We are used to believing that the more plans, control, discipline and “correct” rituals, they automatically lead to development. But very often behind this is only an imitation of movement, busyness without a real result. So we asked about real anti-productivity from various creatives in the industry and found out what worked and what didn’t. What did it lead to? Find out in the material! What did you do for quite a long time to get “development”, but now you understand that it was an imitation of movement? Oleg Kupets, owner KuTeam, KuPartners For a long time I thought that if I planned every step of my life and adhered to deadlines, I would be super efficient and productive. And accordingly, I would grow faster. But, that was a mistake, in reality everything turned out to be simpler and less...

Until recently, many editorial offices and blogs viewed Pinterest as something secondary. A platform “for inspiration,” “for recipes and design,” “not for serious traffic.” It could be set up, but it was rarely integrated into a real content strategy. And this is where the key mistake lies. Pinterest has long ceased to be just a social network with pictures. Today, it is a full-fledged search platform that works according to its own logic and rules. Users come here not to scroll through the feed, but to search. Ideas, explanations, instructions, solutions. In this sense, Pinterest is much closer to Google than to Instagram or TikTok. The main difference between Pinterest and most other channels is how content lives. On social media, a post has a few hours or days to show results. On Google, an article can work for years,...

This year has been a busy one — with a dozen international conferences, hundreds of meetings, dozens of potential collaborations, and a couple of thousand handshakes. At Traffic Squad, we never go to events just to hang out — for us, it's a way to test hypotheses, boost our network, and understand what really works in the market and what just wastes the budget. 🚨 ALARM! A full day in London with Traffic Squad and EV Media: insights, new connections, partnership talks, and a deep dive into the iGB London atmosphere. Watch the full episode. In between trips from Barcelona pavilions to Roman rooftops, we asked our Head of Affiliate, Valeria, about her main insights. Which networking format actually works today? Classic booths, private parties, or small talk? It’s not the format that matters, but how you use it 🙂...

Has your LinkedIn account been blocked? For many professionals and entrepreneurs LinkedIn is not just a social network, but the main tool for work, finding clients and building a reputation. That's why unexpected blocking of a profile can be a real stress: you lose access to your contacts, correspondence and audience. The good news is that such situations are solvable. LinkedIn has provided several official ways to restore access, as well as additional channels to contact support. In this article, we'll go step-by-step through what to do if your account is blocked, how to contact support correctly, and how to reduce the risk of repeated restrictions in the future. Mike Wiseman, LinkedIn Certified Specialist and MarCOM expert knows how to solve the problem. Account lockout is a frustrating situation, but it's solvable. Here are the steps that will help you...

How to make money on Steam in 2024 Steam is a giant in the world of digital video game distribution, where users can not only buy and play official versions of games, but also have the opportunity to generate thousands of dollars in revenue. Experienced players can immediately start exploring the monetization methods below. However, if you're new to the platform, it's recommended that you take the time to learn a few important aspects that every beginner should be familiar with. Let's start with the basics - the process of downloading and creating an account on Steam. How to install Steam and create an account Steam is available in two formats: web version and desktop application. For full functionality and faster operation it is recommended to use the desktop version, we will consider all the ways of monetization taking it...

The thought of shadowbanning on social media platforms like Facebook, Telegram and Instagram is causing concern among users and business owners. It has become one of the most discussed topics, but what is this phenomenon really? Is it a myth, or is it a real problem that can be faced? Let's get to the bottom of it. Definition of "shadowban" Shadowbanning is the invisible restriction of access to content or reduction of its reach on social media without notifying the user. A general overview of the issue The problem of shadowbanning affects not only regular users, but also marketers, bloggers, and businesses in general. As audience reach becomes smaller, it affects engagement and ultimately profits. Myths about shadowbanning Myths and misunderstandings about shadow bathing The topic of shadowbanning is surrounded by numerous myths and misunderstandings. Let's take a look at...

Content marketing has long gone beyond ordinary publications on social networks. In 2025, the emphasis was on quality, technology and live communication with the audience. Semrush is an online service that helps businesses and marketers better understand their market. Therefore, the following will be insights based on their research: which trends this year are worth remembering in order to be “on the horse” in 2026. Content that really helps Your audience wants specifics, not banalities. Semantics are changing, and Google prefers clear answers. Semrush advises adding interviews with professionals, real cases and simple answers to difficult questions from the audience. People appreciate content that covers their problems. People behind the brand It's cool when you can see that real people are behind the brand. Every content manager, marketer or specialist can become a kind of brand ambassador. If the team...

Is it possible to make money on Pinterest, a photo hosting platform that differs from similar services such as Instagram by allowing you to publish images of various kinds with a short description? These publications, or "pins", can be either personal or promotional. Unlike Instagram, where the focus is on personal photos and selfies, Pinterest offers more opportunities for a variety of content. Content Features: Pinterest posts images with descriptions, including promotional links, and strictly prohibits the publication of adult content and gambling. Pinterest traffic arbitrage Pinterest arbitrage offers several strategies for attracting traffic, including the use of contextual advertising through Google and attracting users from English-language sites. The effectiveness of arbitrage depends on the choice of strategy and the ability to bypass the moderation system, despite the serious control of the platform. Key methods of arbitrage: Driving traffic through...

Neural networks for text-to-speech voiceovers are reaching a new level - offering users realistic and high-quality voice synthesizers. Need to voice content for a video? Or create an audiobook? For this and other purposes, you will find a lot of solutions. In this article, let's look at the top 10 best platforms for text voicing with AI. Including - services in which Russian and Ukrainian languages are available. Why is quality text scoring important? Do you want to make successful content in 2025? Then you can't do without quality text voiceover. This is true for advertising, training materials, video presentations, audiobooks. Well-voiced text makes any information an order of magnitude more accessible and attractive, increases brand recognition, user engagement. For business, top voiceover is not only an improvement in communication. High-quality multimedia content is easily perceived, memorized and improves sales....