Are we in the age of the 'Digital Creator'?

Job postings have tripled since 2021! [image]() Hi {NAME}, This week LinkedIn released new data that shows the number of businesses advertising for Creative roles has more than tripled since 2021! You shouldn't be short on work if you're in one of the 10 industries they named. In other digital news, LinkedIn has launched a business manager to make life easier for those of us who have multiple accounts, Instagram rolls out new features for Reels, and Meta trials a new "feeds" tab on Facebook. Never a dull moment in the digital world! To catch up on the rest of this week's news, check it out below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Creator-related positions have tripled, according to LinkedIn More and more brands are investing in creative space to drive engagement on different platforms. [image] [Source](=) YouTube shortens Copyright Dispute Process from 30 to 7 days If your video gets blocked due to copyright claims, you can speed up the process to make it viewable again. [Source](=) Meta rolls out the new "Feeds" tab on the Facebook feed The move is more in line with TikTok, which focuses on video and entertainment content. [Source]() What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? Side Hustle Strategies is our exclusive membership community for launching and growing a side hustle. Here's a sneak peek into the latest content: - Landing Page Not Converting? Here’s Why In this newsletter, we’ll be showing you how to optimize your landing page to skyrocket your conversion rates. - How to Create a 1-Page Marketing Plan: Allan Dib exited 2 successful businesses before deciding to design a business for the life he had always wanted: no suits, no office, and no rushing to other people’s offices. - How Affiliate Marketers Make Money: Can you really make money without any products? Heck yes you can! It’s called affiliate marketing. [image]() [Join Side Hustle Strategies]( LinkedIn launches public beta of LinkedIn Business Manager Organizations with multiple accounts and pages can manage them in one dashboard. [Source]( Instagram rolls out new Reel features Changes include the following: - Instagram videos under 15 minutes will automatically become reels. - Users can remix, edit, and add their spin on the reels using built-in tools and templates. - Dual feature lets users simultaneously record using front and back cameras. [image] [Source]() YouTube Launches Text Markup Options in Video Descriptions You will now be able to create bold, italicized, and strikethrough text in your video descriptions. [Source]( [CLICK HERE TO BUY FOLLOWERS, LIKES OR VIEWS]() Twitter is testing hashtags in Communities The new discovery feature will help you find conversations you want to participate in. [Source]() SEO Google Search Console now allows you to verify your website using a DNS CNAME record This is in addition to using the TXT record to verify domain ownership. [image] [Source]( New Google feature lets you automate responses through your Business Profile Frequently Asked Questions This can help small businesses reduce the resources needed to respond to customer queries in Google Maps and Google Search. [image] [Source](=) The "Google Things To Know" box will no longer appear in the desktop search The box that has been showing up for a tiny percentage of desktop queries will be dropped entirely from Google desktop search. Source: [image] [Source]( Advertising Google Ads has a new feature that allows you to include a voice-over to your YouTube video ads You can use Google's text-to-speech technology that comes with multiple options like scripts and voices that work best for your goals. Source: [image] [Source](=) Facebook announces Music Revenue Sharing feature for videos Creators can now earn 20% of in-stream ad revenue generated by the videos, while Meta and music rights holders will split 80%. Source: [image] [Source](=) eCommerce Shopify shipping now includes shipping insurance The insurance offers extra protection from theft, loss, and damage when sending items to the customers. [image] [Source]( Technology You may soon be able to take notes directly on the websites you visit using Google Chrome This note-taking feature is not yet final but may be similar to Microsoft's PDF reader on the Edge browser. [Source]( Latest Podcast Episode [data for business growth]( [Listen Now]( Latest from JeffBullas.com - [How a Side Hustle Can Lead to a Life of Adventure:](=) Can you explore the world and run a business? 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