Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: The content marketing trends below — long-form, video, original research, repurposing — are still active in 2026. The dominant trend that wasn’t on the radar when this list was first written: AI-search-driven content (TL;DRs, FAQs, schema, llms.txt). The GEO section adds it. What
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: SEO is still about helping search engines understand your content and recommend it. The new wrinkle in 2026 is that the ‘search engine’ is no longer just Google — it’s also ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. The fundamentals below still apply. The GEO section a
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: YouTube SEO is still about YouTube’s algorithm — title, thumbnail, description, watch time, retention. What’s new in 2026 is that AI engines now cite YouTube videos directly in answers, so YouTube SEO is now part of GEO. The post below covers YouTube’s internal mechanics; the GEO
New to my blog? Well, nice to meet you! I am Alejandro Rioja, a serial entrepreneur that created Flux Ventures and Future Sharks (among other things such as Pickleland, read more about me). I’ve spent the last 8 years learning all I could about digital marketing and SEO. In this round-up, you will find my best…
Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in 2004, making it one of the first major social networking services. Users may send text messages, voice calls, or see each other’s faces on video chats. However, some Facebook users have complained of a "no data available" error on the Facebook app, which prevents them from engaging w
"Snapstreak" is one of the numerous entertaining features offered by Snapchat. Using Snapstreak, you make a daily commitment to send a specific person at least one photo or video snap within 24 hours of its capture. The goal is to maintain the daily exchange so that you may rack up the biggest streak score possible.…
Post written by: Anthony Tisara (want to write here?) Alejandro: This topic is one my favorites because it is so relatable to so many starting entrepreneurs. I still remember the days when I used to sell my products in the street to get additional marketing dollars. The early days are probably the hardest because there
Is your Facebook account locked temporarily? If so, then I know how frustrating the experience can be. You want to use Facebook but can’t because it has been locked. Generally, Facebook is the world’s largest social network, with more than 2 billion users and growing. But despite its popularity and its massive numbers,
You’ve probably heard about Twitter’s new voice tweet feature that allows you to share audio clips up to 140 seconds long. While voice tweets open up new creative possibilities, you may wonder how to use them. As an avid Twitter user, you want to stay on the edge of new features and provide value to…
Getting people to know about your projects and your story through press is essential for your success. Over the last 12-16 months I’ve appeared on Inc, Linkedin Pulse, various podcasts, TV interviews and printed media such as Forbes Magazine. I’ve also gotten my Flux Ventures companies featured on Mashable, Business In
If you have been following me for some time, you know I design my guides around one simple rule: simplifying your digital work processes and amplifying the impact of your business! If you ask me about my top SEO techniques at present, Programmatic SEO and Rank and Rent will top the list for sure! Today’s…
Snapchat’s growing popularity on the internet, especially among teens, has been evident through the years. The app’s users check their accounts 30 times daily. With this, It is safe to say that it has been one of today’s most-loved social media platforms. The application aims to allow users to share their life, empower
Over the past couple years I’ve launched many online projects and sites. One of them is Flux Chargers, an ecommerce business selling a top portable charger that has sold in over 90 countries and generated over $100k in monthly revenue. I’ve learned many lessons and techniques in brand building, SEO, reaching out to pre
Facebook is the biggest social media platform, with almost 2.5 billion monthly active users. It has been popular for a long time, and people are enjoying its benefits. Additionally, several changes and features come ahead and surprise people that use it. Accordingly, Facebook Touch has become a trend for social media u
Gone are the days where buying and selling goods was limited to transactions within a physical building. For the uninitiated, Facebook Marketplace is a site where you can explore, advertise, and procure goods. It permits sellers to register their merchandise or services and connects them to potential buyers. The genera
You have a problem with your Instagram account and you are seeking support. Here are ways to contact IG in May 2026 and get your account issues solved. Please note that given the high volume of Instagram users, it is highly unlikely you will get a response back, unless it’s a security breach or a…
If you’ve been using the internet for a while, you’ll know that Twitter is an online community and social media channel where users communicate by exchanging messages called tweets. Accordingly, in this platform, Video replies outperform word and picture postings. Due to this, Twitter has become a place where videos ar
Due to the rising pressures of job security and college loans, many of us are trying various jobs to succeed financially. One of the most popular ways of earning money is to start your own Youtube channel. This idea is inspired by professionals such as Ryan’s World and Markiplier. They earned $22 million and $17.5…
Want to watch YouTube videos offline? With my easy-to-use guide, I can download any YouTube playlist in just a few simple steps with my easy-to-use guide. I’ll show you the best free online tools and how to use them to rip the videos from YouTube and save them on your computer or mobile device. You…
Instagram Highlights is another feature where users can view Instagram Stories on their profile anytime. These stories are organized into collections and easily identified by viewers or your followers as the contents inside those collections. I am going to elaborate more on how to use Instagram story highlights on a br
Do you want to get some friends on Snapchat? It can be hard, especially if nobody knows you and you don’t know what to do. Fortunately, I will share with you a few strategies that you may use to increase the number of your Snapchat friends and bring more attention to your brands. Keep reading…
Twitter doesn’t have any features for seeing their users who view your profile. This means there’s no way you can see their Twitter name or account. You also won’t be able to see other users’ recent activities on Twitter. Knowing who viewed your profile or their recent activities goes against Twitter’s privacy policy.
Far too often I have seen company owners, after making some money, use that money for investments. And sure, investing in angel vestures, index funds, or real estate is something beneficial in itself. But I can’t entirely agree with them. Imagine owning a company, delivering value, selling excellent products, and getti
As I have built my business on the internet for seven years, I am still learning the ins and outs of various features of online platforms to help me increase my presence. One of the tools I have used over the years is Facebook. I also have written about how to get verified on Facebook…
Many people log in to social networks more often than once daily. For this reason, Facebook constantly introduces new features that improve the service for its users. Facebook Touch was developed as part of Facebook’s ongoing effort to innovate its platform and customize technology to the needs of its users. In this ar
While most businesses are peacefully running in the digital world, here comes Uber and Airbnb swooping in and dominating everyone else. The big question is: how did they do it? It’s called growth hacking. I tried it, and believe me, when I tell you that my Instagram followers grew quickly in just a span of…
Do the people who follow you on social networks interact with you? Do you want to increase this interaction and have more engagement? While it’s relatively easy to get new followers or share publications, it takes creativity to get comments and build communication. In some of my previous guides, I have always stressed
Keywords are the building blocks of content marketing. They help people find your content and understand what they’ll get when they click on it. That’s why they’re so important. But did you know that YouTube has its own set of keywords too? And if you care about getting found by your audience, you should be…
So you’ve posted something on social media, but the post did not get many likes, shares, comments, and even any kind of engagement. But the internet is fine. How come no one has seen the post at all? You might’ve gotten shadowbanned. When an account becomes shadowbanned, it becomes invisible to everyone. Like the term…
My first year as a digital marketing professional was absolutely exciting! And intimidating at the same time! Why the latter you ask? Because when you talk about digital marketing, it’s not only about being tech-savvy but to be smart enough to make the most of every platform and grow your business. And for that, you…
One of the things I don’t enjoy happening is when I’m enjoying exchanging selfies with filters with my friends on Snapchat, and suddenly it stops and closes on its own. It’s inconvenient, a hassle, and destroys my excitement over fun conversations by exchanging selfies with my loved ones. Luckily, I have looked for way
Facebook is the most lucrative social media platform, with over 2.6 billion users worldwide. Marketers love Facebook as there is an available audience base for any product or service you cater to. Besides the social aspect, Facebook has proven itself to be a great tool for promoting businesses and boosting sales. Besid
This post contains affiliate links for which I receive commissions. The reviews and opinions expressed in this article are my own. As a marketer, email is one of my most used mediums to drive conversions. They are relatively cheap and can reach thousands of users all at once. Your subscriber list is your golden goose,…
Losing an important Text exchange could be irritating. Those messages might hold great value for you. You didn’t ever want those memories to fade away. However, keep calm. Since so many people are looking for ways to recover deleted Facebook messages, and that is why I offer the best practical solutions so you can quic
Given a chance to earn a side income, would you want to: Learn how stock markets work so that you could take on substantial risks with your money while working there? Find a side job that adds to your weekly working hours and tires you out for the weekend that you spend sleeping? OR Get…
Reaching millions of people is a challenge to Social Media lately. It requires lots of effort, creativity, and planning. This challenge is also seen in platforms like Tiktok as well. Like Youtube or Instagram, Tiktok can help you to be an online celebrity with hundreds or thousands of followers. But there is a catch to
Do you think that a YouTube channel name is not important? Well, think again. Let me recount an instance. Sometime last year, I was flitting around YouTube, for, well, not much. I was aimlessly searching until I came across this YouTube channel with an intriguing, and honestly quite funny, name. Now, I was not a…
The benefits of Buffer will be seen most strongly by small social media teams and companies. There’s a lot to appreciate here for anyone searching for a simple yet powerful means of producing and publishing more engaging content on social media. You’ll find all the buttons and links you need to get going on the…
Snap seems to be making a come-back. It’s stock has soared lately, and they have added a ton of Instagram and Tik Tok-like functionality. It’s time for you to go viral on Snapchat. With a snap, you have people’s undivided attention for 10 seconds at the time. People tune in for your story, they want to hear what you ha
Youtube seems similar to television since it has become my go-to platform for watching news and entertainment because of its large user community. As a Youtube user, I spend many hours watching the vlogs of my favorite content creator, news, documentaries, and other videos that may be informative or make my day happy.
Knowing how to sell is so important. It can transform your business. Yet most of us fear sales. I have to be frank though. When I first started selling, I was not good at it. I used to get nervous, sweat and stumble. The thought of having to approach someone in person or picking up…
I recently came across the “Live” feature of “Find My Friends” on my iPhone. And I asked myself what this feature is and how it functions. That’s why I checked out the feature and discovered how Apple has again raised the bar in location sharing. In this guide, I’ll cover all you need about the…
Like other social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat, Instagram has also become integral to our daily lives. It’s no surprise that more and more users are beginning to feel like they must follow their friends on Instagram to stay connected. While this is a good thing in many ways, it can make…
You pick up your phone and open Instagram. You scroll down your feed, mostly containing photos and videos of food, scenic views, many different products, and of course, memes. After a while, you remember that you took a very picturesque sunset view yesterday, so you hit that plus sign and upload it. The image racked…
TikTok continues to increase in popularity as it makes its mark in the entertainment and business industry. Many brands worldwide have started to use it as part of their marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement. As TikTok competes with other social media channels for brand marketing, its
I can’t tell you the exact formula for getting Instagram famous, and no one else can either. The closest that everybody can come to explaining the things you need to be successful on Instagram is high-quality, customer engagement, and consistency. I am aware, from my own personal experience, that consistency can be ver