#with the majority of it feeding the various algorithms

[tundrakatiebean]

I have so much more work to do but I am absolutely fried lol I got a LOT done today tho

[bestanimal]

Round 3 - Reptilia - Podargiformes

(Sources - 1, 2, 3, 4)

Our next strisorean order is Podargiformes, commonly called “frogmouths”. Podargiformes consists of one family, Podargidae, containing 14 species within 3 genera.

Frogmouths are named for their large, flattened, hooked bill and huge frog-like gape, which they use to catch insects. As nocturnal birds, they have large, forward-facing eyes, superficially similar to owls. During the day, they rest on branches and rely on their camouflage to hide themselves from predators. Their flight is weak. Species within the genus Podargus are large with massive, flat, broad bills. They are restricted to Australia and New Guinea. They are primarily insectivores, but are also known to take larger prey, such as small vertebrates (frogs, mice, etc.), which are usually beaten against a stone before swallowing. Batrachostomus species have smaller, more rounded bills. They are found in tropical Asia and are primarily insectivores. Batrachostomus species have longer rictal bristles, possibly to protect their eyes from insect prey. One species exists within the genus Rigidipenna (image 3), native to the Solomon Islands. It has less tail feathers than the other frogmouths (8 as opposed to 10-12), more course feathers, and more pronounced markings.

Frogmouths are monogamous, and usually pair for life. They will build a fragile nest in the fork of a branch, laying 1 to 3 white eggs. The eggs are incubated by the female at night and the male during the day. The bird that is not currently incubating will rest nearby, occasionally bringing food to the incubating partner. Once the chicks are hatched, both parents cooperate in feeding and raising them, and the juvenile(s) may stay with their parents for several months after hatching.

Strisores have a well-represented fossil record, with fossils of most major strisorean lineages known from the Paleogene. Strisores evolved in the Eocene, with the two main extant lineages of separating about 60–55 million years ago. At around 40 mya, the common ancestors of Caprimulgidae and Nyctibiidae diverged from those of the Oilbird and Frogmouths.

Propaganda under the cut:

In a journal article, researchers found frogmouths to be the most "instagrammable" bird species. Using an algorithm to analyze the aesthetic appeal of more than 27,000 bird photographs on Instagram, they found that photos depicting frogmouths received the highest number of likes relative to the posts' exposure to users. (I just checked my own photos to confirm and wtf)

The children’s movie “Napoleon” (1995) features an Australian puppy running off into the wild to live the life of a Dingo. During his journey he meets all different types of Australian wildlife. One character who helps him on his way is a Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) (image 1) who tries to warn him of the dangers that could befall a domestic animal in the wild, and saves him from a cat that has gone insane. For some reason, Metro Goldwyn-Mayer redubbed the film for its 1998 release in the USA, exchanging the original voice cast for American actors, and calling the various animals different species that would be more recognizable to USAmerican children. The Tawny Frogmouth was called a “wise old owl”, because I guess American kids were too stupid to learn about animals that didn’t live on their continent. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

During the breeding season, Tawny Frogmouth pairs routinely bond by maintaining physical contact. They will roost closely together on the same branch, often with their bodies touching. The male will preen the female by gently stroking his beak through her feathers, in sessions that can last for 10 minutes or more. Pairs will also huddle together in the Winter to share warmth.

The Marbled Frogmouth (Podargus ocellatus) pants to cool itself down, and its panting has a more efficient cooling effect than is seen in other bird species performing the same action.

The Philippine Frogmouth (Batrachostomus septimus) (image 4) builds a soft nest made of its own downy feathers wrapped up with spider silk, moss, and lichens.

[hirechandrani]

Social Media Algorithms: What Marketers Need to Know!

Introduction

Social media algorithms are the invisible forces that determine what content users see on their feeds. These algorithms analyze user behavior, engagement, and preferences to curate personalized content. For marketers, understanding these algorithms is crucial to maximizing reach, engagement, and conversions. This article delves into how major social media platforms use algorithms and how marketers can optimize their strategies accordingly.

Understanding Social Media Algorithms

Social media algorithms use machine learning and artificial intelligence to prioritize content based on relevance, rather than chronology. They consider various factors such as engagement, user interactions, and content type to tailor feeds.

Key Factors Influencing Social Media Algorithms

Engagement Metrics – High interaction rates increase content visibility.

Relevance – Algorithms analyze user preferences to suggest content.

Regency – Newer posts often get priority.

User Activity – Frequency and type of content users engage with affect what they see.

Content Type – Video, images, and interactive content tend to perform better.

Paid Promotions – Ads and sponsored content get preferential treatment.

Platform-Specific Algorithm Insights

1. Facebook Algorithm

Prioritizes content from family, friends, and groups over brand pages.

Uses machine learning to rank posts based on interactions.

Factors include meaningful engagement and video watch time.

Marketing Tips: Use interactive posts, live videos, and encourage discussions.

2. Instagram Algorithm

Ranks posts based on interest, relationship, timeliness, and usage patterns.

Gives priority to Reels and Stories due to high engagement.

Shopping features impact content visibility for e-commerce brands.

Marketing Tips: Utilize hashtags, post consistently, and engage with users through Stories and interactive stickers.

3. X (formerly Twitter) Algorithm

Mixes real-time tweets with ranked content.

Prioritizes tweets with high engagement within the first few minutes.

Factors include recency, engagement, and media type.

Marketing Tips: Tweet frequently, use trending hashtags, and engage with followers.

4. LinkedIn Algorithm

Prioritizes professional content with high engagement and comments.

Encourages long-form content, videos, and industry discussions.

Marketing Tips: Post valuable insights, engage with other posts, and use LinkedIn polls and articles.

5. TikTok Algorithm

Relies on user interaction, video information, and device settings.

The “For You” page is personalized for each user.

Marketing Tips: Create engaging, short-form content, participate in trends, and use viral sounds.

6. YouTube Algorithm

Recommends videos based on watch history, engagement, and subscriptions.

Encourages longer watch times.

Marketing Tips: Optimize video titles, descriptions, and use compelling thumbnails.

Strategies to Work with Social Media Algorithms

1. Focus on High-Quality Content

Create engaging, valuable, and shareable content.

Use storytelling to captivate audiences.

2. Leverage Video Content

Short-form videos perform exceptionally well.

Live streaming boosts engagement rates.

3. Engage with Your Audience

Respond to comments and messages promptly.

Encourage discussions and user-generated content.

4. Optimize Posting Times

Identify peak engagement hours for each platform.

Post consistently to maintain visibility.

5. Utilize Hashtags and Keywords

Use relevant hashtags to expand reach.

Incorporate SEO-friendly keywords in captions and descriptions.

6. Invest in Paid Advertising

Run targeted ad campaigns to reach specific demographics.

Use A/B testing to optimize ad performance.

7. Collaborate with Influencers

Partner with influencers to amplify reach and credibility.

Micro-influencers often provide better engagement than celebrities.

The Future of Social Media Algorithms

As AI technology evolves, social media algorithms will become more personalized and predictive. Future trends include:

Increased AI and Machine Learning – Enhanced content recommendations.

Greater Focus on Privacy – More transparency in algorithm operations.

Rise of Decentralized Social Platforms – Users may gain more control over their feeds.

Conclusion

Understanding and adapting to social media algorithms is key to digital marketing success. By leveraging high-quality content, engagement strategies, and data-driven insights, marketers can navigate algorithm changes effectively. Staying informed and flexible will ensure sustained growth and visibility in an ever-changing digital landscape.

[iwriteasfotini]

The Marauders: Canon, Fanon, and the Battlegrounds Between

I know there is fierce contention between various camps within the Marauders fandom. Whether it revolves around ships, characterizations, or who knows what else, it’s out there. Everyone is fully entitled to their own opinion. And I’m personally unsure why there is so much animosity. People like what they like, and no one should be made to feel shame over the way they enjoy a character. 

There are things about the living Marauders era characters we can glean from canon. However, as the story is told through a single character’s POV, we have to take the narration with a grain of salt. Is it horribly inaccurate and unreliable, no. But is it biased? Absolutely. And thus how Harry views Sirius, Remus, and Severus during his teen years is not the end all be all to these characters. 

For James, Lily, Regulus, and anyone else who died during the first round against Voldemort, SO much is left open for interpretation. And there are many arguments to be made which have solid canon derived ground to stand on, arguments which at times even contradict each other. And I think this is what is so enticing and exciting about the Marauders. There is a lot of possibility depending on how you view a single character or a single event. It’s how so much fanfiction can exist without it all just being copies of the exact same story. And even when the plot lines follow a similar theme, people still love it because everyone throws their own little dash of pizzazz on these characters. 

How I relate to and then project the cast is heavily influenced by ME. Who I am as a person. And for you, the characterizations I portray may not be your cup of tea. Awesome! We shall continue to both enjoy the fandom gleaning what we love from the creativity of those who contribute. But it means I can’t complain when you don’t love my work, and you can’t complain when not enough people write about your ship or the characterization you connect with. We have to amiably agree to disagree, and find common ground from which to base our shallow internet understanding of the other. 

Even fanon is contested, as it should be. Maybe a majority of us agree Wolfstar is fanon, but people who ship Prongsfoot would heartily disagree. What I’d love to see is more posts about what you love about a character, rather than what you hate about the general characterization adopted by the fandom or a specific characterization. I think my mind would be opened to a wider array of ships if I could understand what it is about James and Sirius’ personalities which draws them together romantically rather than just platonically. I won’t necessarily agree about how those characters manifest to make that relationship take shape, but at least I can say “ah, I can see that.” It is far preferable over someone degrading a person’s characterization of James or Sirius. 

Even when a characterization goes rouge and totally doesn’t align with canon, who cares! That fic probably won’t get super popular as many people will be scratching their heads thinking “this isn't the [insert name] I know and love.” But if someone wanted to write it, good for them. They connected and reshaped a character to suit their own liking. No one says this is illegal. 

I feel like the broader Harry Potter fandom accepts that fanfiction does not necessarily have to be canon compliant or even canon relevant all the time. But for some reason, with the Marauders this sentiment is pushed to the recesses of our minds. People will climb the mountain of their ships and die on that hill. It could be generational (social media has changed how we interact with each other and how people interact virtually through fandoms as a result), it could be the nature of the characters themselves, it could be the ships. I don’t know what the catalyst is, but the things I read sometimes just make me shake my head. Thankfully tumblr’s algorithm keeps that stuff far from my feed. But sometimes people I follow reblog or post about this contention. 

I will never understand why someone feels the urge to go out of their way to write a terribly negative comment on someone’s work or a negative post about a ship they hate. Don’t like the tags, DON’T READ! Don’t like a ship, find and follow people who share your preferred ship. Don’t like the direction the fandom is headed? Dig, create, and stop complaining about how the ‘modern’ Marauders are nothing like how they are portrayed in canon. 

And accept that as the fandom grows, the way people interpret tags broadens. I’m sure fifteen years ago, a canon compliant tagged work looks a bit different from a current canon compliant tag. We can debate the minute details of canon and each of our individual interpretations or we can say, “you like the world of Harry Potter? So do I!” The only REAL rift should be between people who support JKR’s personal beliefs and those who do not. That shite’s real life folks. Not some fantasy world thought up by a single mom in the nineties. 

So spread the love! Not STD’s though cause that shite is also real. Practice consent and protection people. 

In unrelated notes, my tumblr timer app timed out for the day, kicked me off on my phone, and I promptly went to my computer and wrote this little rant. Also, it's election day and I've been avoiding the news/media/everything all day to wait until tomorrow to see the hopefully more stable 'results.'

Alright, enough for now. Night all!

Except I just saw some Drarry pirate AU art I'm probably going to go reblog because for some reason it really hit home. And by home I mean it was f*$%ing hot. :-)

[opinions-about-tiaras]

I work at the coal face here, so I feel like I have some things to add.

By "at the coal face" I mean "I am employed in a technology role at a company that is essentially the platonic ideal of the business use-case for LLMs." (I try and avoid calling them "AI" because they're not, but I suspect I've lost this philological battle.)

I work at a major (Fortune 1000) real-estate services, property tax services, and credit analytics company. Literally 100% of our work is gathering and analyzing data and providing conclusions, business plans, recommendations, professional and legally actionable tax advice, and other related services based on that analysis... but we are not, ourselves, a tech company, despite an intense branding push on the part of our corporate masters. We have specialized in-house algorithms that have proven to be effective at things like "analyzing and pricing flood risk better than those of competing companies" but that's about it.

You'll not the highlighted part of my last paragraph. I'll come back to that.

Like everyone else in the world, our leadership is going pretty hard in on LLMs. Because we're an ideal use-case for it, right? We do nothing but mess with data.

We struck a major deal with Microsoft for a huge implementation of Copilot, there are trainings and seminars like I've never seen to teach people what it is and how to leverage it, etc. We're spending a lot of money on this.

The results so far?

I'm going to give Copilot credit; it's fantastic at automating away a lot of basic clerical work. It can write lengthy emails that are meant to be nothing more than straightforward conveyances of information like nobodies business if you feed it the information. It can take notes on meetings in a quick and effective manner, its algorithms having a decent understanding of what bullet points to distill out of a ten-minute conversation. We've even been having it work the camera at major company presentations and its better at it than most people are, certainly better than prior "tries to focus on the speaker and their presentation automatically" pieces of software are. A bunch of other things that have to be done but are basically busywork.

This is all very useful. But that's about where its usefulness ends.

The actual BUSINESS business side of things is struggling mightily to find uses for the thing despite massive corporate pressure to do so. And the issues there are twofold.

The first is that the analytical tools we use primarily spit out data... but the core of our business is interpreting that data accurately, and continuing to insure that the data, itself, is accurate. I mentioned flood risk previously? Part of what we do is that every couple of years or so, the guys over in Business Intelligence need to actually start going through the real-world records for what floods happened and where, running them against our algorithms and models, and tweaking them to make sure they continue to be accurate. This task has been automated to the greatest extent it can be already. They are deeply hesitant to let Copilot automate it even more, because Copilot cannot think and render judgments, and thinking and rendering judgments is what we sell.

They would love if it it could automate shit like "contact various municipal authorities to get their publicly-available data on disasters in their area" but it actually can't; or rather, they don't trust it to do so. Early attempts to try and train it on this have produced results that are sufficiently variable and require so much human cross-checking as to not be worth it. And even if it COULD do that, analyzing that information is a whole other deal.

So that's one barrier. But the main barrier, the BIG one?

We are to a great extent legally responsible for the information we convey to our customers. Our recommendations for customers that make use of our more in-depth services to them aren't protected in this way; we've been wrong before, often to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. And we'll be wrong again! Our customers have no recourse on "we thought this was a good idea but it wasn't."

But we are absolutely liable that the data we base those wrong conclusions on has been crunched and analyzed and sourced in the ways we are contractually obligated to do so. Our work is warranted.

For our tax services, that goes one step further. Tax services are serious fucking business. The tax services we provide expose us not just to angry customers walking away or potentially suing us, they expose us to actual-factual criminal liability in the case of certain screwups. That information has to be gathered, stored, and processed properly. We can and have automated a lot of that. But the actual work work there is done by humans. Those humans use analytical tools, some quite powerful, but the work needs to attach to a human whose ass is on the line.

So far nobody whose ass is on the line has been willing to entrust much of this to Copilot.

That's what it comes down to for just about everything. The upper management folks are big-picture guys who look at LLMs and are dazzled by the possibilities. The line workers, like myself (I'm in a technology support role) basically don't get a say and largely don't care, they do what they're told with what they have.

But the specialists and middle-managers? Those are the guys whose name is on the work and who get in trouble if it isn't done properly. Those specialists are professionals in their fields often with many years of experience, and the tax guys in particular are sharp. Those middle-managers have the job of telling the UPPER management folks when they're off the rails and they cannot, if acting as directed, guarantee that our work will be warranted and not expose us to legal liability, and that's something upper management actually does pay attention to.

Does this mean the business side can't get use out of LLMs? No, of course not. But it does mean that they can't utterly transform the business based on what LLMs can do. What they provide is the easing of a lot of basic clerical work and that's it.

This is probably not worth the immense sums of money dumped into LLMs, or what we're paying for Copilot.

It's liability. These LLMs are just tools. They can't be held accountable, not for anything. When a tool is used, and things go badly wrong, you hold accountable the person using the tool. You can't indict a shovel; you CAN indict a guy for using a shovel to beat a man to death.

And again, we're an ideal use-case scenario and this is the barrier we're running up against.

Now, I'm sure there are companies that are going "fuck all this" and just charging ahead with LLMs anyway. That's absolutely happening.

A bunch of those guys are gonna go to jail, and when they're hauled away they're gonna bleat "It wasn't me, I just did what the machine said!"

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.

[software2013]

Types of Facebook Ads in 2025

Facebook, now part of the larger Meta ecosystem, continues to be a powerhouse in the world of digital advertising. With over 3 billion monthly active users across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, it offers unmatched reach for brands of all sizes. Its advanced targeting capabilities—based on user behavior, interests, and demographics—make it one of the most effective platforms for generating leads, driving traffic, and boosting sales. In 2025, Facebook remains a central player in social media advertising, thanks to its ongoing innovation in AI, short-form video, and immersive ad formats.

In this blog, we’ll explore the top Facebook advertising trends you need to watch in 2025.

Changes in the digital advertising landscape happen quickly, and what worked last year might be outdated today. With constant algorithm updates, new ad formats, changing user behaviour, and emerging technologies like AI and AR, advertisers must stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. Ignoring these changes can lead to poor campaign performance, wasted budget, and missed growth opportunities. Staying informed allows marketers to adapt their strategies, improve ROI, and connect more effectively with their target audience.

Main Types of Facebook Ads in 2025

As the Facebook advertising ecosystem evolves, brands need to understand each ad format to tailor campaigns that drive results. Let’s explore the major types of Facebook ads with rich detail:

1- Image Ads

Image ads are the easiest and most widely used type of Facebook ad. They consist of a single high-quality visual accompanied by a caption, headline, and call-to-action. These ads are ideal for conveying a focused message quickly and are perfect for promoting a specific product, service, or brand offer. Their simplicity allows businesses to launch campaigns quickly with minimal design resources, making them highly accessible for smaller brands.

Tips:

Make use of colourful, high-resolution pictures (1200x628 pixels is advised).

Keep copy concise and value-focused.

Test multiple creatives for better performance insights.

2- Video Ads

Video ads take things a step further by using motion and sound to tell a story, demonstrate a product, or build emotional connections with the audience. These ads appear across various placements such as the News Feed, Stories, Reels, and in-stream videos. Whether it’s a 6-second teaser or a 1-minute tutorial, video ads are known for generating higher engagement and can be used effectively in both awareness and conversion campaigns.

Tips:

During the first three seconds, grab attention.

Use vertical (9:16) format for Stories and Reels placements.

Include closed captions for silent viewing.

3- Carousel Ads

Carousel ads allow advertisers to showcase up to ten images or videos in a single ad, each with its own link. This format is particularly effective for e-commerce businesses looking to highlight multiple products, services with various features, or step-by-step processes. The interactive nature of carousel ads makes them engaging and encourages users to swipe through more content, increasing the time spent on your ad.

Tip:

Make your first card eye-catching to encourage swipes.

4- Slideshow Ads

Slideshow ads serve as a lightweight alternative to video ads. These are created by combining a series of still images, text, and music to form a looping video. Because they load quickly and require less bandwidth, they are especially useful for reaching audiences in regions with slower internet speeds. Slideshow advertisements use pre-existing photo assets while retaining the storytelling potential of video, making them affordable for a lot of businesses.

Tips:

Use 3 to 10 images with similar color tones.

Add transitions and background music.

Test different narrative sequences.

5- Collection ads

Collection ads are tailored for mobile users and are designed to make product discovery and purchasing seamless. Several product photos taken from a catalogue are displayed after a cover image or video in a collection advertisement. When tapped, the ad opens into an Instant Experience—a full-screen experience where users can browse, explore, and potentially convert, all without leaving the Facebook app. This format is perfect for mobile-first shopping campaigns.

Tips:

Use lifestyle images or video for the cover.

Sync with your product catalogue and Meta Pixel.

Highlight top-selling or new products.

6- Instant Experience (Canvas) Ads

Instant Experience ads, formerly known as Canvas ads, are full-screen mobile experiences that allow businesses to combine video, image carousels, product catalogs, and clickable links in one immersive unit. They load instantly and are ideal for storytelling, showcasing a product journey, or providing a deeper look into what a brand offers. This format keeps users engaged within the Facebook platform, reducing bounce rates and improving retention.

Tips:

Blend multiple content formats (video, product cards, etc.)

Include clear navigation cues and CTAs

Use analytics to track engagement inside the experience

7- Lead ads

Lead advertisements make it easier to get information from possible clients. Facebook has a native lead form that may automatically fill in user profile information, such as name, email address, or phone number, rather than sending users to an external landing page. As a result, there is less resistance and more chances of submission. Lead advertisements are a great way to expand email lists, make appointments, or get people to join up for newsletters and events.

Tips:

Offer an incentive (discount, freebie, etc.)

Ask only for essential information

Follow up promptly using a CRM or email automation

8- Dynamic ads

Dynamic ads are powerful for personalization at scale. These ads automatically promote relevant products from your catalog to users who have already shown interest in them by visiting your website, adding items to their cart, or browsing your app. Using machine learning, Facebook tailors the content in real time based on user behavior, making these ads highly efficient for retargeting and e-commerce.

Tips:

Properly configure the product catalogue and Meta Pixel.

Use custom audiences for better retargeting

Segment by intent: view, add-to-cart, purchase

9- Messenger ads

Messenger ads help brands start direct conversations with users through Facebook Messenger. These ads can appear in Messenger's inbox or open a direct message thread when clicked. They’re a great tool for lead nurturing, customer support, and sharing personalized offers. When combined with chatbots, Messenger ads can automate engagement and even guide users through sales funnels.

Tips:

Use chatbots for automation and lead capture

Personalize responses with user data

Pair with Click-to-Messenger ads for funnels

10- Stories ads

Stories ads leverage the popularity of ephemeral content and appear in full-screen format between users’ Stories. These ads are highly visual, immersive, and disappear after 24 hours, making them ideal for time-sensitive promotions, flash sales, or behind-the-scenes brand moments. With vertical video formats and interactive features like stickers and polls, Stories ads appeal especially to mobile-first audiences.

Tips:

Use movement and emojis to enhance engagement

Keep it under 15 seconds

Include swipe-up CTAs

11- Reels ads

Reels ads are Facebook’s response to the short-form video trend, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels. These full-screen, vertical videos appear between organic Reels content and are designed for maximum entertainment and virality. They’re ideal for reaching a younger demographic and work best when brands use trendy audio, visual effects, and authentic storytelling rather than traditional promotional tones.

Tips:

Follow trending audio or visual styles

Avoid hard selling; focus on relatability

Keep branding subtle and native to the platform

Whether you're aiming to boost brand awareness, drive sales, or generate high-quality leads, choosing the right Facebook ad format can make all the difference. Start by aligning your business goals with the ad types that deliver real results.

Need expert help? Let our team craft high-performing Facebook ad strategies tailored to your brand. Ready to begin? Reach out or book your free consultation now!

FAQs

Is running multiple Facebook ad types at once an option?

Yes, you can—and you should. Running a combination of ad types like image, video, and carousel ads allows you to test what works best for your audience and goals, improving overall performance.

How much should I budget for Facebook advertising?

The cost depends on factors like your audience, bidding strategy, ad quality, and competition. You can start with any budget, and Facebook allows daily or lifetime budget control. Testing and optimization help you get better ROI over time.

Is it possible to retarget my website visitors using Facebook ads?

Absolutely. With dynamic ads and the Meta Pixel installed on your website, you can automatically retarget people based on their browsing or cart behaviour.

How do I know which Facebook ad type is right for my business?

Consider your goals (awareness, traffic, sales, leads), your audience behaviour, and your creative assets. For example, if you have video content and want to increase engagement, go with video ads. If you’re promoting multiple products, choose carousel or dynamic ads.

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What is the Best Time to Post on Facebook for Engagement?

With more than 2 billion active users, Facebook remains one of the most powerful platforms for digital marketing. Whether you're a small business, a content creator, or a large brand, understanding when your audience is most active is key to maximizing your reach and engagement. While creating quality content is crucial, even the best post can get buried if shared at the wrong time. That’s why identifying the Best Time to Post on Facebook is a vital part of a successful social media strategy.

Why Timing Matters for Facebook Engagement

Facebook uses a complex algorithm to decide which posts users see in their News Feed. Engagement—likes, comments, shares, and clicks—plays a major role in determining visibility. Posts that receive interaction shortly after being published are more likely to be shown to a broader audience. This means timing your posts when your followers are online and active can significantly improve your chances of gaining attention and encouraging interaction.

General Best Times to Post

These can provide a useful starting point, it’s important to note that engagement varies depending on your specific audience and niche. That said, here are some general trends observed across various data sources:

Midweek is ideal: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are consistently strong performers for engagement. These days tend to have more steady traffic and fewer distractions compared to Mondays or Fridays.

Late morning to early afternoon: Posting between 9 AM and 1 PM usually results in higher engagement. Many users check Facebook during their mid-morning breaks or lunch hours.

Evenings can work: If your audience includes students or working professionals, posting between 6 PM and 9 PM can also be effective, as people tend to scroll through social media after dinner.

Avoid early mornings and late nights: Engagement is generally lower outside of normal waking hours, as most users are inactive and less likely to interact with content—even when a Facebook Hashtag is used.

Customize for Your Audience

While general trends are helpful, they don’t always reflect your unique audience. To discover the Best Time to Post on Facebook for your specific followers, you should:

1. Check Facebook Insights

Facebook’s built-in analytics tool shows when your followers are online. You can view this data under the “Insights” tab of your business page. Look for consistent peaks in user activity by day and hour. This will help you fine-tune your schedule based on real-time behavior.

2. Experiment and Track

Start posting at various times throughout the week and monitor the results. Which posts get the most likes, comments, and shares? After a few weeks, you’ll begin to see patterns. Adjust your schedule based on what works best.

3. Segment Your Audience

If your followers span multiple time zones or consist of different age groups, you may need to segment your posting times. For instance, if you're targeting both East Coast and West Coast audiences in the U.S., consider scheduling two posts at different times to reach both groups effectively.

Best Types of Content for Peak Hours

When posting during high-engagement windows, make sure you're sharing content that encourages interaction, as the Facebook algorithm favors posts with early engagement. Great content includes:

Questions or polls that prompt comments

Entertaining videos or relatable memes

Behind-the-scenes content

Promotions or limited-time offers

User-generated content with shout-outs

Pairing compelling content with optimal timing increases the likelihood that your audience will engage with your post, boosting its reach through the Facebook algorithm.

Use Scheduling Tools

Maintaining a consistent posting schedule is easier with the help of social media scheduling tools. Platforms like Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite, and Later allow you to plan your content calendar and publish at times you’ve identified as optimal. This ensures your posts go live even when you're not online, helping you maintain visibility without constant manual effort.

You can also watch: How To Auto Scrape Places On Facebook Using Socinator

Final Thoughts

Finding the best posting time for your Facebook audience isn’t a one-time task—it’s an ongoing process of testing, analyzing, and optimizing. Understanding the Best Time to Post on Facebook is now as important as choosing the right visuals or writing a catchy headline. While general data suggests mid-mornings on weekdays are ideal, the perfect time for you depends on your audience's habits and your content type.

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Here's what I THINK is happening to people who insist AI "Is a good tool for disabled artists." 1) AI COULD be a good tool but it deliberately isn't by virtue of the algorithm coders purposely feeding the AI stolen art for a large dataset. AI definitely has applications in brain-storming and resource aggregation. If that was all it was for, it would be a great artist's tool. Or, take something like the Shading Assist tool from Clip Studio Paint. From my experiments, it's trained heavily on a cel-shaded style, because it does that much better than other shading styles but even then, not perfect. I paint in a much more rendered and smooth, painted style, so it absolutely cannot replace what I am doing when I make art. And it cannot do the more "pop art" style of shading with harsh, colored shapes, strong lines, stippling, etc that you might want for a comic book page or something like what @quezify does. The shade assist cannot replace the STYLE of shading that comes with various art. And honestly? I don't think I want it to. Because if it COULD perfectly replicate different styles of shading, it would replace the human touch and the growth process of finding a style or learning to incorporate different shading styles into my own pieces. I could just click a button and get a rendered piece. It is not fun to use. There's no creativity in that. BUT AS IT IS NOW! As an imperfect tool that can broadly and vaguely guess at shapes and volumes and overlaps... It actually WORKS AS A TOOL. I can smack the button, manipulate the light source on a complex object, and get an IDEA of where the shadows should go. I can TRAIN MY EYE without always having to draw directly from reference. I can get a little boost while drawing from imagination and it SPEEDS UP my process without REPLACING my process. So far I've only experimented with it once on a fun fan art project for a friend.

This is what the shading assist thinks my Pikmin art should look like, based on just the flat colors and the minor shading that comes with putting the flat colors on the breadbugs. It's janky and scribbly because it's reading any minor "edge" in my painted style as a line and therefore a judge of volume, hence why the gradients on the faces are so weird.

This is what the work in progress looks like with MY rendering. By hand. Because I know better than the shading algorithm where I want the shadows to go and what shapes the things actually are and that the Bulborb is supposed to be fuzzy and not matte. Now if I was a beginner artist who had no idea where the shadows should go, the majority of what the algorithm did on, say, the burger part isn't bad. It has some idea of where the shadows and highlights should be it can tell that the bready part of the Giant Breadbug and the face are different parts and therefore have different shadows and highlights. As a tool, the shading assist can provide a GUIDELINE that can TEACH an inexperienced artist how to shade when they're working with something that ISN'T A DIRECT REFERENCE.

Don't get me wrong, nothing will replace the experience you gain by drawing directly from reference. But no new artist wants to sit for 3 years and draw the same still-life drawings with no imagination for hours on end. They want to work on comics and fan art and draw their OCs kissing their favorite characters and whatever else. So, as a tool in the toolbox, it WILL NOT REPLACE the actual learned experience of actually drawing real objects and learning how light works. But it will give the artist a way to learn and apply some (extremely rudimentary) shading techniques.

The Shading Assist piece doesn't look like a finished piece. I would not want it to. At that point it would stop being a tool and start being a crutch. As it is now, the shading assist is like having a very caffeine-deprived art teacher to sit down, look at your drawing, take a sheet of tracing paper and scribble on some shadows and highlights to give you a nudge in the right direction. That is, this behaves like a tool and not as a machine. To get a properly rendered piece, I still have to do the work myself.

AI art algorithms do not do that. They pump out a "perfectly rendered piece" (minus the casualty of some missing or extra fingers because AI still doesn't know what hands are) with all the shading done for you, with all the drawing done for you, with all the colors done for you. It cannot teach a beginner artist anything that walking an art gallery wouldn't. "This is what your finished piece might look like if you learned to draw like the masters have." And when people POST THAT AS IS saying they made it with their human hands, that is a lie. They did not learn, grow, or enact their vision. They ASKED A MACHINE FOR A FREE COMMISSION AND GOT ONE AND THEN TOOK CREDIT. This not only puts real artists out of work, but the LITERAL ALGORITHM CAN ONLY FUNCTION BECAUSE IT WAS TRAINED TO EMULATE WORK DRAWN BY REAL PEOPLE THAT WAS STOLEN AND USED WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION. Some of this includes medical charts and scans if I remember correctly, which is extra evil. So AI, as it is right now, cannot be an effective "tool" because it doesn't teach or "help." It simply produces.

If my child asks me to help them with their art, which of these is actually helping?:

a) I do the entire project for them, all by myself, only occasionally accepting input of their ideas.

b) I have them sketch the rough idea and fill in all the details for them.

c) I show them how I would draw the things in the picture that they want to draw and let them draw along with me by following by examples.

d) They do the sketch from scratch and I show them how I would draw the parts they think they are having the most trouble with so they can follow along with me.

A) is not helping. That's taking over and commandeering the project. They will not learn. They will have a finished project but they will not learn. B) barely qualifies as help. Sure, the project is still their composition, but I am doing all the stuff they are having trouble with. They will not learn. I am not helping. C) I am helping. Their finished piece will probably end up aping my piece significantly, but they will learn along the way. This is the main appeal of the "How to Draw" books put out by Nintendo and other franchises. "Here's how we draw your favorites so you can learn too!" D) is the best way to help in my opinion. The final piece will remain their idea and their composition. I'm just giving them pointers and examples from my work so they can learn. But this brings me to my second point.

2) People who aren't artists who say "AI is a tool for people who can't draw/can't draw yet" massively misunderstand why humans make art. We don't do it to have a finished piece. That's why people COMMISSION art. People MAKE art because they enjoy the process of MAKING because that's a HUMAN INSTINCT. If the "goal" is to have a finished piece, then A, B, C, and D are all valid approaches. But art isn't a product. It can be bought and sold like one. But the point of making art, usually, isn't to HAVE art. Again, if you want that, you can ASK A REAL HUMAN ARTIST TO DRAW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT (and the human knows what hands are) and then you pay them REAL HUMAN MONEY for doing you a service. If the point of making art, for you the reader here, is to HAVE ART, then commission an artist. You will have all the art you can buy, exactly as you want it. If you pay for it, someone will draw it. Guaranteed.

But if the point of making the art is that you want to have fun, make something only you can make, or you know, do something creative with your hands: THEN MAKE THE ART YOURSELF WITH YOUR HANDS. Or your mouth, or your feet, or your eyes. As all the disabled artists above have said: If your goal is to partake in the divine act of creation, then you will find a way to create.

And at some points in the process you will SUCK. I lost all ability to draw anatomy from imagination because I stopped drawing for 10 years. But my eye trained itself on other things. I am MUCH better at shading and rendering now than I used to be. Being bad at anatomy now just means I have to practice more and learn again. Some of that will involve tracing. Tracing is a tool. As long as I don't sell a traced piece as "original" nobody minds if I trace to speed up the process or to learn and visualize foreshortening especially if I am tracing my own figure from a photo I took. Some of that will involve gesture drawing and really crappy messy attempts to quickly draw shapes and forms. Some of that will involve hours and hours of painstakingly copying from a master, stroke by stroke, and some will involve trying for 12 hours to render from imagination.

But that's part of learning, growing, and creating. So if you actually want to create, you will, and you won't mind the hard work as much. If you just want a finished product, for all that is holy, PAY A REAL, LIVING, HUMAN ARTIST. That's why they have commission slots. If you cannot afford anything that isn't "free" then you cannot afford art. Art doesn't come for free. The AI will make you believe it does. But it does not. The AI can only produce art by STEALING the labor of hundreds and thousands of hours of work from artists that it is NOT PAYING.

If you want free, learn to draw (even then it is not free. The cost is time and practice.) And if you want art without expending your own time? Pay an artist. Do it. It is that simple. These are your 2 options if you want to be a decent human being. The only current valid uses for AI are 1) to make memes a la the Dall E mini nonsense people were doing like "Oogie Boogie in a courtroom" because those are for free and for fun and we all know they're crappy little mishmashes of stolen reference pieces. 2) Look for inspiration. Again if all these AI were used for was to gather reference images and assemble them, that would be fine. That would be a tool. But AI is NOT that. And if you're using AI for inspiration, I honestly think you probably shouldn't sell the final piece because it's impossible to tell how much of the image is iterated from 5000 sources and how much is invented based on what the database has interpreted things tagged as "elbows" to look like, and how much of it is copied wholesale from a living artist's artwork. And honestly, these uses are on thin ice. If we got rid of AI algorithms tomorrow and lost these "uses" for AI, I would not shed a single tear.

Pay artists. Or learn to make the thing you want to make. Those are your choices in decent human society. Maybe in a post-capitalist world we can revisit the use of AI as a tool for visual art. Until then my stance is a hardline "No. AI is not art. Art requires a human artist and a human intent."

"ai is making it so everyone can make art" Everyone can make art dipshit it came free with your fucking humanity

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Understanding the NovaStar VX4S: Key Features, Setup Guide, and Applications

What is the NovaStar VX4S?

The NovaStar VX4S is an LED video wall video controller and scaler that bridges the gap between an LED display and a video source (laptop or camera), scaling and converting video inputs to a resolution and format suitable for the LED wall.

It integrates various important features into one device:

• Video switching

• Scaling

• Image processing

• LED screen control

Why is the VX4S So Popular?

All-in-One Design

Those were the days earlier when there were a variety of scalers and video processors needed. The VX4S combines many of AV tools into one, space-saving appliance.

Flexible Connectivity

Its wide input ports offer an excellent configuration for applications where multiple sources—laptops, media players, cameras—are being powered in.

Image Quality Adjustment

With powerful scaling algorithms, image cropping, and manual output resolution adjustment, the VX4S delivers a complete content display control.

On-the-Fly Adjustments

Through the front panel knob and screen, technicians can make adjustments on the fly without the use of a PC.

How Do You Set Up the NovaStar VX4S?

Simple setup includes:

1. Video Input: Plug your source (HDMI, DVI, SDI, etc.) into the corresponding port.

2. Ethernet Output: Connect to the LED sending card or receiver cards of your LED panels using the output ports.

3. Screen Configuration: Utilize onboard display or via NovaStar's NovaLCT software to configure screen mapping, brightness, and resolution.

4. Save Settings: Store presets and retrieve them with ease in future productions.

Where Does the NovaStar VX4S Shine?

The NovaStar VX4S is indispensable for any professional display application.

Is it appropriate for live events?

Yes. VX4S is the preference of event production personnel for concerts, festivals, and sports venues. Its seamless input switching and real-time image processing qualify it as the ideal solution for applications where timing and dependability are absolutely paramount.

What about retail or fixed installations?

The ruggedness and "set-it-and-forget-it" nature of the VX4S make it an excellent choice for digital signage, window display, and brand activation for retail environments. It works flawlessly with no need for constant re-adjustment.

Is it ideal for corporate AV installations or trade shows?

Yes, it's extensively used at product launches, conventions, and trade shows. Its plug-and-play operation and rapid installation get you from crate to in-use display in minutes—perfect when you must deal with a tight deadline at a major show.

What Can the NovaStar VX4S Actually Do?

The NovaStar VX4S is more than an LED controller — it's packed with features to make your video walls look good and function perfectly.

• Does it switch between multiple video sources smoothly?

Yes! Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP), you can show one video inside another—like live camera feed over a presentation slide.

• Does it switch sources smoothly for live streams?

Yes. Its in-flight switching outpaces black screen and flicker with switching between inputs.

• Can you fine-tune image settings for optimal colour and brightness?

Absolutely. You can set up brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation on every input for rich, life-like visuals.

• Is zoom or crop part of its vocabulary?

Yes! Crop or zoom in on any input to focus attention on just what you want your audience to see.

• How reliable is it under stress?

With hot backup capability, you can have a backup VX4S stand by to step in immediately in case of failure—no downtime, no concern.

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How AI and Machine Learning Are Revolutionizing Hydrocarbon Separation Efficiency

In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, the demand for cleaner, more efficient industrial processes is greater than ever. One area undergoing a major transformation is hydrocarbon separation, a critical process in the refining, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. Traditionally reliant on energy-intensive physical methods, hydrocarbon separation is now being enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies.

By integrating advanced data analytics and real-time decision-making capabilities, AI and ML are helping companies reduce energy use, minimize emissions, and increase separation precision—all without major infrastructure overhauls.

The Role of Hydrocarbon Separation in Industry

Hydrocarbon separation involves isolating and purifying hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane, and various olefins from complex mixtures. These separations are essential in processes like natural gas processing, LPG recovery, hydrogen purification, and monomer recovery in polyolefin production.

Traditional methods like distillation, cryogenic separation, and adsorption have long been the norm, but they are energy-intensive and often operate at sub-optimal efficiency. That's where AI and ML come into play—ushering in a new era of intelligent, adaptive separation systems.

AI & ML: The Game-Changers in Hydrocarbon Separation

Let’s explore how AI and ML are revolutionizing hydrocarbon separation efficiency:

1. Predictive Process Optimization

Machine learning algorithms analyze massive datasets from sensors, historical operations, and process models. This allows operators to predict system behavior, proactively adjust parameters, and optimize performance in real time.

For instance, by continuously monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow rates in a membrane separation system, AI can recommend precise control adjustments to maximize selectivity and minimize energy use—without manual intervention.

2. Anomaly Detection and Predictive Maintenance

Equipment failure can lead to costly downtime and inefficiencies. AI models are trained to detect early warning signs of system degradation—such as membrane fouling, pressure drops, or gas imbalances—allowing for predictive maintenance before problems escalate.

This not only improves uptime and reliability but also extends the lifespan of critical components like separation membranes.

3. Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

AI-driven systems identify patterns and opportunities to reduce energy consumption by fine-tuning variables in real time. For example, AI can calculate the minimum required compression or temperature levels for an effective separation, minimizing excess energy input.

This contributes significantly to carbon footprint reduction, aligning with global sustainability goals—something that MTR Industrial Separations specializes in.

Smart Membrane Systems: The Future is Now

One of the most exciting applications of AI in hydrocarbon separation lies in smart membrane systems. At the forefront of this innovation is MTR Industrial Separations, a company offering modular, scalable, and AI-compatible membrane solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.

MTR’s membrane technology is already used in processes like:

Monomer recovery in polyolefin plants

Hydrogen purification and recovery

LPG separation

Syngas upgrading

CO₂ removal from natural gas

By integrating AI and ML into these membrane-based systems, MTR enables clients to benefit from automated performance optimization, dynamic response to process changes, and data-driven maintenance planning.

Case Example: AI-Enhanced CO₂ Removal

In natural gas processing, removing CO₂ efficiently is essential to meet pipeline specifications and avoid corrosion. Traditional amine systems require extensive energy for regeneration. Membrane systems from MTR, when paired with AI, can dynamically adjust feed pressure and membrane area utilization to optimize CO₂ removal while reducing energy demand—even as feed gas composition fluctuates.

The result? Lower operational costs, enhanced CO₂ capture rates, and a greener separation process.

The Human-Machine Partnership

It’s important to note that AI doesn’t replace human operators—it enhances their capabilities. Engineers and technicians can now make data-backed decisions faster, troubleshoot more effectively, and focus on higher-value tasks instead of manual process control.

Conclusion: Embracing the Digital Future of Separation

AI and machine learning are no longer futuristic concepts—they're practical tools that are transforming hydrocarbon separation. By enabling real-time process optimization, predictive maintenance, and intelligent energy use, these technologies are helping industries move toward more efficient and sustainable operations.

At MTR Industrial Separations, we’re proud to lead this shift by offering advanced membrane technologies that are ready to integrate with AI and machine learning systems. Whether you’re looking to reduce emissions, boost productivity, or future-proof your plant, our solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs.

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FexonixTrader 6.9 Flex Honest Review! Real Experience After Using It 😲 | Is It Worth It Or a Scam❓

Hey everyone, are you tired of endless research on trading platforms? I recently came across FexonixTrader  and was immediately intrigued by its growing popularity in our community. In today’s post, I’m diving into what makes FexonixTrader a hot topic among traders and why it might just be the platform you’ve been looking for.

I’ll share my personal take on its features, benefits, and even a few drawbacks. Whether you’re a beginner or somewhat experienced, stick around as I break down everything you need to know about FexonixTrader, just like we’re chatting over coffee

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What is FexonixTrader?

FexonixTrader is a comprehensive trading platform that caters to both novice and experienced traders. It offers a rich mix of chart analysis, intuitive trading tools, and access to multiple asset classes. The platform is designed to be accessible and efficient, making it an appealing choice for anyone wanting a straightforward trading experience.

The platform integrates real-time market insights with smart trading algorithms. This helps users make quick, informed decisions. Despite minor shortcomings, its simplicity and robust features continue to win the favor of traders around the world.Who Created FexonixTrader?

FexonixTrader was developed by a team of experienced professionals who have a strong background in financial technology. The creators prioritized transparency and security, ensuring the platform adheres to industry standards. Their expertise helped shape a tool that is both innovative and reliable for everyday trading activities.

I appreciate their commitment to user experience and the steady improvements they implement. While no system is perfect, the FexonixTrader team seems dedicated to enhancing performance and user satisfaction consistently.FexonixTrader Work?

FexonixTrader operates using advanced algorithms that process market data in real time. The system generates trading signals based on various indicators, helping you identify potential opportunities quickly. Simple and effective tools mean that even beginners can navigate the platform without feeling overwhelmed.

Its technical infrastructure integrates automated trading features with manual controls. This balance provides flexibility if you wish to apply your own trading strategies or rely on the system’s intelligent suggestions. Overall, the working mechanism is streamlined yet adaptable.FexonixTrader – Top FeaturesReal-Time Market Analysis

The real-time market analysis feature in FexonixTrader is designed to empower traders with up-to-the-minute data. By integrating live market feeds and smart analytics, the platform helps you catch trading opportunities as they happen. This allows for quick decision-making, which is crucial for maximizing returns in volatile markets.

I love this feature because it takes the guesswork out of timing trades. It’s like having a market expert right at your fingertips, ensuring you’re always in touch with the latest price movements and market trends.User-Friendly Interface

FexonixTrader boasts a clean and intuitive interface that makes navigation a breeze. Even if you’re relatively new to trading, the platform’s design enables you to explore features without feeling overwhelmed. Clear layouts and simple icons ensure that you can locate important tools and information effortlessly.

This ease of use is a major plus, especially for those who are just starting in the trading world. The emphasis on simplicity does not compromise functionality, making it a practical choice for users of all levels.

Mobile Accessibility

One of FexonixTrader’s standout features is mobile accessibility. With a dedicated mobile app, you can monitor, execute trades, and even manage your portfolio from virtually anywhere. This ensures that you never miss out on a trading opportunity, even when you’re on the move.

The app provides a highly responsive and streamlined experience, mirroring the desktop version closely. Its portability and convenience make it an indispensable tool for modern traders who value flexibility.Is FexonixTrader a Scam?

I’ve looked into the legitimacy of FexonixTrader, and it appears that the platform operates as a genuine trading tool with proper regulatory oversight. The many positive reviews and growing user base testify to its credibility and trustworthiness. While no trading platform is error-free, FexonixTrader isn’t classified as a scam by any reputable authority.

That said, always do your own research and invest responsibly. Even reliable platforms can have occasional technical issues or customer concerns, which is why it’s important to understand both the potential benefits and risks involved.How do you start trading on FexonixTrader?

Starting with FexonixTrader is a straightforward process that requires just a few steps. I’ll walk you through the account creation, verification, and funding stages to help you get started without hassle. The platform is designed to support a smooth transition from sign-up to active trading, keeping things accessible and user-friendly.

Once your account is set up, you can explore the tools available and begin trading with confidence. The emphasis is on simplicity, which is why following their step-by-step guide should leave you up and running in no time.Step 1: Sign Up for a Free Account

To begin, head over to the FexonixTrader website and click on the sign-up button. Registering is quick and free, and all you need is your email and basic personal information. This initial step is designed to be as simple as possible, inviting new users to join without any pressure or hidden fees.

Once you’ve filled in the necessary details, you’ll receive an email confirmation. The free account setup is an effective way to gauge the platform’s features before you decide to commit financially.Step 2: Verify and Fund Your Account

After signing up, the next step involves verifying your account to ensure security and compliance. This process might require uploading some documents, which is standard practice across reputable trading platforms. Once verified, you can fund your account with a minimum deposit that suits your budget, kickstarting your trading journey.

This phase is essential for safeguarding your investments. I appreciate how the platform streamlines this process, balancing security and ease-of-use almost perfectly.Step 3: Start Trading

With your account funded and verified, you’re ready to jump into the trading experience. The platform offers a range of tutorials and demo options that can help you understand the basics before you scale up. From real-time analysis to customizable alerts, the tools available enable you to execute trades confidently and efficiently.

Once active, you can explore different assets and strategies with a clear understanding of the platform’s capabilities. This direct approach to getting started makes trading accessible, even if you’re completely new to the scene.How to Delete a FexonixTrader Account?

If you decide that FexonixTrader isn’t quite for you, deleting your account is a manageable process. You typically need to contact their customer support and follow the outlined procedure for account closure. This ensures there’s no residual risk if you choose to step away from the platform.

It’s a straightforward process that ensures your data is promptly removed, respecting user privacy and security. While I haven’t personally experienced account deletion, the clear guidance provided should help anyone looking to exit the platform.

The Verdict

In my view, FexonixTrader is a promising platform with a balanced mix of user-friendly design and sophisticated trading tools. I genuinely appreciate its accessibility, mobile support, and the valuable real-time insights it provides. Although there are minor areas for improvement, such as advanced analytics and occasional response delays, overall, it’s a strong option for both new and seasoned traders.

I would recommend giving it a try if you’re looking for an affordable and efficient trading solution. The platform’s continuous updates and committed support team are definite pluses, making it a worthwhile investment in your trading journey.FAQs

Is FexonixTrader safe for beginners in trading?

Yes, FexonixTrader is designed with beginners in mind. Its intuitive interface and educational resources help new traders learn the basics while minimizing risk. The platform also enforces security protocols and transparent practices, so you can gradually build your confidence and skill set in trading without feeling overwhelmed.What are the fees associated with FexonixTrader?

FexonixTrader generally maintains low fees to attract a wide range of users. Transaction fees and spreads are competitive compared to other platforms. However, fees can vary depending on asset classes and regional regulations. It’s a good idea to review the fee structure on their official website to ensure you’re comfortable with the costs before committing.Can I withdraw my funds from FexonixTrader at any time?

Yes, you can withdraw your funds whenever you need to. The withdrawal process is straightforward, and funds are typically processed quickly. While there might be standard processing times and minimal fees, the ability to access your money when required is a significant plus for users. Just ensure you follow the necessary verification steps for a hassle-free withdrawal.

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Demystifying the Data Science Workflow: From Raw Data to Real-World Applications

Data science has revolutionized how businesses and researchers extract meaningful insights from data. At the heart of every successful data science project is a well-defined workflow that ensures raw data is transformed into actionable outcomes. This workflow, often called the Data Science Lifecycle, outlines the step-by-step process that guides data from collection to deployment.

Let’s explore the major stages of this lifecycle and how each contributes to creating impactful data-driven solutions.

1. Data Acquisition

The journey begins with data acquisition, where data is collected from various sources to serve as the foundation for analysis. These sources might include:

Databases, APIs, or cloud storage.

Surveys and market research.

Sensors, IoT devices, and system logs.

Public datasets and web scraping.

Common Challenges

Volume and Variety: Handling large datasets in diverse formats.

Compliance: Adhering to legal standards, like GDPR and CCPA.

Solutions

Use robust data ingestion pipelines and storage frameworks like Apache Kafka or Hadoop.

Ensure data governance practices are in place for security and compliance.

2. Data Cleaning and Preprocessing

Data collected in its raw form often contains noise, missing values, or inconsistencies. Data cleaning focuses on resolving these issues to prepare the dataset for analysis.

Key Tasks

Dealing with Missing Values: Fill gaps using statistical methods or imputation.

Removing Duplicates: Eliminate redundant data entries.

Standardizing Formats: Ensure uniformity in formats like dates, text case, and units.

Why It’s Crucial

Clean data reduces errors and enhances the reliability of insights generated in subsequent stages.

3. Data Exploration and Analysis

With clean data at hand, exploratory data analysis (EDA) helps uncover trends, patterns, and relationships in the dataset.

Tools and Techniques

Visualization Tools: Use libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Tableau for intuitive charts and graphs.

Statistical Summaries: Calculate metrics like mean, variance, and correlations.

Hypothesis Testing: Validate assumptions about the data.

Example

Analyzing a retail dataset might reveal seasonal sales trends, guiding inventory planning and marketing campaigns.

4. Feature Engineering

In this phase, the raw attributes of the data are transformed into meaningful variables, known as features, that enhance a model's predictive power.

Steps Involved

Feature Selection: Identify relevant variables and discard irrelevant ones.

Feature Creation: Derive new features from existing ones, e.g., "profit margin" from "revenue" and "cost."

Scaling and Transformation: Normalize numerical values or encode categorical data.

Why It Matters

Well-engineered features directly impact a model’s accuracy and effectiveness in solving real-world problems.

5. Model Building

With features ready, the next step is to build a model capable of making predictions or classifications based on the data.

Phases of Model Development

Algorithm Selection: Choose a machine learning algorithm suited to the problem, such as linear regression for continuous data or decision trees for classification.

Training: Teach the model by feeding it labeled data.

Validation: Fine-tune hyperparameters using techniques like grid search or random search.

Example

For a customer churn analysis, logistic regression or gradient boosting models can predict whether a customer is likely to leave.

6. Model Evaluation

Before deploying a model, its performance must be tested on unseen data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Metrics for Evaluation

Classification Problems: Use accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.

Regression Problems: Evaluate using mean squared error (MSE) or R-squared values.

Confusion Matrix: Analyze true positives, false positives, and related errors.

Validation Methods

Cross-Validation: Ensures the model generalizes well across different data splits.

Holdout Test Set: A separate dataset reserved for final evaluation.

7. Deployment and Integration

Once a model demonstrates satisfactory performance, it’s deployed in a production environment for real-world application.

Deployment Options

Batch Processing: Predictions are generated periodically in bulk.

Real-Time Systems: Models serve live predictions via APIs or applications.

Example Tools

Cloud Services: AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, or Azure ML.

Containerization: Tools like Docker and Kubernetes facilitate scalable deployment.

Post-Deployment Tasks

Monitoring: Continuously track model performance to detect drift.

Retraining: Update the model periodically to incorporate new data.

8. Feedback Loop and Continuous Improvement

The lifecycle doesn’t end with deployment. Feedback from users and updated data insights are critical for maintaining and improving the model’s performance.

Why Iteration is Key

Model Drift: As real-world conditions change, the model’s accuracy might degrade.

Evolving Objectives: Business goals may shift, requiring adjustments to the model.

Conclusion

The Data Science Lifecycle is a robust framework that ensures a systematic approach to solving data-related challenges. Each stage, from data acquisition to post-deployment monitoring, plays a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable intelligence.

For data scientists, understanding and mastering this lifecycle is essential to delivering impactful solutions. For businesses, recognizing the effort behind each phase helps set realistic expectations and appreciate the value of data science projects.

By following this structured process, organizations can harness the full potential of their data, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth in an increasingly data-driven world.

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What video sharing links?

Video sharing websites have become an essential platform for uploading, watching, and sharing videos on the Internet. Over the years, these platforms have evolved into powerful tools for communication, education, entertainment, and marketing. Currently, there are many video sharing platforms that can be used for various purposes. Below are some important examples with an explanation of their features and functionality:

YouTube

YouTube is the world's largest and most popular video-sharing platform. YouTube was founded in 2005 and was acquired by Google in 2006. The platform currently hosts billions of videos in almost every genre imaginable. Users can upload, watch, share, and comment on videos. YouTube's algorithm suggests videos based on users' viewing history, making it a powerful tool for content discovery. A key feature of YouTube is its monetization options, which allow content creators to earn money through ads, channel memberships and super chats. In addition, YouTube supports live streaming, allowing users to broadcast events and interact with their audiences in real time. YouTube channels range from individual bloggers to major media companies, making it a platform for many different types of creators.

Vimeo

Vimeo is another popular video-sharing platform known for its high-quality content. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo has a more professional and artistic feel. Many filmmakers, artists, and creative professionals use Vimeo to showcase their work because of its strong privacy settings and focus on high-definition videos. Vimeo has a clean, ad-free interface and offers a variety of membership plans for both individual creators and businesses. Vimeo also offers a powerful video player that can be customized and embedded on external websites. The platform's tools are ideal for professionals who need advanced features such as video hosting with customizable player options, analytics, and team collaboration.

Dailymotion

Dailymotion is another major video-sharing site that offers similar features to YouTube but with a more regional focus. While YouTube has a global reach, Dailymotion is especially popular in Europe. The platform supports a wide variety of video types, from user-generated to professionally produced content. Dailymotion offers creators monetization options, but the range is narrower compared to YouTube. Dailymotion's interface is simple, and video recommendations are based on a combination of user preferences and trending topics. Dailymotion supports both short and long-form videos, making it a versatile platform for many different types of content.

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Twitch

Twitch is a video-sharing platform that focuses primarily on livestreaming. Twitch was originally launched in 2011 as a platform for gamers to stream their gameplay but has expanded to offer many different types of content, including talk shows, musical performances, and cooking demonstrations. With a dedicated community of viewers and streamers, Twitch is one of the leading platforms for live video content today. A unique feature of Twitch is the live chat, where viewers can interact with streamers in real time. Creators can also earn revenue through ads, subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships. Twitch has become a popular destination for influencers and also attracts major media companies and sporting events.

TikTok TikTok is a short-form video-sharing platform that has become a worldwide hit. Since its launch in 2016, it has grown in popularity, especially among younger audiences. TikTok allows users to upload short videos, usually accompanied by music, and share them with their followers. The platform's algorithm-driven feed promotes viral content, making it easy for creators to gain widespread attention without needing a pre-existing following. TikTok has a highly active and creative community, with users frequently creating trends, challenges, and memes that then spread around the world. The platform also includes a range of video editing features, including filters, special effects, and audio syncing tools.

Facebook Watch Facebook Watch is a dedicated video platform integrated into Facebook's social media platform. It allows users to upload and share videos while offering original content from professional creators, businesses, and influencers. Facebook Watch's features include interactive elements such as live video, comments, and reactions, making it a highly social video-sharing platform. Because Facebook is already a social network, Facebook Watch benefits from tight integration with users' feeds, allowing videos to be seamlessly shared among friends and communities. Facebook Watch also allows content creators to monetize their videos through ad revenue and branded content.

Instagram Reels

Instagram, known as a photo-sharing platform, also introduced Instagram Reels, a feature for sharing short videos. Reels allows users to create 15-90 second videos with effects, music, and other creative tools. Similar to TikTok, Instagram Reels focuses on viral trends and encourages users to engage with fast and entertaining video content. Instagram Reels is fully integrated into the main Instagram app, so videos created using the Reels feature can be shared on user profiles and in followers' feeds. Instagram's algorithm also supports viral content detection, allowing Reels to be surfaced on the Explore page.

Snapchat

Snapchat is primarily a photo messaging app, but it also supports video sharing. Users can create and share short video "snaps" that disappear after viewing. Snapchat also introduced the Stories feature, allowing users to upload videos that are visible for 24 hours. Snapchat targets a younger demographic and focuses on short, instant content. The platform includes creative video features such as filters, lenses, and augmented reality effects to provide users with a fun and engaging experience.

Conclusion

Video sharing platforms have become an integral part of our digital lives. They target many different types of content creators, from professional filmmakers to casual bloggers. Each platform has its own unique features, audiences, and monetization opportunities. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional content creator, there's sure to be a video-sharing platform that fits your needs. From YouTube's global reach to TikTok's viral potential, these platforms continue to influence how videos are made, viewed, and shared in the modern world.

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BestUSTrends: The Ultimate Hub for Trending Topics in the USA

In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying updated with the latest trends is crucial. Whether it's breaking news, entertainment, sports, technology, or social media buzz, people want real-time information at their fingertips. BestUSTrends has emerged as the ultimate platform to discover and follow trending topics in the USA. This hub provides users with curated content, ensuring they never miss out on important discussions and viral moments.

What is BestUSTrends?

BestUSTrends is a dedicated platform that aggregates and showcases the most talked-about topics across various domains in the United States. With an intuitive interface and real-time updates, it acts as a one-stop destination for those who want to stay informed about what’s trending.

The platform covers a broad range of topics, including:

Breaking News – Stay informed about current events and major happenings across the country.

Entertainment & Celebrities – Follow the latest buzz in Hollywood, music, and pop culture.

Technology & Innovation – Get updates on emerging trends in tech, gadgets, and digital advancements.

Sports – Keep track of major sports events, game highlights, and athlete updates.

Lifestyle & Health – Learn about trending lifestyle choices, wellness tips, and health-related discussions.

Politics & Society – Follow political movements, social issues, and government policies shaping the nation.

Why BestUSTrends Stands Out

With numerous platforms offering news and updates, BestUSTrends distinguishes itself in several key ways:

1. Real-Time Updates

BestUSTrends ensures that users receive real-time information by continuously tracking trending topics from multiple sources. Whether it’s a viral tweet, a breaking news event, or a social media trend, the platform captures it instantly.

2. User-Friendly Interface

Navigating through BestUSTrends is seamless, thanks to its well-structured and easy-to-use interface. Users can quickly find topics that interest them without having to sift through irrelevant content.

3. Reliable and Curated Content

Unlike many social media platforms where misinformation can spread quickly, BestUSTrends ensures that all content is curated from credible sources. This makes it a trustworthy platform for users who seek accurate and verified information.

4. Multi-Platform Accessibility

Whether you prefer browsing on a desktop, mobile, or tablet, BestUSTrends is optimized for all devices. This flexibility ensures users can access trending topics anytime, anywhere.

5. Personalized Experience

Users can customize their feeds based on their interests. Whether someone is more inclined toward entertainment or politics, BestUSTrends allows them to tailor their experience to match their preferences.

How BestUSTrends Impacts Digital Culture

The rise of digital platforms has significantly transformed the way people consume information. BestUSTrends plays a key role in shaping digital culture by:

Influencing Conversations – By highlighting viral topics, the platform helps drive national and social conversations.

Supporting Content Creators – Bloggers, journalists, and influencers can use the platform to discover content ideas and stay ahead of trends.

Bridging Information Gaps – The platform ensures that important stories reach a broad audience, promoting awareness and informed discussions.

Future of BestUSTrends

As the demand for instant news and trending topics continues to grow, BestUSTrends is expected to expand its features and capabilities. Future enhancements may include:

AI-Powered Trend Analysis – Advanced algorithms to predict upcoming trends before they gain widespread attention.

Interactive Community Features – Engaging discussion forums where users can share insights and opinions.

Expanded Coverage – More in-depth coverage on niche topics such as finance, gaming, and science.

Conclusion

BestUSTrends has solidified its place as the ultimate hub for trending topics in the USA. With its commitment to real-time updates, reliability, and user experience, the platform continues to be a go-to source for those looking to stay informed. Whether you’re a news enthusiast, social media user, or digital marketer, BestUSTrends is the perfect place to discover what’s trending in the ever-evolving landscape of the United States.

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What is a real-time data feed in Forex trading?

In Forex trading, a real-time data stream gives traders access to the most recent market information, enabling them to make well-informed judgments. This data feed contains important details like:

Current buying (bid) and selling (ask) prices for currency pairs are known as the bid and ask prices.

Market depth is a measure of the volume of interest at various price points that indicates market liquidity.

Price Changes: Traders can monitor trends and volatility with real-time data on price movements.

Economic Indicators: Real-time updates on pertinent economic data releases, including GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates.

News Updates: Current events, such as central bank announcements or geopolitical developments, that may have an impact on currency markets.

Real-time data is crucial in forex.

Making Well-Informed Decisions: When implementing methods like scalping or day trading, when timing is crucial, traders rely on the most recent data.

Algorithmic Trading: In order for many trading algorithms to operate properly and execute split-second trades, real-time data is necessary.

Risk management: Current information aids traders in efficiently establishing and modifying take-profit and stop-loss settings.

Competitive Edge: In the ever shifting Forex market, having access to timely and reliable data can be a big advantage.

Real-time data sources for broker platforms: The majority of Forex firms provide live feeds via their trading interfaces.

Market Data Providers: Expert-level data is offered by specialized providers such as TradingView, Thomson Reuters, and Bloomberg.