Everything posted by Uptrendfinancialsignal
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Do you need to have a degree to be a professional programmer?
I couldn't agree more with your assertion! Skills and experience are what matters in the programming and design world. I’m so surprised to see how self-taught programmers and designers demonstrated more practical expertise.
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System design cheat sheet
Wow, you did a great job because that's a comprehensive system design cheat sheet. These are valuable resources for any system designer or architect. I personally appreciate the inclusion of the user experience design, because it's often overlooked.
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What are the best ways to learn programming?
Tutorials and videos can only take you far but by working on projects, you’ll definitely develop problem-solving skills and also learn how to debug and retain information better.
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Do you use social media to promote your writing work?
That's indeed a great way to leverage social media for promotion and telegram groups can be a fantastic way to connect with fellow writers and industry professionals because I've tried it before, especially within niche communities and to works.
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Content Marketing Strategies for Social Media
Absolutely! Building a loyal audience is very crucial for successful content marketing. It took me time to know that it's not just about creating content, but it's about resonating with your target audience. That's a game changer my friend.
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What makes a blog interesting?
I just couldn't agree more! I also know that authenticity and passion shine through writing and it makes it and captivating. It's a common mistake made by many writers.
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Do you use any tools for your writing?
Grammarly is indeed a very fantastic tool because I use it often. I use plagiarism checkers because it's very essentials for ensuring error-free and original writing.
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Word counters
I see this has a great approach. Using Google Docs' word counter for client work makes a lot of sense to me as it’ll help you meet specific requirements.
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Best advice you have ever received by a fellow writer?
I love that! 'Write simple' is indeed wise advice. I also try to write simple because it's easy to get caught up in using complex language, but clarity and concision are key to effective writing.
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Do you research before you start writing?
I take research has something very important, especially when tackling tech-related topics. I research not only to ensure accuracy but also helps me stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
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What is your pet peeve when it comes to creating graphics?
I totally relate to what you are saying. I have been there too and I know how frustrating it is when clients choose a ugly design. I love the approach you adopted and it not only saves time but also ensures you're showcasing your expertise and maintaining high standards at the same time too.
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What methods do you use to make your website design inclusive?
The inclusive design is very crucial and that is why I prioritize clear typography and use high contrast colors too. I also conduct user testing to ensure that the layouts for different devices are implemented.
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As a webmaster, how many words are you happy with for an article on your website?
Flexibility is key here! There is no standard word count preference. I think it’s based on the niche you choose, the audience you hope to target, or the kind of content you want to produce. That brings me to 700-1,200 words as I believe is enough to provide a detailed discussion without putting the reader off by huge volumes of words.
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What streaming providers do you use?
There is nothing better than Spotify and youtube. I use these two often as well .
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New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices
That's an alarming revelation! This idea of firms erasing and listening to our conversations poses a lot of questions on the privacy aspect. I believe that users should have stronger control over data and their ability to choose whether certain things should be allowed or not.
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Do you always maintain delivering on your expected time of delivery?
That's a clever approach! That is why it is advisable to have a schedule that will allow you deliver quality work and impress the clients. I make sure to also differentiate between project-based and hourly employees. This has really helped me deliver on time.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player in history to reach 900 career goals
That’s so exciting! This is a very good example of hard work and discipline which is rare to find among top athletes.
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Tips for Staying Motivated as a Freelancer
I agree with you! It is very important to have a direction that is well understood. Having your goals as reference is an effective way of ensuring that you do not lose direction.
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How do you stay motivated while coding?
It can be motivating to acknowledge some of the little victories that are made while coding to make your process fun. I also try to build up an attitude of achievement by celebrating my wins.
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What have you found to be the best practice to optimize your content for search engines?
That's spot on! Fresh content will definitely increases the website’s rating and can be considered one of the key approaches to SEO. Another way to increase the visibility is to identify keywords and phrases which have little competition and use them in your work.
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Do you prefer to write about topics that interest you?
I find it very possible to write creatively and easily when the project is familiar. But as a freelancer, flexibility should be our middle name and we should be able to work on so many writing projects.
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Do you complete writing work in advance?
Interesting experience! Rewriting your own blog articles is an excellent way of recycling them. It is interesting to write ahead as if helps in terms of time management, less pressure and brings more creativity.
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Do you use a word processor to type up articles?
Wise approach! One of the effective strategies of editing is making the work to sit and then come back and look at it again. In my opinion, it will help in the identifying errors as well as improve and solidify one’s thoughts before the work is printed.
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Do you prefer to schedule content?
Another way to maintain constant posting is by scheduling posting on productive hours. Scheduling your blog posts helps to relieves the stress and it lets you be creative.
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Most effective way to tackle a tough client! Any tips?
Setting boundaries is very essential! I try as much as possible to satisfy such client. That's how I deal with such situation.