structure that incorporates relevant keywords enhances both user experience and search engine crawlers’ understanding of your page’s content. Avoid lengthy, convoluted URLs and prioritize readability and relevance.

Internal Linking: Strategic internal linking helps distribute link equity throughout your website, improves navigation, and establishes topical relevance across your content. Incorporate relevant anchor text and link to other pages within your site to enhance user engagement and crawlability.

Best Practices for On-Page Optimization

Mobile-Friendliness: With mobile devices accounting for a significant portion of web traffic, ensuring your website is optimized for mobile devices is non-negotiable. Implement responsive design and prioritize mobile usability to cater to the growing mobile audience.

Page Speed Optimization: Page speed is a critical ranking factor and directly impacts user experience. Optimize images, minify CSS and JavaScript, leverage browser caching, and utilize content delivery networks (CDNs) to enhance page load times and reduce bounce rates.

Schema Markup: Implementing schema markup helps search engines understand the context of your content, leading to enhanced visibility in rich snippets and featured snippets. Incorporate schema markup for elements such as reviews, recipes, events, and FAQs to stand out in search results.

Content Formatting: Proper formatting—such as using headings (H1, H2, H3), bullet points, and numbered lists—improves content readability and user experience. Break up lengthy blocks of text and prioritize scannability to keep users engaged and encourage longer dwell times.

Optimized Images and Multimedia: Optimize images by using descriptive filenames, alt text, and appropriate file sizes to improve accessibility and search engine indexing. Utilize multimedia elements such as videos, infographics, and slideshows to enrich your content and enhance engagement.

Conclusion

On-Page Optimization lies at the heart of effective SEO strategies, serving as the foundation for achieving higher search engine rankings and improving user experience. By implementing best practices and prioritizing key elements such as keyword optimization, content quality, and technical enhancements, businesses can unlock the full potential of their online presence. Whether you’re an SEO consultant, an SEO expert, or a business owner, mastering On-Page Optimization is essential for staying ahead in the competitive digital landscape. Embrace these strategies, optimize your web pages, and watch your organic traffic and search rankings soar to new heights of success.

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[microcomsys]

Preserving Memories: The Importance of Converting Slides to Digital

In today's digital age, preserving precious memories captured on slides has become increasingly important. As slides age and degrade over time, converting them to digital format not only ensures their longevity but also makes them easily shareable and accessible. Micro Com Systems LTD understands the significance of preserving these memories, which is why we offer professional slide conversion services. In this blog, we'll delve into the benefits of converting slides to digital format and how Micro Com Systems LTD can help preserve your cherished memories.

Preservation of Memories: Slides are often associated with precious memories, such as family gatherings, vacations, graduations, and special events. However, slides can deteriorate over time due to factors like humidity, temperature changes, and exposure to light. Converting slides to digital format ensures that these memories are preserved in a digital archive, safeguarding them for future generations to cherish.

Improved Accessibility: Digital slides are much more accessible than their physical counterparts. Once converted, slides can be easily viewed on computers, tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices. Micro Com Systems LTD ensures that your digital slides are compatible with various devices and platforms, making it convenient to share and enjoy your memories anytime, anywhere.

Enhanced Image Quality: Over time, slides may experience color fading, scratches, and other imperfections. Converting slides to digital format allows Micro Com Systems LTD to enhance image quality, correct color inconsistencies, and remove blemishes using advanced digital restoration techniques. The result is vibrant, high-quality digital images that capture the essence of the original slides.

Space-Saving Solution: Storing physical slides can take up a significant amount of space. By converting slides to digital format, Micro Com Systems LTD helps you free up valuable physical storage space while ensuring that your memories remain safe and accessible. Digital files can be stored on cloud storage, external hard drives, or archival discs, providing a space-saving and convenient solution.

Easy Sharing and Distribution: Digital slides are easy to share and distribute with friends, family, and colleagues. Micro Com Systems LTD can create digital albums, slideshows, or online galleries showcasing your converted slides, making it effortless to share memories with loved ones or showcase them for professional purposes. Digital slides can also be easily incorporated into multimedia presentations, websites, and social media platforms.

Searchability and Organization: Converting slides to digital format allows for easy organization and searchability of your digital collection. Micro Com Systems LTD can tag, categorize, and index digital slides based on date, event, location, or other relevant metadata. This organized approach makes it simple to search, retrieve, and manage your digital slide collection efficiently.

Preservation of Legacy Content: Converting slides to digital format is crucial for preserving legacy content, such as historical records, archival materials, and artistic creations. Micro Com Systems LTD's expertise in digital conversion ensures that legacy content is preserved in its original quality, making it accessible for research, education, and cultural preservation initiatives.

Future-Proofing: Digital formats are more future-proof compared to physical media, which may become obsolete over time. Converting slides to digital format ensures that your memories are stored in a format that can be easily accessed and preserved for years to come. Micro Com Systems LTD stays updated with the latest digital preservation standards and technologies, ensuring long-term viability and compatibility of your digital slide collection.

In conclusion, converting slides to digital format with Micro Com Systems LTD offers numerous benefits, including preservation of memories, improved accessibility, enhanced image quality, space-saving solutions, easy sharing and distribution, searchability and organization, preservation of legacy content, and future-proofing. Whether you're preserving family memories, historical records, or artistic creations, our professional slide conversion services ensure that your cherished memories are safeguarded.