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Your weekly dose of digital news [image](=) Hi {NAME}, This week we bring you the latest updates and insights across business, technology, social media, advertising, and SEO. Check out the articles below to keep your finger on the pulse in the business world, stay up-to-date on the latest features released in social media platforms, and keep on top of what's happening with Google and SEO. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Business Four passive income ideas for side hustles in 2024 In 2023, almost half of Americans had a side hustle, even if they earned $100k annually from their 9-5 jobs. Here are four of the most popular hustles: - Online courses - E-commerce - Mobile apps - Content creation services [Entrepreneur]() Optimism among B2B tech marketers for upcoming technologies LinkedIn partnered with Ipsos to survey almost 2000 B2B leaders across various industries, including 443 B2B leaders in the Technology industry. Despite budget challenges, B2B technology marketers are optimistic about the future and excited about upcoming technologies, especially generative AI and upgrades to existing marketing tools. [LinkedIn/Business]() Social Media Safety measures for improved teen experiences on Meta Facebook's boosting content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook align with expert advice. Extra search-term limits are enforced with single-tap privacy prompts for easy updates. Meta's commitment is to ensure safe user experiences by filtering potentially harmful content. Restrictive settings are also auto-applied to all teen accounts for improved privacy and reduced exposure to sensitive topics. [Facebook/News]( [image] Introducing creator management tools in Meta Business Suite. There's a new centralized tool to help agencies and creators manage their relationships on Facebook. This tool allows agencies to manage creator accounts efficiently, streamline the engagement between creators and agencies, optimize the payout process, and mitigate risks. Creator Management Tools comes with functionalities such as permission management, access management, revenue linking, importing existing connections, terminating ongoing relationships, and earnings insights. [Facebook/Business]() 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: Taking Affiliate Marketing to the Next Level: Advanced Strategies to Dominate Your Niche If you’ve started an affiliate marketing side hustle but haven’t seen much success yet, you’re in good company. Many of us have been right where you are, figuring things out as we go. In this week’s newsletter, we’re going to show you how to take your affiliate marketing game up a notch. [image]() [Join Side Hustle Strategies]( SEO Google introduces two updates: Circle to Search and AI-powered multi-search experience New Android feature: "Circle to Search" allows you to search anything on your screen without switching apps. Multisearch in Lens will enable you to search using images and text powered by AI for accurate results. Upload a photo and ask a question to get relevant information. [Google/Blog](=) [image] A bug in Google's algorithm is currently affecting some gTLDs This is causing these specific generic top-level domains to disappear from search engine results pages (SERPs) on weekends and reappear on Mondays. This bug affects a particular form of gTLDs known as ICANN-era generic top-level domains, such as .academy, .car, .care, etc. Multiple publishers have reported this issue, and they all share the type of domain name and complete disappearance from Google's SERPs on weekends. One user who said the issue shared a graph illustrating the site's traffic crashing every weekend and then returning on Monday. They reported that this pattern started in November. [Search Engine Journal]() [Create New Videos Easily with AI](=) Advertising New AI-powered ad solutions from Google and YouTube Google and YouTube have announced new AI-powered ad solutions that help advertisers generate demand and boost creativity. The two campaigns, Demand Gen and Video View, use immersive creatives to drive action and conversions. You can measure the incremental impact of your campaigns with brand lift, search lift, and data-driven attribution, helping you make smarter decisions effectively. [Google/Blog](=) [image] eCommerce Shopify on Google Cloud Marketplace for enterprises Shopify is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, empowering commerce with the strength of Shopify on Google Cloud. Shopify's partnership with Google Cloud has delivered industry-leading commerce infrastructure, generating $9.3B in sales in 4 days with 99.9% uptime. Enterprise customers can now purchase and quickly deploy Shopify's market-leading commerce platform on Google Cloud's global infrastructure, streamlining purchasing and billing. This is just the beginning of a joint investment in enterprise commerce. Click below to learn more about Shopify on Google Cloud Marketplace. [Shopify/Blog](=) Technology New entertainment experiences with Apple Vision Pro Apple has announced new entertainment experiences with Apple Vision Pro. Users can now create a personal theater in any space, watch 150+ 3D movies, and enjoy Apple Immersive Video. Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2 with 150+ 3D movies, Spatial Audio, and personalized theater experience. 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