#optimization tips

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Shopify Checkout Customization Tips for Higher AOV

In the competitive world of eCommerce, how your checkout looks and functions can make or break your sales. An optimized checkout process isn’t just about collecting payments—it’s about removing friction, building trust, and maximizing average order value (AOV). That’s where Shopify Checkout Customization comes in.

In this guide, we’ll share actionable tips to help you customize Shopify checkout page features and elevate your customer experience.

Adding a dynamic cart experience, such as a Shopify Slide Cart, early in the checkout flow can drive conversions by offering upsells and reducing cart abandonment.

Why Checkout Design Impacts AOV

The checkout is the final step in the buying journey. If it feels clunky, customers drop off. If it feels seamless, your AOV climbs. With the right checkout optimization strategies, you can:

Reduce abandoned carts

Increase impulse buys through upsells

Improve trust and confidence with cleaner UI

Let’s explore how to implement smart customization.

1. Use Shopify Plus for Advanced Custom Checkout

If you're on Shopify Plus, you can edit the checkout.liquid file and unlock advanced features like:

Custom upsell modules

Pre-applied discount logic

Smart shipping and delivery estimates

You can also use apps like iCart Cart Drawer Cart Upsell, which help you implement upsells right from the cart drawer through to the checkout process.

iCart allows merchants to create a drag-and-drop Shopify Slide Cart with progress bars, bundle offers, and timed discounts, improving the overall funnel.

2. Customize Shopify Checkout Page Layout & Fields

To truly customize Shopify checkout page, look into adjusting layout and form fields:

Rearrange sections (email first vs shipping first)

Collect birthday/date fields for future remarketing

Add trust badges below CTA buttons

Some of these require theme-level edits or a Shopify Plus account, but many form customizations are possible via third-party apps.

3. Simplify the Checkout Flow

Shoppers want convenience. Here’s how to declutter:

Remove unnecessary fields

Combine shipping & billing (if same)

Use express checkout options like Shop Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay

Shopify custom checkout solutions should aim to create fewer distractions and more speed.

4. Add Upsell & Cross-Sell Options

One of the most effective checkout optimization tactics is upselling. Add:

“You might also like” suggestions on the checkout page

Time-limited discount popups for add-ons

Product bundles before payment step

Using apps like iCart makes this process effortless with a clean and effective UI.

5. Optimize for Mobile First

Over 70% of eCommerce traffic comes from mobile. Your Shopify checkout page must be:

Mobile-responsive

Thumb-friendly for form inputs

Fast-loading Page (sub 3 seconds)

Google recommends a page load time under 2.5 seconds for good UX. Make mobile optimization your default strategy.

These strategies help Shopify stores tap into global markets while boosting local conversions.

Final Thoughts

Your checkout page is the last impression you leave before a sale. With strategic Shopify Checkout Customization, you can increase conversions and maximize AOV without sounding salesy or cluttering the experience.

Use smart tools like iCart to enable Shopify Slide Cart functionality, and explore Shopify’s customization features to take control of your checkout process.

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[orgasming-caterpillar]

Bought a science quizlet to keep me from relapsing and it's so helpful because every time my brain tells me to cut myself I solve five physics equations like get to work you wrinkly little cunt I don't keep you here for being a pessimistic asshole

[guhbwuh]

hello! this might be an odd question but how do you stay motivated? is your art just really old and you upload it whenever? because to me, it feels almost like you’re drawing all the time with how often you post, and i’m just curious how you don’t get incredibly burnt out from all of that.

sorry if this is incorrectly worded or difficult to understand, i’m not sure how to properly ask this question.

HIII not odd at all, ive been posting super frequently recently so i get it😭 i think it comes down to a few situational things for the most part.

i'm neck deep drowning in one of the largest hyperfixes ive had in years (haha this is the biggest reason, probably!)

when i have free days (like today) i can just work away at art because for me, its strictly done as a hobby, and if i have small slots of free time drawing is on the same level for me as say... working out or gaming for a bit. i have fun with them all i just need to choose which haha 😭

if im posting chibis, they can be done pretty quick on my end and i do them in groups on one big canvas so its really just a bunch of little simple things

i work fast and im never really hung up on perfecting details in my work, i move between parts of my drawings frequently to prevent getting stuck on one bit

another big thing is kinda.. just listening to my brain. i know pretty well what i can handle. if i can't draw, i wont force it. if i can, i wont push past what i have the capacity for!

sorry, this isnt really helpful as pretty much everything can just be "because ADHD"d 😭😭😭😭

[anakinh]

arcane characters dnd classes

because im bored and hyperfixating

Vi: Monk. Pit Fighter Vi is Way of the Drunken Master. Drunken Master monks fight hand-to-hand 'mimicking the style of a drunkard'. Technically you don't have to be drunk to be a Drunken Master monk so maybe she still uses those techniques while sobered up later. I think she starts out as a Way of the Open Hand monk, which is just a monk that is Very Good at Punching. The gauntlets are a magical item.

Jinx: Artillerist Artificer. Very straightforward. Makes bombs and cannons. Can use magic (referring to her use of hextech as bombs)

Ekko: Scout Rogue/Chronurgy Wizard multiclass. Scout rogues are very mobile so I think it fits him. Later on he takes two levels in Chronurgy Wizard, which gives him chronal shift. This lets him rewind time briefly to change the outcome of an action - fits pretty well, I think. He only needs two levels wizard to mimic his rewind ability and that multiclass makes him fast.

Viktor*: Transmutation Wizard. In the DnD world, both Viktor and Jayce (and Ekko!) would be wizards because they can just study magic instead of trying to harness it via technology. At level 14 the Transmutation Wizard can use their 'Transmuter's Stone' to create a panacea - a cure to all ills (plus restore youth and raise the dead. sounds familiar). Luckily, I think Transmutation Wizard fits Arcane-Viktor as well (especially once he creates the hexcore, which could be his Transmuter's Stone).

Commune Viktor is an NPC with a three-phase boss fight. The first phase is so simple you know there are other phases. I'd probably add in a mechanic where you try to talk him down in the third phase.

(Alternatively commune Viktor as we know him does not exist because the spell Revivify exists and Jayce shouldn't have to turn to unlicensed necromancy to get Viktor back**. Speaking of...)

Jayce*: Hexblade Warlock/Paladin (Oath of the Watchers)***. Again, if left to his own devices in a DnD world, Jayce would be a wizard. I'd say Abjuration (tanky wizard with protective shields) because he wants to protect people (and he's tanky), Order of Scribes (if he's focused on learning/harnessing all magic). Divination to pun on the 'Man of Progress' thing or if you interpret his glitches in s2 as visions of another world/seeing the truth of the commune members/arcane spidey-sense, which tbh really works

However, If I wanted to create Arcane-Jayce in DnD, I would make a Hexblade Warlock/Paladin multiclass. Hexblade warlocks get magic from a weapon, so it can be flavoured as Jayce using his hammer to do/cast magic. The hammer blasts can be very easily flavoured as eldritch blasts. Paladin is added narratively after the post-apocalypse world but not needed if you just wanted to mimic abilities. I'd go for Oath of the Watchers because they literally protect the realm from extraplanar threats. I've seen some people go for Devotion. That's fair, but it's a bit too Knight in Shining Armour for me.

Mel: Divine Soul Sorcerer. Also pretty easy - sorcerers come by their magic naturally, divine soul sorcerers get their power from a connection with the divine + has the gold/light/shielding imagery/spells. Hell, she's probably an aasimar? I don't know enough league lore to tell.

However, she only got her powers later. I think before that she was an Eloquence Bard or a Mastermind Rogue. Mastermind Rogues are more insightful. Both are incredibly persuasive - the bard moreso. The bard has magic - could be reflavoured as manipulation or as her sorcerer powers poking out before she knew about it. Later you could even multiclass her with sorcerer - works better with Eloquence Bard, but it's still not the most optimal multiclass (that's Jayce's). It's not bad, though, and if you only make optimal multiclasses in dnd you're going to get bored. I'd honestly go bard, only two levels in divine soul sorcerer for sorcery points, get metamagic adept feat for metamagic, it'll be fine. Divine Soul sorcerers get wings and healing at higher levels but if she's an aasimar she already has those.

Caitlyn: Inquisitive Rogue/Battlemaster Fighter multiclass. If you want to play a gunslinger in DnD the general advice is 'battlemaster with a gun'. She probably has the sharpshooter feat (she should have the sharpshooter feat). Inquisitive rogues are intelligent and focus on investigating, unravelling secrets. Rogue/Fighter multiclasses are very good - you only need three levels in fighter (edit: but maybe go for five for extra attack.) (She should also pick up the observant and martial adept feats if she can.)

Bonuses:

Vander: Vander is a bartender NPC at the tavern all our players meet up at during the first session. He's a retired high-level monk. Way of the Open Hand, of course. Just like he taught Vi.

Mylo and Claggor: I only added this because I re-watched the first episode and Mylo was apparently the only one who could pick locks. So Mylo is a Thief Rogue and Claggor is, idk, a fighter? (funnily enough both the artificer and the monk would be good picks for resident lock-picker. Not as good as rogue, but not bad)

Silco: Honestly, Silco would be an NPC with a commoner statblock, but I give him ridiculous bonuses to insight, perception, intimidation, and deception. That said, he did fight Vander, so maybe also Mastermind Rogue? With expertise in intimidation? (Still goes badly for him, though. Do not 1v1 a monk in dnd).

Singed: NPC combo necromancy wizard/alchemist artificer, focusing on the alchemy. I'd probably stick some Spores Druid/Death domain cleric stuff in just to be fun since NPCs can be whatever you want. Honestly, in the average DnD world he could just pay someone to resurrect his daughter and we'd solve half of our problems right there. He's originally from Piltover, right? He can afford it.

Ambessa Medarda: NPC Battlemaster Fighter and she has Rictus' anti-magic item that all your players hate.

Footnotes

* Jayce and Viktor cast 'spells' with hextech that reverses gravity, creates lightning, teleports - but, in the immortal words of Ms. Aabria Iyengar, "anyone can cast fireball teleport." Those are conjuration/evocation spells but you don't have to be a conjurer or evoker. Sometimes I see people think of enchantment wizards as 'wizards who enchant magic items' so maybe we'd put Jayce and Viktor there, but actually enchantment wizards do mind control. And, like I said, commune Viktor is an NPC with a three-phase boss fight. Transmutation wizards are the only wizards who can resurrect without making undead and they do it using their transmuter's stone. Although I'd argue that Viktor's commune members are undead... but anyone can cast the Animate Dead spell. And he's an NPC at that point so his abilities are whatever the DM wants.

** UNLESS you assume the hexcore is Viktor's transmuter's stone (which is how he casts the spells panacea/raise dead that I mentioned). It got corrupted as Viktor created it and when Jayce uses it to cast Raise Dead it goes wrong. (Despite its name the Raise Dead spell is supposed to be a normal, safe resurrection spell AND it cures all nonmagical diseases.) Anyway, we're getting into fanfiction now

*** My problem with the Jayce hexadin class is that it's optimized for charisma. Jayce is very charismatic, but his main characteristic is his smarts. A somewhat popular homebrew is to make warlocks int casters so you could go with that. In that case I might multiclass him with abjuration wizard for the extra tankiness. It's still not as good as the original hexadin multiclass so as a DM i'd allow it. Or just keep paladin, ability-wise you only need it for smites and his charisma should be high anyway. Probably your DM shouldn't allow all three on an int warlock.

On the other hand hexadin Jayce's high charisma makes him well suited for the 'talking down Viktor' mechanism in his third phase bossfight, which ... tracks.

[carlyraejepsans]

HELPP i found out about character AIs and im losing it over calling deltarune sans "a more manipulative personality" 😭😭 like whatt we've only seen this man like 2 times

sorry im being a hater hgfjdks but you're the sans understander

lmaoo character.ai, look where the fall of ai dungeon got us, smh. thank you for the compliment though!

[coaping]

how to be the sweetest you’ve ever been!!

I’m back everybody!! Sometimes I look back at who I used to be, and I genuinely miss her. Innocence, the sweetness of being young and bright-eyed. Instead of yearning for that once more, I’ve decided why not just make a guide about how to retrieve it?! lol☆〜（ゝ。∂）

tips start here:

•Knowing when to not speak

I’ve always had an issue with that, speaking whatever comes to mind without a second thought. Think before you speak means taking things slower and listening more actively, to me at least!(・・;)

•practice kindness

ok, I might’ve just stole this from Sawako, but I try to do at least one kind thing everyday!

•Monitor what content you take in

less bad content ! I have personally never had TikTok, but I’ve been tempted! it’s good to stay away from it and other doomscrolling types of apps. I try to watch stuff that’s innocent and makes me happy! AKA get off bad/inappropriate content(● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

•Get rid of toxic people!!!

you and I have heard it a million times, but it really is important. I am yet to do this, because I’m scared of hurting their feelings. In all reality though, you are more important in this situation, so avoid that toxic person!!

•Fake it till you make it!!

Fake being nice. :-| it sounds bad, but you’ll eventually just become nice. This means no more making fun of people, learn manners, help out, smile at strangers, before you know it, it’ll all natural to you!

[jowzii]

DISABILITY TIP: MAKING A BED

THIS IS PURELY FROM MY EXPERIENCE AS A HOUSEKEEPER WHO SUFFERED FROM hEDS AND MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE IMMENSE HATRED OF MAKING BEDS:

One of the most annoying parts of making a bed, I found, was actually finding what corners to put on the mattress. You'd think you'd get it right by putting one corner on first, but then the sheet couldn't stretch over to the other corner because it was actually the width of the bed - WHATEVER.

I noticed (in my two years of being the sole housekeeper for a 40+ room motel) that THE TAG ALWAYS GOES ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.

It doesn't matter if you got a king bed, a twin bed, a cot, a queen bed, whatever; if your fitted sheet/flat sheet has a tag on it, 99% of the time whatever corner that tag is closest to (or on) is the BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.

Meaning: if you were to hold that tag in your right hand and stand at the foot of your bed, the corner of the bed closest to you, on your right, belongs to the corner that you're holding (with the tag in your right hand!!!)

PRO TIP: if for some reason that doesn't work, pass the tagged corner over to your left hand, and your problem will be solved inshallah. I found all of this to be true with hotel linens and my own mismatched linens at home.

(I'm putting a bunch of tags because as a disabled and mentally ill/neurodivergent person, I remember absolutely having a meltdown because I couldn't find the correct corner before I was a housekeeper.)

[tj-crochets]

Do you have any tips about how to work on quilts? I’m just starting out and I’m in awe at how quickly you can make quilts and how beautiful they turn out.

Hey! Thanks, and welcome to quilting, it's a lot of fun! So, these tips are going to be a bit haphazard and out of order, because that's how I operate lol - do iron your fabric before you cut it - do iron your seams before sewing rows together, and before assembling your quilt sandwich - you can use the backing as the binding for your quilts and then you don't have to try to wrangle binding strips, it's all attached and easy to do - this one is going to sound kinda silly, but use fabric you like whenever you can. Even a super simple patchwork can be awesome if you use fabric you like, and the most complex intricate pattern can be terrible if you don't like the fabrics - sewing clips are the BEST. I think the brand name is clover wonder clips, but the generic is so much cheaper and nearly as good. You'll break the generic versions occasionally but they come like 100 for less than 10 bucks so you can throw away the broken ones and the rest still work. They are just so much faster than using pins - a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat make quilting so much easier - your seam allowance does not have to be 1/4". It can be whatever you want it to be, as long as you either account for it while making your pattern or use a pattern where it doesn't matter as long as it's consistent (like a simple patchwork). Do make sure you seam allowance is large enough that the fabric won't fray apart around it - never buy batting full price at Joanns, it goes on sale regularly or you can almost always get like a 40% off one full price item coupon when it's not on sale - when you are cutting fabric on a rotary mat, you can cut more than one layer of fabric at a time (might be obvious, but I did not know that at first lol) - shop around online for replacement rotary cutter blades, the prices vary wildly and seem to have no rhyme or reason, sometimes it's cheaper to get a two pack of blades than to buy just one? Most of all, make patterns that you want to make. Almost all the quilt patterns I make (except my improv scrap quilts) are really, really basic quilt patterns, because that's what I like making. I like keeping the pattern super simple and letting the fabric be the star, because my favorite part is arranging the fabrics like a puzzle. I have a quilt friend who makes really really intricate, beautiful paper pieced quilts I 100% do not have the patience for, but that's what she likes making and she's great at it. Enjoy what you're making and you'll find the parts of quilting you like best over time :)

[allpromarlo]

mydei, castorice, rmc/sunday & luocha team is real and it’s so beautiful

[harmlessaccidentalthoughts]

Hope has mostly been the action field of preachers, politicians and marketers. The concept of explanatory style makes hope an object of scientific research.

To have hope or not depends on two dimentions of our explanatory style: pervasiveness and permanence. Finding temporary and specific causes to adversity is the art of hope. Temporary causes limit powerlessness in time and specific causes limit powerlessness to the situation of origin. [...] Attributing permanent and universal causes to life adversities is typical of despair.

- Martin Seligman, "Learned Optimism: How To Change Your Mind And Your Life"

[haplogamingchef]

How to Build a High-Speed, High-Damage Trooper in Dune Awakening

Overview of the Mobile Trooper Build

If you're looking to dominate in Dune Awakening with agility, firepower, and nonstop momentum, this mobile trooper build is the one for you. This setup focuses on rapid movement, mid- to long-range combat, and tactical flexibility—perfect for players who enjoy controlling the flow of battle instead of relying on brute force.

Whether you're leveling up or pushing endgame content, this high DPS trooper is designed to keep you fast, unpredictable, and lethal. In this guide, you'll learn the essential skills, gear, and combat tactics that make this the Dune Awakening best build for players who favor hit-and-run precision over tanking damage.

What Makes This Build Unique?

Prioritizes speed and stamina over defense

Focuses on ranged pressure and mobility tools

Perfect for PvP duels, kiting NPCs, and flanking strategies

Uses a hybrid skill tree optimized for constant movement

Equipped with light gear and burst weapons for fast engagements

Key Skills and Abilities for a Fast Trooper Build

The mobile trooper build thrives on movement and adaptability. Rather than following a traditional class-specific skill tree, this setup pulls from several areas to focus on stamina efficiency, mobility, and ranged output.

Core Active Abilities to Prioritize

Shigware Claw – A crucial repositioning tool that pulls you toward enemies or terrain. Use it for fast flanks or disengages.

Suspensor Pad – Grants vertical mobility, letting you launch upwards to gain the high ground or escape danger.

Energy Capsule – Keeps your stamina and energy topped off, especially useful during long fights or back-to-back engagements.

These abilities form the foundation of your movement loop, giving you the edge in both PvP and PvE by letting you control positioning and pressure.

Best Passive Techniques for Mobility and Survival

Pair your actives with strong utility passives to boost your durability and maneuverability:

Battle Harden – Increases your resistance during sustained firefights or when taking ranged damage.

Suspensor Dash – Enables short-range bursts to avoid damage and reposition quickly.

Death from Above – A powerful aerial strike you can chain with Suspensor Pad for surprise burst damage.

You’ll also want to invest in general traits like energy regeneration, cooldown reduction, and stamina management to ensure you're always able to act, dash, or shoot under pressure.

Best Gear for Speed and Tactical Flexibility

Gear selection is critical in supporting the mobile trooper playstyle. Since your focus is movement and stamina rather than tanking, you'll want to equip light armor and mobility-enhancing tools that increase your effectiveness in motion.

Recommended Armor Sets

Combat Scout Set – Light armor that boosts sprint speed and stamina regeneration. Ideal for early- to mid-game.

Enhanced Movement Variants – As you progress, upgrade to armor with dodge cooldown reduction and extended sprint duration.

Lightwear armor may not offer high defense, but it aligns perfectly with this build’s focus on speed and flanking. The goal is to avoid damage altogether by staying mobile and unpredictable.

Critical Gadgets and Utility Items

Suspensor Belt – Choose versions like the Wing Breaker Belt or Reflex MK2 for dash bursts or speed boosts after taking damage.

Power Packs – Equip Overdrive Core or Pulse Generator to refresh energy after sprinting or activating abilities.

With the right gadget setup, you can maintain near-constant uptime on your movement skills. These tools let you escape, engage, or reposition instantly, especially valuable in chaotic fights.

Top Weapon Choices for the Mobile Trooper

In a build focused on speed and high DPS, your weapons must match your movement-oriented style. This means picking tools that deliver reliable damage without slowing you down.

Primary Weapons (Mid-to-Long Range)

Raptor Auto Marksman

ARMC Precision Rifle

Both offer high accuracy, fast fire rate, and solid range—perfect for suppression while strafing. These weapons let you lay down damage while staying in motion, maintaining pressure on your target from a distance.

Key attachments to focus on:

Recoil reduction for better control during movement

Hip-fire accuracy to maintain DPS while sprinting or dodging

Secondary Weapons (Close Range Finishers)

High-Rate SMG

Energy Burst Sidearm

Ideal when enemies close the gap. A fast-firing SMG or heavy pistol gives you a reliable way to finish fights up close. These weapons are crucial for PvP encounters where the fight shifts quickly from ranged kiting to close engagements.

Optional gadget tip:

Drop a turret before engaging to add extra pressure, then dash in and finish with SMG fire.

Weapon synergy with your movement is essential. Too close and you’re vulnerable, too far and your shots might miss—so always manage range carefully.

Mid-Game Strategy: Managing Resources and Combat Flow

By the time you reach mid-game, you’ll have unlocked most of your core abilities and passives. This is when the mobile trooper build starts to shine in longer engagements and more complex encounters.

Combat Tips for Mid-Game Efficiency

Initiate with Suppressive Fire – Open fights by tagging enemies from range to draw aggro and deal early damage.

Kite Effectively – Use terrain and your mobility tools to pull enemies through narrow paths, avoiding hits while applying constant pressure.

Craft Consumables – Items like adrenaline shots or sprint injectors boost speed and stamina. These can reset fights, aid in disengagements, or help you dive into risky flanks.

It’s important to monitor stamina and energy closely. Avoid exhausting both at once or you risk being locked out of your main tools during critical moments.

Endgame Mastery: Non-Stop Engagement Loops

At endgame, your trooper build becomes a high-performance machine. With full access to optimized gear and passives, you should now be chaining abilities together in a loop that rarely stops.

Sample Engagement Combo

Start with Suspensor Pad – Gain vertical advantage.

Trigger Death from Above – Burst damage from above on grouped enemies.

Follow with Shigware Claw – Reposition or chase weakened enemies.

Activate Energy Capsule – Keep stamina and ability use going.

Sustain with Primary Weapon Fire – Keep pressure while resetting cooldowns.

Endgame is all about timing, rhythm, and resource control. You’ll want to refine your cooldown reduction gear and integrate it with your energy/stamina passive boosts.

This section turns your fast trooper setup into a relentless force on the battlefield.

Conclusion: Why This Is the Best Fast Trooper Build in Dune Awakening

The mobile trooper build in Dune Awakening offers unmatched speed, adaptability, and ranged damage output. Whether you're up against PvE mobs or real players in PvP, this setup gives you full control of the battlefield. With the right blend of skills, gadgets, and movement, you'll always stay one step ahead of your enemy.

To get the most out of this build:

Keep your energy and stamina high.

Chain abilities for movement and burst.

Stay unpredictable and always on the move.

This isn't just a fun build—it’s one of the most skill-intensive and rewarding ways to play the game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the mobile trooper build good for beginners? A: It can work, but the constant movement and cooldown management make it better suited for intermediate to advanced players.

Q: Can I use this build in PvE and PvP? A: Yes, it excels in both. The mobility tools help avoid damage in PvE and outmaneuver opponents in PvP.

Q: What armor is best for this build? A: Light armor sets that boost sprint speed and stamina regen, like the Combat Scout set or enhanced mobility variants.

Q: Which weapons should I focus on? A: Use a marksman or burst rifle as your main weapon, and keep a fast SMG or heavy pistol as your secondary for close-range finishes.

Q: How do I manage stamina and energy in longer fights? A: Use Energy Capsule, power packs, and consumables like sprint injectors. Also invest in passive traits for energy regen and cooldown reduction.

 🎮 Meet Haplo Gaming Chef 🍳

Level 99 Kitchen Warrior here! I'm on a quest to transform your gaming sessions into epic culinary adventures. When I'm not farming rare ingredients in MMOs, I'm crafting real-world recipes inspired by your favorite video games.

Specializing in: • Game-inspired recipe creation • Cooking quest guides • Power-up snacks for gaming sessions • Achievement-worthy meal prep

Join my party as we explore the delicious intersection of pixels and plates. Whether you're a casual foodie or a hardcore gamer, there's always room at my crafting table! #Gaming #GamingGuides #GamingChef #HaploGamingChef For More Visit: https://haplogamingchef.blogspot.com/

[digitaldeeptech]

🔍 Traditional SEO vs. Current SEO 🚀 SEO tactics have changed considerably as the digital landscape has evolved. Traditional SEO concentrated on keywords and backlinks, but modern SEO prioritizes user experience and intent. 🎯

From meta tags to mobile optimization, SEO is no longer only about rankings, but also about providing value to your audience. 💡 📣 Let's talk about how SEO has evolved and how we can use it to build our businesses. Please share your thoughts below! 👇

[webxsoftech]

Unveiling 5 Benefits of SEO that will transform your online presence and elevate your business to new heights!

Don't wait, start increasing your search engine visibility today ! Get in touch with us. We'll help you to gain more organic traffic.

[betafore]

🚫 Top YouTube Thumbnail Mistake on iOS (And How to Fix It)

At Betafore, we are passionate about all things digital, from crafting flawless code to creating YouTube thumbnails that compel viewers to pause. Bad thumbnail designs that don't work on phones, especially iPhones, are one of the biggest mistakes that even the best makers make.

If you're losing views or struggling with click-through rates, this post is for you, because the problem might not be your content, but your thumbnail. Thumbnails are the first thing people see when browsing, and if they’re not eye-catching or clear, viewers may scroll right past your video, no matter how great it is. A well-designed thumbnail acts like a billboard for your content, grabbing attention, sparking curiosity, and encouraging clicks. In today’s crowded YouTube space, your thumbnail could be the key difference between getting lost in the feed or standing out and getting watched.

What is a YouTube thumbnail?

YouTube thumbnail is the small preview image that represents a video and helps attract viewers by giving them a quick idea of the content. It's often custom-designed with bold visuals, readable text, and eye-catching colors to stand out in search results and recommendations. A good thumbnail can significantly increase clicks and views by making the video more appealing and clickable.

📱 The #1 YouTube Thumbnail Mistake on iOS

Safe Zone Violation In Design: A safe zone violation is created by placing significant components, such as faces or text, in close proximity to the borders of your thumbnail. 

On iOS, YouTube overlays things like:

The length of the video

A "Watch Later" button

Playlist icons

These run exactly on top of your thumbnail corners. So, guess what if you have forced your strong title or face expression into the corner? Readers of iPhones cannot see it. It is either covered or clipped.

Other Common Mistakes to Avoid

The majority of YouTube traffic comes from mobile devices, and if your thumbnails aren’t optimized for small screens, you're likely losing a huge chunk of potential viewers before they even click. Below are common thumbnail mistakes that can cost you views, along with why they matter and how to fix them:

How to Design Better YouTube Thumbnails for Mobile

Here are Betafore’s top tips to make sure your YouTube thumbnail design is optimized for iOS and mobile devices:

Use a safe zone - Keep text and faces away from the outer edges.

Think BIG - Text that is bold and has a lot of contrast always wins..

Check mobile previews - Use YouTube Studio or test thumbnails on your iPhone before uploading.

Put feeling first - Faces with strong expressions always get more clicks.

Design mobile-first - Over 70% of YouTube traffic comes from phones. If it works on iOS, it’ll shine everywhere.

Why Better Thumbnails Matters?

“90% of the best-performing videos have custom thumbnails, according to Google Help.”

A strong YouTube thumbnail isn’t just about looks , it drives clicks, increases engagement, and boosts your content in the algorithm. And with most users on mobile, iOS optimization is non-negotiable.

At Betafore, we help creators, influencers, and brands design content that doesn’t just look good but also performs.

Want Thumbnails That Drive Real Results

From high-performing websites to thumb-stopping visuals, we build digital experiences that drive results. Design. Strategy. Impact - every click counts.

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