Bid on Animation History and Rarities to Raise Money for LA Wildfire Relief
The animation industry in partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood has launched AnimAID, and a fundraising auction at Sotheby’s is set to raise money for industry folks affected by the LA wildfires. The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and more big studios have all donated an array of rare and unique pieces […]
Now Available: Plesk Obsidian 18.0.68
Here at Plesk, we aim to continuously improve the tools and features you use to manage your hosting environment. With Plesk Obsidian 18.0.68, we’ve introduced several exciting enhancements and new features designed to boost performance, streamline operations, and provide a more secure and user-friendly experience. Panel and Hosting Improvements CloudLinux 9 Support: Support for CloudLinux […]
Why AI Crawlers Are Slowing Down Your Site
AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot are overwhelming websites with aggressive traffic spikes—one user reported 30TB of bandwidth consumed in a month. These bots strain shared hosting environments, causing slowdowns that hurt SEO and user experience. Unlike traditional search crawlers, AI bots request large batches of pages in short bursts without following bandwidth-saving guidelines. Dedicated […]
Powering OpenStack growth with custom WHMCS automation – Sharktech Case Study
Building cloud infrastructure is one thing. Keeping everything around it, including billing, provisioning, support, running smoothly as you grow is another challenge entirely. It’s not the kind of work that gets noticed – unless it’s missing. Sharktech, a hosting and cloud company with roots going back to 2003, has been there. And like many providers […]
A Marketing Primer – TopRank® Marketing
The new era of search is here. Artificial intelligence is unlocking new ways for people to find information and solve problems, with greater speed and confidence than ever before. AI-powered engines and platforms are fundamentally changing the nature of online search as we know it. It’s an exciting time. These emerging AI tools can do […]
Creating Impactful UGC Scripts for Authentic Engagement
User-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a powerful tool for engaging audiences and building trust online. When executed correctly, UGC can drive interaction, raise brand awareness, and even influence purchasing decisions. But to achieve these results, the key lies in creating impactful UGC scripts that resonate with your audience.In this article, we’ll explore how you […]
Is My Website ADA Compliant? How to Check
Website accessibility is no longer just a best practice—it’s a legal necessity. In 2024, over 4,000 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in the U.S., continuing an upward trend from previous years. In 2023, there were approximately 3,000 cases, marking a steady increase year over year. With projections suggesting this number could double by year-end, businesses […]
7 Memorable Movie Marketing Campaigns Worth Stealing
Product quality trumps everything. This sounds great, but with consumer audiences, it’s not always the case — especially when it comes to the film industry. How else can you explain the continuing popularity of the “Transformers” franchise? Or the fact that they made eight (yes, eight) “Police Academy” movies? In reality, marketing efforts matter just […]
Mastering the Messy Middle: Your Checklist for Success
In today’s customer journey, the path from awareness to purchase is rarely straightforward. Google calls this winding journey the “messy middle” the space between when a prospect first discovers your brand and when they finally make a purchasing decision. This space is where buying decisions are shaped and won or lost. It’s a place of […]
Data from 1,000+ Social Media Marketers
2025 is upon us, and a new year brings new trends and new challenges. If you‘re a brand looking to leverage social media video this year, you may not know what to expect but don’t worry.