GEO for Local Business: Get Cited by AI Search
How brick-and-mortar businesses get cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity. Google Business Profile, LocalBusiness schema, NAP consistency, and review velocity
May 31, 2026
Geofencing Marketing: How Does It Work?
Geofencing delivers location-triggered ads to nearby phones, but iOS App Tracking Transparency, tightened location permissions
Oct 25, 2021
Marketing Myopia: One Of The Reasons Businesses Fail
Marketing myopia — Theodore Levitt's 1960 concept — still kills companies today. Kodak missed digital; Blockbuster missed streaming
Jul 18, 2022
Proven Ways To Generate New Content Ideas
Practical methods I use to generate content ideas: AI brainstorming with Claude/ChatGPT, AlsoAsked, Reddit, AnswerThePublic, GEO/AI-search angle
Nov 30, 2023
What Is Relationship Marketing? Tips and Tactics
Relationship marketing builds loyal customers through genuine connection — not one-off transactions. Here's how CRM, AI personalization
Jul 13, 2020
YouTube Thumbnail Size and Guidelines for 2026
YouTube thumbnails should be 1280x720px, 16:9, under 2MB (JPG/PNG/GIF). Use AI tools like Canva or Adobe Firefly to generate and test variants
Jul 31, 2020
Simple Amazon SEO Guide for 2026: Crack the Algorithm
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: Amazon SEO is still mostly about Amazon’s A10 algorithm — keywords in title/bullets/backend, conversion rate, reviews
May 3, 2026
The Best E-Commerce Platforms in 2026
From running Flux Chargers to $110k/mo, I tested the major platforms. Here's a current breakdown of Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace
Mar 10, 2022
Calendly Review: Looking Into The Benefits And Features
Calendly remains a leading scheduling tool with AI-powered routing and broad integrations; Cal.com and native Google/Microsoft booking are now real…
Mar 24, 2020
How to Build a Digital Marketing Outreach Strategy
Outreach in 2026 means navigating Google/Yahoo bulk-sender rules, AI-assisted personalization at scale, and brand-mention monitoring
Jun 5, 2024
How to Start a Million Dollar eCommerce Business in 2026
Building a 7-figure e-commerce brand takes a real product, real brand equity, and ruthless focus on unit economics
Mar 8, 2022
The Most Amazing Free Stock-Photo Sites in 2026
The best free stock photo sites still standing in 2026 — including what changed after Getty acquired Unsplash — plus when AI-generated images are a smarter…
Mar 8, 2022
How to Get Verified on Instagram for Free ☑️
Instagram verification is now primarily Meta Verified — a paid subscription (~$14.99/mo) requiring a government ID.
Mar 12, 2022
Moosend Review: An Email Marketing Solution
Moosend — now owned by Sitecore — remains a solid mid-market email automation platform with competitive pricing, solid automation workflows
Dec 6, 2022
STP Marketing Strategy: Reaching Your Audience Effectively
STP — Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning — is the foundational framework for focusing marketing spend where it converts.
Aug 7, 2023
What Are Microsites, And How To Use Them?
Microsites are focused mini-websites built for a single campaign, product, or audience — separate from your main domain.
Dec 13, 2021
5 Ways to Become a Trusted Influencer
Build influence that lasts: pick a genuine niche, lead with authenticity, post short-form video consistently, disclose sponsorships properly
Jul 20, 2020
Audible Review 2026 – Is it Worth it?
Audible remains the largest audiobook platform: credits-based membership plus a free Audible Plus streaming catalog.
Mar 1, 2022
BlueHost Review: Your Effective Web Hosting Solution
Bluehost remains WordPress.org's recommended host but has leaned hard into AI website builders and upsells. Intro pricing looks low
Mar 7, 2020
Does Robinhood Make Any Money?
Robinhood earns through payment for order flow, Robinhood Gold subscriptions, net interest on margin and cash, securities lending, and crypto.
May 1, 2021
How I Built a Profitable Business: The Flux Chargers Story
From selling chargers on Santa Monica streets to $100k+/month in 91 countries — the unit-economics, distribution
Jan 12, 2021
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How to Contact Google [Phone, Email, Support] ?
Google has no single consumer support number — contact depends on which product you use. Google One members, Google Ads, Workspace
Apr 2, 2021
How To Do CPA Marketing: The Complete Guide
CPA (cost-per-action) marketing pays affiliates only when a specific action occurs — a purchase, lead, or signup.
Jul 13, 2020
Twitter Scripts: Follows, Unfollows, Likes, and More
Browser-console scripts for X (formerly Twitter) that bulk-accept follower requests or unfollow everyone — with honest caveats about ToS risk and DOM…
Sep 17, 2021
How To Do Digital Marketing: A Beginner's Guide 2026
Digital marketing in 2026 spans SEO/GEO, paid, social (X, TikTok, Reels), email, and AI-search channels—here's how I approach each as an operator building AI…
Mar 1, 2022
How To Add A Google Knowledge Panel For Your Brand
Google Knowledge Panels are built from the Knowledge Graph — structured entity data, not just SEO. Learn how to earn, claim, and optimize yours
Aug 10, 2021
Highest CPC AdSense Keywords in 2026
Insurance, legal, loans, mortgage, and SaaS keywords still pay the highest AdSense CPCs in 2026. The full high-CPC niche list
Mar 11, 2022
How Does Meta Make Money? The 2026 Revenue Breakdown
Meta earns ~$165B/yr — 98% from ads across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads via AI-driven Advantage+ campaigns.
Mar 12, 2022
Generating Leads With OptinMonster: May 2026 Review
OptinMonster remains a strong lead-gen and popup tool with solid exit-intent and targeting features, but pricing is paid-only
Feb 9, 2022
Understanding Programmatic SEO: A Beginner’s Guide
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: Programmatic SEO — generating thousands of pages from a template — was a Google-rankings play through 2024.
May 3, 2026
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) in 2026
IMC means every channel says the same thing in the same voice — including AI engines summarizing your brand from page text.
Jul 2, 2020
10 Best Affiliate Marketing Programs To Sign Up For Today!
The best affiliate programs for creators and operators: Amazon Associates, Awin (formerly ShareASale), CJ Affiliate, Impact, Rakuten, eBay Partner Network
May 9, 2021
Essential Sales Tools to Boost Performance in 2026
The sales tool landscape has shifted: AI SDRs, HubSpot Breeze absorbing Clearbit, and Salesforce Agentforce redefine what a lean stack looks like.
Mar 13, 2024
Top 8 WordPress Competitors: Which One To Choose?
WordPress still dominates, but Webflow, Ghost, Framer, and AI-native builders are real alternatives for founders.
Apr 13, 2021
6 Best Email Marketing Services for Small Business
Mailchimp, Kit (ex-ConvertKit), Brevo (ex-Sendinblue), MailerLite, Klaviyo, and Constant Contact compared for small businesses — pricing, AI features
Aug 5, 2022
ClickFunnels Review: What's All The Hype About?
ClickFunnels 2.0 is a complete rebuild — native email, full website builder, eCommerce, and blogging on top of funnels. Classic is sunset.
Mar 3, 2020
Is Freelance Digital Marketing Worth The Effort?
Freelance digital marketing remains a legitimate career, but AI has automated commodity tasks — the winners now offer AI-augmented strategy, GEO
Sep 28, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Google Maps Marketing
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the foundation of local SEO. Optimize your profile, earn reviews, use Posts
Jun 2, 2023
What Is Land And Expand Strategy? A Mini Guide 2026
Land and expand means winning a small deal first, delivering exceptional value, then growing inside the account
Mar 11, 2022
Top 10 Marketing Certifications Worth the Money
The certifications worth earning in 2026 span Google Ads, GA4, HubSpot Academy, Meta Blueprint, Semrush Academy, and newer AI-marketing tracks
Feb 22, 2024
A Review of Canva and What Makes it Great!
Canva has evolved from a simple drag-and-drop tool into an AI-powered design suite with Magic Studio features, a massive template library
Apr 26, 2021
Facebook Cover Photo Size in 2026: 820×312 px
Facebook cover photos display at 820×312 px on desktop, cropping to about 640×360 px on mobile. Upload at least 820×312 px and keep key elements centered to…
May 2, 2021
List of Top Guest Post Sites
Guest posting still builds real brand authority, but Google's link-spam updates have made low-quality paid placements risky.
Jul 25, 2020
How To Avoid Facebook Jail: All the Dos and Don'ts
Facebook jail means temporary restrictions on posting, commenting, or liking due to Community Standards violations.
May 18, 2021
How to Drive 10x Traffic to Your Website in 2026
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: 10X traffic in 2026 means stacking three growth motors: classic SEO, AI search visibility
May 3, 2026
Reverse Image Search: Google Lens, Facebook, Pinterest
Reverse image search now runs through Google Lens — right-click any photo on desktop, long-press on mobile. Fastest method for Google, Facebook
Feb 7, 2020
Top Market Research Tools To Uncover Actionable Insights
The best market research tools for founders in 2026: Statista, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, SimilarWeb, Google Trends, Semrush, Brandwatch
May 12, 2023
Competitive Advantage: Definition, Types, Examples
Competitive advantage is whatever lets you earn more, grow faster, or survive longer than rivals — Porter's three generic strategies still apply
Aug 10, 2020
What Is Green Marketing? Benefits and How to Do It
Green marketing means promoting products or practices based on genuine environmental benefits — not greenwashing.
Jul 14, 2020
What Is Upselling And How To Do It? Benefits & Tips
Upselling — when done right — builds loyalty and grows revenue without acquiring new customers. Here's a practical
Jul 17, 2020
500+ Best Instagram Captions for Every Occasion
500+ ready-to-use Instagram captions organized by category — selfies, travel, food, funny, motivational, and more
Feb 9, 2020
How to Download Instagram Photos and Videos
How to download Instagram photos and videos in 2026 — official archive export for your own content, screenshot and screen-record methods
Jul 29, 2020
How To Find And Validate Someone's Email (Tips And Tools)
Hunter.io, Apollo, and RocketReach remain the strongest B2B email-finding tools; Clearbit was acquired by HubSpot and rebranded as Breeze Intelligence.
Aug 18, 2021
Reverse Video Search: Trace Any Clip to Its Source
Reverse video search traces a clip back to its source from a single frame — no account needed. How to do it in 2026 with Google Lens, Bing, Yandex and InVID.
Jan 25, 2024
5 Digital Marketing Ideas That Outlasted the Pandemic
COVID accelerated digital-first marketing by years — social, SEO, local search, paid ads, and lead magnets all shifted permanently.
Aug 24, 2020
Fiverr Review 2026: Outsource Your Tasks for $5+
Fiverr remains a solid freelance marketplace for design, dev, and specialized tasks, but AI has commoditized writing and basic visuals
Mar 2, 2022
The Evolution and History of Blogging
Blogging began as hand-coded personal homepages in 1994, evolved through WordPress dominance in the 2000s, and is now navigating AI Overviews
Jan 7, 2020
How To Make Money On Twitch 2026
Twitch is still the dominant live-streaming platform, but the revenue model has changed: Partner Plus now offers a higher ad-revenue split
Mar 6, 2022
How to Write Guides That Drive Leads and Traffic
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: The best guides have always been the most-cited and most-shared posts on any site
May 3, 2026
Product Differentiation: Types, Strategies, Trade-offs
Product differentiation is how you make your product stand out in a crowded market — the strategy, types, and AI-era challenge of differentiating when…
Aug 11, 2020
Top AI Image Enhancer Tools in 2026 (What I Actually Use)
The standalone AI-upscaler category collapsed in 2024–2025. Most enhancement now happens inside ChatGPT, Gemini, or Photoshop.
Jul 6, 2023
What Is Content Gap Analysis And How To Do It?
Content gap analysis finds topics your competitors rank for that you don't — use Ahrefs, Semrush, and GSC to surface gaps
Nov 21, 2022
TAM SAM SOM: The Formula for Sizing Your Market
TAM is the full revenue opportunity; SAM is what you can realistically reach; SOM is what you'll capture first.
Mar 20, 2023
26 Best Fiverr Gigs Of 2026 To Grow Your Business
AI has commoditized basic writing and design gigs, but demand for AI-adjacent services — automation, workflow setup, AI video — is surging.
Mar 12, 2022
How to Apply to All Jobs on AngelList (Script)
AngelList's jobs platform rebranded to Wellfound in 2022. The old mass-apply console script is broken and ToS-risky.
Mar 28, 2021
How Important are Product Managers in SaaS Businesses?
Product managers in SaaS now own AI feature roadmaps, drive PLG motions, and use AI copilots to accelerate discovery and prioritization
Mar 3, 2021
Top 14 Tips For Increasing Social Media Engagement Rate
Engagement rate measures how many followers actually interact with your content — calculated as interactions divided by followers (as a %).
Aug 31, 2021
The Best Advertising Mediums, and Why They Work
The best advertising mediums match your audience, budget, and funnel stage. This guide covers CTV, retail media, social, search, OOH
Sep 8, 2023
How To Change Your Facebook Page Name
You can change a Facebook Page name in Meta Business Suite or the New Pages Experience — submit a request, wait up to 3 days for review
Feb 9, 2020
How To Create An Awesome Logo For Your WordPress Site
AI logo generators (Canva, Looka, Adobe Express) make a solid logo achievable in minutes without a designer — then add it via the WordPress Site Editor or…
May 18, 2020
FreeeUp Review 2026: Hiring a Remote Team
FreeUp was a pre-vetted freelance marketplace acquired by The HOTH in 2019; its current operating status is uncertain — here's what I used, what changed
Mar 11, 2022
Facebook Verification 2026: Pricing and Who Qualifies
Facebook's free verification badge is gone — in 2026 it's Meta Verified, a paid subscription from $14.99/mo requiring a government ID.
Mar 11, 2022
How Does Instagram Make Money? 2026 [Revenue, History]
Instagram earns almost entirely through advertising — feed, Stories, Reels, Explore, and Shopping ads all sold through Meta's ad platform.
Mar 7, 2022
How to Contact Instagram Support 2026
Instagram support is limited for most users — your best realistic path is in-app Help/Report flows or Meta Verified for human support.
Mar 12, 2022
How to Get 250,000+ Visits (My Best Growth Hacks)
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: The growth-hack stack that took alejandrorioja.com to 250,000+ monthly visits still works in 2026 — long-form content
May 3, 2026
How to Do Keyword Research – The Complete Guide 2026
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: Keyword research in 2026 is bifurcated. Google search demand is still measured the classic way — Ahrefs, SEMrush
May 3, 2026
Penji Review: How Does It Work And Who Is It For?
Penji is an unlimited graphic design subscription that pairs you with a dedicated designer — still useful for teams, though AI design tools now compete head-on
Sep 21, 2020
How To Be Super Productive: Killer Productivity Tips 2026
The 80/20 rule still drives everything. Add AI-assisted workflows, async-first communication, and ruthless task triage to run a business, ship content
Mar 9, 2022
Sponsored Blog Posts: The Ultimate Guide
Sponsored blog posts still work for brand building and link acquisition — if you use rel=sponsored, disclose per FTC rules
Jan 9, 2021
7 Ways to Combine Email and Social Media Marketing
Combine email and social media for higher ROI: sync lists to Meta/X custom audiences, run cross-channel retargeting, leverage AI-personalized drip sequences
Nov 23, 2020
A Guide To The Top Pop-up Ad Strategies That Work
Pop-up ads still convert — commonly 3–9% — when built around exit-intent, scroll depth, and genuine value. This guide covers the strategies that hold up in…
Jun 22, 2023
From Concept To Action: BCG Matrix With Examples
The BCG matrix plots your products on a 2×2 of market share vs. growth rate — Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, Dogs
Jul 19, 2023
How to Download Facebook Videos in 2026 (3 Free Methods)
Save any Facebook video in 2026 with yt-dlp (free, command-line), a browser dev-tools trick (no install), or a trusted web tool — 3 methods that still work
Mar 10, 2022
How To Write An Impressum For Your Company On Facebook
An Impressum is a legally required disclosure for German, Austrian, and Swiss Facebook Pages. Here's what to include and how to add it via Meta Business Suite…
Mar 18, 2020
The Ansoff Matrix: Four Growth Strategies Explained
The Ansoff Matrix maps four growth strategies (market penetration, market development, product development, diversification) against risk.
Aug 16, 2023
What Is VidIQ, And How Does It Work?
vidIQ is a YouTube growth toolkit — browser extension + web app — that layers keyword research, competitor analytics, AI-generated video ideas
Dec 9, 2022
5 Features That Make WordPress Great 2026
WordPress powers a huge share of the web thanks to its block editor, Full Site Editing, 60,000+ plugins, and a massive community
Mar 11, 2022
👻 How to Get More Snapchat Followers and Make Money 2026
Snapchat still has ~430M daily actives (skewed 13–24). This guide covers how to grow your Snapchat following and monetize it in 2026 via Spotlight, shoutouts
Mar 9, 2022
How Does Discord Make Money? Is it Profitable?
Discord runs on a freemium model: Nitro subscriptions and Server Boosts are the core revenue, supplemented by App Directory rev-share
Apr 6, 2021
How To Start A Blog: A Beginners' Guide To Get Started!
Starting a blog in 2026 means choosing a niche, self-hosting on WordPress, and building for AI-era search where organic traffic looks very different than it…
Sep 23, 2020
How to Build a Productized Service: My Framework
The exact framework I use to turn one-off consulting work into productized services — defined scope, fixed price, repeatable delivery
Jul 16, 2026
LinkedIn Lead Generation: B2B Clients Without Paid Ads
How I use LinkedIn to generate qualified B2B leads without cold ads — profile setup, content that builds trust over time
Jul 14, 2026
Founder-Led Sales: Find and Reach the Right Buyer
A practitioner's playbook for founder-led sales: how to identify the real decision-maker, do contact research, and sequence email, phone
Jul 9, 2026