The “hacked baby monitors” news piece is making the rounds again, as they routinely do. Sure, it happens, but it’s an infrequent occurrence. However, something is much more commonplace and dangerous that most users and parents might be unaware of. Let’s see what we find using a bit of OSINT (open source intelligence) and the… Continue reading
I have been using ChatGPT to deploy highly customized Google Ads Script with pretty amazing results. Weather based bidding, for example, we want to modify bids for specific campaigns if the weather forecast is rainy within our targeting locations. It came back with a seamless API integration using OpenWeatherMap. No more wasted dollars on rainy… Continue reading
Universal Analytics will no longer process new data in standard properties beginning July 1, 2023. Prepare now by setting up and switching over to a Google Analytics 4 property. The message UA users have been seeing since January 2022. Universal Analytics is sunsetting in is officially sunsetting July 2023. Universal Analytics will be a thing… Continue reading
A question was recently brought up in an SEO group about methods to gather keyword volume for when investigating a niche or going after a long-tail keyword. You could use tools like SEMRush, Ahrefs, or other paid platforms. Others suggested Google’s Keyword Planner tool, and some said it’s impossible to get accurate keyword volume until… Continue reading
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Recently, I ran into a personal project that required me to identify several Twitter accounts. One of the first things usually done is reverse-searching the profile picture. My method to reverse search images is usually three-step. Tip: check all image sizes and dimensions that are available. TinEye Reverse Image (Chrome browser extension) Google + Bing… Continue reading
Alexander Hatala is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Custom Design Partners – a digital consultancy agency based out of Jacksonville, Florida.
I’ve helped launch digital strategies for dozens of smaller, brick-and-mortar stores as well as startups working with a tight budget. Here’s my low-budget ‘must-have’ tools and services that every serious business needs: Productivity & Collaboration Software: Google Workspace (Formerly G-Suite), starting at $6.00 a month, there’s no other option at this price point and ease of… Continue reading
