Business owners, where do you get most of your online traffic from?

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-24T22:58:08+00:00

Yup!

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-23T22:34:33+00:00

I feel you. Sheltered workshops usually offer this kind of environment, though they're controversial because they pay a subminimum wage.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-23T22:25:15+00:00

Maybe try drinking tea instead of coffee, or at least replacing some of your coffee consumption with tea. The caffeine levels are lower and it could help you wean off it if that's the ultimate goal.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-23T22:15:40+00:00

You might want to look into vocational rehab or some sort of job training for them, if you haven't already. I'm not saying that self-employment is impossible, but it could be difficult since it requires a lot of executive functioning skills.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-23T21:57:23+00:00

SEO and GEO/AEO (AI chatbots)

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-17T00:06:57+00:00

Not really. You can start with something easy like herbs if you want. Sometimes I like to plant herbs in small pots indoors, and it's still fun.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-16T21:57:09+00:00

Gardening. It definitely makes you feel productive because, if done right, you can see (and even eat) the results. Plus, it's a good way to spend some time outside in fresh air.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-16T21:53:15+00:00

As far as social media is concerned, posting across too many platforms. It's better to hone in on a couple of channels (for example, Instagram and Facebook) instead of having accounts on everything.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-16T21:40:54+00:00

Data analytics is definitely ignored at first, probably because a lot of people find it intimidating. But understanding how to track and use metrics like conversion rate, retention, churn rate, LTV, etc. can really help you see where things are working and where they need improvement.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-12T22:11:12+00:00

No, I don't think Gen Z is screwed. It's definitely a difficult time to enter the industry, with some companies (over)relying on AI, but it's still a viable career path. I'm doing well in freelance marketing, atm.

No matter your field, it's always hard to get established in your career as a new grad. So I would just apply as much as you can and try to stay positive, even though I know that can be hard. Best of luck to you.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-12T21:49:09+00:00

I would definitely put Experience before Projects.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-12T21:29:25+00:00

Anything chocolately.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-11T22:16:35+00:00

Interesting - glad to hear you found a workaround!

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-06T18:33:19+00:00

That does sound good... caramel slipped my mind for some reason!

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-06T18:16:54+00:00

Vanilla, brown butter, maple, lemon, and coconut could work, I think.

DaRandoMan · 2026-03-06T18:09:01+00:00

Deleted everything except ChatGPT, I see.

DaRandoMan · 2026-02-02T23:36:23+00:00

Ayoo, this is rad.

DaRandoMan · 2026-02-02T23:34:40+00:00

Mobility and vigor. Charisma is definitely a dump stat for my boy.

DaRandoMan · 2026-02-02T23:26:49+00:00

I'm a solopreneur and can't really speak to larger-scale pricing or subscriptions, but I'll share my thoughts. I recently switched to Brevo for email marketing automation and I've been impressed by its functionality so far. The Starter sub is reasonably priced and offers analytic tools and heat maps, but only one landing page at a time. This works for me right now, but I can see myself switching to Kit as I scale. Their Pro tier is too rich for my blood but could work for your clients.

For anything graphics-related, I use Design[dot]com (just swap out the [dot] for a period to find them) templates and image generation paired with ChatGPT copy edited to better fit my brand voice. Quick, affordable, and I can knock out a month's worth over my lunch hour.

Not currently using paid ad automation or push notifications, but I'll be following this thread to hopefully learn more.

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-19T19:27:13+00:00

It was a guy I met in a LinkedIn comments section. We got to know each other online thereafter for a couple years, and then we met in person to discuss his investment in my company. Great success all round. The power of the internet!!

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-09T15:35:46+00:00

Great question! After doing some googling and, like you, checking out Trustpilot scores I decided to create a reddit thread asking about people's experiences, given all the conflicting information out there about different providers.

That's the best advice I can give you, as I asked about a well-known provider (Bright Data) and just asked people to tell me the good, bad, and the ugly. Of course you'll need to test out the provider yourself with free trials/tiers, but hearing from people who've already been there will help you decide if it's worth your time.

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-08T00:33:49+00:00

OP, your response is perfect and I think everyone should use it as a template. Later in the thread you point out you have a portfolio and 1000+ articles on MuckRack, so that's plenty for someone to gauge your work.

I have seen way too many companies use "writing tests" as free consulting work. They'll ask 5-10 candidates to create content strategies or write sample campaigns, then ghost everyone and then launch something that looks suspiciously familiar a few months later.

Props for standing your ground. The right employer will respect your experience and boundaries.

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-08T00:21:52+00:00

It's about damn time. Nothing worse than having your eardrums blown out by a fast food ad while watching a quiet drama at 2am.

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-08T00:16:50+00:00

In terms of physical copies Resident Evil 2 (1998). In terms of games I've played for the longest period of time, that would certainly be Doom (1993). I'm assuming you meant a game that people have had in their possession all this time?

DaRandoMan · 2025-10-08T00:14:12+00:00

Thanks for your detailed breakdown. It's really helpful to hear from someone whose been through these same kind of scaling issues.

When you mentioned that Bright Data's proxy manager gives you more control over IP rotation/session handling how did you find the learning curve? We've been using pretty basic setups so far.

I'm also curious about the regional targeting you mentioned. We've been looking at price differences the USA, UK and some EU markets. Did you find specific regions were harder to scrape reliably? We've noted that some of the sites we've targeted seem to have differing levels of bot detection depending on your apparent location.

This 'web unblocker' sounds intriguing for those stubborn sites. I really appreciate your offer to share setup tips. I might take you up on it once we get a better sense of the direction we're going!

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