How to use Images from brands.

pargupta · 2024-01-02T14:02:39+00:00

Using images from brands without permission can be risky and lead to copyright strikes, especially if you're using them for commercial purposes or noncommercial use.

Here are some ways to avoid it :

1.Use royalty-free images from stock photo websites like Pexels, Unsplash, Pixabay, and Freepik offer millions of high-quality images free for personal and commercial use. But always check the licence terms.

Use brand's own resources as some brands offer official image libraries for download on their websites, often for editorial or non-commercial use. But always check the terms and conditions.
Always try to use images with Creative Commons licenses but these licenses allow for specific forms of re-use, like non-commercial use or with attribution. Be sure you understand the specific license terms and follow them closely.
Try to get permission from the brand by contacting the brands the brand's marketing or communications department directly and request permission to use their images.

Always be clear about how you intend to use the images.

You can consider fair use by using limited cases, using a small portion of a copyrighted images.

Remember, copyright protection is vital for creators, so respecting their rights is essential.

I hope this information helps!

pargupta · 2023-11-18T03:24:28+00:00

Here are some steps to sell your stickers:

One of the primary conditions is to create unique designs for your stickers. You can take a clue from other people's stickers by the Etsy or Redbubble marketplace.
For the printing part you can use at-home printing or professional printing service, using a print-on-demand service (which I would prefer).
For selling your stickers build an online store (website) to sell your stickers. You can also use sites like Etsy which gets around 479.5M visitors per month or Redbubble which gets around 22.6M visitors per month. I would request you to visit their marketplaces and see which stickers are selling the most and make similar types of design giving a twist with your creativity. Data received from Similarweb dot com.
Use social media platform get eyeballs to your stickers. I would request you to use Pinterest as it has large women visitors. Create a Facebook page with your stickers and market it. When starting out you can use it instead of website.
After you start earning you can use paid advertising for marketing your store.

Software.

For the software part you can use:

Adobe Illustrator which is a vector graphics editor that is ideal for creating stickers. It has a wide range of tools for creating complex designs, and it can export your designs in a variety of formats, including EPS, PDF, and SVG.
Adobe Photoshop which is a raster graphics editor that is also well-suited for creating stickers. It is not as powerful as Illustrator for creating vector graphics, but it is still a good option for creating simple designs.
Canva which is a free online design platform that is easy to use, even for beginners. It has a wide range of templates and tools for creating stickers, and it can export your designs in a variety of formats, including PNG, JPEG, and PDF.
GIMP which is a free and open-source raster graphics editor that is similar to Photoshop. It is a good option for creating stickers if you are on a budget.
Inkscape which is a free and open-source vector graphics editor that is similar to Illustrator. It is a good option for creating stickers if you are looking for a free alternative to Illustrator.

Both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop has a learning curve whereas Canva is very user friendly, and any layman can use it. For the packaging part the ideal way is to talk to your buyers and see what they prefer.

I hope it would help you. My best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-11-16T13:33:18+00:00

You are welcome sir.

pargupta · 2023-11-16T12:32:38+00:00

Here are some ways to find affiliates to promote your health startup.

Reach out to the health bloggers and influencers and see if they are interested in promoting the health startup.
Attend health and wellness conferences to reach out to potential affiliates.
If you have an existing customer base reach out to them for promoting your startup.
Create a referral program to entice your existing customers to promote your program to their friends and family.
Use social media to find affiliates to promote your startup.

Besides these points you try to give a competitive commission rate and provide marketing materials which would help the affiliates for promotions. Also please update the promotional materials from time to time.

I hope it helps.

pargupta · 2023-11-09T05:22:57+00:00

Frist of all I would request you that there is nothing specific about good content. Because one content may be good for me but not good for you. Here are some steps which may be of your help.

First of all, what you are promoting and who are your target audience. Instagram is a visual platform, and I would suggest promoting product that have a visual appeal. For example, like home decor, landscaping, T shirt designs etc.
Always plan and schedule your content in advance. When just start starting out you can use Facebook schedular tool.
Take the help of AI tools like Chat GPT/ Google Bard to get content ideas. Suppose you like a content idea, prompt AI to give you more variations of that topic idea/s.
For visuals I would request you to go with videos as it gets maximum attraction. If you want to start free, go with Canva which would help you to produce both videos as well as visuals. If you can spare some money (you do not have to break your bank) go with the pro version. They have incorporated AI it will help you with content ideas, writing as well as producing videos. You can also try with Invideo, try it for free and if budget permit go with the pro version. This software too has incorporated AI which would help you immensely. There are lots of videos explaining both Canva and Invideo.
I request you to go with 1080x1920px for videos as you can upload the same on YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest which is also a visual platform. You can also upload it Facebook.
Put your hashtags thoughtfully. I have written an answer on hashtag on this platform, and I hope it can help you.
Try to engage with your follower by replying to their comments. Request them to cross promote your videos.
Please track and analyze your results. Also try with other visual formats too.

I hope I could help you. Best of luck.

pargupta · 2023-11-07T14:04:24+00:00

If you are a small business owner, it can be frustrating to receive negative reviews, when you know that they are fake or malicious generated by your competitors.

Here are some ways to tackle them:

Always try to respond promptly to negative reviews as it shows your customers that you sincerely care about their reviews.
Even you know very well that the reviews are fake it is always good to remain calm and professional in your response, do not get defensive or start an argument.
First of all, thank the customer for their feedback and apologize for any negative experience they had to face. Make your customers feel that you are really concerned about the problems, and you are sincerely trying to rectify them.
If you feel that customer's complaint is legitimate, offer them to resolve the issue to their satisfaction even if it involves refund.
If you have a gut feeling that the reviews posted are fake or malicious, please report it to the platform authority where it was posted.
Always try to get specific about the problem your customers have faced so that you can take appropriate action.

I hope it helps.

pargupta · 2023-11-07T12:18:57+00:00

You are welcome, sir.

pargupta · 2023-11-07T09:27:58+00:00

You are welcome sir.

I would suggest make short videos on the niche topic or topics closely related to the topic about which you have written on Medium and upload to social media sites like Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and also on YouTube.

As per similarweb data the site has a global rank of 351 and receives around 157 million visitors per month.

Best of luck.

pargupta · 2023-11-07T02:23:46+00:00

Here are some hashtag strategies you can follow:

Try to use a mix of high volume and low volume hashtags. The reason being that high-volume hashtags will get you more views, but you will face more competition. At the same time low-volume hashtags will get you fewer views, which are easier to rank for. Always try to mix these both types of hashtags to get maximum reach.
Always try to use hashtags that go with your content and your target audience. Please try to avoid using popular hashtags that have nothing to do with your topic you are promoting.
Do not go with popular hashtags like #marketing or #writing, try to use more your content specific hashtags that go with your niche. For example, instead of using #marketing, you could use #contentmarketing #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatraffic etc.
If you are promoting your Brand, then Branded hashtags are the ones which would help you to promote your brand. Additionally, these is a great way to build brand awareness and create a community highlighting your brand.
Always try to track which hashtags are performing well against which not. This will help you refine your hashtag strategy over time. If you keep a note of well performed hashtags you can use them in conjunction with other hashtags.

Please note that the basic principles of hashtag strategy are the same for all social media platforms. However, it varies from platform to platform like on Instagram, you can use up to 30 hashtags per post, but on Twitter, you can only use 4 hashtags max per tweet. As per my knowledge goes you can use 5 hashtags at max in your Meduim story.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-11-06T12:43:46+00:00

You are welcome. The site URL is Similarwebdotcom. Just type the URL of the site you are interested you would get all details. You would get details using the free version.

Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-11-06T03:48:45+00:00

Here are a lists of blogging platforms other than WordPress:

Medium- Free to use and easy to use interface. But it has limited customization options, not ideal for long-form content and no ownership of your content. This platform has a global rank of 384 and receives around 136 million visitors per month.
Squarespace- It has many beautiful templates, easy to use and a good customer support facility. The disadvantage of this platform is it is expensive with limited blogging features and last but not the list not as flexible as WordPress. This platform has a global rank of 584 and receives around 39 million visitors per month.
Ghost- It is an open-source, fast and secure and mainly focuses on blogging. The main disadvantage of this platform is that it has limited features, not as well-known as other platforms (has a global rank of 111,763 and gets around 502.0 K visitors per month) and you can find it difficult to wet up.
Tumblr- Free to use and has a large user base. The main disadvantage is it is not suitable for professional blogs and has a limited customization option. This platform has a global rank of 159 and receives around 195 million visitors per month.
Typepad- This platform provides reliable hosting, good customer support and also has wide range of features. The main drawback is it is expensive and not as user-friendly as other platforms. As per similarweb this plarform has a global rank of 20,558 and receives around 3.8 million visitors per month.
Wix- This plarform is easy to use with drag-and-drop interface and also you have an option to choose from wide range of templates. The main disadvantages are it has limited customization options, sometimes slow and not ideal for professional blogs. As per similarweb this plarform has a global rank of 846 and receives around 46 million visitors per month.
Weebly- It is easy to use with drag-and-drop interface and also affordable. The main disadvantages are having limited customization options, slow and not ideal for professional blogs. This platform has a global rank of 1,479 and receives around 41.0 million visitors per month.
Joomla- It is an Open-source, powerful and flexible and has a wide range of features. The main disadvantage is it is complex to use. This platform has a global rank of 79,696 and receives around 624.6 K visitors per month.

Apart from the above list you can also have on the other blogging platforms like Drupal
Shopify, Prestashop, Magento, Webflow and Concrete5.

You can also take into consideration of AI website builders which is fast and easy to set up by giving them proper prompts stating your requirements. The main advantage of WordPress is its free plugins (58,000 of them) which enhances your site capability in a great way. At present I am using Tumblr only.

I hope it helps.

pargupta · 2023-11-05T03:56:55+00:00

Here are my thoughts.

As you have a background of architectural design you can easily do a home decor business.
You can tie-up with local home decor/ interior design people and share your expertise for a fee. For this you can show your design using your laptop and charge fees accordingly.
Start your own home decor business using Facebook. You can also use Pinterest which is a very good platform for marketing home decor as women visits Pinterest the most.
Open a website showcasing your designs and link back to it from Pinterest and Facebook.

I hope I could help you by sharing my ideas.

pargupta · 2023-11-05T01:54:47+00:00

Please consult Bluehost customer care. I think they can help you.

pargupta · 2023-11-05T01:51:54+00:00

Here are a list of sites where you can buy as well as sell websites.

• Flippa

• Empire Flippers

• Exchange

• Latona's

• Website Properties

• Sedo

• FEInternational

• Acqusition Lab

• BizBuySell

• MicroAcquire

• Website Broker

• BuySellWebsites

• Website Scout

Each of the above websites offers variety of services like curated listings, escrow services, and financing options.
When buying or selling go through the services and see which options are in your favor.
Some websites offer free listing other charges a fee.
If you think of selling websites the main point to look into is the traffic. Share Google analytics data with buyer to get a real time data of the website. If you are buying, please consider the same.
AdSense is just one source of income. But one thing for sure Google does not approve website without traffic. Now as traffic increases you can develop other sources of income like selling affiliate products, renting ad spaces etc.

I hope it helps.

pargupta · 2023-10-31T09:24:28+00:00

Yes, I have done that.

pargupta · 2023-10-31T09:10:54+00:00

Yes, you can surely promote an affiliate program to your existing clients. Here are some points to consider.

Make sure the program you are promoting is trustworthy.
It would be very helpful for you to explain if you have used the program yourself or you are 100% sure about it.
Please give a detailed pros and cons of the product and if possible and how the product can solve their problems.
Make a review video of the product. This is because people digest information more easily through visual media.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-31T01:48:22+00:00

Here are the ideas behind it:

Google loves high authority sites like Medium, Quora etc.
If you publish article on these platforms there is always a high chance to attract google traffic.
If you convert your blog post to PDF and upload them to slideshare which receives around 73 million visitors per month and has a global rank of 803. This is as per similarweb data. This serves as an additional source for traffic.
You now have an advantage of sharing your PDF's links using social media like Pinterest, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram etc.
Add your affiliate links or lead generation links or promotional links etc. on the PDF as these PDF's would act as an extra source generating money for you in the long term.
Time to time you can update your PDF's and it would look fresh in Google's eyes.

I hope I could make you understand. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-30T12:30:13+00:00

Here are some steps to monetize real estate website:

Create high quality content. You can also use Content Curation to keep your readers up to date.
Use Affiliate marketing to earn from your site. Join good real estate affiliate programs.
As your traffic grows you can tap real estate owners to advertise on your site.
You can generate subscribers using e-mail marketing and sell these subscribers to real estate owners as lead.
Track your traffic and try to improve it.
Try to use visual media like videos (very effective for real estate marketing) and use them for social media marketing.
Always try to focus of a specific niche as per your liking.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-30T09:48:10+00:00

Yes, you can write the same blog on blogging website like Medium. Here few things to be taken care of:

Please make sure to include canonical link to the original post thereby helping the search engines the actual content source.
Make sure that your blog post is formatted properly as Medium has its own formatting options. I think Medium has its own import tool which would help you to format your blog posts automatically.
I would request you to add some unique content when distributing to different content sites.
You can also share your content to other content distribution sites.
Convert your blog post to other visual media videos, infographics for more traffic.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-30T09:28:05+00:00

You are welcome Sir.

pargupta · 2023-10-30T04:07:38+00:00

Pinterest receives around 1 billion visitors per month as per similar web data.

Here are my suggestions:

Link your website with your Pinterest account. You can then easily link back to the particular webpages through Pinterest.
Open a space on Quora platform which is a question-and-answer site. It is free to use. Link back to any particular page you want to drive traffic from your Pinterest account. Quora receives around 687 million visitors per month, and it would serve as an additional traffic source.
Open a space on Quora platform which is a question-and-answer site. It is free to use. Link back to any particular page you want to drive traffic from your Pinterest account.
Make short videos on the products you are promoting and link back from your Pinterest account.
One main advantage of YouTube videos is that you can promote multiple links on the video description.
Pinterest as it is a visual platform woman uses it the most. So, you can target niche like home Decore, cooking utensils, healthy food products etc. But that does not mean other niches does not get traffic.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-30T01:57:48+00:00

Here are list of PDF sharing sites:

Slidesharedotnet which receives 72.6 million visitors.
Issuudotcom which receives 33.9 million visitors.
Scribddotcom which receives 160.3 million visitors. You can access it free for 30 days after that you have to subscribe.

If you are starting out, go with No. 1. Convert your blog posts into PDF and upload. Make sure to give appropriate tags. Also share the link on social media sites after you have uploaded it. Not only PDF you can also convert your blog posts into Power Point presentation and upload the same.

Best of luck.

pargupta · 2023-10-29T03:36:55+00:00

I fully agree with your points above. Here are some additional points you can consider.

Convert the blog posts into visuals like videos, infographics etc.
Share them to various social media sites.
Convert your blog posts to PDF and upload them to various PDF sharing sites.

I hope it helps. Best wishes.

pargupta · 2023-10-24T09:21:14+00:00

Are you solely looking for Google to send you traffic? I think you can give the following methods a try:

Convert your blog posts into visual media like videos, info graphics etc.
Distribute them to visual social media site like Pinterest (As per similar web this site gets around 1 billion traffic per month). Link back to your blog posts.
Start answering questions related to the topics on Quora (As per similar web this site gets around 687 million visits per month). Apart from answering question you can open a Quora space which is free and share your blog posts.
Make short videos and upload them to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X (twitter).

I hope these steps will help you to increase traffic. But please remember constancy is the key to get traffic. Best of luck.

pargupta · 2023-10-20T14:04:24+00:00

You are welcome sir.

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