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A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the law — which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — and rebuffed the company’s challenge of the statute, which it argued had ran afoul of the First Amendment. “The First Amendment exists to protect free speech in the United States,” said the court’s opinion, which was written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg. “Here the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation and to limit that adversary’s ability to gather data on people in the United States.” TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court, though its unclear whether the court will take up the case. “The Supreme Court has an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech, and we expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue,” TikTok spokesperson Michael Hughes said in a statement “Unfortunately, the TikTok ban was conceived and pushed through based upon inaccurate, flawed and hypothetical information, resulting in outright censorship of the American people,” Hughes said. Unless stopped, he argued the statute “will silence the voices of over 170 million Americans here in the US and around the world on January 19th, 2025.” Though the case is squarely in the court system, its also possible the two companies might be thrown some sort of a lifeline by President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the presidential campaign that he is now against such action. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, was the culmination of a years-long saga in Washington over the short-form video-sharing app, which the government sees as a national security threat due to its connections to China. “Today’s decision is an important step in blocking the Chinese government from weaponizing TikTok to collect sensitive information about millions of Americans, to covertly manipulate the content delivered to American audiences, and to undermine our national security,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Friday. The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion. Officials have also warned the proprietary algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect — a concern mirrored by the European Union on Friday as it scrutinizes the video-sharing app’s role in the Romanian elections. TikTok, which sued the government over the law in May, has long denied it could be used by Beijing to spy on or manipulate Americans. Its attorneys have accurately pointed out that the U.S. hasn’t provided evidence to show that the company handed over user data to the Chinese government, or manipulated content for Beijing’s benefit in the U.S. They have also argued the law is predicated on future risks, which the Department of Justice has emphasized pointing in part to unspecified action it claims the two companies have taken in the past due to demands from the Chinese government. Friday’s ruling came after the appeals court panel, composed of two Republican and one Democrat appointed judges, heard oral argumentsin September. In the hearing, which lasted more than two hours, the panel appeared to grapple with how TikTok’s foreign ownership affects its rights under the Constitution and how far the government could go to curtail potential influence from abroad on a foreign-owned platform. On Friday, all three of them denied TikTok’s petition. In the court’s ruling, Ginsburg, a Republican appointee, rejected TikTok’s main legal arguments against the law, including that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. He also said the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to “suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. “Content on the platform could in principle remain unchanged after divestiture, and people in the United States would remain free to read and share as much PRC propaganda (or any other content) as they desire on TikTok or any other platform of their choosing,” Ginsburg wrote, using the abbreviation for the People’s Republic of China. Judge Sri Srinivasan, the chief judge on the court, issued a concurring opinion. TikTok’s lawsuit was consolidated with a second legal challenge brought by several content creators - for which the company is covering legal costs - as well as a third one filed on behalf of conservative creators who work with a nonprofit called BASED Politics Inc. Other organizations, including the Knight First Amendment Institute, had also filed amicus briefs supporting TikTok. “This is a deeply misguided ruling that reads important First Amendment precedents too narrowly and gives the government sweeping power to restrict Americans’ access to information, ideas, and media from abroad,” said Jameel Jaffer, the executive director of the organization. “We hope that the appeals court’s ruling won’t be the last word.” Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, lawmakers who had pushed for the legislation celebrated the court’s ruling. “I am optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok to allow its continued use in the United States and I look forward to welcoming the app in America under new ownership,” said Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China. Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who co-authored the law, said “it’s time for ByteDance to accept” the law. To assuage concerns about the company’s owners, TikTok says it has invested more than $2 billion to bolster protections around U.S. user data. The company has also argued the government’s broader concerns could have been resolved in a draft agreement it provided the Biden administration more than two years ago during talks between the two sides. It has blamed the government for walking away from further negotiations on the agreement, which the Justice Department argues is insufficient. Attorneys for the two companies have claimed it’s impossible to divest the platform commercially and technologically. They also say any sale of TikTok without the coveted algorithm - the platform’s secret sauce that Chinese authorities would likely block under any divesture plan - would turn the U.S. version of TikTok into an island disconnected from other global content. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in purchasing the platform. Both men said earlier this year that they were launching a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said unnamed participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital. Source: https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-court-ruling-china-6bfd505295ad44126df0544fc083d6a6

To climb the ranks in the SERPs, understanding your competition is crucial. While analyzing SEO rivals may sound complex, it’s an approachable and rewarding process that can uncover invaluable insights—without your competitors ever knowing. With a little stealth and strategy, you’ll be better equipped to outshine them. Step 1: Identify Your SEO Competitors Start by pinpointing who you’re competing with in search results. Keep in mind that your online rivals may not align with your brick-and-mortar competitors or your expectations. The simplest method is to search for your most important keywords and see who ranks well. While effective, this can be time-consuming and may not give you the full picture. For a more efficient and comprehensive analysis, use SEO tools like Semrush, Ahrefs, Sistrix, or Moz. These platforms allow you to discover competitors with overlapping keywords, making it easy to identify those targeting similar products or audiences. To begin, run a domain overview for your website, then check the competitors menu to find top rivals based on keyword overlap. Focus on relevance and domain strength to create a list of your primary SEO competitors. Step 2: Analyze Competitors’ Keyword Strategies Once you’ve identified your competitors, the next step is to analyze their keyword strategies. Top-Performing Keywords: Identify the keywords driving the most traffic to your competitors. Ask yourself: • Does your product or content stand up to theirs? • Can you create content that’s more informative or insightful? • What unique value can you provide that they can’t? The goal isn’t to copy but to identify gaps and opportunities where you can excel. Keyword Gaps: Conduct a keyword gap analysis to find areas where your competitors rank, but you don’t. These gaps can reveal untapped opportunities for content or product development. Step 3: Evaluate Content Strategies Beyond keywords, assess your competitors’ content for themes, quality, and performance. Content Themes: Look at their top-ranking pages to identify recurring topics driving traffic. Use this to inspire new content or optimize existing pages. Content Quality: Examine their use of multimedia, insights, and depth. If their content is basic or AI-driven, you can outperform them with meaningful, well-researched pieces that add real value. Step 4: Analyze Backlink Profiles Backlinks play a major role in SEO authority. Use tools like Ahrefs or Semrush to compare your backlink profile against competitors. • Identify where competitors get high-quality links. • Look for backlink gaps where competitors have coverage, but you don’t. • Explore partnerships or outreach opportunities based on their backlink sources. Step 5: Review Technical SEO Analyze your competitors’ technical SEO to benchmark your site. Look for: • Page speed differences. • Structured data usage. • On-page optimization (title tags, meta descriptions, internal linking, etc.). By understanding their strengths and weaknesses, you can address gaps in your own site or capitalize on areas where they fall short. Step 6: Leverage E-E-A-T Principles: Assess how competitors demonstrate Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) on their pages. Highlight your unique strengths, such as industry expertise or verified claims, and ensure they’re clearly visible through author bios, fact-checking, and certifications. Step 7: Conduct a SWOT Analysis Compile your findings into a SWOT analysis, comparing your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This will help you decide where to focus your efforts—whether it’s doubling down on content, improving technical SEO, or building better backlinks. Time-Saving Tips If you’re short on time, try these quick tactics: • Focus on specific pages or product areas rather than analyzing your entire site. • Reverse-engineer content ideas by analyzing who ranks for similar topics. • Take regular snapshots of competitor performance to track trends and respond to changes. SEO competitor analysis is an essential part of boosting organic traffic and improving your search rankings. By leveraging tools, insights, and consistent effort, you can identify opportunities, refine your strategy, and outperform your rivals. With data-driven decisions and a focus on your strengths, you’ll be well on your way to success in the competitive world of SEO.

Out of all the popular forum software out there, which one do you think has the most challenging Admin Control Panel to navigate? Was it due to overwhelming options, a confusing layout, or something else entirely? Share your thoughts and stories—especially if you’ve had to overcome a tricky learning curve. It’ll be interesting to see how different platforms compare!

What forum software are you currently running on for your community? Are you using popular options like jcink, phpBB, MyBB, or XenForo, or perhaps something more modern like Discourse or Flarum? What made you choose that particular software? Was it ease of use, customization options, or maybe even cost? Feel free to share your experiences, the pros and cons of the software you’re using, and any tips for others who might be considering the same platform!

It’s a great platform for promotion and advertising and is one of the largest sites on the internet. With countless subreddits, you’re not limited to one community—you can always switch to a different subreddit if you don’t vibe with the members. If you’d prefer not to promote through posts, an alternative is buying ads, which can help you reach a much larger audience.

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OpenAI and Future, the global platform for specialist media, have today announced a strategic partnership to bring content from Future’s 200–plus media brands to OpenAI’s users. Future, headquartered in the UK and listed on the FTSE 250 with operations globally, distributes trusted, specialist content across a range of platforms, including websites, newsletters, videos, magazines and live events. Its brands include Marie Claire, PC Gamer, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, The Week, Who What Wear, and Cycling Weekly. The initiative brings Future’s journalism to new audiences while also enhancing the ChatGPT experience. ChatGPT users will be able to access content from across Future’s portfolio, with attribution and links to the full original articles for transparency and further information. This content partnership builds on Future’s existing deployment of OpenAI’s technology. The publisher has developed chatbots so users can engage more deeply with content from Tom’s Hardware and Who What Wear. Future is also using OpenAI’s tools across multiple functions including sales, marketing, and editorial to boost productivity. “Across Future’s brands, we are focused on growing our engaged audience and building global communities. Our partnership with OpenAI helps us achieve this goal by expanding the range of platforms where our content is distributed. ChatGPT provides a whole new avenue for people to discover our incredible specialist content,” said Future CEO Jon Steinberg. “Future is proud to be at the forefront of deploying AI, both in building new ways for users to engage with our content but also to support our staff and enhance their productivity.” “This partnership enables us to enhance the ChatGPT experience by providing more access to engaging, up to date and reliable information from a range of specialist sources,” said Brad Lightcap, COO, OpenAI. “Our goal is to help publishers and content creators both benefit from advanced AI technology and expand their reach.” Source: https://openai.com/index/openai-and-future-partner-on-specialist-content/

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Bing is also used as a wrapper for ChatGPT, so if your content is indexed and crawled by Bing, it becomes much easier for ChatGPT to display your content to users who are using it to search for information. Bing also powers Yahoo’s search engine. https://searchengineland.com/chatgpt-search-microsoft-bing-seo-448019 ChatGPT uses Bing’s index, so if Bing doesn’t have your page, neither does ChatGPT. It’s not time to panic, but it’s definitely time to get a little cozy with Bing – because ignoring it could mean lost visibility. ChatGPT Search uses its own algorithm, so it’s less about Bing rankings for many searches affecting ChatGPT Search rankings, but more about the URLs and page content missing from the Bing index will likely cause you not to rank in ChatGPT.

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If you’re looking to explore selling ad space on your forum, I’d recommend creating an “Advertise on Our Forum” page. This will serve as the central place for potential advertisers to find all the details they need, including pricing, formats, and guidelines for ads on your forum. For pricing, you can consider the following options: A text link or banner ad near the header could be priced at $20–40 per month. A footer link or banner ad might be priced at $20–30 per month. Ads placed between posts or a banner ad could go for $50–80 per month. A sticky topic for a month might be priced around $15–20. A link or banner notice on every page could have a varying price depending on visibility. Finally, a link in your signature could range from $10–25 per month. These are just some initial ideas, and you can adjust them based on your forum’s traffic and engagement. You might also consider offering discounts for long-term contracts or bundling multiple ads. I haven’t tried selling merchandise yet, but it’s something I want to explore in the future. I have an uncle who makes and designs t-shirts, so I could probably get them done at a low rate. I’d also like to sell hats and possibly mugs one day.

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