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femmefatalevibe · 1 year

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any tips for getting into copywriting?

Learn the basics of copywriting & writing fundamentals/ marketing skills

Study the different types of copywriting (web/banners, email, social, ads, direct mail, sales letters, etc.)

Decide on your niche(s). Study everything you can about the industry, trends, latest news, customer demographics/psychographics, customer behavior, types of lifestyles/preferences they have, how they speak, where they spend the most time (IRL or digitally)

Craft an inspiration folder full of compelling copywriting examples you find when browsing on the web, going through your email, scrolling on social media, billboards, magazines, direct mail, etc.

Practice rewriting these examples with your own flair. Evaluate it, and keep practicing until you're proud of your copy.

Be as concise, clever, and convincing as possible. Keep your tone conversational (write like how you would speak), catchy, simple, and witty. Take out any extraneous or fluff words. Pepper in cultural references, puns, and relatable anecdotes understood by your target audience when relevant to your messaging/CTA

Create a portfolio with these mock-ups or projects done for family/friends (state they're spec work, not client-commissioned samples) or clips from an internship, school work, etc.

Craft a USP for yourself (including your niche, copywriting specialties, and the specific expertise you offer within your broader niche/service offerings that makes you unique)

Create an Upwork profile and share your services on LinkedIn (optimize both of these profiles)

Research local clients and small businesses within your niche. Also, take time to create a list of dream clients. Study their copy, brand voice, and keep tabs on updates regarding these companies' happenings

Learn the art of a cold email/LinkedIn pitch/Upwork proposal. Introduce yourself and your services to your prospect and share with them how you can fulfill a specific need they're seeking out (For local and smaller companies, feel free to offer suggestions. With more established companies, connect the dots as to why your experience/expertise is a great fit for their brand/target audience), and attach your work/link to your LinkedIn profile, website, and any other relevant hub for your professional services & content

Ask for referrals from friends/family to get started. If they're not a relative, get a testimonial to include in your portfolio

Follow up once if you haven't heard back from a prospective client after an initial pitch after a few days

Search for potential gigs on sites like Upwork/ProBlogger/People Per Hour

Once you land a gig, execute to the best of your ability and hand in your work by the deadline (strategies surrounding best business practices is a whole other post, lol)

Gather testimonials from all clients of successful projects. Confirm with clients whether you can use their work in your portfolio if you're unsure

Continue studying copywriting from books, courses, and everyday reading & living

Stay knowledgeable about advancements/updates in your field, keep updated on current events, and culture/social trends, and read a lot in general. Have interesting, multi-faceted conversations with others. Observe what makes people tick & remain engaged in a verbal dialogue or content

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elicathebunny · 5 months

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HOW I GOT A GRADE 9 IN MY RS MOCK.

Past Papers Time Youtube Teachers/school What worked for me

PAST PAPERS

Finding past papers online is pretty easy. Do a bunch of them from your specifications and keep going through the marking scheme to make sure what you are writing is exactly what you will get the mark for. Memorising writing structures is important for trying to get the most marks as possible.

for example:

2 marker: definition and example 4 marker: 2 paragraphs - point and explanation in each one 5 marker: 2 points and 2 explanations with extra information (holy texts, quotes, parables, etc) 8 marker: 2 main points, each with a thorough example and explanation (PEEL, introduction -> point 1 -> point 2) 15 marker: Explain, Examine, Evaluate (Introduction, the main point - PEEL, conclusion - Link back to the question and a brief referral of the main point)

SETTING TIME ASIDE

Really focusing my time on studying, taking notes and listening to online teachers. Turning off or putting my phone away from me to minus any distractions. Setting the intention of studying for a certain amount of time and going for it. Making sure my space is ready for me to do that by clearing it out and making sure there is nothing that would distract me (phone, outside sounds, etc)

FINDING YOUTUBE TEACHERS AND REVISION HELP

Searching up YouTube teachers who make videos for your specifications and subject. Take notes from their videos or find flashcards/making your own for that video to test your knowledge. Find ones that you understand the way that they teach, some specifications are harder to find than others for certain subjects online but it isn't impossible. Really try hard to search through the internet (Off of YouTube if you honestly can't find anything) and try to find it on Google or from random pieces of revision guides from other schools

UTILISE THE SCHOOLS RESOURCES AND YOUR EXERCISE BOOKS

Ask your teachers for some revision guides, my school gave us some to revise at home with everything we needed in it. Use the school homework sites that have homework based on your tests, even if homework on it isn't set on that you can try to do sections that relate to it (On things like Seneca you can select what you want to learn alongside doing homework). Take your exercise books home and revise with them, take photos and notes from your book to keep at home.

WHAT I DID:

annoyed the hell out of my mum by repeating back everything I remember from that subject to her (she obv wasn't listening) but telling someone like you are teaching them or having a conversation about it helps the memory

Writing it from memory over and over again, checking new information or rewriting parts to make it better and possibly correcting errors

Using flashcards online, although I don't really like them too much

Sharing revision stuff with my friends and helping each other out

#self improvement #student life #that girl #studyspo #study motivation #studyblr #student #study aesthetic

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abeloth · 5 months

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Novel Planning/Writing Programs/Sites

I wrote this mostly for myself as I've used many different things over the years with varying success, but I think it might be useful for others as well. Not sponsored. All below the cut. If you want the TLDR, scroll to the very bottom.

1. Google Docs

Free. Just regular ol' Google Docs for writing and organizing. If you lose a Doc, you can contact Google and they're pretty prompt about getting it back for you if you accidentally delete something and then empty your trash.

For writing, it helps to get one folder and then have a bunch of folders inside that folder for drafts. It also helps to make one Doc that's just for background information you might need or for outlining. For this, I've just made tables or used Google's built-in outlines. However, this is the model of an eleven year old and it can get pretty messy trying to keep track of too much.

2. Airtable

Free with paid version available. Not for writing, but good for organizing. There's a novel template as well. I like that you can link records together. I've been using it for awhile for things like species, scenes, locations, etc.

For family trees, I recommend changing the view from "Grid view" to "Kanban" and categorizing it by "Generation" (Gen 1, etc). This works really well for planning things out and world building in general. You can add images really easily as well. It's very user intuitive and I recommend playing around with categories and fields until you get it to your liking. Btw, if you sign up with the above link I get referral credit on the site! I'd appreciate it if this post proves helpful.

3. Notebook.ai

Free with paid version available. This is one of those programs that's technically free, but you need to pay for it to be really usable in some respects. I really like how it organizes characters and asks you questions that prompt you to think more about your character. Same with locations. So it's great for characters and locations, but not for stuff like species or races. If you want to write fantasy, I would not use this alone (but I would take a look to see if any of the questions help you with world-building or characterization). I'd use it in conjunction with something like Airtable.

4. novelWriter

Free. This offline software is great for novel-writing! You can move chapters around which is nice. It has all your work in this nice lil' collapsable list. It also has options for you to note stuff about the plot, characters, location, etc at the bottom. Not super user intuitive, but it's not very hard to figure out and their site can help you out. Also, the next several are very similar to novelWriter (similar features and are not browser-based), but with more features.

5. Manuskript

Free. Same as above, but it includes an analyzer that can tell you how often you used a word or phrase. It also has some neat features like a distraction-free mode you can customize and a novel assistant–though I have not used that feature. The devs recommend having backups because it's still in early development. However, you should have backups regardless. I’ve personally had some issues losing progress and my .msk file not loading completely within the program. I’m trying to play around and find a solution, but I might lose motivation since I haven’t had this issue with Quoll or novelWriter.

6. Quoll Writer

Free. Great for novel writing. It also has bonus features like a fullscreen distraction free mode you can configure and a guide meant to identify problems with your writing. You can easily do text annotations as well. It has stats to view your productivity AND an editor mode that includes sharing with others. There is also a warm-up feature that comes complete with writing prompts, though I’ve never used this feature.

7. Atomic Scribbler a.k.a SmartEdit Writer

Free. Great for novel writing, especially if you're super used to Microsoft Word. It has the same look and feel, so if you're considering transitioning, this is a great fit. Just like the ones above, it lets you go chapter by chapter and scene by scene so you can easily view your novel and rearrange it to your liking. Disclaimer that I have not used this because I hate Microsoft Word so much it's unreal.

8. yWriter

Free. yWriter seems pretty similar to novelWriter, but is only for Windows. I have Mac, so I haven’t tried this one but it looks nice and uncomplicated.

9. NovelEasy

Free. Browser-based, so you can use this if you have a ChromeBook (4-8 require Mac or Windows to run). It has a similar set up and some similar features, but it goes by chapters, not chapters and scenes. However, it does still have the option to see your daily progress with word count, time spent writing, etc. Disclaimer that I have not used this, but it looks like a good alternative if you can't run the aforementioned programs.

I haven't tried Scrivener (since it's paid), but I've heard good things about it. I'm not sure if there's anything included you couldn't get elsewhere for free. Campfire is free, but I'm unsure if it's free like Airtable or like Notebook. If I check it out, I'll update this post with my thoughts on it.

TLDR: What I’ve been using to write is Airtable (#2 on the list) for worldbuilding, characters, and outlining, Google Docs (#1) for at least the first draft, and novelWriter (#4) for the second draft onward since it’s so much easier to move scenes around and see what else you need to edit.

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darker-than-darkness · 11 months

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Little rant about getting an autism/adhd diagnosis as a person under the trans* umbrella.

Right of the bat: I am (as of now) only self-diagnosed, with strong suspicions of autism or possibly audhd. My psychiatrist agrees, but can not give me that diagnosis without consulting a therapist. Nonetheless, I will refer to people of the above mentioned minority (unfortunately) as a collective “we” for easier accessibility.

I also identify as nonbinary and transmasculine, using they/he pronouns and I have had my coming out as trans* in 2015, albeit mistaking my identity as genderfluid in the beginning. Since 2020 I have been labeling myself correctly, had my social and public coming out and was even able to get my name recognized by my university.

I am certain of my identity, hence why I feel like I can speak for the trans* community. As mentioned above, I’ve completed my social transition, whereas I am still awaiting a proper referral for surgeries and a legal change.

I also want to apologize in advance for my language potentially being a bit too scholarly for a site such as tumblr. I am a university student of English and American studies and this comes naturally with the occupation. I also feel it helps me get point across more distinctively and precisely. I will however try to give examples to illustrate my thoughts.

That being said, here’s my main thesis:

I feel like we do not get enough recognition and struggle more to get diagnosed in the first place. Let me elaborate.

A lack of therapists worldwide makes it nearly impossible to get diagnosed with anything these days, but self-diagnosis after extensive research gets devaluated and ridiculed.

Whilst autism in cis women has started finally getting the recognition it deserved (don’t get me wrong, this is amazing) and cis men have been able to get a diagnosis often at an early age, we are a blind spot in the field of psychology.

It is impossible to get a therapist specializing in both gender and neurodiversity, even though they are closely linked. You have to weigh out which of the topics you want to tackle first, whilst both need to be regarded together, not separately. Therapy for both has the purpose of saving a life, but is impossible to achieve.

For the past three years I have been trying to get a therapist. I live in a big city in Germany, and whilst therapy is covered by public health insurance, many are unable to find any therapist, let alone a suited one. The one or two (out of the hundreds that exists) have long waitlists of a year and above and whilst you can pay for therapy sessions, many students like myself, who live on the bare minimum, can not afford paying 300+ Euros a month that weekly sessions would cost.

I also feel like many of us get disregarded for our special interests, hyperfixations and other symptoms. They can vary so much from those of cis women and/or cis men. We many times show symptoms of both cis men and cis women, many times show neither or ones exclusive to trans* individuals.

Of course these symptoms always vary greatly from individual to individual, yet especially in those who are afab or amab they get overshadowed or falsely attributed by/to the many mental illnesses/symptoms we have because of not identifying with the gender we were wrongly assigned at birth. I will come back to those mental issues in a bit.

I, for example, share a special interest for makeup and fashion, stereotypically seen as more feminine interests, and a special interest for motorcycles, cars, wrestling and many other stereotypically male interests. These are obsessive and hinder me in everyday life.

Not only are stereotypes harmful wherever they may apply, them being seen as such, they get disregarded as special interests/hyperfixations that come with neurodivergence. The symptoms are ignored and wrongly attributed (those aligning with the gender you were assigned at birth) or not attributed at all (those that not aligning with the gender you were assigned at birth) to a potential autism/adhd diagnosis.

However, some special interests/hyperfixations I’ve observed in many trans* people are those relating to the struggle unique to trans* individuals. They can include trans* or lgbtq+ rights, politics in general, the science behind being trans*, activism, hate crimes, police violence, gender reassigning surgeries and many others.

I suppose we, as those these issues relate to in many ways, naturally have a closer connection/desire to indulge in these topics in detail. However, this, once again, gets disregarded and not attributed to the neurodiversity but rather the issues with gender.

Coming back to a point briefly mentioned above, many of us have been wrongly diagnosed many times within our lives. Many of the symptoms naturally coming with everyday life as a trans* person have been signed off as standalone diagnoses. These include depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, anger issues, escapism, low self-esteem and self-worth and even suicidal/homicidal thoughts.

The collection of wrong diagnoses throughout ones life, if one is lucky enough to have a therapist in the first place, comes naturally with both being trans* and having autism/adhd. This not only stems from the lack of knowledge in the healthcare system, but also the struggles we experience.

I, for example, have had both a diagnosis for social anxiety and depression through my teen years. Looking back, unsurprisingly so. I was bullied to oblivion for being outed (as both trans* and bisexual) whilst growing up in a small, Christian town. I say being outed, for both times I have been outed by those I wrongly assumed to be my friends/allies.

Transphobia and homophobia were part of my everyday life. Most human interactions I had were horrible, causing me to struggle with low self-esteem. Being ridiculed daily plus getting my trust broken so often, together with an immense burden of being overwhelmed by the noises of a school classroom caused me to go mute for most of 8th and 9th grade. I’m assuming I do not have to explain the concept of selective mutism to those reading, but this is what eventually caused my social anxiety diagnosis.

Of course, someone being bullied constantly plus struggling with severe personal trauma (I do not want to elaborate this, for it is beyond the point) will feel sad, have meltdowns (I would throw things around my room, clear my desk with my arm, punch walls and have yelling fits) and cry constantly. I was ostracized for being “the weird kid” with “weird hobbies and interests” and the loneliness made me extremely sad. Naturally, a depression diagnosis came my way.

Now, I am not saying people can not have multiple diagnoses. I, myself, do and many others do as well. Not only do many people have both autism and adhd, many people also have further mental illnesses that make their life hard.

I, for example, have been diagnosed with bipolar in my early adult years (around age 18/19). It is genetic in my case, but ever since taking medication for it, I have been doing much better. That, however, has not calmed the symptoms I personally attribute (potentially) to “my” autism/adhd. They are also not side effects of my medication, that has been ruled out.

Talking about the health system brings me to another huge flaw both people with neurodiversity and trans* individuals struggle with. Organizations and officials meant to help letting us down, failing us and making us the problem.

It starts with the health system. Simple things like autism in adults (no matter their gender identity, but especially for cis women and trans* people) not being diagnosed properly, being trans* still being (mainly legally) considered a mental disorder in many countries and vital health treatments being denied are quite literally killing us.

The suicide rates in trans* and neurodiverse people are at an all time high, the US is infuriatingly going back in history with their law-making and removing safe spaces whilst simultaneously endangering trans* individuals. That possibility of being hatecrimed both for not being cis as well as being neurodivergent has risen drastically. It shocks, angers and saddens me.

As an individual living in Germany, we might have public health insurance but not enough therapists, as previously elaborated. This and trans* people still having to go through multiple discriminatory processes to even get their gender recognized are just a few examples.

Of course we are often also failed by politicians, law makers, courts, police and any other institution that is there to defend and uphold democracy. If we even are lucky enough to live in a democratic state and not a monarchy with a power hungry heir or a state claiming to be democratic whilst their leader is clearly a dictator. (Looking especially at Russia, here.)

In Germany, for example, the government had promised to simplify the process of legally changing your name and gender by April of 2024. So far it has not made any progress whatsoever and with openly right-wing parties on the rise in most states the chances of it actually happening are minimal.

There is also a huge issue with police and not understanding who they’re protecting versus pursuing. Autistic people are often seen as aggressive in their meltdowns, causing them to be detained even when not the culprit whatsoever. Trans* people often have to let people from their opposite gender perform invasive and humiliating searches on them, something a cis person legally can contest. But we are not as lucky.

Some of the worst institutions when it comes to accommodation are schools. Trans* and neurodivergent students often get picked on by their teachers (for example through misgendering or being called upon even in their mute/overwhelmed stages). Trans* and/or neurodivergent students often get reprimanded for causing trouble, even when not the perpetrators. Neither the teachers nor headmasters seem to really care.

I have a more distinct anecdote for this one. I distinctly remember getting suspended from school for two days and having to come to the headmasters office with both of my parents in 9th grade. When I was in my teen years I had an admittedly unhealthy hyperfixation (I call it this for it was obsessive and involuntary, beyond my control and took my focus of school and any other responsibilities.) on school shooters, particularly Columbine. This was in 2015, so before liking True Crime became normalized.

Of course, as any teen I scribbled on my desk in school. Unfortunately scribbling the nicknames of the Columbine shooters was not the smartest idea. I didn’t understand that at the time, however. My sociology teacher saw after some students had told on me. I was sick that day and had no way of defending myself immediately. So instead my parents were called. I was in big trouble.

Not speaking with my classmates (due to my selective mutism) didn’t help. Neither did the fact that, due to my gender disphoria, most of my clothes were black oversized shirts, combat boots and cargo pants. I had short hair (that I had dyed black at the time.) and wore stark emo makeup. I not only fit the weird quiet kid in the back of the class stereotype perfectly but also dressed like the shooters I had been focusing on.

It was the second headmaster that called my mother. I have to give him a bit of a compliment here. His first question was not what I had done or what I was thinking. It was wether or not I was okay. (Which obviously, I wasn’t.) Unfortunately, reality looked very different when in the headmasters office.

The headmistress had returned from her vacation and absolutely tore me to pieces. She was convinced I was planning a school shooting myself. From telling me she should have just called the police, to telling me my behavior was unacceptable and inappropriate, telling me I vandalized school property (it was in pencil, I didn’t), to telling me everyone was afraid of me and all the school knew, she threw every accusation my way. It was not only intimidating, but I’ll always remember how much I had to mask in that moment.

Unfortunately the second headmaster didn’t help, telling me I should maybe look for happier interests, like flowers and bees. (Literally his words.) They didn’t understand, neither of them, that it was involuntary. I had no control over it. But neither did I. Back then, I didn’t know hyperfixations existed. I remember how guilty yet confused I felt, not understanding why everyone was so worked up about a simple scribble.

In retrospect I know the reason for the outrage. But never will I understand why on earth one would react so cruelly. The rest of my time there was hell. Half the school knew me as the person who planned a school shooting, stupidly believing I actually would. They didn’t know me, of course. Jumped to conclusions because I was different and didn’t fit in.

This school failed me hard time, just like the school before had. I’m still surprised I managed to finish tenth grade, with a friend in my class even. (We had bonded after I explained the situation to her.) I was lucky enough to go to a different school after a year of a mental health break, together with said friend who also had many issues with the school we went though, even though she was a neurotypical cis woman.

Moral of the story is: I am appalled how many times we get failed and disregarded.

But of course we do. For we, as trans* and neurodivergent people, have mastered masking. We had to pretend/were raised as a completely different person from who we actually are. Had to pretend to be and conform with a gender we were assigned at birth, even though we knew we never identified with. Had to pretend to be one of the neurotypical ones because we didn’t want to be even more different. We already didn’t fit in, neurodiversity was not something we needed.

Unfortunately, without a proper diagnosis, we never knew differently. Didn’t know why we always felt out of place, or why we suffered from constant imposter syndrome. How could we, when people constantly told us we were “normal” or “just a little sad” or “a bit of an outsider.” They didn’t see we needed help, even when the cries for help were as big as having morbid hyperfixations, injuring ourselves to fit the gender identity we wanted to fit (self-mutilation as well as wrong methods of for example binding).

No one helped us then.

And still, no one helps us.

Self-diagnosis is a last resort for many of us and many of us are not lucky enough to ever recognize who they truly are.

And that they’re okay the way they are.

I guess I’m writing this for the “weird kids.” The kids that were ridiculed for being different, the kids that never knew why they couldn’t seem to fit in. I see you. I used to be you. And only if we rise up, we cause an uproar, can anything ever change.

If you read this far I thank you. Feel free to leave comments, like, ask questions. My inbox is always open, also for anonymous questions.

#autism #adhd #audhd #self diagnosis #transgender #nonbinary #gender #personal rant #flawed system #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #therapy #lgbtq community #my thoughts #diagnosis #psychology #school #experience #self reflection

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thescreamcorner · 2 months

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Healthcare and Insurance Information For the United States

These are compiled by yours truly. I understand firsthand how difficult and stressful finding good healthcare can be, so I'm putting this post together with as much information as I can sift through about signing up for health insurance and finding good, affordable providers. I hope it can help at least one person find what they need, so PLEASE reblog this and spread it around. For this post only, even if you're on my DNI, you can share this.

If any adjustments to format need to be made for accessibility, PLEASE comment or DM me so I can update it as quickly as possible. Information under the cut.

-Select your state on the map to see enrollment information, or scroll down below to find contact/sign up information for your state. Note, at least a few states have enrollment for SNAP (foodstamps) on the same site.

-Select your state on the map on THIS page to find specific information about if you're eligible for medicaid within your state, as well as ratings on the quality of care across the state, and other program documents.

-this blogsite provides more in-depth information about how to find an affordable therapist, including for those without insurance and need a sliding-scale fee rate. While they are sponsored by BetterHelp, which you should NOT use, their resources for finding in-person therapists seem to be credible.

-here's another page from that blog, a guide to how and when to negotiate prices with a therapist if they don't advertise or provide a sliding-scale.

-While it speaks specifically about primary care doctors, this article is a good reference when looking for new care team members, to help you determine when it's time to look for a different provider. This still applies well to both psychiatry and therapy.

-This post is a good guideline for how to ask a primary care doctor for a referral for therapy or psychiatry. Like BetterHelp, Talkiatry does not have good reviews and you should not use their services, but this specific page is helpful regardless.

-If you're having a mental health crisis, this subreddit page has an easy to read list of hotlines and websites to call or text, including ones outside of the US. This subreddit aims to provide peer support for those who are suicidal, but be aware that especially because of trolls, there will be highly triggering content if you go beyond this link.

-If you have not found benefit from hotlines, this subreddit provides peer support for general mental health struggles. I would have linked their hotline resources instead, but some are inaccurate and the format of their page is much less accessible to those with vision or attention difficulties.

Addendum: Ever since COVID, a majority of providers have expanded their practice to allow online visits through telehealth. If you have any difficulties leaving your home, be sure to ask any new or existing providers if they have remote options for visits.

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aloeverawrites · 3 months

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To Palestinian families trying to get the Butterfly Effect Project to boost their fundraising campaign, here is a list of steps on how to do that. This might be helpful for people trying to help families organise things as well. This is the form you need to refer your family to the organisation.

The following steps will show you how to get to that form yourself.

This is the Butterfly Effect Project, click this link to go to their Instagram site

2. At the top of their site is the volunteer and family self referral form. click the blue link.

3. You'll see something that looks like this. Scroll down to "Forms."

4. Click on the Family Self-Referral box.

5. You're now at the form. Enter in the relevant information and send it through. If you need any assistance I believe their email is [email protected] but I'm not sure.

#palestine #fundraising #human rights #butterfly effect project #operation olive branch #operation poppy flower #gazafunds.com

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mariacallous · 7 months

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Warning: This article discusses explicit adult content and child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

One of the world’s largest online video game marketplaces says it has referred user accounts to legal authorities after a Bellingcat investigation found tokens to create nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes were being surreptitiously sold on the site.

Accounts on G2A were being used to collect payments for Clothoff, one of the most popular and controversial nonconsensual pornographic deepfake sites on the internet. Clothoff disguised the sales as if they were for downloadable gaming content.

“Security is one of our top priorities that we never compromise on, hence we have taken immediate action and suspended the sellers in question until we have investigated it fully,” G2A said, in a statement. “We also decided to report the case to the appropriate authorities.” (G2A said it was reporting the accounts and the companies affiliated with them to authorities in the “companies’ countries of origin” which, as this story outlines below, varies but includes the US and New Zealand.)

Clothoff is part of a loosely affiliated network of similar platforms uncovered in Bellingcat’s investigation.

The network, which also includes the sites Nudify, Undress, and DrawNudes, has variously manipulated financial and online service providers that ban adult content and non-consensual deep fakes by disguising their activities to evade crackdowns. Other services they have tried to exploit include Coinbase, Patreon, Paypal, Shopify, Steam and Stripe.

Behind one G2A account that was selling tokens for Clothoff is an IT solutions firm called Aurora Borealis Limited Liability Company, listed on the account’s contact page. On its website, Aurora Borealis claims G2A is one of its partners, which the gaming marketplace said is false.

Aurora’s CEO, a Valencia-based entrepreneur named Vitalii Ionov, did not reply to a request for comment, nor did his company. Ionov, as this investigation details, is affiliated with multiple entities that overlap with Clothoff and the network of deepfake porn sites. Another company he is listed as the CEO of has also falsely claimed to be partners with other companies, including Microsoft.

This investigation also uncovered a fake Clothoff CEO who was, in fact, an AI-generated image. The fake CEO notwithstanding, a trail of open source records reveals a loose network of real companies with real people attached to them behind Clothoff, Nudify, Undress, and DrawNudes.

The rapid proliferation of non-consensual pornographic deepfakes is an alarming phenomenon. Legislators in the UK recently made sharing such images illegal, while a bipartisan group of US Senators have proposed a law that would allow people to sue over them. Images of underage girls generated by Clothoff are currently the subject of a Spanish police investigation.

A recent report by independent research group Graphika said that there was a 2,408 per cent increase in referral links to nonconsensual pornographic deepfake sites across Reddit and X in 2023. A 2019 report by Sensity, a company that detects and monitors deepfakes, found that 96 per cent of deepfakes are non-consensual porn and, of those, 99 per cent are of women.

In this story, we take you through how we linked some of the biggest AI deepfake domains together, how we traced their illicit financial networks, and how we discovered the people operating in the shadows behind them.

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diana-fortyseven · 1 year

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I currently have the old "Fanfiction Writing Masterclass" in my Dropbox because someone needed access to it.

This used to be a premium course that was made available for free two years ago, before the site that offered it went offline forever. It's not pirated, and sharing this doesn't hurt the creators who gave it away for free when they pulled the plug.

The course is 1.4 GB of worksheets and videos... And it's taking up way too much space in my fandom Dropbox, that's why it needs to go, so I can put the stuff I usually keep in there back in. xD

Before I remove it in a few days, I give you the opportunity to grab it for yourself:

Some of it might be of use to you, some of it might not. It's worth having a look at the stuff, though.

You don't need a Dropbox to download it!

BUT! If you don't have a Dropbox (or want a separate fandom Dropbox for more anonymity etc), why not use my referral link to get one? :D

You'll get a 500 MB bonus if you sign up via a referral link and complete your registration, and I'll get 500 MB too. If two, three mutuals sign up with my link, I might not need to remove the course from my Dropbox.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND that I will be able to see the email address you used for your sign-up! Use your fandom address, not your wallet name address for this.

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Boost Your Online Presence: A Beginner's Guide How to Increasing Website Traffic

In today’s digital age, where the virtual world reigns supreme, a robust online presence is your ticket to success. Whether you’re an aspiring blogger, an e-commerce entrepreneur, or a passionate individual looking to make your mark, increasing website traffic is the first step towards achieving your online aspirations. Welcome to our comprehensive guide, Boost Your Online Presence: A Beginner’s Guide How to Increasing Website Traffic.

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In this digital journey, we will explore the subtleties of maximising your presence on the web in order to achieve your goals. We’ve got you covered in every aspect of digital marketing, from perfecting the science of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to capitalising on the influence of content marketing and social media tactics. By the time you reach the conclusion of this route, you’ll be well-versed in the techniques that will bring an avalanche of visitors to your website and help you achieve your goals in the digital world. So buckle up, because we’re about to go on an incredible journey together!

Why Does Website Traffic Matter?

Website traffic is the lifeblood of your online presence. It’s a reflection of your website’s visibility and reach. More traffic means increased opportunities for achieving your goals, whether it’s growing your brand, generating leads, making sales, or sharing your passion. In essence, website traffic is the fuel that propels your online success, making it a fundamental metric to track and improve.

1. What is Website Traffic?

Website traffic refers to the number of visitors who access your website. It’s a crucial metric that measures your online reach. Understanding the sources and types of website traffic is the first step toward boosting your online presence.

Organic Traffic: Visitors who find your site through search engines like Google.

Direct Traffic: People who access your site directly, either by typing the URL or using bookmarks.

Referral Traffic: Visitors who arrive at your site through links from other websites.

Social Media Traffic: Traffic generated through social media platforms.

Paid Traffic: Visitors acquired through paid advertising, like Google Ads.

2. Setting Realistic Goals

Setting realistic goals is the compass that guides your journey towards a thriving online presence. By defining clear and achievable objectives, you create a roadmap for success. These goals might encompass increasing monthly visitors, boosting newsletter sign-ups, or improving conversion rates. Realistic goals provide direction and motivation, helping you measure and celebrate your progress in the dynamic world of digital presence.

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3. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the art of enhancing your website’s visibility in search engine results. It’s a multifaceted strategy encompassing on-page and off-page techniques. On-page SEO involves optimizing individual pages with relevant keywords and quality content. Off-page SEO, on the other hand, focuses on building authority through backlinks and social signals. Together, these efforts improve your website’s rank, making it easier for potential visitors to find your online content. It’s all about making your website more visible to search engines like Google.

On-Page SEO

On-page SEO involves optimizing individual web pages for search engines. Here are key factors to consider:

Keywords: Choose relevant keywords for each page and incorporate them naturally in your content.

Meta Titles and Descriptions: Craft compelling meta titles and descriptions to encourage clicks from search results.

Quality Content: Create informative and engaging content that keeps visitors on your site.

Page Speed: Ensure your website loads quickly to improve user experience.

Off-Page SEO

Off-page SEO focuses on activities outside your website that impact your online presence:

Backlinks: Build high-quality backlinks from reputable websites to boost your site’s authority.

Social Signals: Engage on social media to increase your content’s visibility and shareability.

Local SEO: If you have a physical location, optimize for local search to attract nearby customers.

4. Mobile Optimization

Mobile optimization is the process of tailoring your website to provide an excellent user experience on smartphones and tablets. With mobile devices dominating internet access, optimizing for them is essential. It enhances your site’s speed, layout, and functionality on smaller screens, making it more user-friendly. Mobile optimization not only improves SEO but also ensures you don’t miss out on potential visitors. Here’s why:

Mobile-friendliness boosts your SEO ranking.

It improves the user experience.

Increases the likelihood of retaining mobile visitors.

5. Quality Content Creation

Quality content creation is the cornerstone of engaging and retaining website visitors. It involves in-depth research, understanding your audience’s interests, and crafting valuable, informative, and engaging material. Using multimedia elements like images, videos, and infographics enriches the user experience. Employing storytelling techniques also adds an emotional touch, making your content more relatable and shareable, ultimately driving increased website traffic. Consider the following tips:

Research your target audience and their interests.

Develop a content calendar for consistency.

Use multimedia elements like images, videos, and infographics.

Incorporate storytelling to engage readers emotionally.

6. Blogging and Guest Posting

Blogging and guest posting are dynamic tools for driving website traffic. Through regular, informative, and shareable blog posts, you engage your audience. Guest posting on reputable websites in your niche extends your reach to a broader audience, enhancing your brand’s visibility. It’s a two-pronged approach, combining your content’s magnetism and the reach of established platforms, ensuring your website benefits from increased traffic and exposure.

7. Choosing the Right Platforms

Choosing the right social media platforms is vital. Each platform caters to distinct demographics and interests. Facebook suits various niches, while Instagram emphasizes visuals. LinkedIn excels for B2B and professional networking, while Pinterest thrives in DIY and recipe niches. Twitter offers real-time engagement and news updates. By picking platforms aligned with your audience and niche, you maximize your online presence and potential traffic. Choose the right ones based on your niche and target audience.

Facebook: Ideal for a wide range of niches, especially B2C businesses.

Instagram: Visual-focused, great for lifestyle, fashion, and travel niches.

LinkedIn: Best for B2B businesses and professional networking.

Pinterest: Perfect for DIY, crafts, and recipes.

Twitter: Excellent for real-time engagement and news updates.

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8. Consistency and Engagement

Consistency and engagement are the dynamic duo of social media success. Regular, engaging posts maintain your presence in followers’ minds, fostering a loyal audience. Responding to comments, asking questions, and running polls or contests spark interaction. By maintaining an active and engaging social media presence, you not only boost website traffic but also build a vibrant community around your brand.

Conclusion

As we reach the conclusion of our online presence-boosting expedition, you’ve gained a treasure trove of insights. Remember, this journey is ongoing, marked by evolving strategies and the need for adaptability. With clear goals, SEO prowess, captivating content, and a dynamic social media presence, your website traffic is set to soar. The digital realm is your canvas; success depends on your creative brushstrokes. So, keep innovating, stay tuned to emerging trends, and continue crafting your digital masterpiece. Your flourishing online presence awaits!

FAQs

1. How long does it take to see results from SEO efforts?

The timeline for SEO results can vary. Some changes may lead to immediate improvements, while others, like building backlinks, can take several months to impact your rankings significantly. It’s a long-term strategy, and patience is key.

2. Do I need to be on all social media platforms?

No, it’s not necessary to be on every social media platform. Choose the ones that align with your niche and target audience. Quality over quantity is more important in social media marketing.

3. What’s the ideal blog post length for SEO?

The ideal blog post length can vary, but longer, comprehensive content tends to perform better in search engines. Aim for 1,500–2,500 words for in-depth articles, but don’t sacrifice quality for length.

4. How can I monitor my website’s performance?

You can use various tools like Google Analytics and Search Console to monitor your website’s performance. These tools provide insights into your traffic, user behavior, and SEO data.

5. What are the most common SEO mistakes to avoid?

Common SEO mistakes include keyword stuffing, neglecting mobile optimization, ignoring backlinks, and not creating high-quality content. Avoid these to ensure your SEO efforts are effective.

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There is 3 parts of SEO

Understanding SEO: On-Page, Off-Page, and Technical SEO.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a crucial digital marketing strategy that helps improve the visibility and ranking of a website on search engines like Google. SEO can be broadly categorized into three main parts: On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, and Technical SEO. Each of these components plays a vital role in driving organic traffic and enhancing the overall performance of a website. In this article, we will delve into each of these parts and highlight the significance of backlinks in Off-Page SEO.

On-Page SEO

On-Page SEO refers to the optimization techniques that are applied directly on the website to improve its search engine rankings. This involves optimizing individual web pages to make them more search engine-friendly and relevant to users. Key elements of On-Page SEO include:

Keyword Research and Optimization: Identifying relevant keywords and incorporating them naturally into the content, titles, headings, and meta descriptions.

Content Quality and Relevance: Creating high-quality, informative, and engaging content that meets the needs and interests of the target audience.

Title Tags and Meta Descriptions: Crafting compelling and keyword-rich title tags and meta descriptions to improve click-through rates and search engine visibility.

Header Tags (H1, H2, H3, etc.): Structuring content with appropriate header tags to enhance readability and provide search engines with a clear understanding of the content hierarchy.

Internal Linking: Linking to other relevant pages within the website to improve navigation, user experience, and the distribution of link equity.

Image Optimization: Using descriptive file names, alt text, and optimized image sizes to improve image searchability and page load speed.

URL Structure: Creating clean, descriptive, and keyword-rich URLs to enhance user experience and search engine indexing.

Off-Page SEO

Off-Page SEO involves activities conducted outside the website to improve its authority, relevance, and trustworthiness in the eyes of search engines. One of the most critical aspects of Off-Page SEO is building high-quality backlinks. Backlinks, also known as inbound links, are links from other websites that point to your website. They act as votes of confidence and signal to search engines that your content is valuable and trustworthy.

The Importance of Backlinks in Off-Page SEO

Backlinks are considered one of the most influential ranking factors in SEO. Here’s why they are crucial:

Increased Website Authority: When reputable websites link to your content, it enhances your website’s authority and credibility in the eyes of search engines.

Higher Search Engine Rankings: Websites with a robust backlink profile are more likely to rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs), driving more organic traffic.

Referral Traffic: Backlinks from high-traffic websites can generate referral traffic, bringing more visitors to your site.

Faster Indexing: Search engines discover new content faster through backlinks, leading to quicker indexing and improved visibility.

Enhanced Brand Visibility: Backlinks from authoritative sources can increase your brand’s visibility and recognition within your industry.

Strategies for Building High-Quality Backlinks

To maximize the benefits of backlinks, it’s essential to focus on quality over quantity. Here are some effective strategies for building high-quality backlinks:

Guest Blogging: Writing and publishing articles on reputable websites within your niche to gain exposure and earn backlinks.

Content Marketing: Creating valuable and shareable content, such as infographics, case studies, and whitepapers, that naturally attract backlinks.

Outreach Campaigns: Reaching out to industry influencers, bloggers, and webmasters to promote your content and request backlinks.

Social Media Engagement: Sharing your content on social media platforms to increase its reach and potential for earning backlinks.

Broken Link Building: Identifying broken links on other websites and offering your content as a replacement to earn backlinks.

Technical SEO

Technical SEO focuses on optimizing the technical aspects of a website to ensure it meets the requirements of search engines for crawling, indexing, and ranking. It involves improving the backend structure and performance of the website to enhance its visibility and user experience. Key elements of Technical SEO include:

Website Speed and Performance: Ensuring fast page load times by optimizing images, leveraging browser caching, and minimizing HTTP requests.

Mobile-Friendliness: Creating a responsive design that provides a seamless user experience across different devices, especially mobile phones.

XML Sitemaps: Creating and submitting XML sitemaps to search engines to help them discover and index your website’s pages efficiently.

Robots.txt File: Using the robots.txt file to control and direct search engine crawlers on which pages to crawl and index.

Structured Data and Schema Markup: Implementing structured data and schema markup to provide search engines with additional information about your content, improving search visibility and rich results.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): Ensuring your website uses HTTPS to provide a secure connection, which is a ranking factor for search engines.

Canonical Tags: Using canonical tags to prevent duplicate content issues and consolidate link equity to the preferred version of a webpage.

Error Handling and Redirections: Managing 404 errors, setting up 301 redirects for moved or deleted pages, and ensuring a smooth user experience.

Conclusion

SEO is a multifaceted strategy that involves On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, and Technical SEO. Each component plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility, authority, and performance of a website. Among these, Off-Page SEO, particularly backlinks, stands out as a vital factor for improving search engine rankings and driving organic traffic. By understanding and implementing effective SEO practices, businesses can achieve long-term success in the competitive digital landscape.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Fast Website Ranking

Ranking a website quickly is essential for achieving online success. With countless websites vying for attention on the internet, it's crucial to employ effective strategies that propel your site to the top of search engine results. In this comprehensive guide, we'll reveal the fastest way to rank a website and outrank the competition.

Understanding the Importance of Website Ranking

Before delving into the fastest ranking methods, it's essential to grasp why website ranking holds such paramount importance. Simply put, higher rankings equate to increased visibility, traffic, and potential revenue. When your website appears at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs), it garners more clicks and visits, enhancing your brand's exposure and authority in your industry.

Conducting Keyword Research

The foundation of effective website ranking lies in strategic keyword research. By identifying high-volume keywords relevant to your niche, you can optimize your content for maximum visibility. Utilize keyword research tools such as Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to identify and prioritize the most relevant keywords for your website.

Crafting High-Quality Content

Once you've identified your target keywords, the next step is to create compelling content that resonates with your audience. High-quality content not only engages and informs visitors but also signals to search engines that your website is authoritative and worth ranking. Focus on producing valuable, informative, and engaging content that addresses the needs and interests of your target audience.

Optimizing On-Page Elements

In addition to creating high-quality content, optimizing on-page elements is crucial for fast website ranking. Ensure that your meta titles, meta descriptions, and URLs are optimized with your target keywords. Incorporate relevant headers (H1, H2, H3) and internal links to improve both user experience and search engine crawlability.

Building High-Quality Backlinks

One of the most powerful ranking factors is building high-quality backlinks from authoritative and relevant websites. Seek opportunities to earn backlinks through guest posting, content partnerships, and outreach campaigns. Quality backlinks not only drive referral traffic but also signal to search engines the credibility and relevance of your website.

Leveraging Social Media

In today's interconnected world, social media plays a pivotal role in website ranking. Utilize platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to promote your content and engage with your audience. Social signals such as likes, shares, and comments can positively impact your website's visibility and authority in search engine rankings.

Monitoring and Analyzing Performance

Finally, monitoring and analyzing your website's performance is essential for continuously optimizing your ranking strategy. Utilize analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track key metrics such as organic traffic, keyword rankings, and user engagement. Identify areas for improvement and iterate on your strategy to maintain and improve your website's ranking over time.

Ranking a website quickly requires a strategic approach that encompasses keyword research, high-quality content creation, on-page optimization, link building, social media engagement, and performance monitoring. By implementing these proven strategies, you can boost your website's visibility, drive organic traffic, and outrank the competition in search engine results. Remember, consistency and adaptability are key to sustained success in the ever-evolving world of SEO.

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Launch Your Website to the Top A Comprehensive SEO Starter Kit

Launching a new website is an exciting endeavor, but without effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO), your website may struggle to gain visibility amidst the vast expanse of the internet. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the essential steps to kickstart SEO for your new website and pave the way for enhanced online presence and visibility.

1. Conduct Thorough Keyword Research

The foundation of any successful SEO strategy begins with keyword research. Identify the key terms and phrases relevant to your website's niche and target audience. Utilize tools such as Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to uncover valuable insights into search volume, competition, and keyword variations. Choose keywords that strike a balance between search volume and competitiveness, ensuring they align with your website's content and objectives.

2. Optimize On-Page Elements

Optimizing your website's on-page elements is crucial for maximizing its visibility in search engine results. Focus on the following key areas:

Meta Tags

Craft compelling meta titles and meta descriptions for each page, incorporating relevant keywords while accurately summarizing the content. Ensure your meta tags are enticing to users and aligned with search engine guidelines.

Quality Content

Create high-quality, engaging content that addresses the needs and interests of your target audience. Incorporate your target keywords naturally within the content, avoiding keyword stuffing. Aim to provide valuable insights, solutions, or entertainment to your visitors.

URL Structure

Optimize your website's URL structure by including relevant keywords and ensuring they are descriptive and user-friendly. Clear, concise URLs not only improve search engine visibility but also enhance user experience and navigability.

3. Build Off-Page Authority

Off-page SEO activities play a pivotal role in establishing your website's authority and credibility within your industry. Focus on the following strategies:

Link Building

Acquire high-quality backlinks from reputable websites within your niche. Seek opportunities for guest blogging, influencer collaborations, or directory listings to earn valuable inbound links that signal trust and authority to search engines.

Social Media Engagement

Engage with your audience on social media platforms to foster brand awareness, community engagement, and content sharing. Active participation on social channels can amplify your content's reach and attract valuable referral traffic.

4. Ensure Technical Optimization

Technical SEO involves optimizing your website's technical infrastructure to enhance its performance and accessibility. Pay attention to the following aspects:

Site Speed

Optimize your website's loading speed to improve user experience and reduce bounce rates. Minimize server response times, leverage browser caching, and optimize image sizes to expedite page loading times.

Mobile Responsiveness

Ensure your website is mobile-friendly and responsive across various devices and screen sizes. Google prioritizes mobile-friendly websites in its search results, making mobile optimization essential for SEO success.

Site Structure

Organize your website's navigation and structure in a logical hierarchy, making it easy for users and search engines to navigate. Implement clear categories, internal linking, and breadcrumb trails to facilitate seamless exploration.

Conclusion: Launching Your SEO Journey

Embarking on the journey of SEO for your new website is a strategic investment in its long-term success and visibility. By following these essential steps – conducting thorough keyword research, optimizing on-page elements, building off-page authority, and ensuring technical optimization – you can establish a strong foundation for your website's SEO efforts. Remember, SEO is an ongoing process of refinement and adaptation, so stay vigilant, stay informed, and watch your website climb the ranks in search engine results.

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