President Donald Trump has escalated his standoff with Apple CEO Tim Cook, threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple as a company.

Trump has already made it clear that he doesn't want Apple making iPhones in China or India. In a Truth Social post on Friday, he had a clear message for Cook: Move manufacturing to the United States, or else.

"I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," the president posted. "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S."

Trump's massive China tariffs jeopardized U.S. tech companies, including Apple, which has historically made the majority of its devices in China. But the company was already shifting iPhone manufacturing to India and reportedly plans to produce all U.S.-bound iPhones in India by 2026.

Last week, the president said he expressed his unhappiness to Cook personally. "I said, 'Tim look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you build in China for years, now you got build us,'" Trump told the press, as reported by CNBC. "'We’re not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves ... we want you to build here.'"

And now, it looks like Trump is prepared to penalize Apple directly if Cook doesn't comply. That said, building iPhones in the U.S. would likely be extraordinarily expensive and burdensome for the tech giant — and more expensive for Apple customers. It's difficult to say exactly how much a made in America iPhone would cost, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder looked into it and reported it would cost shoppers around $3,000 per iPhone at best and six figures at worse. Some analysts doubt it's even possible, given how long it would take to get labor, supply, and infrastructure off the ground, costing Apple billions in the process.

In February, Apple announced that it would spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, which includes building a new factory in Texas and expanding training and facilities for workers. But that doesn't seem to be enough for Trump.

SAVE $301.99: As of May 23rd, Amazon shoppers can take home a 55-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for only $498. That's over $300 off the original price ($799.99) for a limited time. Get yours before the offer expires, which is likely soon.

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As you probably already know, buying a new TV can become a pretty expensive endeavor. But, like, how else are you supposed to enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies? That's why it's imperative that you get one on sale.

TCL is one of our favorite budget 4K TV brands on the market, and it just so happens that this 4K QLED TV from the brand is on sale for only $498. That's over $300, or 38%, off the original price of $799.99. This deal won't be around forever, though, so if you're thinking about pulling the trigger on one, do it soon.

This 55-inch TV packs in a lot of features at a relatively low price. You'll get a QD-Mini LED design that combines the best parts of QLED and OLED, access to TCL's Halo control system, LD500 Precise Dimming for higher-quality black levels, HDR support, and a 144Hz refresh rate, among other perks. You'll also be able to use the Google TV interface to access all of your go-to streaming apps in one place, which is super convenient.

Snag yours at Amazon and save $301.99 off the original price, usually $799.99.

SAVE 50%: Through Monday, May 26, Udacity is holding a sitewide 50% off sale. Take 50% off monthly subscriptions and individual courses with the code MEMORIAL50.

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There's a better, more productive way to use your downtime besides scrolling endlessly on your phone. How about learning something new? Whether you want to build your skill set to uplevel at work, learn a new skill for the hell of it, or master AI before it masters you, Udacity's tech education program makes it attainable. And for Memorial Day weekend, you can sign up for your noble knowledge pursuit for half price.

Through Monday, May 26, Udacity is running a Memorial Day 50% off sale, slashing the price of both membership plans and individual courses in half. Just enter the code MEMORIAL50 at checkout to score the savings. Plans typically cost $249 per month or $846 for four months, but during the sale, you'll pay just $124.50 per month or $423 for four months.

Udacity's main focus is tech skills, but the course topics range drastically from AI and machine learning to digital marketing and product management. There's over 300 different courses to choose from and over 80 Nanodegree programs, which are designed specifically to help those looking to transition into a new role. Most courses include real-world projects and personalized project reviews to help prove your mastery of the skills learned. With a monthly membership to Udacity, you'll have access to all of it. You could easily dive into AI one week and figure out social media marketing the next.

If you'd rather sign up for a single course, Udacity gives you that option as well. However, we highly recommend scoring the monthly membership for half price. If you're hungry for knowledge, you'll get a whole lot more bang for your buck.

SAVE $4,000: As of May 23, get the 85-inch TCL X11K 4K UHD TV for $5,999.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $9,999.99. That's a discount of 43%.

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Whether you just want a bigger screen for the most popular room in your house or you want something you can brag about to your friends, an 85-inch TV is a fun splurge that anyone should be able to experience once. But the price can be prohibitive. However, if you're going to spend a big chunk of change, you'd might as well be able to save some cash on your big-ticket item when you make the choice to. In this case, you can score a huge 85-inch MiniLED TCL TV for a massive discount.

As of May 23, get the 85-inch TCL X11K 4K UHD TV for $5,999.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $9,999.99. That's $4,000 off and a discount of 43%.

Aside from being absolutely huge, this TV is all about giving you excellent picture quality. It has 6500 nits of brightness and up to 14,112 dimming zones to give you a more realistic picture with deep contrast and bright, vivid colors. Its MiniLED features combine the great parts of both QLED and OLED tech for better pixel precision too, so you get a wide color gamut, higher peak brightness, and a TV that lasts longer than its brethren.

All this, and it's accompanied by Bang & Olufsen sound with a slimmer profile than other TVs in its usual price range. It accomplishes its impressive picture and projecting audio with a super thin, delicate body that looks great mounted or standing on its own in your home, wherever you decide to put it.

Perhaps the most exciting part about the deal, however, is that you're saving thousands. If it's time to lock in and get an impressive new display, TCL has your back with this Best Buy discount.

SAVE 38%: As of May 23, you can get the TCL 98-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV (98QM7K, 2025 Model) for $2,499.99, down from $3,999.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $1,500 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this model.

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Memorial Day is just a few days away, and Amazon’s offering massive discounts on TVs of all sizes, including this 98-inch TCL 4K smart TV.

As of May 23, you can get the TCL 98-inch QM7K QD-Mini 4K Smart TV (98QM7K, 2025 Model) for $2,499.99, down from $3,999.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $1,500 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this model.

With a 98-inch display, high HDR brightness, and CrystGlow HVA panel, you can host movie night the right way. This TV has an IMAX Enhanced certification, Filmmaker Mode, and DTS Virtual: X audio technologies so you can get that cinema sound without additional speakers.

And, if you’re a gamer, you’ll be happy to know this baby has a 144Hz native refresh rate and Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for an “unmatched” gaming experience.

“It's smooth when gaming; it actually performs like a monitor,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “Gaming on this TV is an absolute dream,” writes another.

SAVE $46: As of May 23rd, you can get an Anker MagSafe charging stand for almost $50 off the original price at Amazon (normally $149.99). Snag the deal before it's gone.

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We've all been there: Enjoying a vacation in a faraway place, only to be brought right back down to reality when you realize your smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch are all about to run out of juice. In a few moments, you're going to have no idea where you're going, and no tech to help you figure it out. Truly a nightmare scenario. But, if you had a portable charging device, you'd never have to worry about that, would you?

That's why you should heavily consider snagging this deal on a portable MagSafe charging stand from Anker — it's nearly $50 off the original price (usually $149.99), and charges way more than just your phone. Be fast, though, because this is a limited-time deal that won't be around for too long.

This foldable, pint-sized charging stand from Anker has the potential to be your new favorite travel companion. The three-in-one power bank can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time, ensuring your tech stays travel-ready at all times. It's small enough where you can very easily chuck it into a suitcase or backpack, and even features a 60-degree viewing angle so you can use your phone while it's siphoning back its precious battery life. A simple, elegant solution to all of your tech travel woes at a nice discount? Well, how could we say "no?"

Skywind Games (Skywind) is looking to reverse the acquisition of Intouch Games (ITG) due to a hotly contested piece of source code that has soured the £51m ($67m) deal.

Teddy Sagi, the billionaire founder of Playtech and owner of Skywind, is adamant that this piece of proprietary software, known throughout the court battle as Super-User Code, is a breach of the deal.

Skywind aims to end Intouch Games takeover

Skywind was founded in 2012 and has a portfolio of 200 video slots and live casino games. In 2022, the entertainment monolith announced the Intouch Games deal via the company’s official channels.

The release stated that the “Intouch Games offering will enhance Skywind’s extensive portfolio, sitting alongside popular slot games and Live Casino games. Intouch Games will also have the opportunity to introduce Skywind’s world-class content to new players across the UK.“

Since that time, the relationship has soured with Skywind stating that Intouch used this Super-User Code to mask any memory or files related to an audit that discovered fraudulent activity in 2021.

Skywind alleged that “the Super User Code had the result that evidence of [fraud related to an audit carried out by RSM] was destroyed and is not available.”

The claim, updated on May 9, 2025, continues “(this) was intended to facilitate and conceal improper and fraudulent activity, including in particular the RSM Audit Fraud.”

As reported by Next.io, according to the court documents submitted as part of the deal there was increased activity related to image deletions between 26 August and 10 September 2021, “with no corresponding upload and deletion entries elsewhere in the system.”

InTouch’s owners deny this process and any claims that the alleged “Super-User Code” was malign in any fashion.

The report also stated that the owner of Skywind made a blunt statement ahead of his approach to buy ITG, saying, “I have a big pair of balls. I lost £300,000 in the casino last night. I will buy your business for £53m.”

“I will buy it in 10 days, and I won’t do any due diligence, and I don’t want any guarantees or warranties. I don’t even want tax warranties,” the alleged statement by Mr Sagi concluded.

It remains unclear if ITG will have to pay back the initial purchase price and the damages Skywind and Sagi are seeking, or an end to the saga is in touching distance for both parties.

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SAVE 22%: As of May 23, you can get the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun for just $209.99, down from $269.99, at Amazon. That's a 22% discount and a $60 savings.

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If you’re looking for a massage gun that can rival the Theragun but doesn’t cost nearly as much, we found a dupe on sale at Amazon.

As of May 23, you can get the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun for just $209.99, down from $269.99, at Amazon. That's a 22% discount and a $60 savings.

The Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun with heat is a deep tissue percussion massager designed to ease post-workout soreness and stiffness. The heat and percussion combo on this tool can help increase circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, release built-up tension, and target aches and pains. You can also use it after sitting at a desk all day to relieve neck stiffness, shoulder pain, and lower backaches.

It has six adjustable speeds from 1500 to 2500 RPMs and seven interchangeable massage heads. You’ll also get a carrying case and fast charging adapter (it’s built with a 2500mAh automotive-grade battery). According to the manufacturer, it charges 50% faster than other massage guns on the market.

SAVE $500: The 2024 LG 77-inch C4 OLED 4K TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,999.99 during its Memorial Day sale. That's 20% off its list price of $2,499.99.

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Sure, Memorial Day is known for its mattress and home deals, but don't sleep on the TV deals. If you're in the market for an upgrade to your beloved big screen, some of the best OLED models are on sale for the holiday weekend.

For instance, Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale has the internet-favorite LG 77-inch C4 OLED 4K TV on sale for $1,999.99. That's 20% or $500 off its list price of $2,499.99.

It's no surprise we're seeing this big of a price drop on the C4 model, as the newer C5 version was just released in March. That's why Spring is one of the best times to splurge on a TV — the old ones go on sale to make room for the new ones. While the C5 is no doubt an excellent OLED TV, CNET's TV expert Ty Pendlebury says the C4 is still the better value. The two models are very similar, but going with the older model from 2024 will save you over a grand.

The C4 earns high honors in the image quality department. Pendlebury writes, "Its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast, and superb off-angle viewing kept it a notch above the mini-LED models in my comparison tests, and while its overall brightness isn't quite as impressive, it's still an incredible performer in all kinds of room lighting."

Its Filmmaker Mode makes watching movies a true cinematic experience by tweaking the settings to the director's intended aspect ratio. No need to try to figure out the right brightness and frame rates on your own. On top of the screen specs, the C4 also packs a 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great option for watching sports and gaming. It's a great all rounder and now's your chance to grab it for a steep discount.

SAVE $800: As of May 23, get the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV for $1,499.99, down from its usual price of $2,299.99, at Best Buy. That's a discount of 38%.

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Want to upgrade to a great-looking OLED screen? Maybe you want something a little brighter and more crisp to enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and games on? Here's the good news: You don't have to pay a premium for the kind of quality you're seeking. All you need to do is head to Best Buy.

As of May 23, get the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV for $1,499.99, down from its usual price of $2,299.99, at Best Buy. That's $800 off and a discount of 38%.

This OLED TV boasts over 8 million self-lit pixels, so it can help illuminate the smaller details other units might be missing. It uses XR Triluminos Pro tech to automatically enhance bright and dark scenes, with Sony's XR processor giving a big contrast boost while you watch to give you a more realistic picture.

It also uses Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+ feature to use your display as a speaker that gives you better sound than normal TVs. It's compatible with Bravia Theater soundbars as well if you want to create a total sound-centric package.

It's perfect for gaming with a 120Hz refresh rate, VRR, and low-latency, so you can get into some of the biggest titles of the year without having to worry about losing your edge. It's also got a customizable Game Mode you can use to retain special settings for all the games you play. So if you're ready to upgrade your TV situation significantly, now's a good time to lock in.

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the takeover of Gaming Arts by Merkur. This move will allow the German operator to enter the US, furthering its empire greatly.

Merkur is best known for its massive roster of bingo halls, arcades, and casinos across Europe. Meanwhile, Gaming Arts, based in Las Vegas, provides “end-to-end gaming technology”, as well as all the gear you’d need to set up a casino.

The acquisition is key to Merkur’s plans, as it’ll allow them to operate in 170 different jurisdictions across the US. Gaming Arts’ only loss is the CEO, Mike Dreitzer, who will take over as the head of the Nevada Gaming Control Board itself at the end of June. All 66 staff from Gaming Arts will stay on after the buyout is complete.

Merkur’s legal representative, Dennis Gutwald, said that bringing the company to the US will bring more stability to Gaming Arts.

Merkur breaks into the US with buyout

According to reports, Merkur isn’t intending to go toe-to-toe with the big players, however. As it operates across most of the world, making money in 50 different countries, the company intends to grow a niche within the business-to-business world, rather than with players.

Gaming Arts gives them the running start needed to break into the US properly, as the company is already established. With this purchase, the company now has massive bases across the world in most major countries and regions.

Merkur’s year hasn’t been all smooth sailing, however. Earlier this year, the German firm was hit by a cyberattack that saw around 800,000 users affected by the hack. This included exposing addresses, emails, telephone numbers, and credit card details in some cases.

It has also been at the center of criticism in a UK borough in North London, where it intends to open a new location in one of the country’s most addicted places.

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs Media in Russia has reported that an underground network of illegal casinos has been taken down. It occurred in Yakutia, with a collaboration between three government agencies.

The parties included those from the Department of Internal Affairs, the Republic of Sakha, the FSSB, and the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. A major reason for the task force to be put together was that it was reported that those who couldn’t pay up were extorted or victims of violence.

A video on Telegram shows a montage of police and law enforcement arresting multiple individuals involved with the underground casinos. From the Telegram, it was also revealed that those behind the network were repeat offenders, having been convicted previously. The report also states that there was a “clear hierarchy” within the group.

Sixteen members of the gang were arrested, with the two leaders also detained by police. However, the report from Telegram indicates that the case is far from over, as law enforcement tries to figure out the last few remaining members.

Russia cracks down on illegal gambling

This isn’t the first time this has happened this year. In February, a 1.5 million ruble operation of illegal casinos was struck down. It had operated for just a few months, from September 2024 to January 2025.

Russia only allows for gambling in a few areas of the country. In 2009, it was completely outlawed everywhere but those four designated spots. Gamblers travelling there will find Altai Republic, Kaliningrad, Krasnaya Polyana, and Artyom as the primary locations of any casinos that operate legally within the country.

In April, we reported that the Russian government was cracking down on illegal casinos through a more hands-on method. A database of mules who move cash around to help fund online casinos is being created, which will halt any transactions through the Russian banking system.

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Today marks the launch of Mashable Say More, a video podcast where Mashable staffers interview your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more for long-form interviews that allow us to dig into their careers, latest projects, and internet obsessions.

Hosted by Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko and Senior Creative Producer Mark Stetson, this weekly video series kicks off with interviews with Fear Street and Goosebumps author R.L. Stine to talk about Netflix's new slasher, Fear Street: Prom Queen, and director Matt Wolf, to dig into his critically heralded documentary Pee-wee as Himself.

A spinoff of Leigh Janiak's 2021 Fear Street trilogy, Fear Street: Prom Queen is co-written and directed by Matt Palmer. A more direct adaptation of Stine's adored YA horror novels, this movie is set in 1988 Shadyside, where a cloaked killer is knocking off would-be prom queens ahead of prom. Who will take the crown, and who will get the axe? You'll have to tune in to find out.

In his interview, Stine was more interested in talking about his writing process, his funny fandom, and what drives him. Plus, his pitch-perfect comedic timing got the Mashable crew into a giggle fit.

Speaking of giggle fits, Pee-wee as Himself is a two-part doc that explores the man behind the '80s icon, the late Paul Reubens. The American performer died before the film was wrapped, yet Wolf persevered to create a complex and empathetic portrait of Reubens that invites audiences not only to understand him, but perhaps to better understand ourselves.

Wolf and Puchko got personal talking Pee-wee, relating on how Reubens' discussion of his own queerness shaped Pee-wee's Playhouse. Plus, Wolf offers his recommendations to dive down a Pee-wee Herman rabbit hole.

Mashable Say More will have new episodes every Friday, viewable on Mashable and Youtube. You can subscribe to our podcast feed anywhere you download podcasts.

An Instagram account is sparking off as its owners try to win a fridge by gambling on it. The Samsung fridge comes with a built-in Android-powered panel, with full access to the internet, which The Blanco Boys are trying to “win” by betting until they have $3,200 to buy it outright.

This type of content on Instagram isn’t new, with the entire platform having a multitude of posts showing ludicrous gambling and high rollers showing off their wins. Some accounts find themselves simply gambling a few hundred dollars to either break even or win big in a quick flurry of excessiveness

The pair in the videos play Blackjack through Rainbet. This online casino offers super simplistic versions of games for quick hits, big wins, and bigger losses.

Over the last week, they’ve won thousands, and at the moment, have hit a major setback. On day eight, one of the Blanco Boys bet $1,500 after hitting a double, and the casino proceeded to get 21.

This comes after nearing the needed amount on day seven, making a profit of $1,750 and landing around $2,750 in total cash in the account.

The Blanco Boys gambling fridge antics draw a crowd

The Blanco Boys have an entire account of gambling on various devices around the electronics store, including a ROG Ally X and different laptops. While most of the videos don’t get much attention, the fridge videos have exploded in popularity, with day four netting over 155K in likes in just a few days.

Commenter reactions have ranged from the typical jokes that can be found on Instagram. One user said:

“Imagine divorce court in like five years… Blackout drunk in the kitchen, gambling away our retirement fund using the fridge!”

Another said:

“Do yourself a favor and do not buy this fridge. If you do, take the extended warranty. Trust me.”

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The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain is looking into links between problem gambling and instances of identity theft.

According to a recent release, the regulator has called on the support of both medical and scientific experts to explain a possible link between the two perilous paths that can come via unsafe gambling routes.

Spanish gambling regulators look to find troublesome links in gambling

The report was headlined by a statement that the DGOJ “shared the results of the PACS protocol with healthcare professionals and scientists and has proposed new prevention and awareness measures for young people and vulnerable groups.”

The meeting of the scientific and medical minds was attended by the DGOJ’s Mikel Arana, Director General of Gambling Regulation, Cecilia Pastor, Deputy Director General of Gambling Inspection, and Eugenio Álvarez, Deputy Director General of Gambling Regulation.

Beatriz Mesías Pérez, Deputy Director General of the General Subdirectorate of Addictions at Madrid Salud, and Francisco Ferre Navarrete, director of the AdCom clinic, a public center for the prevention, treatment, and research of behavioral addictions at the Institute of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital.

The scientific community was represented by the Responsible Gaming Advisory Council’s (CAJR) Ángela Ibáñez Cuadrado, Néstor Szerman, and Juan Francisco Navas Pérez.

The hope was to create a possible open forum of specialists to “share the main conclusions obtained in recent years on identity theft in the field of online gambling and analyze new preventive action strategies,” said the release.

The session spotlighted the options available to Spanish taxpayers who had their data stolen and how they could ring the alarm on this impersonation, called “Action Protocol for Impersonated Taxpayers (PACS-2024).”

Young adults were also a focus of a session that shone a light on the normalisation of gambling and how betting “tipsters” and their advice could be seen as counterproductive to both safe gambling and setting an unrealistic standard for returns.

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DraftKings’ legal troubles can’t be held back, as the company’s ongoing legal feud with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) continues.

The MLBPA has had another win, with DraftKings’ appeal shutdown, and the case will go to court as normal.

As we’ve previously reported, the MLBPA is fighting DraftKings and other major names in the sportsbook industry over the use of likeness, names, and images without permission.

Filed back in September 2024, the MLBPA claims that companies and apps like DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog Fantasy, and Bet365 are making cash off the back of MLB players without any kickbacks. The union, through its business arm, is now seeking to get punitive damages and compensation for the players it represents.

The argument is that bettors find these apps more attractive and trustworthy as they contain images of the MLB stars themselves.

DraftKings appeal against MLB shutdown

This isn’t the first time that DraftKings has tried to appeal the case. In March, the appeal was shut down by the same judge, US District Judge Karen Marston, who said that the company’s pitch of the app’s use of images equating to news was not going to work.

DraftKings is now in a much different position to rival FanDuel, which had its case dismissed in a New York court. However, the Pennsylvania court that the MLBPA filed at appears to be hanging on for the long haul.

While the case will presumably go on for a long time yet, as the implications of an MLBPA win could rock the foundations of not only for DraftKings, but the entire sportsbook industry.

DraftKings’ legal woes don’t end there, as the company is also dealing with a lawsuit from a rival company. Its micro-betting system, which allows for mid-game bets, is being claimed to be a rip-off of a patented design. Another case in Pennsylvania has five men filing a class action lawsuit over deceptive practices.

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Ange Postecoglou has delivered the first piece of Spurs silverware for seventeen years, but despite his efforts, there are rumours he may vacate the managerial seat.

Odds are shifting as the recent success of the club, led by Postecoglou, known as “Big Ange,” has brought a hefty windfall for the North London football club.

Despite this achievement, critics and bookmakers have been questioning the mercurial Australian’s performance and have suggested possible new suitors for the role at the iconic club.

Next Spurs manager betting odds: Is Ange likely to stay?

The winner of the recent Europa League gets the bragging rights, automatic qualification for the Champions League, and £100 million ($134.23 million) to seek out talent to add to the roster.

Sadly for fans of Big Ange, this isn’t just limited to the on-pitch performers, and it could herald a change down in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The bookies have priced their favourites to replace the media magnet, who delivered that “he always wins silverware in his second season.”

For Ange to stay in place, Bet365 has him at 6/4 (+150) at the time of writing, and that is generous given the media pressure that surrounded the manager amid a tense final.

The man who grew up in Melbourne is seen as a purist in football ideologies and his “Ange ball” style of play has won him major honours with South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos and more recently a domestic double and treble with Scottish club Celtic.

Next in line in the odds is Brentford manager Thomas Frank, 3/1 (+300). Francesco Farioli, who threw away the league on the last day of the Dutch season, is 6/1 (+600).

A raft of former and current Premier League alumni, including Marco Silva 8/1 (+800), Mauricio Pochettino 10/1 (+1000), Scott Parker 12/1 (+1200), Andoni Iraola 16/1 (+1600), and Oliver Glasner 20/1 (+2000), all make up the rest of the presumed pack.

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The Texas Lottery Commission has been dissolved after a 31-0 vote by the Texas Senate. Lottery duties will now be handled by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

This comes as the Texas Lottery has been under fire for mishandling couriers, prize winners, and the lottery in general. The mess has compounded so much it now no longer exists.

Back in April, the chief resigned after multiple controversies surrounding the state lottery. This included a European group managing to purchase every possible combination for the $1 ticket offering. Another incident in February involved a woman potentially never seeing her winnings due to using a lottery courier after a rules change was placed.

Lottery couriers will buy the ticket for you, and then manage any processes that come after it. Despite investigations into the matter, the money doesn’t appear to have been released to the winner.

One of the last acts of the Commission was to vote to ban lottery couriers. According to reports, Lotto.com and Jackpot.com were still taking orders over a week after the law was enforced.

Texas lottery overhauled with new rules

The new ruling also brings in laws around the lottery, including fines and penalties if a courier is discovered to be selling lottery tickets through apps and phone calls. If you’re also found to be selling more than 100 tickets at a time, that’s also a potential charge.

The new oversight from the TDLR also aims to bring an element of transparency to the mix. Speaking on the bill, Senator Bob Hall made it clear he wants the TDLR to publish meeting notes on policy, as well as prevent automatic deletion of lottery-related emails.

After years of headaches around the Texas Lottery, it appears the state is finally cracking down on what was killing it. Whether or not spurned winners will see their winnings has yet to be seen.

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In a heated on-court battle, the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

It’s the unstoppable force against the immovable object in the centrepiece of the NBA West, and with that comes opportunities to make the most of the action via the stats and odds on show.

Western Conference Finals Game 2 betting preview

Both teams have been consistent in their basketball approach, with the Wolves’ defence being the bedrock that got them to the finals. OKC has talent across the court with dynamic young players who have a penchant for flair and style.

The bookies have the Thunder as -200 favorites to take home the trophy, with the moneyline and spread not looking good for the Wolves in Game 2.

Spread

• Timberwolves +7.5 (-105)
• Thunder -7.5 (-115)

Moneyline

• Timberwolves +260
• Thunder -325

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has lit up the NBA this season and has been crowned the new prince of the parquet floor. He took home the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award ahead of New York’s Jalen Brunson and his rival tonight, Anthony Edwards.

SGA averages 31.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 9.0 APG, so it is no surprise his odds will be slashed, but he hunted the Wolves in Game 1, shooting 8-for-14 from the field in the second half alone. The Wolves managed a measly 40-second-half points overall against OKC’s titanic duo of Hartenstein and Homgren in contrast.

The new MVP hasn’t dipped below 36 PRA in his last ten games, a stark contrast to Edwards, who has struggled to reach an average of 30 PRA across these finals.

100% stats

Julius Randle dismantled the Golden State Warriors in the previous round, and his form has been consistent with 19.5 points in his last five games. Randle’s PRA, PR, and PA are also incredibly strong with 100% returns across the same period.

The only other player with a 100% record is Alex Caruso, who has won the hearts of critics and pundits with his performances, with a consistent 7.5 points per game in clutch moments. He also has an 80% record in his last five for his PRA alongside bench stalwart Carson Wallace.

The game tips off Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 pm PST, 12:30 am UK) at the Oklahoma home turf, the Paycom Center.

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MGM Resorts International is calling for Thailand to have a casino tax rate competitive with Singapore in a push to boost economic growth.

The company also said that locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than only serving foreign tourists, on the heels of expressing interest in investing in a $3-5 billion casino facility in Bangkok.

Speaking to the Bangkok Post, President of Global Development at MGM Resorts Ed Bowers highlighted how countries wanting to expand in resorts need to be competitive with their neighbors, especially when it comes to casino taxes.

For context, Singapore charges an average tax rate of 17% on gross casino revenue, while Macau and Japan have higher rates of 40% and 30% each. Mr Bowers argued that Thailand should be on a level closer to Thailand to stimulate tourism and economic growth in the sector.

Thailand needs to include locals

Mr Bower also highlighted that it is important to allow local people to visit casinos. In countries like South Korea, which bans locals from gambling, casino resorts have struggled to make enough money to stay afloat due to lack of local visitors.

Not only should it be allowed for locals to enter casinos, it should also be accessible. Mr Bowers recommended not exceeding entry fees like those in Japan, where locals are charged ¥6,000 or roughly 1,400 baht/$40 USD per local wishing to enter.

Although there are concerns that making it easier for locals to enter casinos could increase gambling-related harm, Mr Bowers argues that operators like MGM Resorts will employ measures to encourage responsible gambling. Indeed, he argues that legal casinos reduce the potential for harm, a claim backed up by impartial studies.

In Asia, MGM Resorts already owns two facilities in Macau, as well as MGM Osaka in Japan, which is due to open in 2030.

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Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the top 10 AI tools that are revolutionizing content creation and making creators' lives easier.

Why You Need These AI Tools in 2025

Content creation has become more demanding than ever. Whether you're a social media influencer, marketer, or business owner, keeping up with the constant need for fresh, engaging content can be overwhelming. That's where AI tools come in – they're not just fancy tech, they're your secret weapon for creating better content faster.

Let's Dive Into the Top 10 AI Tools for 2025

1. ChatGPT: Content Ideation and Scriptwriting

What Makes It Special: ChatGPT has evolved into a comprehensive content creation assistant by combining advanced language understanding with specialized content optimization features. Its ability to generate, edit, and optimize content while maintaining brand voice and industry expertise makes it an essential tool for creators who need to produce high-quality written content at scale.

Key Features:

• Advanced content generation
• SEO optimization
• Brand voice maintenance
• Research capabilities
• Multi-format adaptation

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Plus: $20/month
• Pro: $200/month

Perfect For: Content writers, marketers, and businesses needing consistent, high-quality written content.

2. Canva Magic Studio: Visual Design and Social Media Content Creation

What Makes It Special: Canva Magic Studio has transformed the graphic design landscape by combining its user-friendly interface with powerful AI capabilities. The platform's ability to understand design principles and automatically generate on-brand content while maintaining professional aesthetics makes it accessible for beginners while providing enough sophistication for professional designers.

Key Features:

• AI design generation
• Brand kit integration
• Magic resize
• Animation tools
• Template library

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Pro: $6.50/user/month
• Teams: $5/user/month

Perfect For: Small businesses, social media managers, and anyone needing quick, professional-looking designs.

3. RunwayML : AI Video Generator

What Makes It Special: RunwayML stands out as the ultimate video creation powerhouse by combining professional-grade effects with user-friendly AI technology. Its game-changing ability to manipulate video content – from changing weather effects with a text prompt to removing objects seamlessly in real-time – makes it indispensable for creators who want to produce high-quality video content without getting bogged down by technical complexities.

Key Features:

• Advanced video generation & editing
• Real-time visual effects
• Smart motion tracking
• Green screen effects without actual green screen
• AI-powered editing suite

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Standard: $12/month
• Pro: $28/month
• Unlimited: $76/month
• Enterprise: Custom Price

Perfect For: Video creators, YouTubers, and social media managers who want to create professional-quality videos quickly.

4. MidJourney: AI Art Generation

What Makes It Special: Midjourney V6 has redefined AI image generation by mastering the nuances of professional photography and artistic style. Its ability to understand and execute complex creative directions – from specific lighting conditions to branded visual styles – while maintaining consistent quality across multiple generations makes it the go-to tool for creators who need stunning visuals that align perfectly with their brand identity.

Key Features:

• Photorealistic image generation
• Advanced style control
• Quick generation time
• Commercial usage rights
• Strong community support

Pricing:

• Basic: $10/month
• Standard: $30/month
• Pro: $60/month
• Mega: $120/month

Perfect For: Social media managers, digital marketers, and anyone needing professional-quality visuals consistently.

5. Synthesia: AI Avatar-Based Video Creation

What Makes It Special: Synthesia has transformed video creation by making it possible to create professional-looking AI avatar videos in minutes. Its ability to generate natural-looking presentations in multiple languages with synchronized lip movements and gestures makes it invaluable for creators who need to produce video content at scale without the traditional filming process.

Key Features:

• AI avatar Video creation
• Multi-language support
• Custom avatar options
• Professional templates
• Script to video conversion

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Starter: $18/month
• Creator: $64/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Perfect For: Businesses and educators creating training videos, presentations, and multilingual content.

6. Descript: Podcast and Video Editing with Transcription Features

What Makes It Special: Descript has transformed audio and video editing by making it as simple as editing a text document. Its innovative approach to media editing, combined with powerful AI features like automatic transcription and filler word removal, makes professional-quality editing accessible to creators of all skill levels.

Key Features:

• Text-based video editing
• Automatic transcription
• Filler word removal
• Screen recording
• Collaborative editing

Pricing:

• Hobbyist: $12/month
• Creator: $24/month
• Business: $40/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Perfect For: Podcasters, video creators, and teams needing efficient audio/video editing solutions.

7. ElevenLabs: AI VOICE GENERATION

What Makes It Special: ElevenLabs has revolutionized voice synthesis by achieving unprecedented levels of natural speech quality and emotional expression. Its ability to clone voices accurately and generate multiple languages with proper accents and inflections makes it the ultimate tool for creators who need professional-quality voiceovers without the traditional recording process or voice actor limitations.

Key Features:

• Ultra-realistic voice synthesis
• Voice cloning capability
• Multi-language support
• Emotion control
• Real-time generation

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Starter: $5/month
• Creator: $11/month
• Pro: $99/month
• Scale: $330/month
• Business: $1321/month

• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Perfect For: Podcasters, video creators, and content creators needing professional voiceovers in multiple languages.

8. Tribescaler: Viral Content and Headline Optimization

What Makes It Special: Tribescaler brings a scientific approach to viral content creation by combining trend analysis with content optimization. Its powerful AI engine analyzes successful content patterns across platforms and provides actionable insights to help creators craft content that's more likely to go viral, while maintaining authenticity and audience engagement.

Key Features:

• Viral content prediction
• Trend analysis
• Content optimization
• Performance tracking
• Multi-platform scheduling

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Pro: $49/month

Perfect For: Content creators and social media managers focused on maximizing reach and engagement.

9. Clickable: Automated Ad Creation and Optimization

What Makes It Special: Clickable revolutionizes ad creation by seamlessly blending data-driven insights with creative automation. Its ability to analyze brand assets and automatically generate platform-optimized ad variations while maintaining brand voice transforms the tedious process of ad creation into a streamlined, results-driven workflow that consistently delivers high-performing content.

Key Features:

• Automated ad creation
• Multi-platform optimization
• Built-in A/B testing
• Performance analytics
• Template library

Perfect For: Digital marketers and businesses looking to scale their ad production efficiently.

10. Copy AI

 What Makes It Special: CopyAI has established itself as a powerhouse in AI-powered copywriting by offering specialized content generation for various marketing formats. Its sophisticated understanding of marketing psychology and brand voice, combined with its ability to generate compelling copy across multiple formats and industries, makes it invaluable for marketers and content creators who need to produce engaging, conversion-focused content at scale.

Key Features:

• Advanced marketing copy generation
• Multiple content type templates
• Brand voice customization
• Multilingual support
• A/B testing variations

Pricing:

• Free tier available
• Pro: $49/month
• Advanced: $249/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Perfect For: Marketing teams, copywriters, and businesses needing high-converting marketing copy across multiple channels.

Conclusion

The AI tools listed here are revolutionizing the content creation landscape in 2025, making it easier than ever to produce high-quality, engaging, and impactful content. By integrating these tools into your workflow, you can save time, unleash your creativity, and achieve better results.

AI doesn't replace creativity; it amplifies it. As a content creator, your unique voice and vision are irreplaceable. These tools serve as enablers, helping you focus on what you do best—creating. Explore, experiment, and innovate. The future of content creation is here, and it's brimming with possibilities.

Embrace these technologies, stay ahead of the curve, and watch your creative potential soar. The only limit is your imagination!

Note: 

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Pricing updated on 01/02/ 2025 

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list are some of the most advanced and widely used in the market, and are suitable for a variety of applications. Some of the tools focus on natural language processing, such as ChatGPT and Grammarly, while others focus on image and video generation, such as DALL-E and Lumen5. Other tools such as OpenAI Codex, Tabnine, Canva, Jasper AI,, and Surfer SEO are designed to help with specific tasks such as code understanding content writing and website optimization. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking to explore the possibilities of AI and how it can be applied to their business or project.

So let’s dive into

1. ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a large language model that generates human-like responses to a variety of prompts. It can be used for tasks such as language translation, question answering, and text completion. It can handle a wide range of topics and styles of writing, and generates coherent and fluent text, but should be used with care as it may generate text that is biased, offensive, or factually incorrect.

Pros:

• Generates human-like responses to a variety of prompts

• Can be fine-tuned for specific tasks such as language translation, question answering, and text completion

• Can handle a wide range of topics and styles of writing

• Can generate coherent and fluent text, even when completing a given text prompt.

Cons:

• May generate text that is biased or offensive

• Can generate text that is not accurate or factually correct

• May require large amounts of computational resources to run

• The model can sometimes generate text that is not coherent or fluent, depending on the prompt given.

Overall, ChatGPT is a powerful tool for natural language processing, but it should be used with care and with an understanding of its limitations.

2. DALL-E

DALL-E is a generative model developed by OpenAI that is capable of generating images from text prompts. It is based on the GPT-3 architecture, which is a transformer-based neural network language model that has been trained on a massive dataset of text. DALL-E can generate images that are similar to a training dataset and it can generate high-resolution images that are suitable for commercial use.

Pros:

• Generates high-resolution images

• Can generate images from text prompts

• It can be fine-tuned for specific tasks such as generating images of a certain style or category

Cons:

• May generate images that are not entirely original and could be influenced by the training data

• May require significant computational resources to run

• The quality of the generated images may vary depending on the specific prompt

Overall, DALL-E is a powerful AI-based tool for generating images, it can be used for a variety of applications such as creating images for commercial use, gaming, and other creative projects. It is important to note that the generated images should be reviewed and used with care, as they may not be entirely original and could be influenced by the training data.

3. Lumen5

Lumen5 is a content creation platform that uses AI to help users create videos, social media posts, and other types of content. It has several features that make it useful for content creation and marketing, including:

Pros:

• Automatically summarizes text from a blog post, article, or another source into a script for a video or social media post

• Offers a library of royalty-free videos, images, and music to use in content

• Has a drag-and-drop interface for easy content creation

• Can create videos in multiple languages

• Has a built-in analytics tool to track the performance of created content.

Cons:

• The quality of the generated content may vary depending on the source material

• The automatic summarization feature may not always capture the main points of the source material

• The library of videos, images, and music is limited.

• The analytics feature is basic

Overall, Lumen5 is a useful tool for creating content quickly and easily, it can help automate the process of creating videos, social media posts, and other types of content. However, the quality of the generated content may vary depending on the source material and it is important to review and edit the content before publishing it.

4. Grammarly

Grammarly is a writing-enhancement platform that uses AI to check for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in the text. It also provides suggestions for improving the clarity, concision, and readability of the text. It has several features that make it useful for improving writing, including:

Pros:

• Checks for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in the text

• Provides suggestions for improving clarity, concision, and readability

• Can be integrated with various apps and platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and social media platforms

• Offers a browser extension and a desktop app

• Has a premium version with more advanced features such as plagiarism detection and more

Cons:

• The suggestions provided may not always be accurate or appropriate

• The grammar checker may not always recognize context-specific language use

• The free version has limited features

• Limited to English language only

• Overall, Grammarly is a useful tool for improving writing, it can help users identify and correct grammar and punctuation errors, and improve the clarity, concision, and readability of their text. However, it is important to review the suggestions provided by the tool and use them with caution, as they may not always be accurate or appropriate.

5.OpenAI Codex

OpenAI Codex is a system developed by OpenAI that can create code from natural language descriptions of software tasks. The system is based on the GPT-3 model and can generate code in multiple programming languages.

Pros:

• Can automate the process of writing code

• Can help developers to be more productive

• Can help non-technical people to create software

• Can generate code in multiple programming languages

Cons:

• The quality of the generated code may vary depending on the task description

• The generated code may not always be optimal or efficient

• The system may not be able to handle complex software tasks

• Dependence on the tool may lead to a lack of understanding of the code.

Overall, OpenAI Codex is a powerful tool that can help automate the process of writing code and make it more accessible to non-technical people. However, the quality of the generated code may vary depending on the task description and it is important to review and test the code before using it in a production environment. It is important to use the tool as an aid, not a replacement for the developer's knowledge.

6. Tabnine

Tabnine is a code completion tool that uses AI to predict and suggest code snippets. It is compatible with multiple programming languages and can be integrated with various code editors.

Pros:

• Can improve coding efficiency by suggesting code snippets based on context

• Can complete entire code blocks

• Can predict variables, functions, and other elements of code

• Can be integrated with various code editors

Cons:

• The suggestions may not always be accurate or appropriate

• The system may not always be able to understand the context of the code

• May not work with all code editors

• Dependence on the tool may lead to a lack of understanding of the code.

Overall, TabNine is a useful tool for developers that can help improve coding efficiency and reduce the time spent on writing code. However, it is important to review the suggestions provided by the tool and use them with caution, as they may not always be accurate or appropriate. It is important to use the tool as an aid, not a replacement for the developer's knowledge.

7. Jasper AI

Jasper is a content writing and content generation tool that uses artificial intelligence to identify the best words and sentences for your writing style and medium in the most efficient, quick, and accessible way.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface

• Generates a wide variety of content types

• Guarantees 100% unique and free-plagiarism content

• SEO friendly

•  Create articles of up to 10k words

Cons:

• Not the cheapest AI writer on the market

8. Surfer SEO

Surfer SEO is a software tool designed to help website owners and digital marketers improve their search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. The tool provides a variety of features that can be used to analyze a website's on-page SEO, including:

Features:

• A site audit tool that checks for technical SEO issues

• A content editor that suggests optimizations for individual pages

• A keyword research tool that suggests keywords to target

• A SERP analyzer that shows how a website's pages rank for specific keywords

• A backlink analysis tool that shows the backlinks pointing to a website.

Pros:

• Can help website owners and marketers identify technical SEO issues

• Can provide suggestions for optimizing individual pages

• Can help with keyword research

• Can show how a website's pages rank for specific keywords

• Can provide insight into a website's backlink profile

Cons:

• Some features may require a paid subscription

• The tool is not a guarantee of better ranking

• The tool can only analyze the data it has access to

• The tool's suggestions may not always be applicable or optimal

Overall, Surfer SEO can be a useful tool for website owners and digital marketers looking to improve their SEO efforts. However, it is important to remember that it is just a tool and should be used in conjunction with other SEO best practices. Additionally, the tool is not a guarantee of better ranking.

9. Zapier

Zapier is a web automation tool that allows users to automate repetitive tasks by connecting different web applications together. It does this by creating "Zaps" that automatically move data between apps, and can also be used to trigger certain actions in one app based on events in another app.

Features:

• Can connect over 3,000 web applications

• Can automate repetitive tasks

• Can create "Zaps" to move data between apps

• Can trigger certain actions in one app based on events in another app.

Pros:

• Can automate repetitive tasks

• Can save time

• Can improve workflow

• Can increase productivity

• Can be integrated with a wide range of web applications

Cons:

• Can be difficult to set up

• May require some technical skills

• May require a paid subscription for some features

• Some apps may not be compatible

• Dependence on the tool may lead to a lack of understanding of the apps

Overall, Zapier is a useful tool that can help users automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow. It can save time and increase productivity by connecting different web applications together. However, it may require some technical skills and some features may require a paid subscription. It is important to use the tool with caution and not to rely too much on it, to understand the apps better.

10. Compose AI

Compose AI is a company that specializes in developing natural language generation (NLG) software. Their software uses AI to automatically generate written or spoken text from structured data, such as spreadsheets, databases, or APIs.

Features:

• Automatically generates written or spoken text from structured data

• Can be integrated with a wide range of data sources

• Can be used for a variety of applications such as creating reports, summaries, and explanations

• Provides an API and a user-friendly interface

Pros:

• Can automate the process of creating written or spoken content

• Can help users create more accurate and consistent content

• Can help users save time by automating repetitive tasks

• Can be integrated with a wide range of data sources

Cons:

• The quality of the generated content may vary depending on the data source

• The generated content may not always be optimal or efficient

• The system may not be able to handle complex tasks

• Dependence on the tool may lead to a lack of understanding of the data

Overall, Compose AI's NLG software can be a useful tool for automating the process of creating written or spoken content from structured data. However, the quality of the generated content may vary depending on the data source, and it is essential to review the generated content before using it in a production environment. It is important to use the tool as an aid, not a replacement for the understanding of the data.

Conclusion

AI tools are becoming increasingly important in today's business and technology landscape. They are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The top 10 AI tools included in this article are some of the most advanced and widely used in the market, and are suitable for various applications. Whether you're looking to improve your natural language processing, create high-resolution images, or optimize your website, there is an AI tool that can help. It's important to research and evaluate the different tools available to determine which one is the best fit for your specific needs. As AI technology continues to evolve, these tools will become even more powerful and versatile and will play an even greater role in shaping the future of business and technology.

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.

As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.

Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.

Introduction

LimeWire, a name once associated with the notorious file-sharing tool from the 2000s, has undergone a significant transformation. The LimeWire we discuss today is not the file-sharing application of the past but has re-emerged as an entirely new entity—a cutting-edge AI content publishing platform.

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.

Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.

LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.

The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.

LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.

AI Image Generation Tools

The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.

Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.

What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.

The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.

Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.

Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.

Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.

After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.

If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.

Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.

This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.

LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

• Basic plan: 

For $9.99 per month, you will get 1,000 credits per month, up to 2 ,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 50% ad revenue share

• Advanced plan: 

For $29 per month, you will get 3750 credits per month, up to 7500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 60% ad revenue share

• Pro plan: 

For $49 per month, you will get 5,000 credits per month, up to 10,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

• Pro Plus plan: 

For $99 per month, you will get 11,250 credits per month, up to 2 2,500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

With all premium plans, you will receive a Pro profile badge, full creation history, faster image generation, and no ads.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.

The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.

For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration

Imagine a world in which you can do transactions and many other things without having to give your personal information. A world in which you don’t need to rely on banks or governments anymore. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what blockchain technology allows us to do.

It’s like your computer’s hard drive. blockchain is a technology that lets you store data in digital blocks, which are connected together like links in a chain. 

Blockchain technology was originally invented in 1991 by two mathematicians, Stuart Haber and W. Scot Stornetta. They first proposed the system to ensure that timestamps could not be tampered with.

A few years later, in 1998, software developer Nick Szabo proposed using a similar kind of technology to secure a digital payments system he called “Bit Gold.” However, this innovation was not adopted until Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to have invented the first Blockchain and Bitcoin.

So, What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed database shared between the nodes of a computer network. It saves information in digital format. Many people first heard of blockchain technology when they started to look up information about bitcoin.

Blockchain is used in cryptocurrency systems to ensure secure, decentralized records of transactions.

Blockchain allowed people to guarantee the fidelity and security of a record of data without the need for a third party to ensure accuracy.

To understand how a blockchain works, Consider these basic steps:

• Blockchain collects information in “blocks”.
• A block has a storage capacity, and once it's used up, it can be closed and linked to a previously served block.
• Blocks form chains, which are called “Blockchains.”
• More information will be added to the block with the most content until its capacity is full. The process repeats itself.
• Each block in the chain has an exact timestamp and can't be changed.

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain records digital information and distributes it across the network without changing it. The information is distributed among many users and stored in an immutable, permanent ledger that can't be changed or destroyed. That's why blockchain is also called "Distributed Ledger Technology" or DLT.

Here’s how it works:

• Someone or a computer will transacts
• The transaction is transmitted throughout the network.
• A network of computers can confirm the transaction.
• When it is confirmed a transaction is added to a block
• The blocks are linked together to create a history.

And that’s the beauty of it! The process may seem complicated, but it’s done in minutes with modern technology. And because technology is advancing rapidly, I expect things to move even more quickly than ever.

• A new transaction is added to the system. It is then relayed to a network of computers located around the world. The computers then solve equations to ensure the authenticity of the transaction.
• Once a transaction is confirmed, it is placed in a block after the confirmation. All of the blocks are chained together to create a permanent history of every transaction.

How are Blockchains used?

Even though blockchain is integral to cryptocurrency, it has other applications. For example, blockchain can be used for storing reliable data about transactions. Many people confuse blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Blockchain already being adopted by some big-name companies, such as Walmart, AIG, Siemens, Pfizer, and Unilever. For example, IBM's Food Trust uses blockchain to track food's journey before reaching its final destination.

Although some of you may consider this practice excessive, food suppliers and manufacturers adhere to the policy of tracing their products because bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella have been found in packaged foods. In addition, there have been isolated cases where dangerous allergens such as peanuts have accidentally been introduced into certain products.

Tracing and identifying the sources of an outbreak is a challenging task that can take months or years. Thanks to the Blockchain, however, companies now know exactly where their food has been—so they can trace its location and prevent future outbreaks.

Blockchain technology allows systems to react much faster in the event of a hazard. It also has many other uses in the modern world.

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

Blockchain technology is safe, even if it’s public. People can access the technology using an internet connection.

Have you ever been in a situation where you had all your data stored at one place and that one secure place got compromised? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to prevent your data from leaking out even when the security of your storage systems is compromised?

Blockchain technology provides a way of avoiding this situation by using multiple computers at different locations to store information about transactions. If one computer experiences problems with a transaction, it will not affect the other nodes.

Instead, other nodes will use the correct information to cross-reference your incorrect node. This is called “Decentralization,” meaning all the information is stored in multiple places.

Blockchain guarantees your data's authenticity—not just its accuracy, but also its irreversibility. It can also be used to store data that are difficult to register, like legal contracts, state identifications, or a company's product inventory.

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

• Accuracy is increased because there is no human involvement in the verification process.
• One of the great things about decentralization is that it makes information harder to tamper with.
• Safe, private, and easy transactions
• Provides a banking alternative and safe storage of personal information

Cons

• Data storage has limits.
• The regulations are always changing, as they differ from place to place.
• It has a risk of being used for illicit activities 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about blockchain in this section.

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

Blockchain is not a cryptocurrency but a technology that makes cryptocurrencies possible. It's a digital ledger that records every transaction seamlessly.

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

Yes, blockchain can be theoretically hacked, but it is a complicated task to be achieved. A network of users constantly reviews it, which makes hacking the blockchain difficult.

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

Coinbase Global is currently the biggest blockchain company in the world. The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

Who owns Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It’s a chain of distributed ledgers connected with nodes. Each node can be any electronic device. Thus, one owns blockhain.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is powered by Blockchain technology while Blockchain is a distributed ledger of cryptocurrency 

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

Generally a database is a collection of data which can be stored and organized using a database management system. The people who have access to the database can view or edit the information stored there. The client-server network architecture is used to implement databases. whereas a blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, stored in a distributed system. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction information. Modification of data is not allowed due to the design of the blockchain. The technology allows decentralized control and eliminates risks of data modification by other parties.

Final Saying

Blockchain has a wide spectrum of applications and, over the next 5-10 years, we will likely see it being integrated into all sorts of industries. From finance to healthcare, blockchain could revolutionize the way we store and share data. Although there is some hesitation to adopt blockchain systems right now, that won't be the case in 2022-2023 (and even less so in 2026). Once people become more comfortable with the technology and understand how it can work for them, owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs alike will be quick to leverage blockchain technology for their own gain. Hope you like this article if you have any question let me know in the comments section

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What is Grammarly?

Grammarly is a tool that checks for grammatical errors, spelling, and punctuation.it gives you comprehensive feedback on your writing. You can use this tool to proofread and edit articles, blog posts, emails, etc.

Grammarly also detects all types of mistakes, including sentence structure issues and misused words. It also gives you suggestions on style changes, punctuation, spelling, and grammar all are in real-time. The free version covers the basics like identifying grammar and spelling mistakes

whereas the Premium version offers a lot more functionality, it detects plagiarism in your content, suggests word choice, or adds fluency to it.

Features of Grammarly

• Spelling and Word Suggestion: Grammarly detects basic to advance grammatical errors and also help you why this is an error and suggest to you how you can improve it
• Create a Personal Dictionary: The Grammarly app allows you to add words to your personal dictionary so that the same mistake isn't highlighted every time you run Grammarly.
• Different English Style: Check to spell for American, British, Canadian, and Australian English.
• Plagiarism: This feature helps you detect if a text has been plagiarized by comparing it with over eight billion web pages.
• Wordiness: This tool will help you check your writing for long and hard-to-read sentences. It also shows you how to shorten sentences so that they are more concise.
• Passive Voice: The program also notifies users when passive voice is used too frequently in a document.
• Punctuations: This feature flags all incorrect and missing punctuation.
• Repetition: The tool provides recommendations for replacing the repeated word.
• Proposition: Grammarly identifies misplaced and confused prepositions.
  
• Plugins: It offers Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Chrome plugins.

What is ProWritingAid?

ProWritingAid is a style and grammar checker for content creators and writers. It helps to optimize word choice, punctuation errors, and common grammar mistakes, providing detailed reports to help you improve your writing. 

ProWritingAid can be used as an add-on to WordPress, Gmail, and Google Docs. The software also offers helpful articles, videos, quizzes, and explanations to help improve your writing.

Features of ProWriting Aid

Here are some key features of ProWriting Aid:

• Grammar checker and spell checker: This tool helps you to find all grammatical and spelling errors.
• Find repeated words:  The tool also allows you to search for repeated words and phrases in your content.
• Context-sensitive style suggestions:  You can find the exact style of writing you intend and suggest if it flows well in your writing.
• Check the readability of your content: Pro Writing Aid helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your article by pointing out difficult sentences and paragraphs.
• Sentence Length: It also indicates the length of your sentences.
• Check Grammatical error: It also checks your work for any grammatical errors or typos, as well.
• Overused words: As a writer, you might find yourself using the same word repeatedly. ProWritingAid's overused words checker helps you avoid this lazy writing mistake.
• Consistency: Check your work for inconsistent usage of open and closed quotation marks.
• Echoes: Check your writing for uniformly repetitive words and phrases.

Difference between Grammarly and Pro-Writing Aid

Grammarly and ProWritingAid are well-known grammar-checking software. However, if you're like most people who can't decide which to use, here are some different points that may be helpful in your decision.

Grammarly vs ProWritingAid

• Grammarly is a writing enhancement tool that offers suggestions for grammar, vocabulary, and syntax whereas ProWritingAid offers world-class grammar and style checking, as well as advanced reports to help you strengthen your writing.
• Grammarly provides Android and IOS apps whereas ProWritingAid doesn't have a mobile or IOS app.
• Grammarly offers important suggestions about mistakes you've made whereas ProWritingAid  shows more suggestions than Grammarly but all recommendations are not accurate
• Grammarly has a more friendly UI/UX whereas the ProWritingAid interface is not friendly as Grammarly.
• Grammarly is an accurate grammar checker for non-fiction writing whereas ProWritingAid is an accurate grammar checker for fiction writers.
• Grammarly finds grammar and punctuation mistakes, whereas ProWritingAid identifies run-on sentences and fragments.
• Grammarly provides 24/7 support via submitting a ticket and sending emails. ProWritingAid’s support team is available via email, though the response time is approximately 48 hours.
• Grammarly offers many features in its free plan, whereas ProWritingAid offers some basic features in the free plan.
• Grammarly does not offer much feedback on big picture writing; ProWritingAid offers complete feedback on big picture writing.
• Grammarly is a better option for accuracy, whereas ProWritingAid is better for handling fragmented sentences and dialogue. It can be quite useful for fiction writers.

ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Pricing Difference

• ProWritingAid comes with three pricing structures. The full-year cost of ProWritingAid is $79, while its lifetime plans cost $339. You also can opt for a monthly plan of $20.
• Grammarly offers a Premium subscription for $30/month for a monthly plan  $20/month for quarterly and $12/month for an annual subscription.
• The Business plan costs $12.50 per month for each member of your company.

ProWritingAid vs Grammarly – Pros and Cons

Grammarly Pros

• It allows you to fix common mistakes like grammar and spelling.
• Offers most features in the free plan
• Allows you to edit a document without affecting the formatting.
• Active and passive voice checker
• Personal dictionary 
• Plagiarism checker (paid version)
• Proofread your writing and correct all punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors.
• Allows you to make changes to a document without altering its formatting.
• Helps users improve vocabulary
• User-friendly interface
• Browser extensions and MS word add-ons
• Available on all major devices and platforms
• Grammarly will also offer suggestions to improve your style.
• Enhance the readability of your sentence
• Free mobile apps 
• Offers  free version

Grammarly Cons

• Supports only English 
• Customer support only via email
• Limits to 150,000 words
• Subscription plans can be a bit pricey 
• Plagiarism checker is only available in a premium plan
• Doesn’t offer a free trial
• No refund policy
• The free version is ideal for basic spelling and grammatical mistakes, but it does not correct advanced writing issues.
• Some features are not available for Mac.

ProwritingAid Pros

• It offers more than 20 different reports to help you improve your writing.
• Less expensive than other grammar checkers.
• This tool helps you strengthen your writing style as it offers big-picture feedback.
• ProWritingAid has a life plan with no further payments required.
• Compatible with Google Docs!
• Prowritingaid works on both Windows and Mac.
• They offer more integrations than most tools.

ProWritingAid Cons

• Editing can be a little more time-consuming when you add larger passages of text.
• ProWritingAid currently offers no mobile app for Android or iOS devices.
• Plagiarism checker is only available in premium plans.
• All recommendations are not accurate

Summarizing the Ginger VS Grammarly: My Recommendation

As both writing assistants are great in their own way, you need to choose the one that suits you best.

• For example, go for Grammarly  if you are a non-fiction writer
• Go for ProWritingAid if you are a fiction writer.
• ProWritingAid is better at catching errors found in long-form content. However, Grammarly is more suited to short blog posts and other similar tasks.
• ProWritingAid helps you clean up your writing by checking for style, structure, and content while Grammarly focuses on grammar and punctuation.
• Grammarly has a more friendly UI/UX whereas; ProWritingAid offers complete feedback on big picture writing.

Both ProWritingAid and Grammarly are awesome writing tools, without a doubt. but as per my experience, Grammarly is a winner here because Grammarly helps you to review and edit your content. Grammarly highlights all the mistakes in your writing within seconds of copying and pasting the content into Grammarly’s editor or using the software’s native feature in other text editors.

Not only does it identify tiny grammatical and spelling errors, it tells you when you overlook punctuations where they are needed. And, beyond its plagiarism-checking capabilities, Grammarly helps you proofread your content. Even better, the software offers a free plan that gives you access to some of its features.

Are you searching for an ecomerce platform to help you build an online store and sell products?

In this Sellfy review, we'll talk about how this eCommerce platform can let you sell digital products while keeping full control of your marketing.

And the best part? Starting your business can be done in just five minutes.

Let us then talk about the Sellfy platform and all the benefits it can bring to your business.

What is Sellfy?

Sellfy is an eCommerce solution that allows digital content creators, including writers, illustrators, designers, musicians, and filmmakers, to sell their products online. Sellfy provides a customizable storefront where users can display their digital products and embed "Buy Now" buttons on their website or blog. Sellfy product pages enable users to showcase their products from different angles with multiple images and previews from Soundcloud, Vimeo, and YouTube. Files of up to 2GB can be uploaded to Sellfy, and the company offers unlimited bandwidth and secure file storage. Users can also embed their entire store or individual project widgets in their site, with the ability to preview how widgets will appear before they are displayed.

Features

Sellfy includes:

Online Store

Sellfy is a powerful e-commerce platform that helps you personalize your online storefront. You can add your logo, change colors, revise navigation, and edit the layout of your store. Sellfy also allows you to create a full shopping cart so customers can purchase multiple items. And Sellfy gives you the ability to set your language or let customers see a translated version of your store based on their location.

Sellfy gives you the option to host your store directly on its platform, add a custom domain to your store, and use it as an embedded storefront on your website. Sellfy also optimizes its store offerings for mobile devices, allowing for a seamless checkout experience.

Product hosting

Sellfy allows creators to host all their products and sell all of their digital products on one platform. Sellfy also does not place storage limits on your store but recommends that files be no larger than 5GB. Creators can sell both standard and subscription-based products in any file format that is supported by the online marketplace. Customers can purchase products instantly after making a purchase – there is no waiting period.

You can organize your store by creating your product categories, sorting by any characteristic you choose. Your title, description, and the image will be included on each product page. In this way, customers can immediately evaluate all of your products. You can offer different pricing options for all of your products, including "pay what you want," in which the price is entirely up to the customer. This option allows you to give customers control over the cost of individual items (without a minimum price) or to set pricing minimums—a good option if you're in a competitive market or when you have higher-end products. You can also offer set prices per product as well as free products to help build your store's popularity.

Sellfy is ideal for selling digital content, such as ebooks. But it does not allow you to copyrighted material (that you don't have rights to distribute).

Embed options

Sellfy offers several ways to share your store, enabling you to promote your business on different platforms. Sellfy lets you integrate it with your existing website using "buy now" buttons, embed your entire storefront, or embed certain products so you can reach more people. Sellfy also enables you to connect with your Facebook page and YouTube channel, maximizing your visibility.

Payments and security

Sellfy is a simple online platform that allows customers to buy your products directly through your store. Sellfy has two payment processing options: PayPal and Stripe. You will receive instant payments with both of these processors, and your customer data is protected by Sellfy's secure (PCI-compliant) payment security measures. In addition to payment security, Sellfy provides anti-fraud tools to help protect your products including PDF stamping, unique download links, and limited download attempts.

Marketing and analytics tools

The Sellfy platform includes marketing and analytics tools to help you manage your online store. You can send email product updates and collect newsletter subscribers through the platform. With Sellfy, you can also offer discount codes and product upsells, as well as create and track Facebook and Twitter ads for your store. The software's analytics dashboard will help you track your best-performing products, generated revenue, traffic channels, top locations, and overall store performance.

Integrations

To expand functionality and make your e-commerce store run more efficiently, Sellfy offers several integrations. Google Analytics and Webhooks, as well as integrations with Patreon and Facebook Live Chat, are just a few of the options available. Sellfy allows you to connect to Zapier, which gives you access to hundreds of third-party apps, including tools like Mailchimp, Trello, Salesforce, and more.

Pricing and Premium Plan Features

Free Plan

• Price: $0

The free plan comes with:

• Up to 10 products
• Print-on-demand products
• Physical products

Starter Plan

• Price: $19/month

Starter plan comes with:

• Everything is Free, plus:
• Unlimited products
• Digital products
• Subscription products
• Connect your domain
• 2,000 email credits

Business Plan

• Price: $49/month

The business plan comes with:

• Everything in Starter, plus:
• Remove "Sellfy" branding
• Store design migration
• Cart abandonment
• Product upselling
• 10,000 email credits

Premium Plan

• Price: $99/month

The premium plan comes with:

• Everything in Business, plus:
• Product migration
• Priority support
• 50,000 email credits

Sellfy Review: Pros and Cons

Sellfy has its benefits and downsides, but fortunately, the pros outweigh the cons.

Pros

• It takes only a few minutes to set up an online store and begin selling products.
• You can sell your products on a single storefront, even if you are selling multiple product types.
• Sellfy supports selling a variety of product types, including physical items, digital goods, subscriptions, and print-on-demand products.
  
  
• Sellfy offers a free plan for those who want to test out the features before committing to a paid plan.
• You get paid the same day you make a sale. Sellfy doesn't delay your funds as some other payment processors do. 
• Print-on-demand services are available directly from your store, so you can sell merchandise to fans without setting up an integration. 
• You can conduct all store-related activities via the mobile app and all online stores have mobile responsive designs.
• Everything you need to make your website is included, including a custom domain name hosting, security for your files, and the ability to customize your store
• The file security features can help you protect your digital property by allowing you to put PDF stamps, set download limits, and SSL encryption.
• Sellfy provides unlimited support.
• Sellfy provides simple and intuitive tax and VAT configuration settings.
• Marketing strategies include coupons, email marketing, upselling, tracking pixels, and cart abandonment.

Cons

• Although the free plan is helpful, but it limits you to only 10 products.
• Payment plans often require an upgrade if you exceed a certain sales amount per year.
• The storefront designs are clean, but they're not unique templates for creating a completely different brand image.
• Sellfy's branding is removed from your hosted product when you upgrade to the $49 per month Business plan.
• The free plan does not allow for selling digital or subscription products.

Conclusion

In this article, we have taken a look at some of the biggest benefits associated with using sellfy for eCommerce. Once you compare these benefits to what you get with other platforms such as Shopify, you should find that it is worth your time to consider sellfy for your business. After reading this article all of your questions will be solved but if you have still some questions let me know in the comment section below, I will be happy to answer your questions.

Note: This article contains affiliate links which means we make a small commission if you buy sellfy premium plan from our link.

SEMrush and Ahrefs are among the most popular tools in the SEO industry. Both companies have been in business for years and have thousands of customers per month.

If you're a professional SEO or trying to do digital marketing on your own, at some point you'll likely consider using a tool to help with your efforts. Ahrefs and SEMrush are two names that will likely appear on your shortlist.

In this guide, I'm going to help you learn more about these SEO tools and how to choose the one that's best for your purposes.

What is SEMrush?

SEMrush is a popular SEO tool with a wide range of features—it's the leading competitor research service for online marketers. SEMrush's SEO Keyword Magic tool offers over 20 billion Google-approved keywords, which are constantly updated and it's the largest keyword database.

The program was developed in 2007 as SeoQuake is a small Firefox extension

Features

• Most accurate keyword data: Accurate keyword search volume data is crucial for SEO and PPC campaigns by allowing you to identify what keywords are most likely to bring in big sales from ad clicks. SEMrush constantly updates its databases and provides the most accurate data.
• Largest Keyword database: SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool now features 20-billion keywords, providing marketers and SEO professionals the largest database of keywords.


• All SEMrush users receive daily ranking data, mobile volume information, and the option to buy additional keywords by default with no additional payment or add-ons needed
• Most accurate position tracking tool: This tool provides all subscribers with basic tracking capabilities, making it suitable for SEO professionals. Plus, the Position Tracking tool provides local-level data to everyone who uses the tool.
• SEO Data Management: SEMrush makes managing your online data easy by allowing you to create visually appealing custom PDF reports, including Branded and White Label reports, report scheduling, and integration with GA, GMB, and GSC.
• Toxic link monitoring and penalty recovery: With SEMrush, you can make a detailed analysis of toxic backlinks, toxic scores, toxic markers, and outreach to those sites.
• Content Optimization and Creation Tools: SEMrush offers content optimization and creation tools that let you create SEO-friendly content. Some features include the SEO Writing Assistant, On-Page SEO Check, er/SEO Content Template, Content Audit, Post Tracking, Brand Monitoring.

Ahrefs

Ahrefs is a leading SEO platform that offers a set of tools to grow your search traffic, research your competitors, and monitor your niche. The company was founded in 2010, and it has become a popular choice among SEO tools. Ahrefs has a keyword index of over 10.3 billion keywords and offers accurate and extensive backlink data updated every 15-30 minutes and it is the world's most extensive backlink index database.

Features

• Backlink alerts data and new keywords: Get an alert when your site is linked to or discussed in blogs, forums, comments, or when new keywords are added to a blog posting about you.
• Intuitive interface: The intuitive design of the widget helps you see the overall health of your website and search engine ranking at a glance.
• Site Explorer: The Site Explorer will give you an in-depth look at your site's search traffic.
• Domain Comparison
• Reports with charts and graphs
• JavaScript rendering and a site audit can identify SEO issues.
• A question explorer that provides well-crafted topic suggestions

Direct Comparisons: Ahrefs vs SEMrush

Now that you know a little more about each tool, let's take a look at how they compare. I'll analyze each tool to see how they differ in interfaces, keyword research resources, rank tracking, and competitor analysis.

User Interface

Ahrefs and SEMrush both offer comprehensive information and quick metrics regarding your website's SEO performance. However, Ahrefs takes a bit more of a hands-on approach to getting your account fully set up, whereas SEMrush's simpler dashboard can give you access to the data you need quickly.

In this section, we provide a brief overview of the elements found on each dashboard and highlight the ease with which you can complete tasks.

AHREFS

The Ahrefs dashboard is less cluttered than that of SEMrush, and its primary menu is at the very top of the page, with a search bar designed only for entering URLs.

Additional features of the Ahrefs platform include:

• You can see analytics from the dashboard, including search engine rankings to domain ratings, referring domains, and backlink
• Jumping from one tool to another is easy. You can use the Keyword Explorer to find a keyword to target and then directly track your ranking with one click.
• The website offers a tooltip helper tool that allows you to hover your mouse over something that isn't clear and get an in-depth explanation.

SEMRUSH

When you log into the SEMrush Tool, you will find four main modules. These include information about your domains, organic keyword analysis, ad keyword, and site traffic.

You'll also find some other options like

• A search bar allows you to enter a domain, keyword, or anything else you wish to explore.
• A menu on the left side of the page provides quick links to relevant information, including marketing insights, projects, keyword analytics, and more.
• The customer support resources located directly within the dashboard can be used to communicate with the support team or to learn about other resources such as webinars and blogs.
• Detailed descriptions of every resource offered. This detail is beneficial for new marketers, who are just starting.

WHO WINS?

Both Ahrefs and SEMrush have user-friendly dashboards, but Ahrefs is less cluttered and easier to navigate. On the other hand, SEMrush offers dozens of extra tools, including access to customer support resources.

When deciding on which dashboard to use, consider what you value in the user interface, and test out both.

Rank Tracking

If you're looking to track your website's search engine ranking, rank tracking features can help. You can also use them to monitor your competitors.

Let's take a look at Ahrefs vs. SEMrush to see which tool does a better job.

Ahrefs

The Ahrefs Rank Tracker is simpler to use. Just type in the domain name and keywords you want to analyze, and it spits out a report showing you the search engine results page (SERP) ranking for each keyword you enter.

Rank Tracker looks at the ranking performance of keywords and compares them with the top rankings for those keywords. Ahrefs also offers:

You'll see metrics that help you understand your visibility, traffic, average position, and keyword difficulty.

It gives you an idea of whether a keyword would be profitable to target or not.

SEMRUSH

SEMRush offers a tool called Position Tracking. This tool is a project tool—you must set it up as a new project. Below are a few of the most popular features of the SEMrush Position Tracking tool:

All subscribers are given regular data updates and mobile search rankings upon subscribing

The platform provides opportunities to track several SERP features, including Local tracking.

Intuitive reports allow you to track statistics for the pages on your website, as well as the keywords used in those pages.

Identify pages that may be competing with each other using the Cannibalization report.

WHO WINS?

Ahrefs is a more user-friendly option. It takes seconds to enter a domain name and keywords. From there, you can quickly decide whether to proceed with that keyword or figure out how to rank better for other keywords.

SEMrush allows you to check your mobile rankings and ranking updates daily, which is something Ahrefs does not offer. SEMrush also offers social media rankings, a tool you won't find within the Ahrefs platform. Both are good which one do you like let me know in the comment.

Keyword Research

Keyword research is closely related to rank tracking, but it's used for deciding which keywords you plan on using for future content rather than those you use now.

When it comes to SEO, keyword research is the most important thing to consider when comparing the two platforms.

AHREFS

The Ahrefs Keyword Explorer provides you with thousands of keyword ideas and filters search results based on the chosen search engine.

Ahrefs supports several features, including:

• It can search multiple keywords in a single search and analyze them together. At SEMrush, you also have this feature in Keyword Overview.
• Ahrefs has a variety of keywords for different search engines, including Google, YouTube, Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, and other search engines.
• When you click on a keyword, you can see its search volume and keyword difficulty, but also other keywords related to it, which you didn't use.

SEMRUSH

SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool has over 20 billion keywords for Google. You can type in any keyword you want, and a list of suggested keywords will appear.

The Keyword Magic Tool also lets you to:

• Show performance metrics by keyword
• Search results are based on both broad and exact keyword matches.
• Show data like search volume, trends, keyword difficulty, and CPC.
• Show the first 100 Google search results for any keyword.
• Identify SERP Features and Questions related to each keyword
• SEMrush has released a new Keyword Gap Tool that uncovers potentially useful keyword opportunities for you, including both paid and organic keywords.

WHO WINS?

Both of these tools offer keyword research features and allow users to break down complicated tasks into something that can be understood by beginners and advanced users alike.

If you're interested in keyword suggestions, SEMrush appears to have more keyword suggestions than Ahrefs does. It also continues to add new features, like the Keyword Gap tool and SERP Questions recommendations.

Competitor Analysis

Both platforms offer competitor analysis tools, eliminating the need to come up with keywords off the top of your head. Each tool is useful for finding keywords that will be useful for your competition so you know they will be valuable to you.

AHREFS

Ahrefs' domain comparison tool lets you compare up to five websites (your website and four competitors) side-by-side.it also shows you how your site is ranked against others with metrics such as backlinks, domain ratings, and more.

Use the Competing Domains section to see a list of your most direct competitors, and explore how many keywords matches your competitors have.

To find more information about your competitor, you can look at the Site Explorer and Content Explorer tools and type in their URL instead of yours.

SEMRUSH

SEMrush provides a variety of insights into your competitors' marketing tactics. The platform enables you to research your competitors effectively. It also offers several resources for competitor analysis including:

Traffic Analytics helps you identify where your audience comes from, how they engage with your site, what devices visitors use to view your site, and how your audiences overlap with other websites.

SEMrush's Organic Research examines your website's major competitors and shows their organic search rankings, keywords they are ranking for, and even if they are ranking for any (SERP) features and more.

The Market Explorer search field allows you to type in a domain and lists websites or articles similar to what you entered. Market Explorer also allows users to perform in-depth data analytics on These companies and markets.

WHO WINS?

SEMrush wins here because it has more tools dedicated to competitor analysis than Ahrefs. However, Ahrefs offers a lot of functionality in this area, too. It takes a combination of both tools to gain an advantage over your competition.

Pricing

Ahrefs

• Lite Monthly: $99/month
• Standard Monthly: $179/month
• Annually Lite: $990/year
• Annually Standard: $1790/year

SEMRUSH

• Pro Plan: $119.95/month
• Guru Plan:$229.95/month
• Business Plan: $449.95/month

Which SEO tool should you choose for digital marketing?

When it comes to keyword data research, you will become confused about which one to choose.

Consider choosing Ahrefs if you

• Like friendly and clean interface
• Searching for simple keyword suggestions

• Want to get more keywords for different search engines like Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, Baidu, and more

Consider SEMrush if you:

• Want more marketing and SEO features
• Need competitor analysis tool
• Need to keep your backlinks profile clean
• Looking for more keyword suggestions for Google

Both tools are great. Choose the one which meets your requirements and if you have any experience using either Ahrefs or SEMrush let me know in the comment section which works well for you.

Are you looking for a new graphic design tool? Would you like to read a detailed review of Canva? As it's one of the tools I love using. I am also writing my first ebook using canva and publish it soon on my site you can download it is free.  Let's start the review.

Canva has a web version and also a mobile app

What is Canva?

Canva is a free graphic design web application that allows you to create invitations, business cards, flyers, lesson plans, banners, and more using professionally designed templates. You can upload your own photos from your computer or from Google Drive, and add them to Canva's templates using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop that doesn't require Graphic designing knowledge to use. It’s best for nongraphic designers.

Who is Canva best suited for?

Canva is a great tool for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers who don’t have the time and want to edit quickly.

To create sophisticated graphics, a tool such as Photoshop can is ideal. To use it, you’ll need to learn its hundreds of features, get familiar with the software, and it’s best to have a good background in design, too.

Also running the latest version of Photoshop you need a high-end computer.

So here  Canva takes place, with Canva you can do all that with drag-and-drop feature. It’s also easier to use and free. Also an even-more-affordable paid version is available for $12.95 per month.

Free vs Pro vs Enterprise Pricing plan

The product is available in three plans: Free, Pro ($12.99/month per user or  $119.99/year for up to 5 people), and Enterprise ($30 per user per month, minimum 25 people).

Free plan Features

• 250,000+ free templates
• 100+ design types (social media posts, presentations, letters, and more)
• Hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics
• Invite members to your team
• Collaborate and comment in real-time
• 5GB of cloud storage
• Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days

Pro Plan Features 

• Everything Free, has plus:
• 100+ million premium and  stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics
• 610,000+ premium and free templates with new designs daily
• Access to Background Remover and Magic Resize
•  Create a library of your brand or campaign's colors, logos, and fonts with up to 100 Brand Kits
• Remove image backgrounds instantly with background remover
• Resize designs infinitely with Magic Resize
• Save designs as templates for your team to use
• 100GB of cloud storage
• Schedule social media content to 8 platforms

Enterprise Plan Features

• Everything Pro has plus:
• Establish your brand's visual identity with logos, colors and fonts across multiple Brand Kits
• Control your team's access to apps, graphics, logos, colors and fonts with brand controls
• Built-in workflows to get approval on your designs
• Set which elements your team can edit and stay on brand with template locking
• Unlimited Storage
• Log in with single-sign on (SSO) and have access to 24/7 Enterprise-level support.

How to Use Canva?

To get started on Canva, you will need to create an account by providing your email address, Google, Facebook or Apple credentials. You will then choose your account type between student, teacher, small business, large company, non-profit, or personal. Based on your choice of account type, templates will be recommended to you.

You can sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro, or you can start with the free version to get a sense of whether it’s the right graphic design tool for your needs.

Canva Sign Up

Designing with Canva

When you sign up for an account, Canva will suggest different post types to choose from. Based on the type of account you set up  you'll be able to see templates categorized by the following categories: social media posts, documents, presentations, marketing, events, ads, launch your business, build your online brand, etc.

 Start by choosing a template for your post or searching for something more specific. Search by social network name to see a list of post types on each network.

Templates

Next, you can choose a template. Choose from hundreds of templates that are ready to go, with customizable photos, text, and other elements.

You can start your design by choosing from a variety of ready-made templates, searching for a template matching your needs, or working with a blank template.

Elements

Inside the Canva designer, the Elements tab gives you access to lines and shapes, graphics, photos, videos, audio, charts, photo frames, and photo grids.The search box on the Elements tab lets you search everything on Canva.

To begin with, Canva has a large library of elements to choose from. To find them, be specific in your search query. You may also want to search in the following tabs to see various elements separately:

Photos

The Photos tab lets you search for and choose from millions of professional stock photos for your templates.

You can replace the photos in our templates to create a new look. This can also make the template more suited to your industry.

You can find photos on other stock photography sites like pexel, pixabay and many more or simply upload your own photos.

When you choose an image, Canva’s photo editing features let you adjust the photo’s settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.), crop, or animate it.

 When you subscribe to Canva Pro, you get access to a number of premium features, including the Background Remover. This feature allows you to remove the background from any stock photo in  library or any image you upload.

Text

The Text tab lets you add headings, normal text, and graphical text to your design.

When you click on  text, you'll see options to adjust the font, font size, color, format, spacing, and text effects (like shadows). 

Canva Pro subscribers can choose from a large library of fonts on the Brand Kit or the Styles tab. Enterprise-level controls ensure that visual content remains on-brand, no matter how many people are working on it.

Audio

Create an animated image or video by adding audio to capture user’s attention in social news feeds.

If you want to use audio from another stock site or your own audio tracks, you can upload them in the Uploads tab or from the more option.

Video

Want to create your own videos? Choose from thousands of stock video clips. You’ll find videos that range upto 2 minutes

You can upload your own videos as well as videos from other stock sites in the Uploads tab. 

Once you have chosen a video, you can use the editing features in Canva to trim the video, flip it, and adjust its transparency.

Backgrounds

On the Background tab, you’ll find free stock photos to serve as backgrounds on your designs. Change out the background on a template to give it a more personal touch.

Styles

The Styles tab lets you quickly change the look and feel of your template with just a click. And if you have a Canva Pro subscription, you can upload your brand’s custom colors and fonts to ensure designs stay on brand.

Logos

If you have a Canva Pro subscription, you’ll have a Logos tab. Here, you can upload variations of your brand logo to use throughout your designs.

With Canva, you can also create your own logos. Note that you cannot trademark a logo with stock content in it.

Publishing with Canva

With Canva, free users can download and share designs to multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack and Tumblr.

Canva Pro subscribers can create multiple post formats from one design. For example, you can start by designing an Instagram post, and Canva's Magic Resizer can resize it for other networks, Stories, Reels, and other formats.

Canva Pro subscribers can also use Canva’s Content Planner to post content on eight different accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, and Tumblr.

Canva Team

Canva Pro allows you to work with your team on visual content. Designs can be created inside Canva, and then sent to your team members for approval. Everyone can make comments, edits, revisions, and keep track via the version history.

Canva Print

When it comes to printing your designs, Canva has you covered. With an extensive selection of printing options, they can turn your designs into anything from banners and wall art to mugs and t-shirts. 

Canva Print is perfect for any business seeking to make a lasting impression. Create inspiring designs people will want to wear, keep, and share. Hand out custom business cards that leave a lasting impression on customers' minds.

Canva Apps

The Canva app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Canva app has earned a 4.9 out of five star rating from over 946.3K Apple users and a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 6,996,708 Google users.

In addition to mobile apps, you can use Canva’s integration with other Internet services to add images and text from sources like Google Maps, Emojis, photos from Google Drive and Dropbox, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, Bitmojis, and other popular visual content elements.

Canva Pros and Cons

Pros:

• A user-friendly interface
• Canva is a great tool for people who want to create professional graphics but don’t have graphic design skills.
• Hundreds of templates, so you'll never have to start from scratch.
• Wide variety of templates to fit multiple uses
• Branding kits to keep your team consistent with the brand colors and fonts
• Creating visual content on the go
• You can find royalty free images, audio, and video without having to subscribe to another service.

Cons:

• Some professional templates are available for Pro user only
• Advanced photo editing features like blurring or erasing a specific area are missing.
• Some elements that fall outside of a design are tricky to retrieve.
• Features (like Canva presentations) could use some improvement.
• If you are a regular user of Adobe products, you might find Canva's features limited.
• Prefers to work with vectors. Especially logos.
• Expensive enterprise pricing

Conclusion

In general, Canva is an excellent tool for those who need simple images for projects. If you are a graphic designer with experience, you will find Canva’s platform lacking in customization and advanced features – particularly vectors. But if you have little design experience, you will find Canva easier to use than advanced graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for most projects. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section.

If you are looking for the best wordpress plugins, then you are at the right place. Here is the list of best wordpress plugins that you should use in your blog to boost SEO, strong your security and know every aspects of your blog . Although creating a good content is one factor but there are many wordpress plugins that perform different actions and add on to your success. So let's  start

1.Yoast SEO

Those users who are serious about SEO, Yoast SEO will do the work for them to reach their goals. All they need to do is select a keyword, and the plugin will then optimize your page according to the specified keyword

Yoast offers many popular SEO WordPress plugin functions. It gives you real-time page analysis to optimize your content, images, meta descriptions, titles, and kewords. Yoast also checks the length of your sentences and paragraphs, whether you’re using enough transition words or subheadings, how often you use passive voice, and so on. Yoast tells Google whether or not to index a page or a set of pages too.

Let me summarize these points in bullets:

• Enhance the readability of your article to reduce bounce rate
• Optimize your articles with targetted keywords
• Let Google know who you are and what your site is about
• Improve your on-page SEO with advanced, real-time guidance and advice on keyword usage, linking, and external linking.
• Keep your focus keywords consistent to help rank better on  Google.
• Preview how your page would appear in the search engine results page (SERP)
• Crawl your site daily to ensure Google indexes it as quickly as possible.
• Rate your article informing you of any mistakes you might have made so that you can fix them before publishing.
• Stay up-to-date with Google’s latest algorithm changes and adapt your on-page SEO as needed with smartsuggestionss from the Yoast SEO plugin. This plugin is always up-to-date.
• Free Version is available 

Pricing

• Premium version=$89/year that comes with extra functions, allowing you to optimize your content up to five keywords, among other benefits.

2. WP Rocket

A website running WordPress can put a lot of strain on a server, which increases the chances that the website will crash and harm your business. To avoid such an unfortunate situation and ensure that all your pages load quickly, you need a caching plugin like WP Rocket.

WP Rocket plugin designed to increases your website speed. Instead of waiting for pages to be saved to cache, WP Rocket turns on desired caching settings, like page cache and gzip compression. The plugin also activates other features, such as CDN support and llazy image loadding, to enhance your site speed.

Features in bullets:

• Browser Catching
• Preloading the cache of pages
• Reducing the number of HTTP requests allows websites to load more quickly.
• Decreasing bandwidth usage with GZIP compression
• Apply optimal browser caching headers (expires)
• Minifying and combining JavaScript and CSS files
• Remove Unused CSS
• Deferred loading of images (LazyLoad)
• WebP compatibility
• Deferred loading of JavaScript files
• Delay JavaScript Execution
• Critical Path CSS generation and deferred loading of CSS files
• Database optimization
• WordPress Heartbeat API control
• DNS prefetch
• CDN integration
• Cloudflare integration
• Sucuri integration
• Easy import/export of settings
• Easy roll back to a previous version

Pricing

• Single License =$49/year for one website
• Plus License =$99/year for 3 websites
• Infinite License =$249/year for unlimited websites

3.Wordfence Security

Wordfence Security is a WordPress firewall and security scanner that keeps your site safe from malicious hackers, spam, and other online threats. This Plugin comes with a web application firewall (WAF) called tthread Defence  Feed  that helps to prevents brute force attacks by ensuring you set stronger passwords and limiting login attempts. It searches for malware and compares code, theme, and plugin files with the records in the WordPress.org repository to verify their integrity and reports changes to you.

Wordfence security scanner provides you with actionable insights into your website's security status and will alert you to any potential threats, keeping it safe and secure. It also includes login security features that let you activate reCAPTCHA and two-factor authentication for your website.

Features in Bullets.

• Scans your site for vulnerabilities.
• Alerts you by email when new threats are detected.
• Supports advanced login security measures.
• IP addresses may be blocked automatically if suspicious activity is detected.

Pricing

• Premium Plan= $99/Year that comes with extra security features like the real time IP backlist and country blocking option and also support from highly qualified experts.

4. Akismet

Akismet can help prevent spam from appearing on your site. Every day, it automatically checks every comment against a global database of spam to block malicious content. With Akismet, you also won’t have to worry about innocent comments being caught by the filter or false positives. You can simply tell Akismet about those and it will get better over time. It also checks your contact form submissions against its global spam database and weed out unnecessary fake information.

Features in Bullets:

• The program automatically checks comments and filters out spam.
• Hidden or misleading links are often revealed in the comment body. 
• Akismet tracks the status of each comment, allowing you to see which ones were caught by Akismet and which ones were cleared by a moderator.
• A spam-blocking feature that saves disk space and makes your site run faster.
• Moderators can view a list of comments approved by each user.

Pricing

• Free to use for personal blog 

5. Contact Form 7

Contact Form 7 is a plug-in that allows you to create contact forms that make it easy for your users to send messages to your site. The plug-in was developed by Takayuki Miyoshi and lets you create multiple contact forms on the same site; it also integrates Akismet spam filtering and lets you customize the styling and fields that you want to use in the form. The plug-in provides CAPTCHA and Ajax submitting.

Features in bullets:

• Create and manage multiple contact forms
• Easily customize form fields
• Use simple markup to alter mail content
• Add Lots of third-party extensions for additional functionality
• Shortcode offers a way to insert content into pages or posts.
• Akismet spam filtering, Ajax-powered submitting, and CAPTCHA are all features of this plugin.

Pricing

• Free to use

6. Monster Insights

When you’re looking for an easy way to manage your Google Analytics-related web tracking services, Monster Insights can help. You can add, customize, and integrate Google Analytics data with ease so you’ll be able to see how every webpage performs, which online campaigns bring in the most traffic, and which content readers engage with the most. It’s same as Google Analytics

It is a powerful tool to keep track of your traffic stats. With it, you can view stats for your active sessions, conversions, and bounce rates. You’ll also be able to see your total revenue, the products you sell, and how your site is performing when it comes to referrals.

MonsterInsights offers a free plan that includes basic Google Analytics integration, data insights, and user activity metrics.

Features in bullets:

• Demographics and interest reports:
• Anonymize the  IPs of visitor
• See the results of how far visitors Scroll down
• Show the insights of multiple links to the same page and show you which links get more clicks
• See sessions of two related sites as a single session
• Google AdSense tracking
• Send you weekly analytics report of your blog you can download it as pdf

Pricing

• Premium plan= $99.50/year that comes with extra features like page and post tracking, Adsense tracking,  custom tracking and reports.

7. Pretty Links

Pretty Links is a powerful WordPress plugin that enables you to easily cloak affiliate links on your websiteIt even allows you to easily redirect visitors based on a specific request, including permanent 301 and temporary 302/307 redirects.

Pretty links also helps you to automatically shorten your url for your post and pages.

You can also enable auto-linking feature to automatically add affiliate links for certain keywords

Features

•  Create clean, easy-to-remember URLs on your website (301, 302, and 307 redirects only)
• Random-generator or custom URL slugs
• Track the number of clicks
• Easy to understand reports
• View click details including ip address, remote host, browser, operating system, and referring site
• You can pass custom parameters to your scripts when using pretty permalinks, and still have full tracking capability.
• Exclude IP Addresses from Stats
• Cookie-based system to track your activity across clicks
• Create nofollow/noindex links
• Toggle tracking on / off on each link.
• Pretty Link Bookmarklet
•  Update redirected links easily to new URLs!

Pricing

• Beginner Plan=$79/year that can be used on 1 site
• Marketer Plan: $99/year – that can be used on upto 2 sites
• Super Affiliate Plan: $149/year – that can be use on upto 5 sites

We hope you’ve found this article useful. We appreciate you reading and welcome your feedback if you have it.