#How to Customize Emoji on Instagram

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chart readings are open!

intuitive readings are open!

WARNING 18+ POST.

♇ i've noticed a lot of libra risings have over bites or there's something up with their teeth, or they could have big gums.

♇ people with asteroid hazard [9305] in their ninth house are capable of running cults.

♇ virgo moons cannot handle fame. or critique that comes their fame, example doja cat, nicki minaj and vinnie hacker.

♇ i've noticed pisces placements will try to make themselves fit into customs or ideas that have nothing to do with them.

♇ leo moons are very clingy to their mothers when they are young.

♇ i had realised that people who have Venus aspecting Mars had issues with people of same sex/gender and heavily attracted those of the opposite.

♇ 7h placements love drama especially if they have mercury, lilith and pluto there, they like to start shit.

♇ virgo placements can talk about themselves a looot.

♇ aquarius moon's normally have a weird head shape im sorry, or its very prominent, example natalie nunn and jaidyn alexis. [natalie nunn left and jaidyn alexis right]. aquarius moon is the epitome of the moon emojis 🌚🌝🌛🌜

♇ martian venuses tend to like each other, even if they're different elements. [aries and scorpio venuses].

♇ people with uranus in 3h tend to multi-task really well.

♇ pluto-jupiter aspects especially square, conj or opposition are very hypersexual.

♇ we know that scorpio moon can bring not the best relationship with mothers, but women with a scorpio moon might've had a mother that's weirdly obsessive with them?

♇ you could always tell when someone has a leo moon, it's definitely the hair, in my opinion when it comes to appearance the moon is stronger than the ascendant, especially when it comes to this sun ruled sign. [they like to dye their hair too].

♇ my nephew a leo moon and his hair is amazing, aside from that leo moons love to style their hair too, example, kylie jenner. [plus, my nephew's hair is styled all the time too]. another example is megan thee stallion.

♇ and me and my friends could tell the actor of orson hodge from desperate housewives was a leo moon, his hair showed it all. kyle maclachlan.

♇ i remember when someone said rahu replaces, like how in time camera pictures replaced paintings [even though painting is still used] another example could be that facebook was replaced by instagram. with how twitter and netflix are going, another website/app will replace them soon.

♇ some virgo moon men could have a weird relationship with their mother, or for another example, virgo moon mother's can be a great example of how weird "boy mother's" are.

♇ i can always tell when someone is krittika or an aries ascendant/aries in big 3 [tropical and sidereal, that JAW will show], example bree van de kamp the actress being marcia cross who has sun and venus in aries, next to her is simone ashley who has an sun and moon in aries.

♇ aquarius in big six are amazing at playing bimbo [when actually they're very smart], example marilyn monroe, isabel clancy [who is known for her 2000's bimbo tiktok skits].

marilyn monroe an aquarius moon.

isabel clancy an aquarius venus and mars.

paris hilton an aquarius sun, mercury and venus.

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Ikemen Villains and SmartPhones

ever wonder how the ikevil boys would use modern day phones ? :)

fan headcanons

𑁍ࠬܓ self insert (x reader), gender neutral, sfw

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William — Casual user

William mainly uses his phone for communication purposes. He treats it as a convenient tool, not a lifeline. He doesn’t particularly hate technology, but he won’t go out of his way to use it either.

Like a true socializer, if there’s something that needs to be discussed, he would rather do it in person! But when that’s not possible, he will make do with what he has.

He prefers calls over text, even if the conversation only lasts a few seconds. William purposely sends ambiguous messages to confuse you into calling him. He has perfect grammar and punctuation, and he rarely uses emojis, so it’s hard to interpret the meaning of his text.

He thinks abbreviations are odd. When you sent “LMAO” for the first time, he was highly confused, even after you explained what it meant.

You also had to explain that the skull emoji is mainly used in contexts like “dying of laughter”— not actual death.

Victor — Enthusiastic user

Victor went out and bought a phone just to see what the fuss was about, and unsurprisingly, he grew fond of the little device.

Absolutely loves FaceTime. Seeing your face on such a small screen makes him giddy with amusement. It’s similar to how an elderly person would interact with technology. He gets wayyy too close to the screen, examining all the details in your background. He also projects his voice as if you’re somewhere far away in a distant land. It’s honestly so adorable.

Victor is a fast learner. Once you explain the basics, he will use all kinds of emojis, GIFS, stickers, etc. And he creates several different group chats with members of the crown.

Despite all this, Victor is good at limiting his screen time. Once he sets his phone down, he doesn’t use it until hours later. He’s a busy guy!

(One more thing— he is fascinated with the “Is it Cake?” trend)

Harrison — Minimal user

Harry isn’t opposed to trying new things. He buys a phone just to keep himself in the loop of current trends and tech-advances, but after a few days of messing around with it, he’s bored.

Phones aren’t really his thing. He gave it a shot, didn’t like it, and now he’s stuck with this expensive chunk of metal in his pocket. Harry forgets he even has a phone most of the time.

Victor has his number added to 10+ group chats, so he often mutes notifications. When you text him, it may take hours to get a response. He’s not ignoring you! His phone is just on silent.

Definitely abuses the “Do Not Disturb” function. If you’re in an emergency situation, do not call this man. Your chances of getting an answer are incredibly slim. He’s likely to leave his phone in a separate room somewhere, so he won’t see your call until later.

For Harry, there’s only one positive thing about having a phone: Audiobooks. However, it must be narrated by the author!

He doesn’t care for E-books unless it’s impossible to get his hands on the physical copy.

Liam — Obsessive user

Liam was the first crown member to purchase a phone. As soon as he heard about a new device that can do almost anything, there was no stopping him.

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are his favorite. Within a week, he’s already on the rise to becoming an influencer. Consistent posts like selfies and latte art do well on Instagram. As for TikTok, he records mini vlogs related to theatre life. The fans love it.

With your permission, he would love to create relationship content as well. For example, videos of your night time routine as a couple would easily go viral. Matching pajamas? Hell yeah. Matching face mask for skin care? Double hell yeah + sponsorship.

Unlike Harrison, Liam’s response time is super quick. He hardly ever misses a call, especially when it’s you. In fact, he has a special ringtone for your number specifically. Anything related to you is customized in the cutest way. Your contact name is followed by a series of heart emojis!

Elbert — Passive user

Elbert uses his phone to communicate with you. That’s it. No social media, no games, no music— nothing. Mobile apps aren’t appealing to him. Interesting, yes, but not enough to hold his attention for hours. Much like the other items in his bedroom, it goes untouched for quite some time. He’d rather give his attention to you.

Given how little he uses his phone, it remains in pristine condition, almost like it came straight from the box. He doesn’t have a screen protector or phone case. It’s literally just a bare naked phone with the same pre-programmed lock screen photo.

Elbert has to take extra precautions to ensure his number doesn’t get leaked. There are photos of him all over the internet, usually posted by fan blogs or gossip articles. Aside from Alfons (and maybe Victor), you’re his only other contact.

Whenever he has to separate from you, he’ll carry his phone to keep in touch. Knowing he can speak with you at any given time eases his worries. He’ll ask you to turn on your location in case of emergencies.

Elbert is a slow typer. You’ll see the speech bubble pop up for several minutes before he finally sends “Okay…” (Yes, he uses the three dots on purpose). It’s better to call.

Sadly, he is prone to falling for online scams that over exaggerate the beauty of a product.

Alfons — Expert user

Alfons decided to buy a phone because— why not? Hearing everyone rave about the device was enough to pique his interest. He was impressed with how much one could do with just a swipe of their finger. The possibilities were endless. How could he not like such an invention?

There’s a lot of questionable content on his phone. Apps you’ve never heard of, anonymous forums, obscure photos, etc. He doesn’t hide it either. You’re more than welcome to check his phone. There isn’t a secret code or required Face ID, but search at your own risk…

Alfons is labeled as an “expert user” because he knows how to use a phone pretty well. This isn’t to say he’s super tech-savvy, but he’s aware of all the specific functions and features. The crown members, mainly Elbert, ask him to help with simple things like connecting to the WiFi. (it’s like when your parents ask you to fix the computer and all you needed to do was push the power button)

Roger — Occasional user

Of course, Roger was intrigued by the invention of smartphones. As an avid researcher, he felt compelled to test its full capabilities. Google and AI captured his attention the most. Programs that claim to have all the answers tend to give him a good laugh. He loves to fool the system into giving an incorrect answer!

Once he’s done experimenting, his phone usage drops dramatically, much like a kid who abandons their new toy after a week. As new smartphones are released, he doesn’t bother upgrading. The additional camera lens isn’t worth anything to him. They’re all the same as far as he’s concerned.

Roger doesn’t pay much attention to his phone unless someone is trying to contact him, but don’t even bother sending him a text; he will call you instead. Any conversation that might take longer than five minutes is an automatic phone call. He doesn’t see the point in talking over text. It takes longer than necessary. Even if you send a simple “Hey wyd”, he’s calling immediately.

Anytime he notices you spending too much time on your phone, he reminds you of the health consequences, like short attention span and poor eyesight. Usually, he’s teasing, but if you’re showing signs of addiction, he gets concerned.

Jude — Business only user

Initially, Jude refused to get a smartphone. He noticed how people mindlessly walked down the streets, completely absorbed in their phones and unaware of their surroundings. The change in atmosphere made him extra cautious. Even as his business partners began to integrate technology in their companies, he wasn’t quick to follow suit. After lots of research, he decided to buy a phone and a laptop for trading purposes only.

With new advances in technology, cybercrime is steadily on the rise. Jude doesn’t partake in it, but he makes sure he’s not a victim of it by keeping his personal data safe. He has anti-virus software, VPNS, lengthy passwords, triple authentication— any protection system you can think of. It may seem a bit overboard, but considering his reputation, it’s very necessary.

Texting Jude can be difficult. If it’s not important, he’s likely to leave you on read for several hours. Sometimes it’s on purpose, other times he simply doesn’t have time to respond. Similar to Roger, he would rather call than exchange messages.

FaceTime is pointless. Jude always has bad connection.

Also, news travels fast over the internet, so printed newspaper articles start to decline, which annoys him.

Ellis — Normal user

Ellis is a simple guy. If smartphones make people happy, that’s a green flag in his book. It's a magical device that grants wishes. How could he complain? Now he can talk to you while he’s away at work! Well— at least he tries to.

Ellis attempted to FaceTime you during missions, but it didn’t work out so well. One minute you were chatting like usual, then suddenly the camera was flying in twenty different directions because he was in the middle of a fight.

In the end, he resorted to sending text messages throughout the day, just reminding you that he misses you. That’s all he can manage before Jude scolds him for being too “lovey-dovey” during work hours.

You’re not the only person he communicates with. He has over 50 contacts, possibly more, all because he offers his number to any civilian who might need help. Nearly half the town can contact him.

Due to his popularity, notifications are constantly appearing on his phone. He has to turn it on silent when you’re together, which doesn’t bother him. Devoting all his attention to you is never a difficult task, and he wants your attention in return. Ellis will get jealous if you constantly use your phone around him, so keep that in mind.

His wallpaper is a photo of you and him. He also bought matching phone charms :D

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check out my last post if you haven’t already: Ikemen Villains as Romance Tropes

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Macron's fiery Sorbonne speech targets summering American Millennials

It’s no coincidence that Emmanuel Macron gave a fiery speech about the threats facing Europe the same week that American Millennials in New York, LA, and Miami began talking about booking their one-way flights to the continent. "There is a risk our Europe could die - we are not equipped to face the risks," Macron said, referring to the dietary allergies, alternative milk needs, and tedious conversations of trust-funded, unemployed young adults who will begin their summer in Paris to attend a museum benefit that spills into a large dinner party with several professional photographers before traveling to Puglia, Comporta, or Ibiza where they will subsist on ‘beautiful tomatoes,’ flat whites, and MDMA. 

Europe has struggled with illegal immigration for decades, and there is no more pressing illegal immigration threat than American Millennials who have decided that being unemployed in Europe is less distressing for their parents than being unemployed in Williamsburg. Google searches for ‘how long can I stay in EU without passport’ spiked in late-April among Americans who have not yet bought a Portuguese passport from a guy who used to run a turnkey Burning Man camp who is now running a Golden Visa scheme in Lisbon. “Our Europe today is mortal,” Macron said. “It can die and that depends solely on our choices,” the choices being whether or not to search and detain for ketamine at customs and how to clearly define tipping protocol in restaurants. 

“It used to be enough to spend a couple weeks in Italy in July,” observes Coco, a 34-year-old retired gallery founder who is on the board of several art-related non-profits that she instructed her unpaid interns to start. “But now it gets so hot in Europe in July that everyone is going in June and even like, May.” Coco has several weddings and dinner parties in various coastal destinations in Europe in June, but she has not yet RSVP’d nor has she booked any travel. “I know I’m going to go, but I’ve just been too busy to look at the dates or book anything,” she says, absently picking some kind of beige matter from the left eye of her toy goldendoodle. Macron at one point asserts in his speech that Europe is “too slow and lacks ambition,” referring directly to Coco’s ambivalent European travel plans. 

Uncertainty permeates the vibe in Europe right now, not because of a military threat posed by a giant, angry country with cocked nukes driven by a weak-minded Cold War relic, but because every Millennial in New York, Miami and Los Angeles has expressed their intention to occupy Europe without declaring the targets. 

“Is very stressful,” says Aldo Melpignano, the proprietor of Borgo Egnazia, a trendy boutique hotel in Puglia that for Europeans costs €120 a night and charges 30something Americans visiting from coastal zipcodes $970. “I see the hashtags on the Instagram, like, I’m coming for your @borgoegnazia,” he says. “Va bene, Allison, when you gonna come for us, and are you gonna come with that stupid capello?” says Aldo while making a pinched-fingers emoji with one hand and pointing to his head with the other. Hotel, coffee shop, organic market, and narcotics purveyors all over Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal have echoed this desire for more resolute planning and fewer hats from the demographic that funds the less productive but more desirable EU countries.  

"We must produce more, we must produce faster, and we must produce as Europeans," Macron said, a rallying cry to European DJs to sample only vocals that were recorded in native European languages.  

“Europe must show that it is never a vassal of the United States and that it also knows how to talk to all the other regions of the world," Macron said, refuting the irrefutable fact that Europe has become a summer camp for unproductive younger Americans and suggesting that they be immediately deported to Bodrum or Izmir upon landing at CDG, MXP, and LIS. 

“This is a betrayal of our values that ultimately leads us to dependency on other counties,” Macron said, making an observation about Europe’s frustration with having to work between May and August in order to show American Millennials how to correctly tap their credit card on puzzling European payment terminals.

“Europe must become capable of defending its interests, with its allies by our side whenever they are willing, and alone if necessary,” said Macron, in defense of French baristas who do not like working with oat milk. Taking a hands-on approach to ensuring the EU’s “ability to ensure our security” Macron and his wife will begin their Summer at a wedding in the Aeolian Islands in early June, float around Sicily or Puglia the following week, head to Bonjuk Bay for an appearance of prominent LA-based DJ, RICHE, and then couch-surf in Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera the rest of the summer.

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Alright tag game time =)

Im mounting a boycott on my account to defund billionaires, and im starting this tag game to have some fun with it!

Spread the word of this post!

Reblog to get one cupcake 🧁

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Reblog and tag 30 people to get bread, cheese, milk, and chocolate

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If you reblog and mention that you follow me/have liked multiple posts of mine you also get burritos and tacos! 🌯🌮

This is focused on social activism, it’s not just for fun. Please help with the boycott if you can, but no hate to anyone who needs to buy whatever they have to in order to survive, I understand you guys :)

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The wholesome-ish friendship between Shinya and Kyo

Their latest playful Q&A in Haiiro no Ginka vol. 100 has prompted me to compile examples of this weird but overall wholesome relationship that Kyo and Shinya have and which is not obvious at first.

Situation #1

In October 2017, Kyo gifted Shinya with a custom white version of a MadaraNingen one-piece. As far as I remember, that article of clothing was not available for purchase in white at all, to the public. And of course, we all know that Shinya prefers to wear white.

Situation #2

I think that in response to Shinya sharing a video of him briefly playing with the minicars that were sold as tour goods in This Way to Self-Destruction, Kyo posted a story on Instagram of him revving up a bunch of mini-cars and persistently making them hit his phone propped up on a counter and displaying a picture of Shinya. At age 43. To which Shinya made an Instagram post vaguely hinting that: "Good children should not play with the mini-cars to hit someone's picture!"

Kyo's Instagram Story "The proper way to use mini-cars" video

Shinya's translated response

Situation #3

In late 2022-early 2023, Shinya publicly celebrated his bandmates' birthdays via emojis on Twitter, and Kyo was the only one to respond, in kind.

Situation #4

Kyo posted a cryptic picture of Shinya's video meeting with Mana in an Instagram Story and he has mentioned on Twitter at least once that he was watching Shinya Channel (the making of the FaFa onigiri).

In the same vein, Shinya took his failed attempt at needle-felting a pink bunny in March 2022 and turned it into a miniature hammer-wielding bunny in October 2022, in response to sukekiyo unveiling their Mosaic Shoujo PV which featured Kyo in the killer bunny suit.

Situation #5

This very old video of Kyo teasing Shinya by pinching the side of his dress, Shinya reacting by pushing Kyo a bit and Kyo falling into a robot dance in response.

Situation #6

The coffee maker. In one of the live talks held during the COVID-19 pandemic at concert venues, Shinya mentioned having a coffee maker which was of no use to him, and Kyo expressed interest in taking it from him. Later, in the Galacaa livestream talk between the two, it was revealed that Shinya had promised to give Kyo his coffee maker, but he never pulled through on that offer. Kyo, sporting a doodled face to hide his own, insistently questioned Shinya on this unreliability when the topic was brought up by fans in the comments. Shinya kind of struggled but ended up explaning that the coffee maker was really useless because of a defect, that it would not have been an appropriate gift anymore. But he forgot to update Kyo about it after he tried to contact the manufacturer. Kyo replied like: "Oh, alright then."

At some point, Kyo took the matter to Twitter, confronting Shinya about it with their respective member photos to illustrate the dialogue, and Shinya replied the same way.

Situation #7

In that same livestream, Shinya is so used to Kyo's bullshit by now that he completely ignores Kyo's doodle face sheet and casually leans forward to look past him and at the interviewer, sat on Kyo's right. After a while of this, the interviewer points out to Shinya that Kyo is insistently staring at him with this disturbing face, which is when Shinya becomes startled and nervously laughs upon realizing that, also making Kyo chuckle.

Situation #8

More often than others, Shinya and Kyo are documented chatting on the chairs backstage while they wait for everyone to be ready to start the show. Maybe there's something to be said of how they are the two members of the band to leave the stage the quickest, while Kaoru, Toshiya and Die stay for a while to throw picks.

Situation #9

Miscellaneous pictures of the two:

Situation #10

Apparently it was Shinya's earbuds that Kyo used to play with the cat (also Shinya's?) in this famous old video.

Situation #11

Other interactions on Twitter include commentary regarding the song battles that fans were voting on via that same website, during live broadcasts from their manager Fujieda on Galacaa. Kyo and Shinya were the only two members reacting to the songs that were pulled out of the box, Kyo sometimes replying to Shinya's own tweets wondering what he meant or outright questioning his preference.

Another interaction consisted in Kyo copying Shinya's tweets regarding the release of their Phalaris album and twisting Shinya's cute comments into hellish versions.

Situation #12

Probably a bunch of elusive comments throughout the years, but here's an example of something that Shinya said about Kyo in a magazine interview.

Situation #13

In Haiiro no Ginka vol. 100, the members were asked to send each other member five questions. Some chose to personalize them based on what they actually wanted to ask of the others, while a couple decided to send the same questions to all, but members were not told who the questions came from. Kyo picked up on that anonymous part of the game and when answering Shinya's set of questions, he ended each of his short answers with a second sentence that can either just be the Kansai dialect for: "Aren't you Shinya!", or in other dialects, translates more to: "Shinya, you bastard!" hahah. From what I saw, nobody else hinted at who they thought the questions came from in their answers. In reverse, Kyo took up two of his five alloted questions for Shinya with the simple statement: "You don't know you're dead yet!", a quote from Fist of the North Star which is highly intimidating as it hints that someone has defeated the character so easily and lightning-fast that they are a dead man standing, their body having trouble catching up with the reality that they were slaughtered. Shinya, in response to that repeated tease, stubbornly replies in his polite and formal Japanese that: "No, I'm not dead." Their Q&A with the other members were not nearly that quirky.

Situation #14

At his SERAPH birthday concert in 2023, Shinya said that his three treasures in life are:

DIR EN GREY

SERAPH

sukekiyo

Situation #15

Kyo replying to Shinya's post featuring a very old picture of Kyo (which was however respectfully hidden by Phalarisu-kun) by pulling out the oldest/youngest postcards of Shinya he could find, also commenting to paraphrase Shinya: "Postcards that probably no one has anymore." His own postcard depicting him peeks from underneath.

Shinya replied to that with: "I tried to look for it but couldn't find it 🥺"

Situation #16

On Twitter, Shinya posted a photo with other artists which he explained as: "Yesterday, we had a birthday celebration for everyone born in February and March 🎂 Happy birthday everyone 🎉🎉🎉"

To which Kyo directly replied: "I wasn't invited." (born February 16th)

And Shinya responded with: "The DIR EN GREY guys are a bit mean 🥺"

Kyo never replied to that.

Situation #17

Going to combine two things considering how long ago they were.

Shinya and Kyo were the first members of Dir en grey to meet, and the day right after I posted this compilation happened to be the 28th anniversary of when they first performed together.

There's also an anecdote that, way back then, no one in the band knew how to contact Kyo because none of them had his phone number, but eventually Shinya just casually revealed that he had it all along and said: "Oh I'll just call him"

Situation #18

Shinya and Kyo are the only members who are clearly dog lovers in the band, while Die and Toshiya are part of the cat team. Shinya used to have a dog (chihuahua?) and Kyo now has Pun-cha. Shinya recently wore a sweater with a dog on it.

Situation #19

In a tweet that Kyo has since deleted, he wrote that if there was one grudge he still held, it was that he never appeared on the cover of a Rockin'f magazine. Shinya also wasn't featured, so he added that while he doesn't have a grudge against them, he has declined interviews and comments for a certain magazine after that.

Situation #20

During their European tour 2024, Kyo and Shinya embarked in a playful spat on Twitter, seemingly out of boredom while traveling on the tour bus. It was funny the way it culminated in both of them forcing the other to subscribe to their fan clubs to find out more. On Kyo's side at least, I didn't see anything related to that on kyo-online for real hah.

Situation #21

Shinya took the time to snap a picture of Petit Brabançon playing on the Yunika Vision screens while he was out solving a game, then posting that on Twitter and promoting Petit Brabancon. " I heard Kyo sing while solving a mystery in Shinjuku"

He also made numerous mentions of the Petit Brabancon posters around Gorilla Hall in his video touring that venue:

... Did I miss any? And there will undoubtedly be more to come!

Thank you very much to shinyaburashka, mementoboni, lamenty45 and degtau for your help!

[brandogenius]

are we getting josette x controversially young reader? 👀

your naomi one was great <3

👀 👀 you ask ans i shall deliver

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HC - josette x controversially young reader

- talks about you all the time in interviews / shows but nobody ever really sees your face

- there’s this one small 2 pixel blurry fucking photo of you in the back of katie’s instagram story and that’s all fans have but they eat it up

- you’re just someone who values their privacy.

- you have a public instageam where you post photos/ photo dumps / candid photos. munagenius follows you and fans do too but most of the photos are of jo

- whenever jo posts a photo of you and her, they either stick an emoji over your face (you pick it out) or do one of those cute ones where it’s like blocking out your face

- i like the idea that reader works at a flower shop so jo drops you to work everyday when they can / pick you up

- likes to come in and pretend to be a customer to stall around until the people left the shop so she can flirt with tou

- “are you to buy something or coming in here to flirt with me grandpa?”

- muna teasing you about your age “you can’t stay up too late you have a curfew”

-at the beginning jo met you in the same flower shop. she was buying flowers for naomi for their bday and met you and she was like heart eyes fr

- when they found out how old you were they were like “shit no i don’t wanna get cancelled” but when you showed an interest in her she was like “ok well 👀” like that britney broski meme “oh- well-hmm-wait” ykykyk

- was really cautious at first. kinda sulking to naomi and katie like “how do i ask them out without sounding weird??? am i too old- would they wanna date me?”

- “dude you could be their sugar mommy i’m sure they wouldn’t wanna pass that opportunity up”

- it took a lot of convincing from the two others for jo to get up and ask you out. they had it convinced you’d say no so when you actually say yes jo was like “i didn’t plan this further”

- first date felt like two friends hanging out. jo not wanting to initiate any romantic stuff like holding hands or shit just in fear of making you uncomfortable

- until you get inpatient and end up kissing her instead and they are like a fish out of water :o

- “is this even legal?” “jo i’m literally like 23” “yEAH BUT IM OLDER THAN YOU” “A 7 YEAR AGE GAP”

- has a existential crisis upon realising you graduated high school like 4 years ago

- “maybe they’ll look at you and give you a senior citizen discount” “THAT WAS JUST MEAN”

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Social Media Habits

Yuiji

Yuiji feels absolutely chronically offline to me. He constantly forgets to text his friends back and they've learned that they need to call him if they have anything important to say. He made an Instagram account because Hongou and Mayu forced him to follow them back and he's pretty indiscriminate with following classmates back when they ask him to because he doesn't really use the app. When he's waiting for the subway or his friend, he might scroll through recommended reels. Once in a blue moon, he'll post a blurry story of him petting Azuki.

Yamato

Yamato is pretty internet literate when it comes to browser stuff, but he doesn't spend much time on social media. His Instagram has less than 10 pictures on it and they're all from major events like winning the school soccer league or family vacations abroad. 233 accounts follow him and he follows 7. He always texts with perfect grammar and full sentences.

Hongou

Hongou only regularly uses three apps, but he's always signing up for new ones and forgetting his usernames and passwords. He's a huge Twitter user for following idols and is constantly commenting a string of heart emojis when they post selfies. He and Mayu relentlessly send reels to each other and he sends Yuiji silly posts when he's sitting right next to him to see his reaction. Recently, watching Yuiji's reaction to real or cake videos has been his favorite go-to.

Nacchan

Nacchan's not big on social media, but she's very attentive to her messaging apps and never leaves people on-read. Occasionally, she likes trying out baking hacks and aesthetic recipes that come by her feed. Most of her phone time though is spent on webtoon apps and she'll never admit how much money she's spent on unlocking chapters. She also loves customizing her phone's wallpaper and icons into cute themes.

Seki

Seki had a bad middle school phase of being a social media warrior with engaging in fandom fights on reddit and tumblr. Yamato just had to ask him once why he was in such a bad mood at soccer practice, and Seki deleted his accounts immediately. He has a healthy, vanilla relationship with social media now, though TikTok did briefly threaten to pull him to the dark side.

Mayu

Mayu's too easily fed up with stupidity to use social media regularly. She follows news outlets, cute animal content, and likes all the videos that Hongou sends, but she refuses to use any social media app that forces recommend content. If she can't pick and select the specific accounts that she wants to follow, she won't do it. She enjoys longform content the most and will play video essays on random topics or podcasts as background noise.

Sakura

Sakura constantly vagueposts and never replies if his followers or irl acquaintances ask him what's going on. He never posts selfies, but will post an occasional aesthetic picture of him raising his hand into the sun or his shadow on a bridge or some shit like that. He follows dumb accounts specifically to laugh and ridicule them. He never comments, but they frequently anger him and his boss constantly questions if it's healthy. (it's not.)

Akiyama

I've made this headcanon in my sleeping habits post, but I 100% think Akiyama is a doomscroller. Miyano had to force him to delete TikTok when it was first released because Akiyama just couldn't escape. Akiyama schedules MV drops for his favorite artists, follows a few too many twitch streamers, and has a toxic relationship with gatcha games. He wants all the waifus and his RNG is horrible.

Hibino

Hibino watches thirst trap TikTok under his covers and he can't really use social media in public because his fbi men have absolutely clocked how horny he is and his recommendations are shot.

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Asking again because I'm feeling a bit under the weather so here it is: How do you think Gallavich act whenever Mickey is sick?

Also, sending virtual hug with consent because I just read your recent post. Hope you feel better soon 🫂

hiii finally getting to this ask i hope youre feeling better now!!!

mickey would try to hide being sick and say its not a big deal. of course he ignores it and the sickness keeps festering until hes obviously very ill. ian rolls his eyes because this happens every damn time mickey gets sick. and mickey doesnt need to be sneezing all over their customers! so he has to stay home! mickey reluctantly takes cold medicine (he hates the taste soooo much and he has a couple negative memories attached to the medicine) and ian kisses the top of his head once he shows he swallowed everything even tho he didnt want to :(

ian and iggy (mickey swears hes just a temp he doesnt trust him to handle so much money without stealing a least some of it) are out doing their lil job while mickey stays at home napping, watching instagram reels of car crashes, sending ian random emojis to annoy him, and making ramen noodles using the keurig (he doesnt wanna wait for water to boil like a normal person). chicken ramen noodles. bc theyre the classic flavor and best for when youre feeling sick

ian comes home and does some cleaning while mickey takes his 7th nap for the day, then he wakes mick up to take more medicine. mickey doesnt wannaaaaaa it tastes bad and drinking water right after swallowing still doesnt get rid of the icky mouthfeel :( but he does it anyway and then sits in the living room talk-yelling to ian while he cooks dinner (more ramen but he adds some leftover chicken and frozen vegetables to it for substance.) mickey uses up all the hot water but ian doesnt even complain because the steam is good for opening up the sinuses

they lay in bed together, fingers twirling in damp hair, and mumble to each other about liam staying over next weekend. ian cant help himself and has to give his husband a goodnight kiss or two (or three or four or...) naturally, he wakes up the next morning with a sore throat

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Cameron Mathison is opening up about his massive loss from the L.A. fires.

The All My Children alum, 55, spoke with Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, Jan. 9, explaining how he and his family escaped from The Eaton Fire, which burned their home earlier this week. When they were forced to evacuate, he said he “didn’t really believe” they would lose everything, so he only took passports, birth certificates and a few photo albums.

“I unfortunately left some valuable ones where the kids were very, very young and film that you can't replace," he said, adding, "If I really thought the house was going down, I would've grabbed so much more."

Just hours before, he was out to dinner when his ex-wife, Vanessa, called to tell him they needed to evacuate. They went to an apartment they own in the nearby area of Pasadena, and the next morning, they got word that their home didn’t make it.

"[Vanessa] woke me up at 5 in the morning, because she'd been up pretty much all night and watched the news and heard that the street above our street.... the reporters were literally on our block on TV,” Cameron recalled. “We're sitting on the couch, watching the news, recognizing the houses around our house burned down, but I couldn't see our house.”

“I just was sitting there, it was probably 6 in the morning, and I had to go up there,” he continued, saying he bought a mask and protective glasses before going into his neighborhood. “It looked like a war zone.”

Although he had some “hope” that their house would be okay, he quickly realized it wasn’t.

"It was all gone,” he revealed. “It was really, really decimated. There's nothing there. Less than nothing. It's just all burnt to just ashes."

The actor later told Good Morning America on Jan. 9 that he was thankful to have gotten anything out of the home, but knowing there is nothing left of it is hard to cope with.

“I've been up all night. I can't sleep. I've lost my home and everything that I own,” he said. “I have this hoodie and a pair of pants and two pairs of sneakers left. That's it.” 

“Every few minutes we're thinking about things that were in there that are irreplaceable, but there are a lot of things that are replaceable,” he added.

He had told ET that the home was somewhere his daughter Lelia, 18, and son Lucas, 21 always thought they’d be able to go back to, noting it was custom-built just for them.

"We spent over a decade doing every detail of that house,” he explained tearfully. “It was something that the kids loved, it was where the kids wanted to raise their kids. I keep coming back to that we're all safe. It's so devastating and when you're in shock like this, it's kinda hard to think clearly, to be honest.”

Mathison shared images of the charred remains of the home on his Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 8, giving a tour of the grounds when he returned for the first time since evacuating.

“We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home,” he wrote alongside the video. “Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday.”

“Thanks to all who reached out and checked in,” he continued. “Can’t respond to all so wanted to give an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires,” he concluded the caption, followed by a prayer hands emoji.

Several celebrities, along with over 80,000 displaced residents, have been impacted by the five fires occurring in Los Angeles right now. In addition to the Mathison family, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes and Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have all confirmed that their homes have been destroyed.

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How to Build a Community on Instagram Without Paid Ads

In today’s digital-first world, building a strong, authentic community on Instagram is no longer just a branding advantage—it’s a necessity. Whether you're a small business owner, content creator, or part of a growing digital marketing agency in Prayagraj, the question often arises: Can you build a community on Instagram without investing in paid ads? The answer is yes—if you use the right strategy.

This blog will guide you through a step-by-step approach to grow organically, friendly engagement, and create lasting connections on Instagram—all without spending a rupee on advertisements.

1. Define Your Brand Voice and Vision

Before you post a single photo or reel, start by clearly defining your brand voice. What do you stand for? Who is your audience? What kind of community are you trying to build?

A clear and consistent brand voice helps people feel more connected to your content. Whether you're giving business advice or showing off a new product, using the same tone every time builds trust.

Pro tip: Write a short mission statement for your Instagram presence. This makes it easier to stay on-brand with every post and caption.

2. Optimize Your Profile for Discovery

Your bio is the first thing a visitor sees. It should quickly tell them who you are and why they should follow you. Use relevant keywords, emojis, and a strong call-to-action. Also, make sure your handle and profile image are recognizable and consistent with your branding across platforms.

Include a link to your website or a Linktree to connect users to your blog, product pages, or other platforms.

3. Create Content That Sparks Conversations

Instagram's algorithm loves engagement—especially comments, shares, and saves. Focus on creating content that encourages your audience to respond. This includes:

Asking thoughtful questions in your captions

Sharing behind-the-scenes content

Posting Instagram Stories with polls or Q&A boxes

Using carousel posts to encourage swipe-throughs

You don't need to be an influencer to spark meaningful conversations. Even local businesses offering SMM Services in Prayagraj can drive engagement through authenticity and community-driven content.

4. Consistency Over Virality

It’s tempting to chase viral trends, but building a loyal community requires consistency. Stick to a posting schedule and use a content calendar to plan ahead.

You can start with a simple mix of:

3 Feed posts/week

2 Reels/week

Daily Stories

1 Live session/month

Stay consistent, monitor what works, and adapt over time. Communities aren’t built overnight—but consistency is what turns casual viewers into loyal followers.

5. Use Hashtags Strategically

Hashtags are one of the few free discovery tools on Instagram. Use a mix of:

Broad hashtags (e.g., #DigitalMarketing)

Niche hashtags (e.g., #PrayagrajBusiness)

Community hashtags (e.g., #MakersOfInstagram)

Limit yourself to 15–20 relevant hashtags per post. Creating a custom branded hashtag can also help you track user-generated content and boost community spirit.

6. Engage, Don’t Broadcast

Instagram is a social network—so be social. Spend at least 15–30 minutes a day interacting with your followers:

Reply to all comments on your posts

Like and comment on your followers’ content

Respond to DMs promptly and personally

Join conversations on other niche pages

This two-way communication fosters loyalty. Think of it less like a marketing platform and more like a community hangout.

7. Collaborate with Like-Minded Creators

Partnerships are a powerful organic growth tool. Find micro-influencers or small brands in your niche and propose a collaboration. This could be as simple as a shout-out, a joint Live session, or a collaborative giveaway.

Collaborating not only exposes you to new audiences but also strengthens your network—both online and offline.

8. Leverage Instagram Reels and Stories

Instagram continues to prioritize Reels for discoverability. Creating short, engaging video content increases your chances of reaching a wider audience organically. Combine educational tips, relatable humor, or product showcases to make your Reels valuable and fun.

Stories, on the other hand, keep your audience engaged daily. Use features like stickers, music, polls, and countdowns to make them interactive and exciting.

9. Track Your Analytics

Instagram offers built-in analytics tools (under “Insights”) that help you understand what’s working and what’s not. Keep an eye on:

Engagement rate

Reach and impressions

Follower growth

Most engaging content formats

Use this data to fine-tune your content strategy, post at optimal times, and double down on high-performing content types.

10. Offer Value—Every Day

At the heart of every successful Instagram community is value. Whether it's in the form of education, inspiration, or entertainment, your content should always answer the question: Why should someone follow me?

If you’re offering services like the Best digital marketing services in Prayagraj, share actionable marketing tips, success stories, or case studies. If you're focused on SEO Services in Prayagraj, post SEO insights or local SEO checklists for small businesses. This positions you as an authority while helping others grow.

Final Thoughts

Growing a community on Instagram without paid ads is absolutely achievable. It takes a mix of strategy, creativity, and human connection. Whether you’re a creator, small brand, or offering the Best SMM Services in Prayagraj, focus on authenticity, provide consistent value, and engage like a human—not a brand.

Want to take your organic growth to the next level? Check out our guide on Still Wondering Why Your Brand Needs Digital Marketing in India? to dive deeper into actionable tactics.

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Instagram highlights cover" refers to the small, round icons or thumbnails that appear on your Instagram profile just below your bio and above your posts. These covers are customizable and are often used to categorize and organize the Stories or highlights you've created on your Instagram account.

Here's how you can customize your Instagram highlights covers:

Create or choose an image that represents the theme or content of your highlights. This could be a simple graphic, photo, or anything that you think reflects the content well.

2. Go to your Instagram profile by tapping on your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen.

3. Under your bio section, you'll see your highlights. Tap on the highlight you want to customize.

4. Once you're in the highlight, tap on the three dots (ellipses) in the bottom right corner, and then select "Edit Highlight."

5. You'll now be able to edit the cover photo for this highlight. Tap on "Edit Cover" or "Edit Highlight Cover."

6. You can choose an image from your camera roll or gallery as the cover, or you can select an image from your current highlight photos.

7. Once you've selected the image you want, you can move and resize it within the circular frame to get the desired look.

8. Once you're satisfied with the cover, tap "Done" or "Save" to apply the changes.

9. Repeat these steps for each highlight you want to customize.

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By customizing your Instagram highlights covers, you can make your profile look more organized and visually appealing, helping your followers quickly understand the content each highlight represents.

How Instagram highlight cover can be so beautiful for use?

Creating beautiful and visually appealing Instagram highlight covers can enhance the overall look of your Instagram profile and make it more inviting to your followers. Here are some tips to help you design stunning Instagram highlight covers:

2. **Use High-Quality Images:** Ensure that the images you use for your highlight covers are high-resolution and sharp. Crisp and clear images will look more professional.

3. **Simplicity:** Keep your design simple and clean. Overly complex or cluttered designs can be distracting. Use minimal text and graphics to convey the essence of the highlight.

4. **Typography:** Choose a font that complements your brand or theme. Make sure the text is easily readable within the small circular frame. Experiment with different fonts, sizes, and styles.

5. **Icons and Symbols:** Consider using icons, symbols, or emojis that represent the content of the highlight. Icons can be a quick way to convey the topic without using too much text.

6. **Color Palette:** Stick to a consistent color palette for your highlight covers. This helps tie your profile together visually. You can use colors that match your brand or the overall aesthetic you want to convey.

7. **Design Software:** If you have design skills, you can use graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva to create custom highlight covers. These tools offer more design flexibility.

8. **Templates:** There are many Instagram highlight cover templates available online, both free and paid. These templates can save you time and provide a professional look. Websites like Canva often have pre-designed templates you can customize.

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4. **Storytelling:** They can tell a story or convey information at a glance. For example, if you have a fashion boutique, you can use highlight covers with images of different clothing categories (e.g., dresses, accessories, shoes) to showcase your offerings.

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Talk Like a Brand: How to Define and Own Your Brand Voice

In today’s hyperconnected world, where consumers are bombarded with ads, content, and messages 24/7, standing out isn't just about having the right logo or catchy tagline. It's about how you sound—your brand voice. More than just a marketing accessory, your brand voice is a reflection of your personality, values, and promise to your audience. It's the tone in your Instagram captions, the language in your emails, and the vibe of your website copy. And developing a consistent, authentic brand voice can make all the difference between blending in and becoming unforgettable.

What Is Brand Voice?

Brand voice is the distinct personality a brand takes on in its communication. Just like people, brands can be witty, friendly, authoritative, empathetic, rebellious, or professional. It encompasses the choice of words, the emotional tone, and the communication style used across all customer touchpoints.

Think about brands like Nike, Netflix, or Zomato. Their voice is consistent and unmistakable—motivational, conversational, and fun respectively. That’s no accident. It’s a deliberate, strategic decision, fine-tuned over time to match the brand’s identity and resonate with its audience.

Why Brand Voice Matters More Than Ever in 2025

With AI-generated content saturating the internet, a humanized, consistent brand voice acts as your differentiator. As of Q1 2025, recent reports from Content Marketing Institute show that 63% of brands say brand consistency impacts revenue growth directly, and brand voice is a major part of that consistency.

In fact, post the March 2025 Google Search update—which placed heavier emphasis on Experience and Trust in E-E-A-T—brands with authentic, consistent communication saw improved content performance and higher engagement metrics. Google is getting better at identifying not just content quality, but whether a brand’s voice aligns with user expectations.

Your audience doesn’t just want information. They want to feel connected to the people behind the content.

Components of a Brand Voice

Developing a brand voice isn't about picking random adjectives off a whiteboard. It involves deep introspection into what your brand stands for.

1. Brand Personality What are your core values? Are you a challenger brand disrupting norms? Or a trusted expert in your field? Your tone should reflect these characteristics consistently.

2. Audience Insights Whom are you speaking to? B2B brands may choose a professional, informative tone, while a D2C skincare brand might go for a playful, approachable voice.

3. Communication Style Do you use formal language or casual lingo? Are emojis and slang appropriate? Do you write long-form educational pieces or short, quirky social posts?

4. Emotional Tone How do you want your audience to feel when they read your content—excited, empowered, reassured, inspired?

When all these elements are clear, your brand voice can evolve naturally across platforms and formats.

Steps to Develop a Strong Brand Voice

Step 1: Audit Existing Content Start by analyzing your current content. Look for patterns in tone, word choice, and message delivery. Identify inconsistencies. For example, does your email sound formal while your social media is casual?

Step 2: Define Your Voice with Adjectives Narrow down your voice to three to five descriptive words. For instance:

Confident

Empathetic

Bold

Informative

Then expand on what each means in your context.

Step 3: Create Voice Guidelines Document your tone-of-voice rules. This includes do’s and don’ts, examples of ideal phrases, formatting preferences, and how the voice should shift (if at all) between channels.

Step 4: Train Your Team Everyone who creates content—from copywriters to customer support—should understand the brand voice guidelines. Consistency comes from alignment.

Step 5: Test and Tweak Just like brand identity, your voice should evolve. Monitor how audiences respond and adjust accordingly. Stay consistent, but not rigid.

Examples of Distinct Brand Voices

Mailchimp – Their voice is friendly, quirky, and helpful. They manage to balance humor with functionality across even the most technical content.

Apple – Clean, minimal, and aspirational. Their voice speaks of innovation and user empowerment with sophistication.

Zomato India – Witty and highly contextual. Their voice is sharp, culturally aware, and engaging—especially on social media.

Trends Shaping Brand Voice in 2025

1. Human-first Content With generative AI being used widely, audiences now value a “human touch” even more. Emotional resonance and storytelling are becoming essential to brand communication.

2. Localized Tone Brands are increasingly adapting their tone based on region-specific nuances. For example, humorous copy in metro cities may not work the same way in smaller towns. Voice customization while maintaining core consistency is becoming key.

3. Inclusivity and Sensitivity Today’s brand voice must also be socially aware. Words carry weight, and tone-deaf messaging can spark backlash quickly. Sensitivity to gender, culture, and accessibility is now a brand standard, not a choice.

4. Conversational AI Integration Many brands are now developing voice tones for AI assistants and chatbots. These need to match the overall tone while also feeling responsive and interactive.

Amid this changing landscape, many professionals are opting for structured training through platforms like a best digital marketing courses in Delhi with placement, which integrates the importance of branding and content strategy into its core modules.

Measuring the Success of Your Brand Voice

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Here are a few ways to track the performance of your brand voice:

Engagement Metrics: Are users spending more time on your content? Are they sharing or commenting more?

Brand Recall: Use surveys or feedback loops to assess whether users can describe your brand’s tone.

Customer Feedback: Are your support interactions smoother? Are customers connecting better?

Conversion Rates: A strong, persuasive voice often correlates with higher conversion—whether in signups, downloads, or purchases.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Overcomplicating Your Voice: Don’t try to sound clever for the sake of it. Clarity beats complexity.

Being Inconsistent: Jumping between tones (funny on Twitter, formal on email) confuses your audience.

Ignoring Feedback: Your audience will tell you when something feels off—listen.

Conclusion: A Voice That Speaks Volumes

Your brand voice isn’t a checklist—it’s a commitment. It’s how your audience recognizes you in a sea of sameness. In India’s fast-evolving digital landscape, especially in regions seeing a surge in startups and content-driven marketing, brand voice is no longer optional. The demand for structured learning around branding and communication has led to the popularity of programs like digital marketing offline course in Delhi, helping professionals align messaging with strategic business goals.

At its core, your voice is your brand's soul—make sure it speaks clearly, consistently, and compellingly.

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How to Build a Strong Brand Identity in the Digital World (2025 Edition)

In 2025, people don’t just buy products—they buy brands.

They don’t follow logos. They follow voices. Personalities. Stories. And if your brand doesn’t speak clearly online, it gets drowned in digital noise.

That’s why brand identity is no longer a luxury—it’s a survival tool. A strong digital brand tells your audience:

Who you are

What you stand for

Why they should trust you

Whether you’re a startup, a small business, or a growing digital marketing agency, crafting a consistent, memorable brand identity is your shortcut to connection, loyalty, and long-term growth.

So let’s decode what brand identity means in 2025—and how to build one that leaves a mark.

What Is Brand Identity?

Brand identity is how your brand looks, feels, sounds, and behaves. It’s not just your logo. It’s:

Your color palette

Your tone of voice

Your website’s personality

Your content style

Your customer experience

Your values and mission

It’s the gut feeling people have when they interact with your brand online.

In a fast, visual, content-first world, brand identity becomes your first impression—and often your last chance to impress.

Why It Matters More Than Ever in 2025

The digital space is overcrowded. New businesses are popping up every day. But attention is scarce.

Here’s what’s changed in 2025:

AI-generated content is everywhere—but consumers crave authenticity

Trust is a currency—people buy from brands they connect with

Visual storytelling rules—your brand must be recognizable in seconds

Micro-interactions matter—tone, emojis, even reply speed shape perception

Your brand identity helps you cut through, stay consistent, and build emotional equity.

1. Define Your Brand Core: The “Why” Behind It All

Before visuals or slogans, define your brand foundation:

Mission: Why do you exist beyond profit?

Vision: What future do you want to help create?

Values: What principles guide your decisions?

Voice: How do you sound when you speak online?

If you’re a digital-first brand, these core statements should show up in everything—from your Instagram bio to your blog tone.

Example:

A sustainable skincare brand may use calming visuals, an earthy tone, and emphasize values like transparency and wellness.

2. Craft a Visual Identity That Speaks Without Words

In 2025, people scroll fast. Your visuals must stop the scroll.

Build a strong visual identity using:

Logo: Keep it modern, minimal, and scalable

Color palette: Choose 2–3 core brand colors

Typography: Stick to 1–2 consistent font styles

Imagery style: Candid? Editorial? Graphic? Pick a direction

Design language: Rounded vs. sharp edges, gradients vs. flats—these details shape your personality

Consistency across platforms (website, reels, thumbnails, banners) cements brand memory in your audience’s mind.

3. Develop a Clear and Consistent Brand Voice

Your brand doesn’t just look a certain way—it sounds a certain way too.

In captions, videos, emails, even chatbot responses—your tone is your fingerprint.

Define whether your voice is:

Professional or playful?

Bold or empathetic?

Informative or storytelling?

And stay consistent. In 2025, your tone should feel like a personality users can recognize even without your logo present.

4. Create Content That Reflects Brand Personality

Every post you share is a piece of your identity puzzle.

A strong brand identity translates into:

Social media posts that echo your values

Blogs that reflect your tone and mission

Reels and videos that visually align with your aesthetic

Ads that don’t feel “salesy” but speak like your brand

Your content should say, “This is so us,” even without a logo watermark.

5. Build a Cohesive Website Experience

Your website is your digital headquarters.

Make sure it reflects your identity with:

Clear brand messaging

Cohesive design language

Easy-to-navigate layout

Consistent tone across pages

Mobile-first, lightning-fast UX

Whether someone lands on your homepage, blog, or product page—it should all feel like one unified brand voice guiding the experience.

6. Maintain Consistency Across All Platforms

Brand identity fails when it’s strong in one area and weak elsewhere.

Here’s what to align:

Social media bios and banners

Profile pictures and icons

Email signatures and newsletters

Blog post designs

Video intro/outro templates

Ad visuals and copy

In 2025, cross-platform consistency is what creates brand recall.

If a user sees your ad, then your YouTube channel, then your website—it should all feel like the same brand speaking in one tone.

7. Monitor and Evolve Your Brand Identity Over Time

Brand identity isn’t static. As your audience, trends, and goals shift—so should your brand.

Track:

Audience feedback and engagement

Sentiment analysis on social media

Visual trends in your industry

New content formats (like 3D, AR, interactive elements)

Stay fresh, but never inconsistent. The strongest brands know how to evolve without losing their essence.

8. Align Internal Culture with External Brand Identity

The best branding starts inside.

If your team doesn’t live the brand—your audience will notice.

In 2025, businesses that walk the talk (and treat employees like brand ambassadors) gain extra credibility.

Train your team in tone of voice

Use branded templates for content

Encourage storytelling from real employees

Reward on-brand behavior in client communications

Culture and brand are two sides of the same coin.

Common Brand Identity Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Inconsistent tone or messaging across channels

❌ Overly generic designs or stock visuals

❌ Copying competitors instead of standing out

❌ Ignoring how your audience perceives your brand

❌ Making it all about aesthetics without substance

A strong brand identity is cohesive, authentic, and purpose-driven.

Final Thoughts: Be the Brand They Remember

In a world of short attention spans and infinite options, branding isn’t a vanity project—it’s your digital reputation.

Done right, a strong brand identity:

Attracts the right audience

Builds loyalty over time

Increases perceived value

Turns followers into fans—and fans into customers

So don’t just build a brand. Build a voice, a look, and a feeling people remember.

Because in 2025, the brands that stand out—are the ones that stand for something.

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AI-Powered Social Listening: How to Hear What Your Customers Aren’t Saying Directly

Have you ever wondered what people are saying about your brand—but not tagging you or messaging you directly?

Imagine you run a café in Malappuram. One customer posts,

“Nice vibe, but too slow service 😕 #coffeetime”

You didn’t see the post. No tags. No mentions. But that one comment influenced 10 other people who read it. Maybe they skipped your place next time.

This is where AI-powered social listening steps in. It helps you catch those hidden conversations, feedback, trends, complaints, and praises—even if your brand is not directly mentioned.

As the best freelance digital marketer in Malappuram, I use AI-based social listening tools to help businesses listen smarter, respond faster, and improve better.

In this article, I’ll explain what AI social listening is, why it’s powerful, how you can use it (even as a small brand), and what tools to try in 2025.

What Is Social Listening (And How AI Makes It Smarter)?

Social Listening means tracking what people are saying online—across social media, reviews, forums, blogs—about:

Your brand

Your competitors

Your industry

Keywords related to your service

It’s different from social monitoring, which only checks likes, comments, or tagged mentions.

Now add AI to the mix, and it gets supercharged.

AI tools don’t just find mentions—they also:

Analyze the emotion (happy, angry, confused, excited)

Group common topics (delivery issues, price complaints, feature requests)

Spot trends before they go viral

Alert you instantly if something negative is spreading

It’s like having a full-time PR and research team—but smarter and cheaper.

Real-World Example: How a Local Brand Saved Its Reputation

One of my clients—a small handmade soap brand in Malappuram—was unknowingly facing a problem.

A few customers had posted on Twitter/X:

“Smells great but causes itching on dry skin 😟”

No tags. No direct complaints. Just personal posts.

Using AI social listening (via a tool called Brand24), I caught the pattern within a week. We quickly:

Reached out to the customers

Apologized and offered free replacements

Added a “sensitive skin” warning on packaging

Launched a new “Gentle” version of the soap

Not only did they avoid a potential PR problem, but their new product line became their best-seller.

That’s the kind of proactive strategy I bring as the best freelance digital marketer in Malappuram.

Why AI-Based Social Listening Is a Must in 2025

Let’s check the data:

71% of customers expect a brand to respond to complaints on social media within 24 hours (Sprout Social, 2024)

53% of online mentions don’t tag the brand directly

Companies using AI social listening tools saw a 20% faster response time and 35% better customer satisfaction

In today’s world, brand reputation spreads through whispers, not just headlines. AI helps you hear the whispers.

What Can You Discover Through Social Listening?

✅ Customer Pain Points Are people annoyed with pricing, delivery, quality, or service?

✅ Trending Topics What’s everyone talking about this week in your industry?

✅ Product Feedback What do customers like or hate without telling you directly?

✅ Competitor Watch What are people saying about your rivals? Can you do better?

✅ Collab Opportunities Find influencers or customers who already talk about your niche.

Best AI Tools for Social Listening in 2025

Here are the ones I trust and use for my clients:

1. Brand24

Tracks mentions from Instagram, Twitter/X, blogs, forums, and even news sites

Shows sentiment (positive/negative/neutral)

Great for local businesses

2. Sprout Social

More detailed reports and dashboards

Includes smart replies and customer service tools

Best for medium to big accounts

3. Hootsuite Insights (Powered by Brandwatch)

Very advanced

Good for trend spotting and crisis alerts

Used by brands like Unilever and Netflix

4. Talkwalker

Gives a full picture of brand health

Tracks hashtags, emojis, mentions, and product names

Multilingual listening – great for Kerala’s diverse audience

5. Awario

Budget-friendly tool for startups

Finds niche mentions even on small blogs

Tracks keywords in any language

How I Use Social Listening for My Clients

As the best freelance digital marketer in Malappuram, here’s how I use it step by step:

✅ Step 1: Set Keywords and Alerts

I track words like:

Brand name + misspellings

Competitor names

Industry topics (e.g., “organic soap,” “Instagram ads in Kerala”)

Local terms (e.g., “digital marketing Malappuram,” “freelancer Tirur”)

✅ Step 2: Analyze Weekly Patterns

Every Monday, I check:

Which posts performed best

Any customer complaints or compliments

Any new trends clients can use for content

✅ Step 3: Turn Insights Into Action

If customers want something more affordable → we launch offers

If they love a feature → we highlight it in new content

If people are praising a competitor → we find what’s working and do it better

How Even Small Businesses Can Use It

Even if you don’t have a big team, you can still:

🟢 Use Google Alerts (free!) to track your brand 🟢 Set up ChatGPT to help analyze social media comments 🟢 Try free plans of Brand24 or Awario for basic monitoring 🟢 Ask your digital marketer (that’s me!) to give you monthly insights

Remember: You don’t need more content. You need smarter content. And smart content starts with listening.

How Social Listening Helps You Improve Your Strategy

Here’s how your business improves:

📊 Better Content Ideas: You stop guessing what to post—you post what people care about. 💬 Faster Customer Service: Fix issues before they become bigger problems. 📈 Higher Engagement: When you reply quickly and genuinely, people trust you more. 🧠 Smarter Campaigns: You create ads and offers based on real feedback. 🎯 Improved Targeting: Learn who’s talking about your niche—and where.

Final Thoughts

In a world full of noise, customers don’t always talk to you directly. They talk about you. Are you listening?

With AI-powered social listening tools, you can finally hear what your customers are really thinking—even if they don’t tag you.

That’s how you build a better business. One that listens, adapts, and earns loyalty.

If you’re a local business or brand trying to stay relevant, loved, and respected in today’s fast-moving digital world, social listening is not optional anymore—it’s a necessity.

And if you need someone who can handle all that for you and turn data into results, I’m here.

📲 Want to start listening to your audience like never before? Let’s connect. I’ll set up a complete AI-powered social listening system tailored to your brand—just like I’ve done for others as the best freelance digital marketer in Malappuram.

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A Personal Touch in a Digital Age

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