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Hacking Your Way To Social Media Growth

If you’re running a small business in 2024, social media is a must-have.

Studies show that 74% of customers rely on social media for purchasing decisions.

But here’s the thing — the social media landscape is highly dynamic.

Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, boom!

There’s a new algorithm, a hot new platform, or a new trend that seemingly came out of nowhere.

That’s why staying on top of your social media game is crucial.

The strategies that worked like a charm last year will most likely fall flat today.

But don’t worry — in this guide, we’ll explore essential hacks to help your small business stand out on social platforms in 2025.

A Guide To 301 Vs. 302 Redirects For SEO

When managing a website, choosing the right type of redirect is crucial for ensuring a smooth user experience and maintaining SEO performance.

While there are multiple ways to redirect a webpage, the two most common redirects are 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary).

They both have distinct purposes, and selecting the wrong one can affect your site’s rankings and traffic.

In this guide, we’ll break down the differences between 301 and 302 redirects, provide practical examples of their usage, and explain how each impacts your SEO.

More transparency for AI edits in Google Photos

Will Googles' 'fix' for identifying AI edited/created images be enough?

Here are a couple of articles to help answer that question.

The first is the announcement from Google that you can access from the button below or by clicking on the image above.

And the second article has a more critical look at the effort that Google has currently offered up.
Second Article: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/google-photos-ai-label-transparency/

7 Ways to Wind Down and Relax Before Bed

There’s nothing worse than slipping into bed after a long day, only to end up tossing and turning.

Sometimes, it’s due to habits like drinking caffeine too late in the afternoon or scrolling on your phone (we’re guilty of that too), but other times, it’s a matter of calming your body and mind.

Things like chamomile tea and melatonin can help, of course—though they’re not your only options.

In this guide, find actionable ways to unwind before bed, plus tips for personalizing each one.

Anthropic’s Agentic Computer Use is Giving People ‘Superpowers’

It’s been only a few days since Anthropic released its new Claude feature “Computer Use,” but already, early adopters of varying technical abilities are finding all kinds of ways to put it to work — from complex coding tasks to research deep dives to gathering ‘scattered’ information.

Oh and to be clear, this "gathering scattered information" is referring to accessing your computer files.

Yup - It can control your mouse and curser and for example, gather data from your files and enter it into a spreadsheet.

Still in beta, Computer Use allows Claude to work autonomously and use your computer essentially as a human does.

Some of the demo videos are pretty amazing.

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How to Check If You're Registered 
to Vote in Any State

A few weeks back Ohio announced the removal of 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations. 

Several more States are following suite. Do not get me wrong, accuracy in our voting rolls as well as the outcomes are important. The point here is...

It's time to check your status.

Before you request an absentee ballot or look up the address of your polling place, your first step is to take a minute to make sure that you’re actually registered to vote.

Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!