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Curl Up Under the Mistletoe With These Holiday Romance Audiobooks

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you seek an escape, pop in your headphones and enjoy the soothing sounds of a story. And this season, a romantic tale might just be the perfect remedy. Spotify editors suggest these favorite picks: Lovelight Farms By B. K. Borison Narrated by Pippa Jayne In... Read more »
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19 Dec 2024

Overcoming the fear of starting a business: What’s stopping Americans from starting a business in 2025?

Every new year brings a wave of motivation – a fresh start filled with possibilities. For many Americans, the “new year, new me” mindset includes aspirations of starting a small b…
The post Overcoming the fear of starting a business: What’s stopping Americans from starting a business in 2025? appeared first on Hostinger Blog.

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19 Dec 2024

Stories That Move, Messages That Stick: The Secret to Persuasive Marketing

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better.

Digital Marketing

19 Dec 2024

November 2024 Google Core Update

On November 11, 2024 Google announced it was rolling out with the November 2024 Core Update.

Digital Marketing

19 Dec 2024

Spotify Presents the First-Ever Billions Club Live Show With The Weeknd

For any song to rack up billions of streams is an impressive accomplishment, but being a part of Spotify’s Billions Club is something The Weeknd knows quite well. In fact, the Canadian star has more songs in our Billions Club than any other artist: 25 and counting. The Weeknd’s expansive catalog of billion-plus hits includes... Read more »
The post Spotify Presents the First-Ever Billions Club Live Show With The Weeknd appeared first on Spotify.

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19 Dec 2024

GitHub Copilot Free is here in Visual Studio

If you haven’t already heard, GitHub just announced Copilot Free! And great news: you can already start using Copilot Free right now in Visual Studio. It’s available now, and we’re putting the finishing touches on a more streamlined experience in January. We’re excited to bring these benefits to the entire Visual Studio family. With Copilot […]
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19 Dec 2024

5 ways Open Health Stack is helping developers address healthcare gaps

Open Health Stack, a set of open-source tools from Google, allows developers to create digital health solutions for low-resource settings around the world.

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19 Dec 2024

7 AI Automation Examples that Will Streamline Your Marketing Strategy

Just when it looks like I can‘t possibly write anything else about AI, I arrive with another blog post on the subject.

Digital Marketing

19 Dec 2024

Email scams surge over the holiday — here’s how Gmail keeps you safe

Learn how Gmail is using new AI technology to keep inboxes safe over the holidays.

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18 Dec 2024

Level Up Your Holiday Season With Spotify Jam

As we gather together with friends and family this holiday season, music helps amplify the memories we’ll make. Spotify Jam is one way to create a personalized real-time listening experience that makes every festive moment even more memorable. With Jam, Premium listeners can invite others to contribute through a shared queue. The feature is a... Read more »
The post Level Up Your Holiday Season With Spotify Jam appeared first on Spotify.

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18 Dec 2024

How Content Gap Analysis Bolsters Your Marketing Strategy

Over the past five years, I’ve been creating content for some of the most successful content-first brands. And if there's one thing that all their content marketing strategies have in common, it is a solid content gap analysis.

Digital Marketing

18 Dec 2024

How to Backup WordPress to OneDrive (Free + Paid Options)

If you’re looking for a reliable way to back up your WordPress site to OneDrive, then you’re in luck. We know a lot of our readers are Microsoft Windows users, so we’ve done the research and found 2 easy ways to back up WordPress to… Read More »
The post How to Backup WordPress to OneDrive (Free + Paid Options) first appeared on WPBeginner.

18 Dec 2024

TAG Bulletin: Q4 2024

This bulletin includes coordinated influence operation campaigns terminated on our platforms in Q4 2024. It was last updated on December 17, 2024.OctoberWe terminated 11…

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18 Dec 2024

Try our newest 2.0 Experimental Advanced model in Gemini Advanced.

Last week, we announced that Gemini users can access an experimental version of Gemini 2.0 Flash. Today, Gemini Advanced subscribers can try out Gemini-Exp-1206, with si…

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18 Dec 2024

News Showcase is launching in Switzerland

Google News Showcase is rolling out in Switzerland. Here’s how we are partnering with publishers.

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17 Dec 2024

Using WordPress as a Data-Entry Site to Power a Central API

In this article, we’ll explore how we can leverage WordPress in order to power a central API for projects like phone apps, browser extensions, or the frontends of other WordPress sites.

17 Dec 2024

We’re updating our Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy.

Today we’re refreshing Google’s Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy — the rules of the road that help people use the generative AI tools found in our products and servic…

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17 Dec 2024

6 unique ways we advanced energy solutions in 2024

Six innovative ways Google helped advance the clean energy transition in 2024.

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17 Dec 2024

Easily find educational resources in your preferred language.

As part of our commitment to expand access to great learning experiences around the world, today we’re sharing that Education Navigator — our web experience with no cost…

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17 Dec 2024

Refresh your Find results

Are you tired of having to repeatedly launch the Find window in Visual Studio to update your search results? Whether you’ve just refactored some code or pulled recent changes, having to redo a search to get updated results is no longer necessary. With the new refresh option, you can now update your Find results without […]
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17 Dec 2024

5 ways AI will shape businesses in 2025

Learn more about Google Cloud’s AI predictions for businesses in 2025.

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17 Dec 2024

How to Get Celebrity Endorsements — Even if You’re Not a Huge Brand

As a marketer and pop-culture fanatic, I am fascinated by celebrity marketing. I love seeing a new ad or social media campaign featuring the biggest pop stars and actors and observing how their brand aligns (or doesn't) with the company they endorse.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

40 Zoom Backgrounds For Memorable Meetings [+ Holidays, Parties & More]

Zoom backgrounds have been my lifesaver since I started scheduling remote meetings. With these backgrounds, my video stays on, and I don’t have to worry if my living room is a mess.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

10 of the Best TikTok Ad Examples (+Why They’ll Make You Click)

I’ve tried and tried, but I can’t crack the TikTok algorithm. Friends and peers regularly ask for advice on how to get eyes and engagement there, and I hate to admit it, but I’ve got nothing.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

Fix ‘Cookies Are Blocked Due to Unexpected Output’ Error in WordPress

We’ve seen the ‘Cookies are blocked due to unexpected output’ error many times while helping WordPress users troubleshoot their websites. It’s a common issue that can prevent you from logging in or accessing your WordPress dashboard, leaving you stuck at the worst possible time. This… Read More »
The post Fix ‘Cookies Are Blocked Due to Unexpected Output’ Error in WordPress first appeared on WPBeginner.

17 Dec 2024

Crawling December: Faceted navigation

Faceted navigation is a great way to help users find what they need on your site, but it can
create an SEO nightmare if not implemented carefully. Why? Because it can generate a near-infinite
number of URLs, which causes...

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17 Dec 2024

Digital Marketing for Small Business: A Practical Guide for 2025

Discover actionable digital marketing tips, tactics, and strategies to grow your small business online—with real-life examples.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

8 ways I use Google Home for cozy, festive holiday vibes

Here are eight tips for using Google Home products to celebrate the holidays.

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17 Dec 2024

Marketing Wrapped 2024 & Top Strategies for the New Year, According to Spotify’s Global Head of Business Marketing

By mid-December, my Instagram feed is overflowing with my friends' Spotify Wrapped playlists.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

How Android Enterprise helps ADMR’s workforce keep patient data safe

ADMR implements Android Enterprise for streamlined device management and robust security across its network.

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17 Dec 2024

Whisk: Visualize and remix ideas using images and AI

Whisk is a new Google Labs experiment that lets you prompt using images for a fast and fun creative process.

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17 Dec 2024

Ecommerce Keyword Research: A Practical Guide

Ecommerce keyword research is the practice of identifying relevant search terms for your online store.

Digital Marketing

17 Dec 2024

Accelerating the Future: AI, Mixed Reality and the Metaverse

In 2024, we launched some of our most innovative mixed reality, AI and Metaverse products yet. Now, our CTO Andrew Bosworth explains why we plan to accelerate in 2025.
The post Accelerating the Future: AI, Mixed Reality and the Metaverse appeared first on Meta.

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17 Dec 2024

State-of-the-art video and image generation with Veo 2 and Imagen 3

We’re rolling out a new, state-of-the-art video model, Veo 2, and updates to Imagen 3. Plus, check out our new experiment, Whisk.

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17 Dec 2024

AI startups can apply for our Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator now

Learn more about Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program for North American startups.

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17 Dec 2024

Create internal GitHub repos for your team

Visual Studio 2022 now includes support for creating internal repositories for GitHub organizations. This feature allows developers to work within their GitHub organization’s guidelines within the Visual Studio environment more effectively. Managing repositories involves configuring varying levels of visibility and permissions. Visual Studio 2022’s new feature aims to smooth this process by providing support for […]
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16 Dec 2024

How Brands Are Investing in Video Marketing on a Budget [2024 Data]

It’s hard to ignore the fact that video is now a leading trend for marketing teams. I mean, even LinkedIn has jumped on the bandwagon by prioritizing video content (now, whether or not you agree with that, it is a conversation for another day, but I digress).

Digital Marketing

16 Dec 2024