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RECENT SEO & MARKETING NEWS FOR ECOMMERCE, March 2024

Welcome to my roundup of SEO and marketing news and useful resources for ecommerce businesses, March edition. There is a lot going on with Google, and some really strong marketing pieces this time around, so let's get right to it.

SEO: GOOGLE & OTHER SEARCH ENGINES 

Google launched both a core algorithm update and spam updates on March 5, with the spam update ending on the 20th. Core updates now include the Helpful Content algorithm. In early observations, Etsy and Reddit both picked up visibility in the UK. 

The Helpful Content algorithm updates late last year destroyed a lot of sites’ Google traffic. Avoid the things they had in common.  You can read the full study here. 

Ecommerce sites were some of the biggest losers in Google visibility in 2023, with Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, Target and Best Buy in the top 10 of sites whose Google appearances slipped. 

New to Google SEO? They’ve revamped their SEO starter guide for people like you. And if you are more advanced and want to learn how to optimize your website product pages, this is a good overview. 

This lengthy article on backlinks for ecommerce websites covers pretty much all the angles, including the really difficult ones. 

Reminder that if you want to rank on Google for a search term, you need to look at what is already ranking, and make decisions based on that content. [video and transcript] This works for most search engines, not just Google. 

Yes, Google crawls “high quality” content more often. I used to refer to this as Google thinking the page is “interesting”, so I guess I will need to change my wording...

While Google sends the most traffic to websites, people spend a lot more of their online time elsewhere. Market where people are, not just where your stats say they came from. 

Sadly, Google has stopped providing caches of website pages in its search results. While you can still see the caches of some pages by using the Google search Cache:[page link] as in cache:https://cindylouwho-2.tumblr.com that will eventually stop working as well. Bing still provides caches, but unfortunately both it and the Wayback Machine do not crawl often enough to give really recent results most of the time. 

Missed Google news in February? Here’s your update. And just in case you are really behind, here is January. 

Not Google

Unsure if your website has enough good backlinks? Bing Webmaster Tools will now tell you if you don’t. 

Yandex - the top search engine in Russia - was sold by its Dutch ownership group to a consortium in Russia. 

SOCIAL MEDIA - All Aspects, By Site

General

A US study of social media use found that the most popular site was YouTube, with 83% of adults using it. Two-thirds of American adults use Facebook, while TikTok is up to ⅓ of the US population. 

Because they do change periodically, here are the latest image and video sizes recommended for the top social media platforms. [infographic]

Bluesky is now open to everyone - it was previously invite-only. 

Facebook (includes relevant general news from Meta)

Meta has introduced several changes to its Ad options, applying to Facebook and Instagram. 

Meta had a great 4th quarter in 2023, with revenue, users, and earnings per share up. “Fast-growing upstarts Temu and Shein, which originated in China, have been pouring money into ads on Facebook and Instagram. Li said on Thursday that revenue from China-based advertisers accounted for 10% of sales for the year and 5 percentage points of growth.”

Instagram

An updated post on Instagram's algorithm and how it works. 

Instagram is still beta testing longer Reels for some users. 

If your account is a brand account, you can now run ads on Instagram with coupon codes right in them. (Some Facebook users can already do this.)

LinkedIn

Among other recent changes on LinkedIn, the algorithm is now looking to boost important content longer than just the first day or two after publication. 

Pinterest

Pinterest has its own stats package, called Pinterest Analytics, but only for “Business” accounts. They show how many people clicked on the outgoing links, how many people saw your pin on their screen, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know. 

Reddit

Reddit successfully launched on the stock market this past week, but questions remain about how this will change the site. 

Google is paying Reddit to scrape its content through the API instead of from the web. 

Snapchat

Snap was a little later than most tech companies doing layoffs recently, waiting until February 5 to let 10% off staff go. 

Threads

Threads is so new that the algorithm is bound to change a lot in the next year, but for right now, here is how it works. 

TikTok

There is an overwhelming amount of info out there on the US attempt to either ban TikTok or force its sale, and much of it is incomplete, so I will let you Google to your heart’s content if you want to learn more. If you are relying on TikTok to drive sales, this would be a good time to make sure you diversify your promotional strategy. 

You can now track trending terms on TikTok through the Creator Search Insights section. “Creator Search Insights will highlight frequently searched topics, which creators can organize by category (for example, tourism, sports, science) or tailor to their content type with the “For You” option. Additionally, creators can filter for “content gap” topics, which are highly searched but have relatively few videos on TikTok covering them.“

TikTok may be testing a photo app, which would obviously compete with Instagram. 

Twitter

What? Twitter may have lied about its Super Bowl ad performance? I’m so not shocked. 

Tumblr

Tumblr will be selling data access to AI companies. 

YouTube

This is a pretty decent article on YouTube SEO. 

(CONTENT) MARKETING (includes blogging, emails, and strategies) 

Small and micro-businesses need an email list. An email list is:  

portable (unlike most social media followers or marketplace buyers) 

is available to almost everyone, as we all need at least one email address if we are online

less susceptible to the whims of algorithms (unlike SEO, marketplaces, social etc.)  

I keep seeing people argue that no one opens emails, but the chart in the article above is proof that is still wrong. (My blog email list averages close to a 70% open rate, depending on the topic and the time I send it. My jewellery email list - which I hardly ever send to - still has an over 30% open rate. My click rates are well above the industry averages, usually 30 to 40% of all recipients for the blog list. These are much better numbers than social, and astronomically better than my clickthrough rate on Google and other search engines.)

Gmail and Yahoo both changed how they handle bulk emails such as newsletters in February. Here’s what you need to know on the basics, including authenticating yourself so your email gets through. 

Find out how to get people to read all the way to the end of your content. 

Get ready for April marketing with 5 topical ideas. National Handmade Day is April 6. 

We should all think twice before deciding to use AI to create content. “Circa 2024, generative AI does not produce new ideas or even develop its own conclusions. Rather, it regurgitates information that it has indexed.” Not convinced? Here’s another article. “AI-generated content represents the literal “average of everything online.”

ONLINE ADVERTISING (EXCEPT INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL MEDIA AND ECOMMERCE SITES) 

Google Ads can now be tracked in Google Analytics 4. 

Both Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising were up in the 4th quarter of 2023. 

STATS, DATA, TRACKING 

Google Analytics 4 tracks organic traffic differently than the previous version. Here’s how to figure it out. 

BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, STATS & REPORTS; SOCIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE 

I’ve probably posted this specific article before, but it is worth another read: how to communicate with customers.  For example, “Mirroring your customer’s tone lets them know you’re on their side. If a customer is formal, for example, hold back on the LOLs. If they’re more casual, relax your tone.”

According to a US study, Generation Z is skewing the traditional marketing funnel. “Per Archrival’s data, 77 per cent of Gen Zs and 79 per cent of millennials in the US are actively seeking style inspiration at least monthly, with almost half of those looking for style inspiration on social media. When asked where they learn about new brands, products and experiences, video reigns supreme: YouTube is the most popular platform with Gen Zs, followed by TikTok, then Instagram.”

Trend alert: bag charms are back. 

IMAGES, VIDEO, GRAPHIC DESIGN, & FREE ONLINE TOOLS

Almost all of these 12 video tools are free, and some can be used on your phone. 

MISCELLANEOUS

This is an older piece, but it checks out: IKEA Hacks for Craft Show Displays. A few of these could be done with non-IKEA items. 

Want to stay up-to-date on a nearly daily basis? Follow me on Bluesky or on LinkedIn, or become a member of my Patreon.

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Yvette Heiser -How to go viral with your photography? 

Social media is booming and reaching its highest peak these days. These indispensable tools provide various opportunities for marketing, promotions, showcasing talents, etc. With millions of images and videos uploaded daily across various platforms, standing out from this digital noise can be an extremely daunting task. But since it is not an impossible thing to do. With the right strategies and approach, photographers can increase their chances of going viral and achieving widespread recognition for their artistry.

Where to start?

Social media platforms offer photographers a global stage to exhibit their work and engage with a diverse audience. With platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube boasting billions of active users, entering into these networks can significantly amplify your reach and visibility.

1. Choose the Right Platform

Selecting the appropriate platform to showcase your photography is crucial. While Instagram is renowned for its visual-centric nature and massive user base, other platforms like Pinterest and TikTok cater to different demographics and content formats. Take a minute and look at Yvette Heiser - 4 Best Experts Tips in Photography, which willprovide expert advice to get started with photography. Understanding your target audience and the unique features of each platform will help you tailor your content effectively.

2. Invest in Video Content

While photography remains the primary medium for visual storytelling, incorporating video content into your social media strategy can enhance engagement and virality. Platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube offer opportunities to create short, captivating videos that showcase your creative process, behind-the-scenes footage, or tutorials. By leveraging the dynamic nature of video, photographers can capture the attention of viewers and increase their chances of going viral.

3. Cultivate Authenticity

Share personal stories, insights into your creative journey, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of your photography process. By showcasing the person behind the lens, you humanize your brand and invite viewers to connect on a deeper level. Authenticity resonates with audiences and increases the likelihood of your content being shared virally. Watch Yvette Heiser Texas – New dynamics of capturing photographs to get an idea of utilizing new angles and perspectives in photography.

4. Utilize the Power of Hashtags

Hashtags are crucial in enhancing the discoverability and reach of your photography content on social media platforms. Research and utilize relevant hashtags that align with your niche, style, and target audience. Experiment with trending hashtags, location-based tags, and branded hashtags to expand your reach and attract a broader audience. Effective hashtag usage can significantly boost the visibility and virality of your posts.

5. Foster Engagement and Consistency

Post high-quality content that aligns with your brand and resonates with your audience regularly. Respond to comments, engage with other users' content, and participate in relevant communities and discussions. By fostering meaningful connections and engaging with your audience, you create a supportive community that organically shares and promotes your content.

Bottom line 

While the path to viral success may be challenging, the rewards of widespread recognition and acclaim for your artistry make the journey worthwhile. With dedication, innovation, and a dash of creativity, photographers can elevate their work to viral status and make a lasting impact in the digital era.  

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If you’re so vehemently against ai fanart what’s your take on fanmade graphics and edits that use stolen pictures from the internet? These fans didn’t go out with their camera to capture the images themselves, they searched through Pinterest and google and found photos taken by real photographers and, without asking permission, stole these images to edit and create into something else. Yet this practice is widely accepted amongst fandom, but the second ai is involved it’s akin to murder? Even when the fans have clearly uploaded said ai generations into photoshop to edit them first? Seems like a pick-and-choose double standard to me.

Okay first of all, let's address the fact that - going by the language you've used here - you've already decided how I feel about it, so why bother the pretense of "asking"? Dishonesty breeds Discontent. Don't lie to someone's face and expect them to be kind, yeah?

Secondly, almost every single person I know who works with image manipulation uses assets they DO have the rights to outside of specific actor's likenesses. There are millions of photos, graphics, illustrations, paintings, etc. that are open for free personal AND commercial use allllll over the internet and people use them liberally. And, actually, many, MANY of these people DO go out and take their own photographs, so I don't know where your misconception is coming from.

And, the big kicker - they also don't lie about it. They say when something is an edited photo, if it's not obvious.

Stolen images being used in edits is NOT widely accepted and is in fact generally pretty damn frowned upon in most art circles, and I absolutely don't support use of them.

Every single instance of fanart is a rocky road as far as IP infringement goes, but don't put fanartists on the same level as the industry professionals providing celebrity model photos. Unlike in AI and Art Theft, when those photos are used that's bringing attention to the figure in question, not taking it away from an actual creator.

Lastly, where the FUCK do you get off saying ANYONE is comparing AI use to murder? Persecution complex much? I get it, you wanna be a victim so bad, but you're the one stealing from people at YOUR industry level.

AI in general has a metric fuckton of potential to be something genuinely useful to artists of all walks, but the CURRENT industry is too unethically sourced. We need to get control of the market, get stolen works (including, once again, STOLEN LEAKED MEDICAL RECORDS) out of the training data, even if that means starting over from scratch.

Also, we need to get the bullies who think it's okay to do shit like spam a Machine Learning program with a single artist's work to harass them offline, target voice actors who have asked not to have their voices used into harassment campaigns, or lie to celebrities by selling them commercial rights to ML-generated fanart, which right now, they legally CAN'T DO. Because the copyrightable legitimacy of AI/ML works IS currently in debate in courts in the US. So.

Maybe instead of assuming everyone is out to get you, Anon, try not being a douchebag and stealing from fellow fanartists? And if you're gonna steal anyways, at least be honest and don't lie to people trying to convince them it's actually a digital illustration.

We can see the weird, fake blending. We can see the extra fingers, or utensils clipping through plates, or hands disappearing into heads, or shoes that don't end where shoes end. And while I'm not going out of my way to confront anyone about it, I'll just stay here on my own blog, blocking people who post AI, I am not the only person who is angry and disgusted at the lack of integrity and blatant disrespect.

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Enemy Fire: 7

Summary: There’s a new kid in town, and she’s got a city to usurp.

Pairing: Jason Todd x F. Reader

Word Count: 2.1k

Warnings: language, violence, gunshot wounds

AN: photos from Pinterest

They had been following her for fifteen minutes. No doubt, it had been longer, possibly days. They had been good at covering their tracks and staying hidden so far. She could only figure today was the today they were attacking.

YN exhaled, keeping her eyes focused on the fruit in front of her. Deciding a path would be more difficult than she had anticipated.

She could stay there, in the market, in the crowds. Where the trio of men following her would remain hesitant to fire when she could slip off into the crowds and they would lose her.

Or she could leave. Draw the gunfire away from the innocents and avoid any damaging crossfire. The plaza on the west end, just as she left the marker would be almost empty. Not many people were there at this time, most were in the market. She would be the only moving target.

A small weight bumped her leg.

Looking down, YN saw a young boy, giggling up at her as he backed up a few steps. A larger hand came down and grabbed the boy’s. His mother.

“Alexander, say excuse me.” She instructed.

The boy giggled louder, garbling out a half chewed on mimicry of the phrase. YN smiled.

“No problem, little man.” She replied.

The mother and son paid for their groceries and continued down to their next vendor.

Sometimes, she wished she never gained a conscious.

Glancing over her shoulder again, YN saw one of the men, right where he had been earlier. Chatting absently with a vendor. The other two were disseminated around, a loose semi circle to herd her in the direction they wanted.

She left the fruit stand; The vendor’s brows furrowed. YN was a regular customer, it was unlike her to not make a purchase or stop to greet them.

However, she had already disappeared into the crowd before they had a chance to question.

YN hurried toward the end of the vendor stalls, weaving between people and random salesmen.

The men had quickly moved in, now that she was on the move.

They had been spotted.

YN had just broken out of the market, into the plaza when the first shot rang out. Screams echoed behind her, forcing her to kick into another gear. She was practically sprinting.

More gunfire rang out—

“Fuck!” YN cursed, her body jerking and nearly losing balance as a slug went directly through her shoulder.

Her eyes searched frantically for a place to hide; Sprinting across an almost empty plaza was not the place to be when gunmen were firing shots.

Another slug cut its way through the air and lodged itself in her stomach, the bullet remaining in her body.

“Oh, shit!” YN hissed, keeping her head low as she sprinted across to the nearest alleyway.

The three men were close behind, following her mad, unorganized dash.

Another shot popped off, chipping the brick building beside her head. Nearly leaping out of her skin, she flinched and scrambled into the alley.

Pain radiated from her shoulder and gut, thrumming out in time with her heart pumping.

YN ran as far as she could before ducking between two large dumpsters. The stench was acrid, revolting, and she hoped she wouldn’t be stuck long.

The sound of booted feet slowed, echoing down the alley.

She scrunched up as tightly as she could. Scooping her hand around her bullet wound to prevent leaving much of a trail.

There wasn’t much she could do with her shoulder— just grit her teeth and bare the pain.

“Come out, come out, you little bitch.”

Aw hell, YN rolled her eyes, you let a guy get a shot in and he thinks he’s King Shit of Fuck Mountain.

They were still approaching, slower now, that they didn’t have a clear shot, but she doubted they would give up easily.

Think… just slow it down and think. She needed a distraction to escape— she needed to go higher. Out of reach if possible, because she would never be able to outrun them.

There was a fire escape above her, it would be a reach but she could make it.

She moved her hand away from the gushing wound at her side, grimacing at her stained hands. She had to move fast, or the blood loss would begin setting in and she’d be left at their mercy.

Steadying herself on the balls of her feet, she summoned power from her core, directing it to her hands. Preparing for her attack.

The feet stopped; They had felt the temperature rise.

YN leapt from her spot, flames bursting from her palms. Burning a bright hot white, flashing and blinding the trio.

They cried out, trying to block the light, stumbling away.

Thrusting her palms out, she shot fire at the center of the group. Two of the men managed to dodge. The third wasn’t so lucky.

Her flames caught him in a sweeping whirlwind. Effectively creating a wall of fire between them. He screeched— a sound she was unfortunately, very familiar with.

Taking quick advantage of their shock, and their blindness, she scurried away. Clamoring to the top of the nearest dumpster, she leapt up and caught the edge of the fire escape.

Ignoring the shouting behind her, she pulled herself up, her arms straining under the pressure. Grimacing through the searing pain in her shoulder.

The fire died down as she tucked herself into the corner of the building. The smell of burnt ozone lingered in the alley.

“Shit!” The man cried. He looked down to his friend, lying in a heap on the ground. His skin burned and warped; He almost lost his stomach. “Shit, go! We gotta go!”

“But the girl—“

YN pressed herself further against the brick, the cold steel biting into her bare arms. Pressing a hand over her mouth, she choked back sobs. Tears welled in her eyes, blinking them back did nothing to quell their strength.

Ragged breathes still escaped her nose.

“We found her now, we can find her again.” He growled. The injured man whimpered. “She’s not that good.”

“But the money Adrian is paying is.”

“Then you stay, I’m getting him to a hospital.”

There was a quiet grunt, quiet chatter and scuffle. YN didn’t move— didn’t dare to see where they were going. Or if they were leaving as they said.

“Fuck.” The man cursed. He ran a hand through his hair, pacing nervously. He bit his lip, sparing a last glance down the alleyway. “I’ll haunt your dreams, bitch! Sleep with an eye open.”

Yeah, right.

YN kept quiet, keeping herself pressed to the wall. She had been in the game too long to be unaware of traps. Of lies.

And though she was fairly certain that the three men were telling the truth, the one she injured had been burned quite extensively, she wasn’t absolutely certain of it.

Even so, she could wait long enough for them to get further away. She had all day.

A stinging pain erupted from her torso as more blood oozed from the wound.

Okay… maybe not all day.

“Fuckin’ Adrian.” She hissed, pressing a hand to her abdomen.

God, she hated that man. With every fiber of her being, she despised that man.

Sending three unqualified, amateur bounty hunters after her, what a dick move. Couldn’t even kill her himself. Wouldn’t even try anymore.

She wondered if he was beginning to regret her now. Regret training her, taking her in, using her.

She prayed she made him regret his entire existence.

“Oh…” YN stammered, her head spinning. Vertigo plaguing her senses.

Her hand slipped from the railing, losing her balance, and she fell backwards. Tumbling from the fire escape, she landed flat on her back, a low groan left her lips. The air knocked from her lungs— muscles aching.

Pressing her hand to the wound on her stomach again. Her breathing shortened, beginning to become panicked, shallow breaths.

Tears welled over, spilling down her cheeks. The pain overwhelming enough, adrenaline beginning to numb her body.

Her fingers stumbled to her jacket— to the inside pocket. A fresh wave of pain crippled her hands, her lungs, her nerves… it burned.

It burned.

Crying out in agony, she grit her teeth.

“Fuck, I’m gonna regret this.” She groaned, pressing two buttons at the same time, hoping one of them would be correct.

God, she hoped Hood would come through.

Or… someone… someone, whoever was on the other side of this pager.

“The ping is coming from here.” Tim said, frowning down at his phone screen. The blinking red dot over their exact location. He looked up, scanning the alleyway. “I don’t see him.”

Dick groaned, walking three steps ahead and searching every nook and cranny. Tim slowed to a stop, a wrinkle in his brow. His tech had never failed before.

“I swear, if he pinged us and ditched the locator I’ll kill him.” Dick growled. He kicked over a discarded cardboard box.

Tim looked up again. Out of the corner of his eye, a bright red light blinked against the brick. The tip of a black boot stuck out from beside a dumpster.

“Hey, Dick?” Tim called.

“Tim?”

“I think I found it.”

Dick shot up, quickly making his way to Tim before looking down the alley’s offshoot. He pushed Tim aside, running toward the boot.

When he got there, he didn’t see Jason. Only…

Grocery Store Girl.

Grocery Store Girl who had a new, healing scar across her face. And two gunshot wounds in her torso.

“That’s… not a six foot vigilante with an attitude problem.” Dick muttered. He stood blankly, staring down at her.

He had never seen this girl a day in his life, and then suddenly, he saw her everywhere.

Dick snapped out of his stupor when Tim slapped his calf, calling his name. It sounded as though it wasn’t the first time he had tried to get his attention.

“There’s blood.” Tim explained, pressing his hands to her shoulder. Another blossom of red stained her shirt at her abdomen. “She needs help. Call an ambulance.”

“Wait.” Dick interrupted. Tim’s wild, incredulous eyes swung to stare at him. “She has Jason’s locator. He gave it to her for a reason.”

The girl groaned softly, her hand twitching at her side. Blood had dried into the cracks of her fingers, gathered under her nails.

“What if she stole it?” Tim hissed. He scoffed in response.

“Jason’s stupid but he’s not that stupid or clumsy.” Dick reasoned, kneeling down to help staunch the bleed. She moaned louder when he pressed his hand to her stomach. “We’ve got to get her to the manor.”

Tim furrowed his brows, going through all the possibilities of the scenario.

There was a reason she had it. Even if Jason had never formally introduced them, she had to be a friendly.

Even if she wasn’t, they would have her captive to confirm a story from Jason himself. Then they could probably just scare her enough to avoid the police involvement for theft.

Still… something seemed strange about Dick insisting they take her to the Manor.

“What if she’s a trap?” He argued. His argument’s final leg was unsteady, if even an argument at all.

Dick nudged him out of the way, taking over both wounds.

“She’s bleeding out. Even if it is, we can’t risk it.” He nodded to Tim’s discarded phone. “Call Alfred, I’ll try and get this to slow.”

Tim pressed his lips together, finally, with another glance to the girl, he cursed. Standing, he snatched his phone, speed dialing Alfred. He tapped his foot impatiently, visually scanning for clues.

There was nothing even remotely helpful. It didn’t even look like a struggle had occurred in the area.

Nothing was out of the ordinary for an alleyway. Except, maybe the currently bleeding out girl on the ground.

YN’s eyes flicked open slowly, her eyelashes felt matted to her skin. Her throat felt dry— it was difficult to breathe.

Hovering above her, a vaguely familiar face floated into view. Electric blue eyes— the bluest she had ever seen— with a mop of black hair. Full lips and an… aquiline… nose…

Nightwing?

Her vision blurred and she groaned as Dick pressed his hand tighter.

“Hang in there, alright?” Dick murmured. She let out a low whine, her hands moving to hold his wrist loosely. “We’re gonna help.”

His skin was warm beneath her touch and for the first time, someone else was warmer than she was.

Her head lolled back and the surrounding world, and the face, faded almost immediately from her vision.

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In the bustling world of e-commerce, standing out can be both a challenge and an opportunity for small businesses. Crafting a well-rounded marketing plan is essential to gaining visibility, driving sales, and building a loyal customer base. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing strategies, a structured marketing plan can set the foundation for success. Here’s a comprehensive guide to developing a marketing plan tailored for a small e-commerce business.

Understand Your Market and Audience Before diving into marketing tactics, it's crucial to have a deep understanding of your market and target audience. Conduct market research to identify your ideal customers, their needs, preferences, and shopping behaviors. Use surveys, interviews, and social media insights to gather data. Analyze your competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and the market gaps you can exploit. Key Questions to Answer: Who are your ideal customers? What are their pain points and needs? How do they prefer to shop online? What are your competitors doing well, and where are their shortcomings?

Define Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP) Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP) differentiates your business from competitors. It should clearly articulate why customers should choose your products or services over others. Your UVP should focus on the unique benefits and features of your offerings, such as superior quality, exceptional customer service, or exclusive products. Steps to Develop a UVP: Identify what makes your products or services unique. Highlight benefits that resonate with your target audience. Communicate your UVP clearly across all marketing channels.

Set Clear Marketing Objectives Setting clear and measurable marketing objectives is essential for tracking progress and ensuring that your efforts align with your business goals. Objectives might include increasing website traffic, boosting conversion rates, or growing your social media following. SMART Objectives: Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve. Measurable: Ensure you can track progress (e.g., increase website traffic by 30%). Achievable: Set realistic goals based on your resources. Relevant: Align objectives with broader business goals. Time-bound: Set a timeline for achieving each objective.

Choose Your Marketing Channels Selecting the right marketing channels depends on where your target audience spends their time. A mix of channels often works best, but it's essential to focus on those that will yield the highest returns. Key Channels to Consider: Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are excellent for brand building and driving traffic. Tailor your content to each platform’s audience and features. Email Marketing: Build and nurture an email list with personalized and targeted campaigns. Regular newsletters, promotional offers, and abandoned cart reminders can drive sales and customer retention. Content Marketing: Create valuable content such as blog posts, videos, and infographics that address your audience’s pain points and interests. Quality content can drive organic traffic and establish your brand as an industry authority. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimize your website and content for search engines to increase organic traffic. Focus on relevant keywords, high-quality content, and a user-friendly website structure. Paid Advertising: Invest in pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns on Google Ads or social media ads to drive targeted traffic. Utilize retargeting strategies to convert previous visitors into customers.

Develop a Content Strategy A well-planned content strategy helps in creating engaging and relevant content that attracts and retains your target audience. Your content should align with your brand’s voice and address the needs and interests of your audience. Content Strategy Components: Content Calendar: Plan your content in advance to ensure consistency. Include blog posts, social media updates, email campaigns, and other content types. Content Types: Diversify your content with articles, videos, infographics, and user-generated content. Engagement: Encourage interaction through comments, shares, and feedback. Respond to customer inquiries and engage with your audience to build relationships.

Leverage Analytics and Track Performance Monitoring and analyzing your marketing efforts is crucial for understanding what works and what needs adjustment. Use analytics tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, conversion rates, and customer acquisition costs. Analytics Tools: Google Analytics: Track website traffic, user behavior, and conversion rates. Social Media Insights: Analyze engagement metrics on social media platforms. Email Marketing Metrics: Monitor open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates from email campaigns. Regularly review your performance data, compare it against your objectives, and adjust your strategies accordingly. Continuous optimization based on data insights will help you stay competitive and achieve better results.

Budget Wisely A well-defined budget ensures that you allocate resources effectively across different marketing channels. Determine how much you can invest in each area and prioritize spending based on potential return on investment (ROI). Budgeting Tips: Allocate Funds: Distribute your budget across channels that align with your goals and audience. Track Spending: Monitor your expenses to avoid overspending and ensure efficient use of resources. Adjust as Needed: Be flexible and adjust your budget based on performance and changing priorities.

Build Strong Customer Relationships Customer retention is as important as acquiring new customers. Focus on building strong relationships through excellent customer service, personalized experiences, and loyalty programs. Retention Strategies: Personalization: Tailor recommendations and communications based on customer behavior and preferences. Loyalty Programs: Reward repeat customers with discounts, points, or exclusive offers. Customer Feedback: Encourage and act on customer feedback to improve your products and services.

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full name: dominika armenevna volkov nicknames: dom, domi, nika gender / pronouns: cis woman, she/her age & birthday: 30, october 25th occupation: principal ballerina, new york ballet company gang affiliation: burning gods, soldier orientation & status: pansexual kinsey scale - 2, widow strengths: enchanting, charismatic, dedicated weaknesses: manipulative, selfish, bitter

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*     ◟    :    〔   mia goth  ,      cis woman    +   she/her    〕      DOMINIKA VOLKOV ,      some say you’re a  THIRTY YEAR OLD  lost soul among the neon lights.      known for being both  ENCHANTING and MANIPULATIVE,  one can’t help but think of  HORNS  by   bryce fox  when you walk by.    are you still a    SOLDIER / PRINCIPAL BALLERINA at    BURNING GODS / NEW YORK BALLET COMPANY,     even with your reputation as THE MOUNTEBANK?     i think we’ll be seeing more of you and FLAVORED LIP GLOSS THAT GLISTENS IN THE LIGHT , A SMOOTH RUSSIAN ACCENT THAT FLOWS THROUGH THE AIR LIKE A WHISP, BLOOD DROPS ON SOFT PINK SATIN  ,    although we can’t help but think of LOVE QUINN (YOU), MIA WALLACE (PULP FICTION), MADDY PEREZ (EUPHORIA)   whenever we see you down these rainy streets. 

BACKGROUND.

tw: death, murder

born in russia to an influential family both politically and in the criminal world. dominika was spoiled despite the strict expectations set forward for her.

private schools, home tutoring, dance classes to teach her balance and coordination before she could begin pointe at eleven years old. along with etiquette classes she was taught defense, basic weapons and combat training, and things to do in the event of a kidnapping or other similar instances.

in a power grab, people were hired to take out the entire volkov family. unfortunately, they were mostly successful. as far as dominika knows, she is the only surviving member.

a close family associate who did both security and odd jobs for the volkovs came to the moscow academy of choreography which dominika had been enrolled in since she was young, only returning home for school breaks. the associate informed her of what had happened and insisted on hiding her until they could safely get her out of the country.

the academy helped hide her until they could develop a suitable plan, traveling and devoted volkov friends when rumors would get too hot about her existence or attempts were made on her life.

eventually, they were able to devise a foolproof plan through a matchmaking company - she would travel to new york city and be the wife a wealthy older man. dominika did not tell the others when making said plan that she had no intention of staying married to the man, but her private plans were simply none of their business.

she thanked the family associate and the academy for their above and beyond service and made her way to america. while she awaited her green card and other documents, dominika became a dutiful wife when she wasn't dancing for the new york ballet company. she even managed to get herself put into the man's will which, admittedly, was her plan all along.

normally, dominika tries to keep her hands clean when it comes to violence and disposing of loose ends but every so once and awhile it is necessary. her husband had served his purpose and was worth more to her dead than alive. she treated him well for their time spent together, it was only fair that she be compensated for that time and service.

she played the part of a grief stricken widow for the allotted time she felt she had to. further using her skills to continue building on the inheritance left to her by gathering information, playing the stock market, and draining unsuspecting target's bank accounts.

these skills were noticed by the burning gods organization when she'd tried, and nearly succeeded, using her tactics on one of their own. instead of retaliating, they offered her a position and she's been with them ever since.

dominika plans to rise to the top in the organization some day. she continues to be happy with her position in the ballet company, both enjoying dancing and performance along with the access it gives her to more wealthy members of society. when she's not on stage she transforms into who she needs to be to get a job done or spends her time finding ways to stay entertained throughout the city.

she continues to look for more information on the people responsible for killing her family and ways to remove the current family who took their place. out of principal and revenge, though she has no intention of ever returning to russia.

QUICK CONNECTIONS.

friends, social group

friends of the volkov family

missing/not dead volkov sibling or cousin

rivals

casual encounters/exes

romantic potential

a confidant or two

people to do her dirty work for her when needed

security detail

HEADCANONS.

she is looking for a way to get a retractable metal nails type weapon but is picky and very specific about it.

while not liking to participate in violence unless she has to, she thoroughly enjoys watching it and you can often find her at fighting events.

more to be added

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RECENT SEO & MARKETING NEWS FOR ECOMMERCE, JUNE 2024

You know the drill - here's all the marketing, SEO, social media etc. news for the last month. You can see the Etsy and other ecommerce news here.

TOP NEWS & ARTICLES 

As of July 5th, sites that cannot be read on mobile will no longer be indexed by Google. This has been coming for a long time, and we’ve all had plenty of warning, so it is unlikely to affect many ecommerce sites. 

One final reminder that you need to save your old Google Universal Analytics data before July 1, as it will vanish on that date. There are several ways to do this. [Even if you never upgraded to Google Analytics 4, the old stats will still be going away, so don't miss out on saving the important stuff!]

SEO: GOOGLE & OTHER SEARCH ENGINES 

If you are interested in deep dives into the recent Google leak, Aleyda Solis has compiled a Google spreadsheet (ironically), of articles on the topic, along with resources. 

It appears that Google’s AI Overviews are so bad that they are now only showing up for 15% of queries, down from 84%. 

Google’s latest spam update started June 20th.

This case study on Google’s March core update looks at the hazards of having high-ranking but irrelevant content on your website. 

Another recent study looking at the effect of various Google updates found that some losing sites may have been trying to game SEO a little too much in Google’s eyes. 

Out-of-date content can hurt SEO, but there are proven tactics for dealing with those pages. 

If you missed any Google news last month - and there was a lot of it! - Barry Schwartz summarized May for you. 

SOCIAL MEDIA - All Aspects, By Site

General

Artists concerned about AI tools training on their items are joining Cara in droves, and many are hoping to leave Meta properties at the same time. Cara allows users to add Glaze to their images, which disrupts AI training. 

True federated social sites are getting closer, with an app that lets Mastodon users and Bluesky users connect without joining the other site. Confused about how federation works? This TechCrunch article goes through all of the current details, and highlights some of the biggest federated sites, including Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky. 

Facebook (includes relevant general news from Meta)

Meta will stop using users’ personal posts and information to train its AI models in the EU, due to privacy concerns.  

Turns out that using AI to detect use of AI is just as flawed as most applications of AI - ask Meta, which is inaccurately claiming some real photos were “Made with AI”.  

Facebook thinks it is for young people again. Yes, really. Among other areas, “Facebook Dating is continuing to see steady and strong daily active user growth, and is up +20% year-over-year with young adults in the United States and Canada.”

Here’s a decent overview of various types of Meta ads; it is written by Wix, but has some useful points for any advertiser. 

Instagram

The head of Instagram divulged some tips on the algorithm recently, including the fact that video gets more views than photos these days. 

Some video ads on Instagram can’t be skipped right now, but it is only a test. 

Apparently Instagram’s Notes feature is quite popular with teens, so the platform is adding more to it. This includes mentions and likes. 

LinkedIn

If you want a full sized image in posts with links, you will need to pay for LinkedIn Ads from now on. Regular posts with links now have downsized images. If you don’t know anything about LinkedIn Ads, here’s how they work. 

LinkedIn Ads can no longer use data from LinkedIn Groups to target people in Europe. 

Pinterest

Pinterest is now working with Shopify for its “Pinterest Inclusion Fund” which helps underrepresented groups use Pinterest to boost their businesses. 

Reddit

Reddit’s traffic is said to be up 39% this year, increasing interest in using it for marketing. It is also making people worry about bad information. 

Reddit has changed its conversation ads. 

Snapchat

Snapchat now has increased safety features, including improved blocking abilities. 

“Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit from the California Civil Rights Department...Snap paid women less and offered them fewer promotions when compared to male employees.”

Threads

Threads has expanded the ability to post to other federated social sites. 

TikTok

TikTok has combined a lot of its Creator Center tools into one dashboard called TikTok Studio. 

Klaviyo now integrates with Tiktok, so advertisers can find their known audiences and personalize ads. 

Twitter

Hootsuite has updated its guide to Twitter ads, which is quite detailed. 

(CONTENT) MARKETING (includes blogging, emails, and strategies) 

July content marketing ideas include International Joke Day (July 1). [I can’t decide if I am insulted or not that it is the same day as Canada Day.] 

Patreon has announced several upcoming changes to their creator tools, including the ability to give away paid memberships to fans at no charge, opening chat to free members, and a countdown clock for big posts. 

ONLINE ADVERTISING (EXCEPT INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL MEDIA AND ECOMMERCE SITES) 

Microsoft’s smart shopping campaigns will become “Performance Max” in the near future, although you can also make that change yourself now. 

Brave now has Search Ads in some areas, after testing them for a year and a half. 

Websites that offer coupon codes and use Google’s free shopping ads can sign up to have the codes displayed in Google's organic search listings. You can get all of the details here. 

STATS, DATA, TRACKING 

If you use Google Shopping Ads (free or paid) for your website, you can now see their performance in Google Images by using the Google Search Console. 

Google Analytics 4 has an updated Realtime report now. 

BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, STATS & REPORTS; SOCIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE 

Price cutting (as opposed to sales and discounts) is the latest retail trend. “[C]onsumer spending on goods fell 0.2% during [April]”, while US prices were up 2.7%. 

US consumers are still buying some types of “hot” items, such as clothing, but they are spending less on electronics and homewares. 

UK ecommerce sales to the EU have dropped £5.9 billion since Brexit. 

IMAGES, VIDEO, GRAPHIC DESIGN, & FREE ONLINE TOOLS

Adobe confirms it will not use its customers’ content to train AI.

A list of 19 new design tools, including free fonts. [Note: some of the tools use AI.] And here are even more free font libraries and resources. 

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I am absolutely not leaving Tumblr (I’ll rot here, it’ll rot here with me). I am interested in diversifying my social media presence, given:

Elon Musk bought Twitter and is destroying it quickly.

Tumblr is currently owned by Automattic and I don’t know their 10+ year plan

At least a good handful of folks enjoy my social media rambles (hi!)

insurance that if Musk or someone like him buys Tumblr (there is no evidence of this happening, I am preparing for an unforeseeable future), I’ll have spent the years between Right Now and Then in building up another channel.

I’ve been noodling slowly a pinterest account (link) that I’ve had for ages and forgot about until #1 on the above list.

To satisfy #3 on the above list, a key learning I’m finding: do not pin items from the Tumblr dash.

They link to the dash, not the post itself, in testing. A more useful path seems to be:

Going to a Tumblr’s archive

Selecting “Post type: Photo”

Clicking through the desired images to pin, opening them in a new window each

On each individual page, pinning.

In testing, this has preserved the link.

Depending on one’s strategy, you could reblog lots and lots, then go to your OWN archive, and pin from there. This is more work than benefit as I currently see things.

The path of discovery (someone finds pin on my board -> clicks pin -> they have a Tumblr account -> that they are logged into -> and thus follow my Tumblr account -> for future benefit to me) is long, convoluted, and likely extremely rarely successful.

A more reasonable path of discovery: I find a Tumblr that has a neat collection of stuff -> I browse their archive for 5-10 minutes and open a series of image posts -> I pin them to my Pinterest boards -> a third party stumbles across my Pinterest account -> they follow my Pinterest -> there is a future benefit to me.

It would be useful in extreme casual pinning to have an accurate Tumblr dashboard -> Pinterest board link, but ultimately any benefit is washed out with the above process of archive browsing allowing a significantly targeted approach. It’s a guesstimate but more pins are created in a shorter amount of time.

Yay efficiency!

There are automation services (such as IFTTT) that could handle the above fairly easily, but I do not like that many leaks in systems. The security risk of being hacked is increased in response to a tiny, marginal benefit.

None of the above processes takes into consideration “the best time” to pin in order to increase discovery -- that is, “make sure you are pinning between 9 AM to 2 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!” (this is a fictional example, not advice on times to pin/blog/etc.)

I hold very minimal weight to "best time to...” social media  advice. More effective:

Buy ad space on cheap networks.

Partner with people who have a following -- do not focus purely on people with a large following; diversify between tiny, small, medium, and large followings -- that legitimately like your product, or, introduce your product, send them a sample, and if they genuinely like it, discuss doing business.

And create frequently. Large stuff, medium stuff, quick/simple stuff.

The experience of others is bound to vary as none of this makes inherent sense, but trying to trace “XYZ are the best times to promote!” are far too costly in light of user behavior, opaque social algorithms, and both the monetary and opportunity cost spent in researching said “best times” to promote -- which are going to constantly shift.

(pours two glasses of root beer)

and thus concludes another session of “they call me atty, your exceptionally odd former marketing/advertising forum host.”

Since we’re chatting about pinterest, follow good ol’ evil Netherworld Post via this link.

The general subject matter will be the same as most of my rambles: monsters, queer monsters, and queer monsters kissing queer monsters.

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Email advertising remains one of the simplest channels for driving conversions and maintaining client relationships. Key electronic mail advertising techniques encompass:

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Paid Advertising

Paid Advertising can supplement your natural advertising and marketing efforts and power targeted site visitors to your e-commerce web site. Key types of paid advertising encompass

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Influencer marketing involves partnering with individuals who have a large following on social media or different digital systems. Influencers can help sell your products to their target audience thru true endorsements. To leverage influencer advertising correctly:

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Work with influencers to create engaging content that showcases your products in a natural and relatable way. This could include sponsored posts, reviews, or unboxing videos.

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Track the performance of influencer campaigns by monitoring metrics such as referral traffic, engagement, and conversions. Use this data to assess the effectiveness of your partnerships.

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How to Sell Your Products Online

In the digital age, selling your products online is not just an option but a necessity for business success. The internet provides a vast marketplace, but standing out and making sales requires a strategic approach. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you sell your products online effectively and attractively.

1. Define Your Target Audience

Understanding your target audience is crucial. Who are they? What are their preferences and pain points? Conduct market research to identify their demographics, interests, and buying behavior. This insight will shape your marketing strategy and product presentation, ensuring you connect with the right customers.

2. Choose the Right E-Commerce Platform

Selecting the right e-commerce platform is essential for your online sales success. Consider popular options like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Look for features that match your business needs, such as customizable templates, payment gateways, and inventory management. A user-friendly interface and reliable customer support are also critical.

3. Create a Compelling Online Store

Your online store is your digital storefront, so make it visually appealing and user-friendly. Invest in a professional design that reflects your brand’s identity. High-quality product images, clear descriptions, and easy navigation will enhance the shopping experience and encourage purchases. Ensure your store is mobile-friendly, as many customers shop on their smartphones.

4. Optimize Product Listings

Effective product listings are key to attracting and converting buyers. Write clear, engaging product descriptions that highlight the benefits and features of your products. Use persuasive language and incorporate keywords that potential customers might use in their search queries. High-resolution images from multiple angles, along with videos if possible, can help customers make informed decisions.

5. Leverage Social Media Marketing

Social media platforms are powerful tools for reaching and engaging with your audience. Create and share content that resonates with your target market, including product showcases, behind-the-scenes looks, and customer testimonials. Use targeted ads to reach specific demographics and drive traffic to your online store. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest can be particularly effective for visual products.

6. Implement SEO Strategies

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) helps improve your store’s visibility on search engines like Google. Optimize your website by using relevant keywords, creating high-quality content, and ensuring fast loading times. Implement on-page SEO techniques, such as meta tags and alt text for images, and build backlinks to boost your site’s authority and ranking.

7. Offer Excellent Customer Service

Providing exceptional customer service can set you apart from competitors and foster loyalty. Respond promptly to customer inquiries, offer multiple contact options, and provide clear information about shipping, returns, and exchanges. Positive reviews and testimonials can enhance your credibility and attract more buyers.

8. Utilize Email Marketing

Email marketing is a powerful tool for nurturing leads and driving sales. Build an email list by offering incentives like discounts or exclusive content. Send personalized emails to your subscribers, including product recommendations, promotions, and updates. Automated email campaigns can help you stay connected with your audience and encourage repeat purchases.

9. Monitor and Analyze Performance

Regularly monitor your online store’s performance using analytics tools. Track metrics such as website traffic, conversion rates, and average order value to gauge the effectiveness of your strategies. Analyze customer behavior to identify trends and areas for improvement. Use this data to make informed decisions and optimize your sales approach.

10. Adapt and Innovate

The online marketplace is constantly evolving, so staying adaptable is crucial. Keep an eye on industry trends, emerging technologies, and changing consumer preferences. Experiment with new marketing tactics, update your product offerings, and continually refine your strategies to stay competitive and meet your customers’ needs.

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