My Two Cents

• Unleashing Creativity: Zealous Takes on Creators’ Tasks, Unburdens Time
  Launching “The Created Economy” podcast in 2022 was the first time I considered myself a real creator. I knew it would be a long and arduous process, not only to get the show off the ground but also to keep it going. Unfortunately the adage “if you build it, they will come” doesn’t hold water. Between myself and my co-founder … Read more
• Instagram Launches Threads: First Impressions of the Twitter Rival
  I found myself excited about a product launch this week, admittedly the first in some time. But it wasn’t something that would fundamentally change the world. Honestly, there was nothing special about what it does — it’s just another social media app. That’s right: I became worked up about an application called Threads that would mimic exactly what you get … Read more
• How AI Search Might Impact Your SEO
  Digital marketers dedicated years to optimizing websites, creating content tailored to keyword phrases in attempts to outperform search engine algorithms. However, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in Microsoft Bing and Google may have completely transformed the landscape of search engine optimization (SEO), potentially playing a significant role in affecting site traffic. Making Search Work for the People Yusuf Mehdi … Read more
• Google Photos’ New AI Editing Tool Could Pose Threat to Adobe
  Updates made to Google Photos consistently astound me. I like the app’s cloud backup and easy search for people and locations. And though, while other apps offer similar features, Google’s use of artificial intelligence helps it stand out. A successor to Google+ and Picasa, Google Photos is the company’s first AI-native apps. At one point, it stored more than 4 … Read more
• LinkedIn at 20: Adapting to Changing Networking Trends
  In 2013, I documented a major milestone: LinkedIn’s 10-year anniversary. At the time, I wrote that the company has achieved a status most startups dream about, becoming a key player in bringing our professional lives online. Indeed, after two decades, LinkedIn has moved beyond being analogous to being the MySpace or Facebook of our professional lives. It’s now an integral … Read more