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This Is the Best Free AI Image Generator That 
No One Talks About

You’ve likely heard of Firefly, DALL·E, maybe even Microsoft Image Creator.

But there’s a quiet giant tucked away in Google Labs that’s been pumping out uncannily realistic images with minimal noise or hype.

Despite Google’s towering reputation in AI and machine learning, ImageFX is a powerful image generator that remains buried under a mountain of other flashy tools and marketing noise.

It’s part of Google Labs, a sort of experimental playground for the company’s most cutting-edge projects.

More specifically, ImageFX is one of the innovative tools available in Google's AI Test Kitchen, where users can experiment with creative works.

Check it out - it's free with a regular Google account (Gmail)

NOTE: Additional video tutorials at the bottom of this edition on Google ImageFX AND marketing your images on Etsy.

Organic vs. Paid Social Media: A Hybrid 
Strategy That Works

With the flood of content on social media feeds, getting your brand to cut through the noise is tougher than ever.

And social media managers often face an uphill battle: how to gain visibility as ad costs climb and budgets shrink.

In this climate, using a strategic mix of organic and paid social media isn’t an option—it’s a necessity.

It’s key to getting noticed, standing out from the competition and driving stronger social media ROI.

Social media strategy success hinges on knowing when to strategically leverage organic and paid social media efforts across networks to move the needle and drive the strongest return on investment.

There are some great ideas in their strategy and at the end of the guide is a link (button) to their free spreadsheet template you can use to track your social media analytics.

How to Build a Website 
(Start to Finish, With Walkthroughs)

You don’t need to be tech-savvy to build a website.

With AI, you can bypass coding, hiring a developer, or staring at a blank page for hours.

You can automate everything from writing content to choosing a professional layout and images.

This guide walks you through the entire process, step by step.

Imagine having a fully functional website up and running in a few hours.

Whether you’re launching a business, portfolio, or personal project, here’s how to get started the simple way.

Turn Off This Feature! Facebook Wants the Private Photos on Your Phone

A new pop-up from Meta is causing a stir.

Facebook users who want to upload stories are prompted to share their photos for “cloud processing,” reports The Verge.

But this also allows Meta AI to access images from their smartphones, even ones that haven’t been published to Facebook.

Hmm. This might be worth checking out.

Cut The Cap - CapCut That Is

CapCut, the popular video editing app owned by TikTok parent company ByteDance, recently updated its terms and conditions, raising concerns among creators about what rights the company is claiming.

Legal lingo is complicated and often confusing, though.

To help break through the noise, we spoke to attorney Bert P. Krages, the author of The Photographer's Right, who confirms there are reasons to be wary.

Extra Info:
In this LinkedIn post, MJ kinda sums things up in the second paragraph, "If you edit content in the app..."

Something to check out if you are a current user or considering using CapCut.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mjperk_capcuts-new-terms-of-service-are-a-for-activity-7340852235410513920-wVq9/

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Additional Tutorial on using Googles Free Image Generator ImageFX

 Plus, a guide on selling images on Etsy in case you decide your next side-hustle includes generating AI images and selling them. 

This tutorial has nothing to do with Google ImageFX but shows how to set up and sell images on Etsy.