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[avaantares]

Fanfiction Authors: HEADS UP

(Non-authors, please RB to signal boost to your author friends!)

An astute reader informed me this morning that one of my fics (Children of the Future Age) had been pirated and was being sold as a novel on Amazon:

(And they weren't even creative with their cover design. If you're going to pirate something that I spent a full year of my life writing, at least give me a pretty screenshot to brag about later. Seriously.)

I promptly filed a DMCA complaint to have it removed, but I checked out the company that put it up -- Plush Books -- and it looks like A LOT of their books are pirated fic. They are by no means the only ones doing this, either -- the fact that """publishers""" can download stories from AO3 in ebook format and then reupload them to Amazon in just a few clicks makes fic piracy a common problem. There are a whole host of reasons why letting this continue is bad -- including actual legal risk to fanfiction archives -- but basically:

IF YOU ARE A FANFIC AUTHOR WITH LONG AND/OR POPULAR WORKS, PLEASE CHECK AMAZON TO SEE IF YOUR STORIES HAVE BEEN PIRATED.

You can search for your fics by title, or by text from the description (which is often just copied wholesale from AO3 as well). If you find that someone has stolen your work and is selling it as their own, you can lodge a DMCA complaint (Amazon.com/USA site; other countries have different systems). If you haven't done this before, it's easy! Here's a tutorial:

HOW TO FILE A COPYRIGHT COMPLAINT FOR STOLEN WORK ON AMAZON.COM:

First, go to this form. You'll need to be signed into your Amazon account.

Select the radio buttons/dropdown options (shown below) to indicate that you are the legal Rights Owner, you have a copyright concern, and it is about a pirated product.

Enter the name of your story in the Name of Brand field.

In the Link to the Copyrighted Work box, enter a link to the story on AO3 or whatever site your work is posted on.

In the Additional Information box, explain that you are the author of the work and it is being sold without your permission. That's all you really need. If you want, you can include additional information that might be helpful in establishing the validity of your claim, but you don't have to go into great detail. You can simply write something like this:

I am the author of this work, which is being sold by [publisher] without my permission. I originally published this story in [date/year] on [name of site], and have provided a link to the original above. On request, I can provide documentation proving that I am the owner of the account that originally posted this story.

In the ASIN/ISBN-10 field, copy and paste the ID number from the pirated copy's URL. You'll find this ten-digit number in the Amazon URL after the word "product," as in the screenshot below. (If the URL extends beyond this number, you can ignore everything from the question mark on.) Once this number has been added, Amazon will pull the product information automatically and add it to the complaint form, so you can check the listing title and make sure it's correct.

Finally, add your contact information to the relevant fields, check the "I have read and accept the statements" box, and then click Submit. You should receive an email confirmation that Amazon has received the form.

Please share this information with your writer friends, keep an eye out for/report pirated works, and help us keep fanfiction free and legally protected!

NOTE: All of the above also applies to Amazon products featuring stolen artwork, etc., so fan artists should check too!

#fanfiction #ao3 #piracy #dmca #pirated fanfic #please signal boost #i'm mad but also laughing that my dmc fanfic is now a 'number one best selling novel' lol #i'm also a traditionally-published author #so this is both hilarious and deeply insulting to me

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[black-emporium-exchange]

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR BLACK EMPORIUM!

Yes sweet nuglets, it’s that time of year again: Time to sign up for Black Emporium!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP!

↳ Helpful Links:

Rules & Assignment Requirements - Updated for 2023! || Participation Walkthrough Guide || FAQ || Requests on Ao3 || Tagset || Nominations Spreadsheet || Request Database || Parent Collection (All Past Years) Signups end: July 16 July 15, 2023 @ 9 AM US Pacific / 12 PM US Eastern / 4 PM UTC+0 || Countdown

↳ Changes This Year

RULES & ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS: Please take the time to re-read our Rules and the requirements for assignments before signing up. RATINGS: If you are interested in receiving or creating Mature/Explicit level works (see Ao3 rating(s)), you must "opt in" by checking the "E" box for both offers and requests. Please note you must be 18+ to offer/request/create Mature or Explicit level gifts. For a more detailed explanation, click here. TREATS: If you are open to receiving treats, or a specific type of treat (single-recipient, multi-recipient, fanart, fanfic), you must "opt in" by saying so in the sign up description box. This field does not apply to your offers. For a more detailed explanation, click here.

For a how-to-guide of the whole exchange that includes all of the information in this post, please take a look at our Participation Walkthrough Guide and FAQ.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SIGN-UPS BELOW THE CUT:

1. SIGN IN TO AO3

If you don’t have an Ao3 account, contact the mods for help!

2. GO TO THE BLACK EMPORIUM SIGNUP FIELD (LINK)

3. SCROLL TO THE “REQUESTS” FIELD

Once nominations are finished, you'll be able to sign up. In your sign-up, you'll specify the works you'd like to receive and the works you're willing to create. (They do not necessarily have to be the same!)

You must fill out at least three requests and three offers. You may only select each pairing once, but may give multiple ideas per pairing in your prompt.

If you are interested in receiving Mature- or Explicit-rated works, you must be at least 18 years old and opt-in by checking the appropriate box ("E"); this is not a guarantee you will receive a higher level.

You will have to fill out several fields on the sign-up form:

↳ Relationships

Here you can write in the relationships that you wish to request. As long as it is part of the tag set/eligible nominated pairings, it should be able to be selected here.

If your chosen relationship is in the tag-set but isn't auto-completing, this is unfortunately a bug on AO3's end that we cannot fix -- but if you copy and paste your relationship from the tag-set into this field, you should be able to submit. (Please contact moderators via email at [email protected] if you get an error and let us know what the error was.)

You may list between 1-3 pairings in the same Request field. That does not (necessarily) mean you want all three ships in the same fanwork. We allow multiple pairings in the same Request Field because it allows participants to request up to 30 unique pairings, rather than just 10. Some people group thematically, or by character.

Example of someone requesting three, non-connected pairings. The participant here loosely grouped their "platonic" ships together into one Request Field.

Example of someone requesting a pairing.

↳ Additional Tags

This field is to mark if you're open to receiving fanfiction, fanart, or both (check both boxes), for this request.

Example of someone requesting ONLY fanart for any pairings listed in this Request field.

↳ Ratings (Requests)

If you are open to receiving Mature- or Explicit-rated works, please check the box to indicate your interest. We use the AO3 ratings guide as far as judging what each rating entails.

Any participant under 18 should NOT indicate interest in M or E works, as those are intended for 18+ audiences only.

Please choose your ratings carefully! Indicating interest in receiving higher rating works does not mean you are guaranteed to receive them, just that other people will be allowed to gift them to you in this exchange. If you're not comfortable with that possibility, do not check this box.

This recipient did not check the "Explicit" box; they will not receive any Mature or Explicit level works.

↳ Letter

This is a place to put a link to a letter, if you have one. A letter generally is a completely optional, longer version of the description field, and might include more details you'd like your creator to know, or things like pictures that are hard to paste into the description box.

Letters are commonly hosted on Dreamwidth, Tumblr, Google docs, or other such freely accessible websites.

Please note that the moderators cannot enforce any DNWs you put only in your letter.

Completely optional field. Leave blank if you don't have a letter.

↳ Description

Please feel free to use this field to go into some detail about what you would like; this helps give the creator of your work some different ideas about what they could make for you.

If you are open to treats, please indicate interest. See "Treats" for more.

Examples of prompts or helpful information you could share with your recipient (reminder, your creator is not required to follow your prompts/likes):

General trope likes, e.g., Fluff, First Kiss, Dwarven lore, There Was Only One Bed, Enemies to Lovers, etc.

Stylistic likes, e.g., 2nd person writing, Tarot Card art, chat-fic, etc.

World state options you favor that are relevant to your prompt, e.g., Anora is Queen/Alistair is King, Canon Divergent - Multiple Wardens, Modern AUs, etc.

A sentence or two about why you like the pairing, e.g., "I love Cassandra being flustered around people she likes!"

"What If?" prompts, especially open ended ones, e.g., "What if Blackwall did the Joining ceremony with the Hero of Ferelden in DAO? Or met HoF in the Deep Roads during the Jaws of Hakkon DLC in DAI? Would they have similar perspectives, or different?"

Rating restriction clarifications, e.g., interested in E rated smut, but not E rated violence

Be sure to list your Do Not Wants (DNWs) -- if they're not listed in the Description box of your sign up, then the mods cannot enforce your DNWs. If your DNWs are poorly worded or go against exchange rules, they will also be considered unenforceable.

Example Description. This person has NOT opt into treats and cannot receive any. Please see here for more help formulating your DNWs.

4. CONTINUE TO THE “OFFERS” FIELD

The process to Offers is similar to Requests when it comes to pairings and denoting interest in creating fanart and/or fanfic. However, there are a couple differences one should make note of:

↳ Ratings (Offers)

If you are interested in creating Mature- or Explicit-rated works, please check the box to indicate your interest. We use the AO3 ratings guide as far as judging what each rating entails.

Any participant under 18 should NOT indicate in creating M or E works, as those are intended for 18+ audiences only.

Please choose your ratings carefully! You will be matched on this field; if you're not comfortable with receiving prompts that may include NSFW or "E" elements, do not check this box.

↳ "Notes to mods" Field

If you want, you can write notes to the mods, but this isn't required. Some things you might want to include:

If you are under 18 or do not want to receive any "E" requests/prompts from your recipient, please put a simple "No 'E' requests" or in your sign up. This will not disclose your age as we have adult participants who have asked this of mods over the years.

The AO3 username of any individual(s) you don't want to be matched with. You don't have to provide a reason as to why you don't want to be matched with someone, but we will rely entirely on the name(s) you enter; if you ask not to be matched with FanficWriter69 but you meant FanficWriter96, we can't guarantee you won't get matched. For the sake of everyone's stress level, triple check any names and make sure you're giving us their AO3 username.

Please do not use this field to ask to be matched with a specific person.

↳ "Any Relationship" Box

If you would like, you can offer to create a work for "Any Relationship."

PLEASE ONLY CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU TRULY MEAN ANY RELATIONSHIP.

The only qualifications you can make are the category of pairings (i.e. F/F, F/M, M/M, Other, Gen, or Multi) or by DA game (i.e. DAO, DA2, DAI). You cannot differentiate by any other qualification or request.

An example of someone offering to draw fanart for any F/F pairing.

An example of someone offering to create fanart and/or fanfiction for the pairing "Fenris & Donnic Hendyr," but requesting not to be matched with a specific user.

5. A NOTE ON MATCHING

After sign-ups are completed, creators and recipients are matched based on their sign-ups. Matches are one-way; that is, while it is possible A may write for B and B may write for A, you are more likely to have A writing for B, and B writing for C, and C writing for A.

You will be assigned to someone who has at least one request that matches at least one of your offers for the below two fields: relationship pairing and type of fanwork.

You will be matched with someone who requested:

at least one of the pairings for which you offered to write or draw ("Relationship" field), and

at least one type of fanwork you offered ("Additional Tags" field aka fanfic, fanart, or both — if both, you can create an assignment in either format; you are not obligated to create two assignments), and

whether or not you've both indicated interest in Mature- or Explicit-rated content ("E" checkbox)

You are guaranteed to have a match by the end of the date listed under "Assignments" in the schedule. If you do not have a match by then, please contact the mods via email at [email protected].

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[cindylouwho-2]

RECENT ECOMMERCE NEWS (INCLUDING ETSY), March 2024

Since I wrote so many articles on Etsy in the past 2 months, it took longer than usual for me to get the full ecommerce update out. Sorry about the delay, but here it is!

For fresher and more frequent updates, please follow me on Bluesky or on LinkedIn, or become a member of my Patreon.

TOP NEWS & ARTICLES 

Etsy’s fourth quarter 2023 financial results came out February 21; I did a deep dive into all the announcements here. In short, there are a lot of new things coming, and some changes that may have affected some sellers already, including:

plans for more predictable shipping costs for buyers and sellers (what does that mean?)

Etsy Ads are now localized outside of the United States

search will be shifting to boost "high quality" items, going from highlighting what shoppers are most likely to buy to what shoppers are most likely to love

a buyer loyalty program is coming

the goal of “shortening our estimated delivery dates this year by at least 2 days”

This recent post on Bluesky indicates that Etsy is surveying buyers on what they would pay for shipping, which could be related to the “predictable shipping costs” mentioned. A recent Etsy presentation at an investor conference provided a few clarifications on points discussed during the 4th quarter call, and in previous interviews and announcements.

“Our research showed that 10% off is a waste in this market. It's not enough to drive an incremental conversion, so all you did is give up margin. So recently, you've seen us both change the default and talk to sellers about how if you're going to put something on sale in this environment, it needs to be at least 25% off.” [my emphasis] Silverman has previously mentioned that buyers want discounts these days. 

Since the information sellers provide when listing (i.e., titles, tags, descriptions, attributes) “is not always very reliable”, Etsy uses image recognition to classify items as well

They are working on improvement for international fulfillment

Most orders on Etsy aren’t impulse buys; 70% involve 2 or more visits, and 50% involve 4 or more visits

“only one out of every three women in the United States bought something on Etsy last year…. only one out of every 10 men bought something on Etsy last year.”

Etsy’s use of AI in places such as Gift Mode is not in-house. (We already knew they used OpenAI’s GPT-4 for Gift Mode.) 

eBay increased the transaction fee from 30 to 40 cents as of March 15, for all orders over $10. 

An Etsy fee increase of some sort is likely coming soon, as Etsy has surveyed sellers on which options they would most prefer. While I was not picked to take the survey, a few people who did have contacted me with screenshots and details, which I wrote about in some detail. 

Packaging laws are becoming quite onerous for some ecommerce microbusinesses, but fortunately the Etsy forum crew has helped out with a recent summary of which countries in Europe require registration or payment to ship into the jurisdiction. Thanks to Claudia of https://www.etsy.com/no-en/shop/DoceVikaVintage for doing most of the legwork. 

ETSY NEWS 

Etsy is once again changing some sellers’ processing days, adding Saturday or Sunday into the mix when the shop owner only selected Monday to Friday. Some are seeing a notice on their dashboard, while others received an email.

Remember, in the 4th quarter 2023 earnings report, Silverman said “shortening our estimated delivery dates this year by at least 2 days” was a goal, and unilaterally changing your processing times is one step towards that goal. Please check your shipping settings, as this could mean you need to ship earlier than you realize, and Etsy could put you on reserve, remove your Star Seller badge, and deny you Seller Protection when you ship later than Etsy thinks you should.

If that wasn’t bad enough, some sellers are reporting that Etsy has changed the timing of sending the Abandoned Cart discount to almost immediate, and changed the official Help file on the topic to say the coupon was sent just 2 hours after the listing was carted, down from 24 hours. Others say they can no longer deactivate these coupons, and that Etsy Support told them it was a known bug. 

If you want to learn how Etsy's algorithms work and what they favour, the company has added more details on "recommendations" modules we see all over the site to the legal policy page. I've written a short piece highlighting what sellers should pay attention to if they want visibility on Etsy.

Etsy is adding Regulatory Operating Fees to orders in India (0.29%) and Vietnam (1.24%) as of April 1, 2024. On the same day, the Regulatory Operating Fee in Spain will increase to 0.72% (from 0.4%), and the fee for Türkiye goes up to 2.27% (from 1.1%).

The Prohibited Items Policy has been updated in several places, as of March 5 2024. Some of the new sections are covered in this article. As always, the most important parts of these changes will be how Etsy chooses to interpret them, so for the moment I don’t have any further comment, other than to say these types of changes are sometimes driven by law, and sometimes by previous incidents in which Etsy is unhappy with the outcome. 

Looks like businesses in China will soon be able to use Etsy Payments, meaning new shops in China may be able to open for the first time since 2021. (It's not unusual for Etsy to beta test new countries before announcing them officially; it’s hard to say if that is what is happening here or not.)

Etsy's forum restrictions - requiring a signed-in seller account to view most posts - will start on March 26. Only posts in the Announcements and Technical Issues sections will still be visible to everyone. 

There has been some speculation that this is to reduce spamming of Etsy sellers after they post, but the change will also have the bonus of journalists, investors and others not being able to read Etsy sellers' complaints about the platform.

It’s possible to have your product photos featured on the persona page of Etsy's Gift Mode but not have the product available for sale in Gift Mode. I’ve checked several times, and have never seen that seller’s embroidery piece in the featured listings. If you missed my blog post on Gift Mode, check it out here. Note that Etsy seems to have made some changes since I originally released the post. Among other Gift Mode promotions, Etsy employees rang the opening bell at Nasdaq the day after the Super Bowl. Did you know that this year’s Super Bowl was the most watched show in the US since the 1969 moon landing? Etsy hired Drew Barrymore to promote the corporation's new gifting push, which will continue all year. And the company has also released a new “gift teaser” email that buyers can have sent to recipients, which is useful for last-minute shoppers. 

Elliott Management now owns 13% of Etsy shares and options - making it the largest investor -  and now has a board member at the corporation. Known as activist investors, they usually force companies to cut costs ; for example they pressured “Salesforce, in which it has a multibillion-dollar investment, to harsh new policies for engineers and salespeople aimed at reducing headcount.”

Newly-opened Etsy shops will soon be subject to stricter ID requirements, a $15 fee, and longer holds on their early sales; I covered the details we know on LinkedIn. 

If you use the new listing form, you may see a new pricing tool pop up. (It’s not on the old listing form.) Ridiculously, Etsy calls it an “estimated profit calculator”, when really, it’s just an Etsy fee calculator, and not a good one at that. It includes the lowest processing fee possible (some countries have a range of processing fees) and also excludes taxes you may pay on your fees. I don’t know if it includes country-specific fees such as regulatory fees, as Canada does not currently have those.

Etsy has several sales events coming up, including the “spring refresh” which has already started and continues until April 15. 

There are reports of Etsy now advertising its commercials in Canada, which is a first as far as I know. 

Struggling to update your tax information on Etsy? One tip is to use a different link to enter the updates. Another is to use a pdf or png file, not a jpg, when uploading documents, and to combine multiple documents into one. If Etsy is asking your LLP/LLC or corporation to upload ID, I’ve had multiple people report that personal ID should work, even if the wording of the page says it won't. 

If you are frustrated by the recent Etsy test removing the total number of items in a search, I explained here how to determine the exact number of results if there are less than 16,000 listings. Also, you can just try another browser or device because it is a test (I do not have it on desktop). 

Remember when The Smiley Company sued tons of small sellers for trademark infringement, and asked for damages? Some Etsy sellers fought back - and won.

Who is removing Taylor Swift-themed items from Etsy - the artist, or the marketplace?  Swift has sent cease and desist letters to Etsy shops in the past. 

The articles about Etsy being awash with non-handmade and counterfeit goods never end. Here’s one from Australia. Here’s one about Etsy sellers publishing fan fiction that is already free on the web and charging a huge amount. And the media attention to deepfake porn on Etsy also continues. AI use is also subject to media scrutiny. 

TikTok’s push to attract more sellers apparently involves approaching Etsy shop owners. [soft paywall; Modern Retail] 

Josh Silverman has sold off most of his remaining Etsy stock. 

I did a short report on who Etsy laid off in December. 

The scammers advertising a fake Etsy customer support phone number on Google are catching buyers too - why can't this be stopped? "Anyone looking to contact Etsy for customer service issues should be aware that there is no phone number to contact for Etsy support." It’s a big problem that Google seems unable to control, given this study on other fraudulent Google Ads.  

Speaking of scammers, there is a new version of fake copyright takedowns affecting numerous sellers; the person who files the DMCA then offers to remove it for a fee, or even file takedowns against your competitors for a bigger fee. Etsy did fix the first round after 3-4 days, but the perpetrator then filed new DMCAs from a different email address. 

ECOMMERCE NEWS (minus social media)

General

Michael’s Makerplace is beta testing selling third-party items in Michael’s brick and mortar stores. “Michaels says that MakerPlace garnered interest from thousands of sellers during its initial beta period, mainly through word-of-mouth. The company declined to disclose how many sellers are on the platform currently and is now focused on growing customers for those vendors to sell to. Buchanan says the next month will be "critical to make sure [the platform gets] some mass engagement from a buyer perspective."

Some Depop sellers had issues with deposits recently, with the money never being sent to their bank accounts, and instead the deposit was continually rescheduled for the next day. This may or may not be related to similar issues on Etsy. Depop is also immediately scrapping seller fees for the UK (as long as the account sells in GBP), but is adding a 5% fee for buyers in the UK as of April 15. Clearly the site thinks it has more UK demand than UK inventory, and that at least some of those buyers will pay for the ability to buy second-hand. Depop press release. 

Beni is a new “secondhand search engine” that pulls up used apparel from multiple different marketplaces such as eBay, Poshmark, and ThredUp. It offers an app and a Chrome browser extension. 

Temu is subject to a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company’s app is highly intrusive and can read "literally everything on your phone." Also, businesses in the United States can now sell on Temu. 

There are many different platforms and marketplaces to sell digital products such as ebooks, templates and courses; here are 20. 

Amazon

If you sell on Amazon, make sure you have 2-factor authentication set up, as it will be a requirement starting March 28th. Users will need a mobile number or authenticator app. 

Amazon is using generative AI to create new listings for merchants who enter a link of the product on another site. “The goal is to help sellers reduce the time it takes to bring the product from a different website onto Amazon.”

If you don’t use at least 3 images per product page, Amazon will now add in photos from other merchants on the site. 

Amazon had a strong fourth quarter in 2023, beating all estimates.  Amazon Lending has been discontinued, but existing loans do not change until the term ends.

eBay

eBay agreed to a $59 million settlement in the US Department of Justice’s case regarding the selling of tools to make counterfeit drugs. The company must also modify its restricted items policies. 

eBay joined the layoff race on January 23 when it let go 9% of its staff (~1000 people). Those layoffs were spread throughout the company, including plenty of engineers, legal and PR staff, and several recruiters, as well as authentication staff. The company also made upper-management changes. 

eBay’s 4th quarter financial results were up a bit, but active buyers keep dropping. 

Jewellery sellers in the UK faced an across-the-board fee hike as of March 7, adding 2% to the final value fee. This appears to be related to covering the authenticity process, which only applies to certain items above £500. 

Be careful when you confirm your Promoted Listings Standard campaign on eBay - a few sellers report accidentally upgrading to a far more expensive Advanced Cost Per Click campaign.

Walmart

Walmart is offering discounts for new sellers, covering part of fees for up to 90 days. 

If you sell on the Walmart marketplace, beware of the new rules on making authenticity claims.

Payment Processing

Klarna is now offering a monthly subscription to be able to use it at brick and mortar retailers without additional fees. The Verge speculates this may be related to Klarna’s rumoured pending IPO. The company has also employed an AI chatbot to do the work of 700 customer support employees. 

A US study reports that at least 20% of US consumers have used buy now, pay later options at least once. 

PayPal joined the tech layoff trend, getting rid of 9% of staff in January.

Venmo settings are public by default; here’s how to change that. [Washington Post gift link]

Shipping 

Is “free shipping” becoming less common? It appears so. [soft paywall: Business Insider]

Apparently USPS has significant delays in the Atlanta area, leaving packages in limbo for weeks. (Strangely, I had a shipment held up in Atlanta in late January even though the new processing centre did not open until February 24, and that package was finally delivered last week.)

Good basic post on return policies (from a Canadian perspective). Note that half of those surveyed say that return policies affect their purchase decisions.

Canada Post has sold its logistics and IT companies as it struggles to become profitable, and may be looking towards more ecommerce options. 

UPS will be laying off 12,000 employees this year, to save around $1 billion. The company is also starting to deliver to homes on Saturdays in major Canadian cities by March.

That's it for now! I hope to have the full SEO & marketing report out next week.

#EtsySellerNews #etsy #ecommerce #microbusiness #cindylouwho2 #how to sell online

[bee-beebumble]

Let’s Try This Again

REQUESTS ARE [OPEN!!!]

So it’s been a while. I’m sorry. I took down all my posts because life through some pretty serious stuff in my way, and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I was getting stressed and even more pressurized. But now, I’m ready to try this again, but with some new rules. First, my introduction.

Hello! My name’s Bee-Bee-Bumble, and I love reading, writing, and drawing. I’m in school, so I my not post often, but I’ll try. I’m taking writing requests, and below is a list of what I do and rules. I have a request list, and you can find it here but please read through the rules and fandoms that I do first!

What I Will Do:

Character x Reader requests. Someone can request a Holly x female!Loner!OC, for example, with a description of what they want the story to look like. You can include as much or as little detail as you like! These requests can be (but not limited to) Platonic requests, romantic requests, or even comfort requests. I do have limits, but I’ll put them into the information listed later.

Character x Character requests. This can be cross-fandom, or you can just stick to one fandom. These can range from epic fight scenes, or just a cute one-shot between two characters.

Fandom x Reader requests. If you request this, this will just be putting your character into the story/universe and having your characters interact with fandom characters.

Fandom x Fandom requests. This requests will be crossovers between two or more different fandoms.

OC x Reader requests. Yes, I will do this, but only if you include a lot of detail about your OC. You can’t do someone else’s OCs without their permission!

You can request something that’s not on the list! If you do, I’ll examine the concept and see if I should add it! If not, I’ll contact you if you’re not anonymous. (If you are anonymous, it’s perfectly okay, I will just ignore the message.)

I will accept LGBTQ+ requests!

What I Will Not Do:

Not Safe For Work requests, such as sexual intercourse, rape and sexual abuse.

Uncomfortable Requests. I respect what people are comfortable with and what they aren’t, but if your request makes me uncomfortable or make me feel that any other people will be uncomfortable with it, then I will not do it. I have every right to not do certain requests, and I need people to respect my own and others’ boundaries.

Requests promoting Racism, Sexism, and Otherwise. If your request is implying that racism, sexism, age discrimination, etc, is okay, I will not do it under any circumstances. If it is a mistake or you think I misunderstood your intentions, please feel free to message me and I will write your request if I feel that I made a mistake and if I feel that I misread the situation and your request.

My Request System

The reason I put my blog on hold the last time is because I was overwhelmed with all the requests I was getting, so this time I’m putting a system in place where there will be ten spots for people’s requests that I will do/have queued to avoid overwhelming my anxiety ridden self. I will allow anonymous requests and user requests, and I welcome almost everyone! But please check out my request and general rules if you want your request to be written—I don’t want any sad bees!

Request And General Rules

Do not spam me for your request to be done. It’ll be done when it’s done.

Please refrain from using racial, sexist, and homophobic slurs, these types of behaviour will not be tolerated in my safe environment. I will not stop and discriminators from requesting and reading stories on my blog, but you can get strikes on my blog before being banned or reported.

Do not repost my writing without my permission! And if you see anyone posting my stories online, please let me know, every report helps!

You can reblog posts and add your opinions!

Constructive criticism is more than welcome, in fact, it’s even encouraged! I want to expand on my writing skills and any feedback is welcome!

Be respectful, please!

Don’t pester me. That’s my brother’s job, not yours :)

I have the right to refuse to do your request.

Fandoms I’ll Do:

You can request any fandom! If I haven’t read or watched the story, show or movie, I’ll try and do my research! If I truly am stumped, I’ll add it to my lists of fandoms I don’t have a clue about.

Fandoms I’m In:

~Warrior Cats~

~Harry Potter~

~Keeper Of The Lost Cities~

~Percy Jackson~

~The Secret Series~

~Five Nights At Freddy’s~

~The Flash~

~Code: Black~

~Disney~

~Transformers~

~Fantastic Beasts~

~The Land Of Stories~

~Ninjago~

~Miss Peregrine’s School For Peculiar Children~

~The Hobbit~

~Lord Of The Rings~

~Star Wars~

(And there’s more)

#masterlist #rules #requests open #request rules #x reader #taking requests #i’m going to die lol

[jobsonlinehome]

8 Do's and Don'ts When You Apply for a Job Online

Introduction

Applying for jobs online has become the norm, but the ease of clicking and submitting can sometimes lead to overlooking essential steps or adopting practices that might not be beneficial. Knowing what to do — and what not to do — can significantly increase your chances of landing that interview. Here are eight pivotal do's and don'ts to consider.

The Do's

Do Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter: Customize them according to the specific role you’re applying for. Ensure they resonate with the job description and the company's culture.

Do Research the Company: Know the company’s mission, vision, products, and recent accomplishments. This knowledge will not only inform your application but also prepare you for a potential interview.

Do Fill Out All Fields in Application Forms: Even if it means repeating information from your resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected automatically.

Do Use Professional Email Addresses: Ideally, a combination of your first and last name. Avoid nicknames or non-professional handles.

The Don'ts

Don’t Apply to Every Job at One Company: It can give the impression that you’re not certain about what role you want or that you're desperate.

Don’t Forget to Proofread: Typos or grammatical errors can leave an unprofessional impression. Use tools like Grammarly or have someone review your materials.

Don’t Use a Generic Cover Letter: Hiring managers can spot generic content from a mile away. Personalize your pitch.

Don’t Skip the Instructions: Some companies include specific instructions to test your attention to detail. Follow them precisely.

Conclusion

The digital realm of job applications provides both convenience and competition. While you have access to a plethora of opportunities, so do countless others. Making the right moves, and avoiding common pitfalls, will ensure your application stands out in the vast online sea.

FAQ Section

Q1: How long should my online job application resume be? A1: Typically, for early to mid-career professionals, a one-page resume is recommended. For those with extensive experience, two pages might be necessary.

Q2: Is it necessary to include a cover letter for every online job application? A2: While not every job requires a cover letter, it's generally a good practice to include one. It provides an opportunity to showcase your passion and how you fit the role beyond the resume.

Q3: How can I make sure my online application gets seen by a human? A3: Optimize your resume with relevant keywords from the job description. This increases the chances it will pass through ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) used by many companies to screen applications.

Q4: Can I follow up on an online application? A4: Yes, if the application portal or job posting provides contact information and doesn’t specify against it, it's often beneficial to follow up after a week or so.

Q5: Should I apply for positions that require slightly more experience than I have? A5: Yes, job requirements are often a wishlist. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you can perform the job well, it's worth applying.

Remember, the online job application process is your gateway to new opportunities. Approach it with diligence, attention to detail, and authenticity, and you'll increase your chances of success.

#online jobs #workfromhome #jobsonline

[tempest-toss]

SCP 2713*: The Soul Locket

Item #: SCP-2713

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2713 is to be kept in a Secure Storage Vault at Site-43. Its container should be 9 in. X 9 in. X 9 in., with soft padding, so as to not cause any further damageDue to SCP-2713 now being worn, it is now considered contained alongside its wearer at Site-230.

Description: SCP-2713 is a violet locket of unknown origin. It is in a vaguely coffin-shaped design, with markings similar to Western Christianity etched in the front with symbols of unknown meaning inscribed along the sides. Years of use and travel have caused abrasions and cracks to form in it, although a touch reveals that some of these are visual, almost as if the damages have become nothing but scars.

The exact origin of the locket is unknown, as it has appeared in several pieces of art, including the unedited version of the 1932 film Freaks, a Japanese feudal painting [REDACTED], and described in detail by a monk in 120█. Additionally, it is not known who made it, although speculation commonly falls to a GOI.

On its own the locket shows no sign of anomalous activity, and cannot do anything if there is no contact with human touch. Even when contact is made it seems to show no physical change. Its anomaly only seems to activate when held or worn. If the locket is held and the holder perishes by any means, their soul is torn from their body and becomes sealed inside the locket. If the locket is worn, it will bind itself to the wearer (who becomes SCP-2713-1), becoming impossible to take off until the user expires or successfully frees all the spirits inside.

The spirits in the locket (referred to as SCP-2713-A and onwards) remain in the locket until the can accomplish a final, personal task, in which case they are freed and disappear from this plane of existence. To accomplish their goal, the spirits can possess the host wearing 2713 and have been noted to fight for control over the host at times. Outside of this the spirits can physically manifest outside of the locket, but can only go approximately 10 meters before they are halted by a green chain acting as a tether.

After a suggestion from Dr. ██████, the tests temporarily shifted from about the spirits to the locket itself. Due to this, a secondary anomaly was discovered. It was found that the locket gains an extraordinary increase in durability once worn, as testing has shown it to shatter a standard handgun's bullets upon contact. Additionally, an increase in overall physical resilience is seen to be passed on to whoever wears SCP 2713.

Addendum 1: On 6/23/20██, SCP-2713 was rediscovered and successfully recontained. Due to SCP-2713 being brought back and found bound to an individual, SCP-2713 and the new 2713-1 it was attached to were transported to Site-230

Don't forget to add this addendum and edit the initial containment procedures. And don't forget to delete the redundancy, Phil!

--Dr. Travel

Addendum 2-a: After psychological tests and interviews with SCP-2713-1, revealed to be known as Marcus Woods, further information was found about the current status of SCP-2713, including that there were currently twenty (20) souls residing inside.

Addendum 2-b: The following is a list of all the current souls residing within SCP-2713.

Elliot Lundell - A serial killer who was notorious for using his business of a sweet shop to allow him to murder those that stood in the way of him and his goal to romance the man of his dreams. Before he died, there were rumors that he tried to teach his ways of murder to his younger brother and current Brunshire student Elias Lundell. Elliot had the title “The Lovestruck Life-Taker” in life

Teala Vasquez - A polite maid with exceptional skills and top marks in the Maid Training Academy. However, she earned her title of the “Murderous Maid” due to her frequent use of poison to murder the owners of the houses she cleaned. A moment of sloppiness got her caught, and now she is trapped inside the locket she found.

Jules Forth - A man seemingly cursed with horrid luck. Around him things would break, he would get hurt, and people would die. So many people have died around him that he earned the name of the “Unlucky Unlifer”. His end occurred after he had a date with the mayor’s daughter, took her to the movies, and she was crushed by a girder. He was then gunned down by a mob stirred up by the mayor.

Morticia Aeron - Twin sister of Brunshire student [REDACTED] Aeron, the both of them were serial killers known by their childish moniker of “The Death-namic Duo”. Despite their best efforts, Morticia was caught and killed. Tests found that she is more likely to take control of the Soul Locket’s host.

Zechariah Z. Zaidan - Student of Kretchmar College and twin brother of a Brunshire student. He was known well on the dark web as the “Violent Vivisector” In his last live stream, where he shared the locket on screen, he was swatted and ended up being shot dead.

Irina Kata - With twenty-five murders under her belt, “The Bloody Bride” had earned a reputation as a feared woman to wed; She murdered every single man she’s married. A testimony from a man trapped in a different anomaly revealed that she was being manipulated until her untimely death at age twenty-four (24).

Nyx Kalliope - Mother of SCP ████, Nyx Kalliope ran the now-known Hades Hotel. It is confirmed that she tried to mold her children into killers, and we know now that she was successful with her son who now runs it. Some spirits who haunt the hotel are from her cruelty, but are unaware of her demise.

“+1UP” - Known only by this gaming tag, he was a famous gamer known for taking over leaderboards and dominating any game he started. However, he was very sensitive to any actual or perceived mockery of his physique due to his constant time in the gym (Ex. Calling him a “meathead” or making fun of his thicker fingers, etc.) He sought to punish them for their jeers, successfully gaining their location, and strangling them with the cord of his controller. It took five bullets to put him down.

Ajax Lycaon - A former police chief, he learned that his division was full of racists who took pleasure in bending the law to harm and kill people. Filled with rage, he massacred his division, saying that he knew that they would only get a slap on the wrist for what they’d done. After this, he took a security job at Brunshire. He was killed on the day of the Time Wrym, and died with the locket outside the looping area, trapping his spirit into the locket, but caught his body in the time loop.

Sam Sidney - Known as the “Thames Trampler”, they seek to punish those that try to get away from their crimes in the dark. They are known for their modified boot they used to step through heads. They were ambushed by a criminal gang, who drowned them in the Thames.

Matilda Dodge - Known as the “Crimson Crockpotter”, she seemed like a perfectly normal, bubbly woman. Her sweet smile hid what her main goals were: To kill and make people into meals, and serve them to others. Anyone that ticked her off usually ended up in her titular crockpot. She was caught by a sheriff and accidentally electrocuted on her crockpot’s exposed cable.

Gabriella Emily - A convict from ███████ Penitentiary. Nicknamed “Gabby the Garroter”, she killed many both outside and inside the prison. Her massacre came to an end after getting caught in a work-related accident that cost her her life

Rime Turpentine - A former lighthouse keeper off the coast of [REDACTED], he was infamous for purposefully shutting off the lighthouse and running aground the ships, then looting whatever he could that ended up on the shore. He sank more than 20 ships before a survivor broke into the lighthouse and killed him.

“Classy Lassy” Cassidy - A pop idol who took the world by storm for her role in making strives for the idol business in America. Unfortunately, a bad encounter with a fan caused her to take his life. She then went off the rails, soon intentionally luring fans of all kinds to their demise, although her preferred method was with her microphone. She met her end when a stage light plummeted straight onto her.

Adam Sivers - A animatronic designer, eccentric engineer, and father of a Brunshire student. He manufactured several animatronics that he used to murder his competition in all realms of business. He was ultimately murdered by one of his own inventions.

“Herb” - A horticulturist with a heart of gold, it was interesting that he ended up on this list. It turns out he is the father of the POI and now SCP Yam. This means “Herb” was part of the Flora Fighters, and murdered many under the order of Madam Chrysanthemum.

Kazuichi Brekker - A charming photographer from a certain GOI, he was a sick killer. He would bash his victims’ heads in with his camera equipment, and then photograph them to put up on the dark web. He even streamed the process a few times. He was foolish and killed somebody who had a tracker on them and was gunned down.

Jericho - A shepherd who was devastated when he found his sheep had been killed and kidnapped for their meat and wool. He was consumed with rage, and used his shepherd’s crook to snap the necks of all who were involved. He would’ve succeeded if he wasn’t mauled to death by the criminal’s hounds.

Morgan Baker - A Victorian winemaker and distributor, Morgan worked hard to get where they were. However, they kept getting upset at their establishment being ruined all the time, and so they took the rowdy patrons out with their trusty bottle. They forced their customers to drink alcohol until they died. Ultimately they were in the bar when it was set ablaze, and died in it.

Ayusha Ranjan - A honey hunter from Nepal, she had to fight with those attempting to disrupt nature continuously after a money-obsessed GOI made moved to claim the area. She got her vengeance by drowning the criminals in honey. She was unfortunately sniped and unceremoniously dumped into a nearby river.

--This poor kid, not only basically cursed with an anomalous object but also they're all mass murderers! Maybe I should ask Site Director █████ how he's doing?

--Dr. Travel

#scp #File #Onject #Soul Locket #long post

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

Could you tell me the story of The Rum of Truth so that I, too, may do my taxes ?

Tl;dr — the tax forms I've been getting from the government are not what I actually owe, which is more complicated and interesting and interesting but also completely unhelpful. The government does not really know how much money I actually owe them, and that is frustrating.

But in addition to that, which is frustrating regardless, the tax forms that I've been getting from the government are the wrong ones for me, and I don't want to be on the hook for the taxes I don't owe because of the complicated and interesting tax system that is in fact the correct one for me, and that is also completely unhelpful.

Okay, so, I have a bunch of taxes that my accountant says I am supposed to pay on the basis of my current lifestyle. It looks to me like I don't really have a lifestyle here. I'm living in a big old house in Cambridge with my parents and I don't work. Every few months I'm forced to go to the doctor when I have an allergy attack and the only treatments are antihistamines and a steroid injection. I'm pretty sure that my landlord is trying to evict me because my house has stopped being worth more than the $1.1m mortgage I have on it.

But here's the weird thing: according to the tax forms, I need to send the government a bunch of papers with a bunch of receipts attached, and the receipts are all things like "rent has been paid on this date" and "I was treated at this hospital this month," and my tax accountant doesn't even know who these people are, much less where their receipts are.

She doesn't know who I actually work for -- I think I'm in her field of expertise and have had conversations with her in the past, but I'm not sure if I am, actually -- but I've also tried my phone number and left a detailed description of my situation on hold, and she just refuses to answer it when I call back. Which is why this problem has become so urgent, because now I have been informed that I apparently have a duty to report my receipts, and I know that I cannot report my receipts, because they do not exist, and I have contacted the people I should have contacted, who cannot reach me, and now I have to report my lack of receipts on the basis of my guess about what they may be.

For example, one of my receipts -- I can only report the one that I recall -- was something like "I received a $300 prescription from my doctor on May 8, which would have made me a $60 co-pay but which my insurance paid for anyway." Is that an acceptable receipt for the IRS? I can't be sure, because my health-care policy has no provision for a doctor to send you a prescription for an allergy medication.

I could ask my doctor for a list of all of her patients, because the doctor's office website says that she has more than 5,000, and if I were willing to ask her out of the goodness of my heart instead of because it's her job, she might list them with dates on which she treated me, and I could at least try to reconstruct a timeline of her visits to me from there, which would at least give me something to work with.

But that would be a massive effort from me to take on in order to get an answer for what seems like a very simple question. If the IRS knows the answer to that question, they've probably already answered it themselves or at least looked it up, because, let's face it, asking the IRS what it would take to get a $60 prescription is, in fact, something that you could ask the IRS.

So: I've asked the IRS.

Now here's the really weird thing: I am being asked for this info via an online form. So, you know how I have to put the things I am being asked to list into my tax returns in some complicated order because of the crazy tax system which is actually very simple, and in fact I am doing this without being prompted about where these things go?

This is not helpful to my case. I am, in fact, not going to include a list of all my doctor's appointments in my tax return, because my tax return does not contain information about my doctor's appointments, it contains information about the things I paid for.

So, my tax form is asking for receipts about various things I am not supposed to have and don't actually own, which do not, in fact, appear on my credit card statement or my rental records, and asking me to put them in some weird order. If I don't do this, the IRS will not be pleased and my taxes will increase.

So I go to the IRS website.

It is a terrible website. The entire point of the IRS website is that it is a terrible website, and to make sure it's not only a horrible website but a shoddily built website as well. In fact, the IRS is the shoddily built website. In fact, I am not sure the IRS website even runs. As far as I can tell, there is very little content on there, and what little content there is is in a language called Tax Form 1040, whose interface is terrible.

You could not make a worse website if you tried, unless you did so because you wanted to stop people from using the website.

"Okay," you say, "I've seen this form and you said it's a terrible website but there must be some way to file a tax return without using this form, right? I can't imagine there's no way for me to get through to someone at the IRS, right?"

No, actually, there is no way for me to get through to anyone at the IRS because, as I have noted, there is very little content on this website. The Tax Form 1040 page, on which I am currently on, has fewer than 1000 words of content.

Here is what the page says:

What is income? We don't know. "We don't know" is, I guess, to be expected. I'm not sure why the IRS has a single dynamic page for talking about "what income is" on their website.

I guess you could read a whole bunch of other, more specific pages on this website and try to piece it together, but the Tax Form 1040, as stated above, is the only page that has even one thing on it.

But I think you'll notice that this is a weird thing to state as a key thing about this website. If I am supposed to use this website and it's not a shoddily designed website, how would I know whether this is its key feature? Like, did they really do a big survey asking, "does a website need to have at least one page about 'what it's for', or 'what income is', or 'what the filing date is', or 'what the filing frequency is', or 'the IRS website must be this easy to use and it is not", and then choose this website in response to that question?

It is not clear to me why this website is so poorly designed, or

#lordgenomesheadinajar

[thehenrythomas]

Understand How To Optimize Your Website For Local Searches

In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. With the rise of smartphones and the increasing reliance on search engines to find local products and services, optimizing your website for local searches has become essential.

Local search engine optimization (SEO) helps businesses connect with potential customers in their area, increasing foot traffic and online visibility. In this article, we will explore some effective strategies to optimize your website for local searches.

Claim and Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

Google My Business (GMB) is a powerful tool for local businesses. Claiming and verifying your listing allows you to provide essential information about your business, such as name, address, phone number, website, hours of operation, and a brief description. Ensure that all information is accurate and consistent across your website and other online directories.

Use Local Keywords

Incorporate relevant local keywords throughout your website’s content. Conduct keyword research to identify phrases that users in your area are searching for. Include location-specific terms in page titles, meta descriptions, headings, and content. For instance, if you run a bakery in Los Angeles, include keywords like “best bakery in Los Angeles” or “Los Angeles bakery delivery” to attract local search traffic.

Create Location Pages

For businesses with multiple locations, create individual location pages on your website. Each page should include unique information about the particular store or office, such as address, contact details, store hours, and any special offerings specific to that location. This approach not only improves local SEO but also enhances the user experience for visitors seeking location-specific information.

Obtain Local Citations

Citations are mentions of your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) on other websites, online directories, and social media platforms. Ensure your NAP information is consistent across all these platforms. Acquiring local citations from reputable websites and directories signals to search engines that your business is legitimate and boosts your local search rankings.

Encourage Customer Reviews

Positive customer reviews not only build trust among potential customers but also have a significant impact on local search rankings. Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews on your Google My Business page and other review platforms relevant to your industry. Responding to reviews, both positive and negative, shows that you value customer feedback and engagement.

Mobile Optimization

As more searches occur on mobile devices, having a mobile-friendly website is crucial for local SEO. Optimize your site for mobile devices to provide a seamless user experience. Ensure that your website loads quickly has clear navigation, and displays properly on various screen sizes.

In conclusion, optimizing your website for local searches is vital for businesses looking to attract customers within their geographical area. By following these strategies, you can improve your local SEO, increase online visibility, and drive more foot traffic to your physical location. Embrace the power of local search and take advantage of the opportunities it offers to grow your business and strengthen your presence in the community.

If you need professional support for your website content, then it is best to consult with an SEO expert from an SEO company in Chandigarh.

#seo #services #tips #ideas #updates

[masterscrafts]

Blue Magpie Brooch by Anna Hu

Estimate

1,500,000 - 1,800,000 HKD

Description

Designed as a pair of magpies, set with circular-cut sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx, perched on a branch with a nest holding a conch pearl depicting an egg, to the flowers decorated with circular-cut Paraíba-type tourmalines and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in titanium, 18 karat pink and yellow gold, signed Anna Hu.

Condition

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding Accompanied by SSEF report no. 86633, dated 27 June 2016, stating that the conch pearl is natural, with no indications of artificial colour modification. For further details, please refer to the report. Signed ANNA HU. Inscribed TITANIUM and 750 for Titanium and 18 karat pink and yellow gold respectively. Conch pearl measuring approximately 8.55 - 9.76 x 12.58mm, of ovoid-shaped and light pink colour, showing very good flame pattern. Sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 6.20 - 6.90 carats, are of medium dark to light tone, blue to violetish blue colour and strong to light saturation, under 10x magnification, there are some minor inclusions, some are loupe clean, with a few nicks. Paraíba-type tourmalines are light greenish blue colour and medium light to medium saturation, under 10x magnification, there are typical inclusions and a few tiny chips. Onyxes are in very good condition. Diamonds are bright and lively, estimated to weigh approximately 7.00 - 7.50 carats in total as gauged in the mount. Metal in near mint condition, over in excellent condition. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 86633, dated 27 June 2016, stating that the conch pearl is natural, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.

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Blue Magpie Brooch

Anna Hu was the first contemporary Asian jewellery artist to have a signature piece—the China Red Magpie Brooch—on permanent exhibition at The State Historical Museum of Russia. Lot 1709 is a rendition paying tribute to the Blue-and-White Flower-Bird-Motif Circle-Squared Plate from the National Museum of History, extracting the essence of Eastern arts, applied to the Blue Magpie Brooch. Blue-and-white porcelain, a classical Chinese motif combined with Western colour palettes interpreting the idyllic scene from poems, composed of the delicate decorations and exquisite branches from nature inspired by the Jesuit missionary and painter at the imperial court of China, Giuseppe Castiglione, showcases the beauty of China in a western perspective, which is also captured by Anna Hu's idyllic creation.

#brooches #eastern art #onyx #diamond #tourmaline #pearl #sapphire #asian jewellery

[rainhowls-arts]

COMMISSIONS INFO

Hi! Happy to see you are interested in my art 😊 Here you can find all the important information regarding my commissions.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

I offer digital art commissions for personal use. I’m a self-taught artist and I draw in a particular style I’m comfortable with. You can see my work on my  general art-only blog and under #my art tag on my Dragon Age sideblog and see if it appeals to you. Please, don’t ask me to draw in a different style (like realism or your favorite cartoon). I usually draw OCs and fanart, including both human/humanoid characters and animals. For more details, please find DOs and DON’Ts below.

DOs and DON’Ts

YES ✅

OCs

fanart

pets

other animals and fantasy creatures

moderate violence/blood

SFW couples

NO ⛔

real life people

NSFW

complicated backgrounds

mecha / vehicles

furry

commercial art

any other topic or theme I feel uncomfortable with or consider offensive to other people

PRICES:

The sketch is monochrome, with one or two values added (example).

Elaborate details (complicated armors, wings etc.) can affect the price. Please contact me to discuss the details.

The basic price for flat color and shaded pictures includes a very simple  background (gradient or pattern) (example). If you wish to have a picture with more detailed background (example), it will affect the price. Please contact me to discuss the details.

Any additional character costs 60% of the original price. If the picture includes one human and one animal, the 60% price would apply to the animal character.

I will inform you about any of these additional costs after receiving references and before starting the first sketch

COMMISSION PROCESS

when your commission is accepted you will be added to the queue (I don’t accept more that 3 commissions at the time. If there are no open slots, you will be informed and we can discuss another term in the future).

I will ask you to provide references for your commission – screenshots, photos, short OC description etc. The more the better :) We can discuss what you expect to find on the picture, its mood, colors, anything you find important.

after receiving references, I make a concept sketch, showing poses, faces and basic elements of armor/clothing and I send it to you. At this point you can request any changes you want. Once you accept the sketch, I will request a payment via PayPal and will continue working on the picture after receiving payment. Then we can still make midpoints for providing corrections (for example after finishing lineart or flat color) if you'd like, but the changes should not to be drastic at this point. 

it will take 1-3 weeks for me to complete your commission. Full body and colored art will take more time than a bust sketch. If there is any unexpected delay on my part, I will inform you immediately

after I finish your commission you will receive a final full resolution art. If you commission a colored art I can send you an additional file with lineart.

TERMS OF USE

commissioned art is for your private use only and cannot be used in any commercial way (prints, merchandise etc.). 

if you want to post the commission from your Tumblr account please credit me by adding @bluekaddis​ or @rainhowls-arts​ so I can find and reblog it.

PAYMENT

I accept PayPal payments ($ or EURO). If you are from Poland you can also pay in PLN via bank transfer

CONTACT

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email: [email protected]

If you have any questions feel free to message me :)

Thanks!

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Get more traffic on your website with google my business

Google reviews are a valuable resource for business owners. You may utilise reviews to generate more revenue whether you run a small business or one that caters to a global clientele. Here, we'll examine how to make Google My Business reviews as effective as possible in attracting new clients.

1. What is Google Maps?

An online map service called Google Maps offers a map with numerous details about a location. The successor to Google Maps is Google My Business. Local companies utilise this technology to control their Google presence online. It's a strong platform that lets you change the details about your company, add pictures, and even design a unique business page. It's a very user-friendly application that increases traffic to your company.

2. What are thebenefits of Getting Your Business on Google Maps?

The fact that most individuals will enter in an address before they start driving and that Google Maps are incredibly simple to use will help your business generate new leads. Since Google Maps receives a lot of traffic, employing the map can help you attract new clients to your establishment. Adding your company to Google Maps is simple and cost-free. Once your shop is displayed on the map, you can quickly and easily update information about it, like its address, price, and more. Additionally, you may place a link to your website on the map, allowing users to access it while simultaneously viewing the map.

Adding your company to Google Maps is a wise move to help your company appear higher in local Google search results. A map listing provides your company a local presence, making it simpler for customers to find you. The map listing is the first place a consumer looks if she wants to find a car repair company in a given location. A missing business opportunity exists if your company isn't included on Google Maps.

3. How to get Started?

It's not too difficult to set up Google My Business Maps. Just adhere to these simple instructions: 1. Include your company in Google+ 2. Check your company's current location on Google+. 3. Include details about your company on Google+ 4. Update your company listing with Google+ updates. When in into your Google account, use the business icon on the left side of the screen to add your company to Google+.

Your company can use Google My Business as a platform to increase its presence in Google Maps. There are innumerable benefits to signing up with this site. You may communicate with millions of potential clients, get insightful customer feedback on your goods and services, advertise discounts and special offers to your clients, exhibit 360-degree photos of your company, etc. Here is a starting point for Google My Business Map.

4. How to Best Optimize Your Google My Business?

Additionally, the local pack on the right side of the Google search result page displays your company's listing on Google. You should take every precaution to ensure that your business description and other information display as clearly as possible because this is the most valuable real estate in the SERPs. Here are some pointers to consider: - Activate your Google My Business account. You'll receive a postcard for verification from them. -Enter your contact details. -Confirm that all of your information is current. -Include pictures, business hours, a link to your website, and a Google+ page link. Don't duplicate any information from your website in your Google listing. -Make sure your business name is displayed correctly. -Add your address. -Fill in your categories. -Use your keyword in the first sentence of your summary. -Only use one H1 tag. -Use your keyword in your "about" section. -Make sure your phone number is correct. -Add as much information as you can without making your business listing look spammy.

There are many features of your Google My Business listing that you might not even be aware of. Today, we'll go over Google My Business' key features and how to make the most of it to maximise your company's online exposure. Google My Business: What is it? You can control your company's internet presence with Google My Business, a free service. More than simply your Google listing is involved. Additionally, it offers some potent tools for online marketing that can significantly boost your online visibility.

5. Why you should use a Professional to get your business on Google Maps?

There is an easy solution. Due to the fact that it is not about search rankings, you should hire a specialist. Does it matter where your company ranks or whether it appears on a map? What good is it to rank for any keyword if no one can find your business? By not listing your company on the map, you are losing clients and business. You can achieve rankings for terms that are distant from you. Even for keywords that you don't want to appear on the map, you can rank. You can achieve rankings for terms unrelated to your industry. If Google determines that you are valuable to their users, they will rank you rather than simply your website in the map listings in order to draw in more visitors.

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How I Outline: An Example

I am sure I have talked about it before, but when I write my longer stories, I am a plantser. Not quite a planner, not quite a pantser. I need a finished outline before I start to write, otherwise I will get stuck at some point in the story, unsure on what to write next.

The nature of these outlines however ... It's usually no more than a sentence of vague description for each scene. Often it is a dialogue snippet with no indicator of who says it, because only I need to know. Only I need to know the tiniest bit of information (Who is involved in the scene? Whose POV could it be? Where does it happen/what is one thing that does happen, either character or plotwise?).

As an example, and also because I will delete it as I work on the rewrite's outline, I wanted to post the outline I wrote today for my fic Irish Problems. It differs a bit from the outlines I do before I start a project - since I wrote this one based on an existing work, it is much more detailed and notes little details to keep in mind for restructuring. It is still a good insight in how I work and maybe it is interesting for other writers.

Most of all, I hope it will amuse some of you!

Plan for Irish Problems

In Medias Res

1.Nice camera pan and unecessary O’Connel backstory (or maybe …) and everyone else is a caricature of himself. Harry is ranting to infodump to the audience, Paddy is a doormat and Charlie is a flirty airhead with a flair for drama who APPARENTLY WENT OFF AND DECIDED THE BUSINESS FATE ON HIS OWN BC HE RESEARCHED HOW TO GET IN CONTACT WITH VENTO??? HELLO???

2. Illogical and useless meeting at the harbour, using tropes of a genre I don’t even read.

3. The Irish gang shows up somewhere in presumably Palermo to meet Michele and the twins in a dilapidated building. Harry is OOC by not simply smacking a bitch. Business talk that makes no sense and sounds suspiciously like a Parship match is exchanged.

4. Harry and Michele are left alone and Michele is being a fucking creep.

5. Harry has informed the other two about scene 4, the creepiness is sadly played for laugh, Paddy is being a terrible uncle :c There is an insensitive historical reference dropped. I think the English are mentioned for the first time.

6. Michele and the twins are in his office and the twins voice their concern about Michele’s obsession with Harry. Michele continues to be a creep and will hear none about it.

7. Harry wakes up in his Hotel room and describes the view from it in a way that sounds much more akin to Syracuse than Palermo. Soph calls Harry and is thusly very poorly introduced into the main series. Michele has set another meeting at ten, as Charlie informs Harry at the end.

8. The English are introduced and again, everyone is a caricature of themselves. Historical allusions are dropped that no one cares for (rightfully). Robert is sitting on the desk like a Queer [insert homophobic Dachshund] Foreshadow*gunshots*

9. Harry and Michele are on a city stroll date, in a city that again sounds much more like Syracuse than Palermo. Michele is again so much more openly gay than he should be. Some digs at the catholic church are exchanged. Robert is being such a tasteless strawman homophobe. The punch is well-written, everything about how they managed to accidentally come across these two in a random alley and kidnap them in broad daylight is not.

10. Clumsy ass Charco foreshadowing. Stupid ass throwback for Charlie to the first scene that never comes back. They are informed that their bosses have been kidnapped btw.

11. Harry and Michele wake up, Michele continues to be a creep, everyone INCLUDING Tahir wants him to stop. Arthur is being a terribly bargain bin bond villain. Waste of a use of Tahir.

12. First Soph solo scene way too late in the story. Mainly just an infodump why she is sad. Should perhaps still save the flashback between her and Paddy to somewhere, because it still makes me CRY.

13. They are literally just sitting on their asses when they ARE INFORMED THEIR BOSSES, THEIR BEST FRIENDS, THEIR FAMILY!!! HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED BY ONE OF THE BIGGEST PLAYERS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE AND SOMEONE WHO IS THE MORTAL ENEMY OF AT LEAST 50% OF THE PEOPLE HERE!!!! More incredibly SHITTY Charco foreshadowing. Paddy, rn is not the time to indulge your boy, it is never. However, 10/10 for Paddy having to squeeze himself into the Mito and everyone’s reaction.

14. Harry and Michele wake up in the box, bicker and it ends with them starting to try to strip off the zip ties.

15. Robert is being sadistic maniac and again a strawman homophobe while playing with knifes. Honestly, it is just that one scene from Asterix conquers Rome where Caesar tells Brutus to stop playing with his knife. Except Tahir, who is still way ooc as smug sexy knife cat, GAVE him the knives and then left him to it. Also, the entire warehouse thing as temporary HQ without it being an explicit trap is stupid.

16. Charlie and Paddy experiencing Italian traffic <3 No notes. Nothing will rival Neapolitan traffic and Palermo is actually hugely pedestrian friendly, but MAN, rush hour in a bus in the evening sure is SOMETHING.

17. Soph is visited by Niamh, which is nice, but also, the O’Briens deserve a better and earlier introduction in the story, to really firmly ground Soph in the reality of her situation. Also, Niamh, please, Harry is a horrible unattainable-grown-up teenage crush.

18. More Michele and Harry bickering, why THE FUCK is Harry telling Michele about Soph and they both end up out of the zip ties by the end.

19. The twins and the Irish contemplate on how to sneak into the temporary English HQ and Paddy should put his boy on a LEASH, how have Lorenzo and Marco not shot him yet for his terrible flirting.

20. Robert is on the Receiving End of a lotta bad news and it ends with the cheesy, dramatic standdown between Charlie and him, which would be a lot better if Robert wasn’t such a goddamn STRAWMAN.

21. Ian is introduced, the cutiepie, and Soph has a turbulent phonecall.

22. The twins and the Irish hit it to free their bosses, but not after Charlie got spooked by Robert and had half a mental breakdown, which had to be postponed. Soph calls Charlie, who quickly has to tell her he’ll call her later. They arrive at the warehouse at the end.

23. Michele and Harry escape the box, finally. Michele kisses Harry and DOESN’T get slapped. All their right hands are far too nonchalant about it all. This is the last time the laptop Paddy stole in the previous scene will ever be mentioned again.

24. Railey hate-shipbait on MAIN, Tahir and Arthur being condescending assholes, Caito being the archetype of a sleazy mafioso

25. The Irish car scene is just dated pop-culture references you couldn’t torture out of me anymore, Paddy being WAY to chill about Harry and Michele’s thing and Harry tries to call Soph with Charlie’s phone. The memory indulging at the end on Paddy’s part is cute though.

26. The Sicilian car scene is rinse and repeat. A fucking nonsensical Godfather reference. All three of them find out about the betrayal via Silvio calling. Michele has a stupid dream with nonsense symbolism re: harry at the end.

27. Soph wakes up in Niamhs room and discovers she has a missed call by Charlie near the end.

28. Harry woke up, ponders his feelings for Michele, borrows Charlie’s phone to call Soph and gets visited by Michele to be invited for dinner, talking national pride inbetween. Harry says he will get back to him in an hour and bolts out of his room after Michele left and isn’t in the hallway either to talk to the other two.

29. The English are at the hospital, everyone acts as always and Arthur has a batshit solo plan to which the other two should OBJECT if they loved him at all.

30. Michele sits in his office, doing Generic Paperwork, while the twins hang with fuckall to do and they once again argue about his attraction to Harry, when Harry calls and says “Yes” to dinner.

31. The Irish talk about whether or not Harry should go to dinner. Paddy is way too much “I don’t like dudes” “You like dinner” about it all. Charlie is way too focused on the “I do like dudes” part. Ends with Harry getting ready for dinner and him bickering with Charlie ft. some fashion advice.

32. Soph is on her way back home on the train, thinks about her dad and a weird beach day anecdote, then worries about the boys.

33. Lorenzo and Michele prepare dinner, who has a very Sicilian but also tbh pretty unspectacular menu, and have some adorable and very telling interactions while Marco prepares for playing security -cocks gun-

34. Harry is on his way to his dinner date, thinks gay gay thoughts about Michele, who talks cryptically about how haunted his house by the past is (AN: Sexy), they again talk business too vague to make sense and too concrete to be handwaved over the primo and secondo piatto. When it gets personal before they get to the dolci, the scene ends with an eating metaphor for intercourse (AN: SEXY!!!!!)

35. Arthur is putting his stupid bond villain plan into action, bitches about the weather and remembers his childhood and his grandfather, related to a gun, all sadly too misplaced to really matter. You’re on a mission to kill the main characters, stop thinking about the now Problematic Children Books. Also way too vague mention and way too late into the story of Michele’s and François’ alliance.

36. Paddy and Charlie play cards, Charlie contemplates his daddy issues and Paddy reminds him that he has to learn that shit just Is Rough Now. Bringing up the civil war is highly problematic, but could be done well if I think about it now. Ends with Charlie and Paddy getting pizza and Eddie, who is shadowing them with Eliza, regretting once again his career choices.

37. Michele and Harry have dessert and go for a walk after Michele has the twins assure Harry nothing will happen. They talk about their feelings on a way to a cliff, which, where the fuck in Palermo ARE THEY?? Not in Palermo is the answer. They are gay, talk about relationships in a way two grown men with experience would never, and then they kiss on the cliff. AND THEN SHIT HAPPENS!!! (Arthur coming out from behind a bush). Now they all bicker and the scene ends with another cliffhanger after Michele asked Arthur for a final kiss. (To kiss Harry, not Arthur). Also, brief mention of Michele’s father and his fuck-ups and the Vargas brothers as being interested in Sicily. Also, Gavin is mentioned again, for the first time since the second chapter.

38. The twins are chilling on another cliff, doing fuckall, bitching about Harry and getting intel by Alessia about the other two Irish. Then panic when they notice Arthur and it ends with a cliffhanger of Marco’s finger on the trigger of his rifle.

39. SURPRISE!!! Arthur got shot in the foot, Harry and Michele are smooching on the ground, they bicker at Arthur once they got up and the twins get Arthur to a hospital. Michele and Harry get back to the house, way too familiar and end up spooning on the couch. Does it get anymore Fanfiction. This borders on My Immortal Randomness.

40. Soph arrives back home, decides to clean the pictures on the fireplace for a lot of exposition dump on the Irish and the Scots. Ends with something inconsequential that won’t come up except for a throwaway reference last time, but has a lot of mom guilt in it. Alby is mentioned for the first time but only super vaguely.

41. Arthur is in the hospital, reading Sherlock Holmes and remembers the bickering between him and the other two in the hours previously.

Epilogue

Some more structural info at the end: Each numerated point refers to one scene, three of which form one chapter. (I write long chapters). IP is a bit of an outlier, since the first chapter is only two scenes long. In Medias Res is a bit taken from another chapter, which is put at the beginning of the story as a hook. I actually write this one first, picking one scene from the outline for it and later have to integrate it into the scene, come hell or high water! For the rewrite I will write the story first though and then pick my In Medias Res. The Epilogue, is, well, an epilogue. I don't write an outline for it since I often have my Epilogues very clear in my head anyways.

I then use the outline also to compile snippets and ideas in another document which form the basis for my vomit drafts! So this is truly the barest bone skeleton, upon which I then build with each steps muscles and sinew, put skin on it, dress it up nicely etc.

#beablabbers #writing #storie nostre #harry #miche #marco #lorenzo #paddy #charlie #arthur #robert #tahir #soph #well that is enough creative outlet for today

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Dental Web Design Company: Transforming Your Online Presence

Introduction

In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses across all industries, including the field of dentistry. With more and more people turning to the internet to search for healthcare providers, dental practices must invest in effective online marketing strategies to stand out from the competition. One of the key elements of a successful online presence is a well-designed website tailored specifically for dental practices. In this article, we will explore the importance of dental web design and how it can transform the online presence of dental practices.

The Importance of Dental Web Design

A professionally designed website serves as the virtual storefront for a dental practice. It is often the first point of contact between potential patients and the practice, making it essential to make a positive first impression. A poorly designed website can deter potential patients and negatively impact the credibility of the practice. On the other hand, a well-designed website not only attracts visitors but also engages them and encourages them to take action, such as scheduling an appointment.

Creating a User-Friendly Experience

One of the primary objectives of dental web design is to create a user-friendly experience for visitors. This includes designing a clean and intuitive layout, easy navigation, and fast loading times. Visitors should be able to find the information they need quickly and effortlessly. Additionally, the website should be mobile-responsive, ensuring that it is accessible and functional across all devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Showcasing Services and Expertise

A dental website should effectively showcase the services offered by the practice and highlight the expertise of the dental professionals. This includes providing detailed descriptions of dental treatments and procedures, along with before-and-after photos and patient testimonials. By highlighting the practice's expertise and the results it delivers, the website builds trust and confidence in potential patients.

Building Trust and Credibility

Trust is a critical factor in the decision-making process for dental patients. A well-designed website instills trust and credibility in visitors by presenting the practice in a professional manner. This includes using high-quality images and graphics, providing accurate and up-to-date information, and maintaining a consistent brand identity across all pages. Additionally, including information about the dentists' credentials, certifications, and affiliations helps establish credibility and reassures visitors of the practice's expertise.

Optimizing for Search Engines

In addition to attracting visitors directly, a dental website must also be optimized for search engines to ensure maximum visibility online. This involves implementing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, such as keyword optimization, meta tags, and local SEO strategies. By optimizing the website for relevant keywords and phrases, dental practices can improve their rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) and attract more organic traffic.

Enhancing Patient Engagement

A well-designed dental website goes beyond providing information; it also facilitates patient engagement and interaction. This can include features such as online appointment scheduling, patient portals for accessing medical records and treatment plans, and interactive forms for submitting inquiries or feedback. By offering these convenient features, the website improves the overall patient experience and encourages repeat visits.

Measuring Success with Analytics

An essential aspect of dental web design is the ability to measure and analyze the performance of the website. This is achieved through web analytics tools that track various metrics, such as website traffic, user behavior, and conversion rates. By analyzing these metrics, dental practices can gain valuable insights into the effectiveness of their website and make informed decisions to optimize performance further.

Conclusion

In conclusion, dental web design Company plays a crucial role in transforming the online presence of dental practices. A well-designed website not only attracts visitors but also engages them, builds trust and credibility, and ultimately converts them into patients. By creating a user-friendly experience, showcasing services and expertise, optimizing for search engines, enhancing patient engagement, and measuring success with analytics, dental practices can leverage the power of web design to stand out in today's competitive digital landscape. Investing in professional dental web design is not just an expense; it is an investment in the future success and growth of the practice.

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EXPORT OF SERVICES AND INVOICE FORMAT – OVERVIEW OF EXPORT OF SERVICES

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) literature provides detailed guidelines about the content of an invoice in its various notes.  The ‘Export Invoice’ related to Service is also a document containing a description of the services provided by an exporter, and the amount due from the importer.  Export invoicing is governed by various laws and regulations including GST regime as well as the guidelines of RBI.  Export invoices are used by the governmental authorities in the assessment and calculation of taxes.

There are three types of transactions that are related to export in GST:  Export under IGST, Under Bond/LUT, and Zero- rated supply.

Under the GST Law, the export of goods or services has been treated as follows.

inter-State supply and covered under the IGST Act.

‘zero rated supply’ i.e., the goods or services exported shall be relieved of GST levied upon them either at the input stage or at the final product stage.

Zero- rated supply means that the entire value chain of the supply is exempt from tax. This means that in case of zero rating, not only is the output exempt from payment of tax, but there is also no bar on taking/availing credit of taxes paid on the input side for making/providing the output supply.

The export transaction can be completed on payment of IGST that can be claimed as refund after the goods have been exported, as per the defined procedure.   In the case of goods and services exported under bond or LUT, the exporter can claim a refund of accumulated ITC on account of export. The export goods are to be made under self-sealing and self-certification without any intervention of the departmental officer.

Export invoices fall under electronic invoicing system for taxpayers with aggregate Annual Turnover of more than 10 Cr from 01st October, 2022. This ceiling will be modified on a periodical basis.  All supplies to SEZs (with/without payment), exports (with/without payment), deemed exports, are also  currently covered under e-invoicing except those fall under exempt list with the turnover limit.

Generating the right export invoice is an important part of export services. Business needs to ensure that it complies with all regulations while issuing an export invoice to avoid any legal or financial penalties.  There are no specific guidelines mentioned for the format of invoice while exporting services.  Generally, export invoices for services need to contain the following details based on the available info.

Name, address, contact details and GSTIN of exporter and similar details of recipient

Invoice number and date

Details of Shipping

Type of export and total value of invoice and currency

Conversion rate from INR to applicable currency and Total Value of the Document

Taxable Value, Tax rate and Tax as applicable, if the refund is claimed and type of export is Export with Tax

HSN Code

Signature of authorized person

Shipping bill number, date and Port are not needed for Invoice related to Export of Services as per the Annexure documentation of GST.

Exporters need to submit various forms and documents to report on their export transactions to RBI pe the type of exports and need to follow RBI guidelines.  If the exporter is claiming any benefits under export promotional schemes, the relevant details should be included in the invoice.  DGFT is responsible for administering various export schemes.

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Top Web Design Innovations for Electricians

Introduction

For electricians looking to make a mark in the digital world, a well-crafted website is essential. It's not just about having an online presence; it's about making it impactful. In this post, we explore modern web design trends that can elevate your website, making it more user-friendly and appealing to potential clients.

Simplified User Interfaces

One of the key trends in web design is the shift towards more simplified user interfaces. Here’s why this trend is beneficial:

User Friendliness: Simplified designs help users navigate your website more easily.

Professional Look: Clean designs reflect professionalism and attention to detail.

Increased Speed: Less cluttered designs load faster, enhancing user satisfaction.

For electricians, implementing a simplified design could mean organizing service listings in a clear format, choosing straightforward fonts, and using a cohesive color scheme.

Design for Mobile First

As mobile internet usage continues to climb, having a mobile-friendly website is no longer optional. Here's why prioritizing mobile users is crucial:

Broader Reach: More users accessing your website on mobile means a larger potential customer base.

Improved User Experience: A website that performs well on mobile is more likely to engage visitors and convert leads.

SEO Advantages: Search engines favor websites that are optimized for mobile.

Electricians should focus on making sure their website’s menu, forms, and content are easily navigable and viewable on smaller screens.

Interactive Website Features

Interactive features can make your website not just a source of information, but a compelling experience for visitors. Consider these options:

Hover Animations: Simple animations when users hover over elements can enhance engagement.

Parallax Scrolling: This visual effect makes the background move at a slower rate than the foreground, adding a sense of depth.

Interactive FAQs: Allow users to click on frequently asked questions for instant answers.

Electricians can utilize these features to highlight important information like services offered, special certifications, and emergency contact details.

Embracing Video Integration

Video content has become a cornerstone of effective web design, offering a dynamic way to communicate with site visitors. Here’s how videos can be advantageous:

Skill Demonstrations: Showcase your expertise and the quality of your work through short video clips.

Build Trust: Introduce your team and your mission through a welcome video to create a personal connection.

Keep Visitors Engaged: Videos can capture interest and keep potential customers on your site longer, aiding SEO efforts.

Ensure videos are optimized for quick playback and compatibility across all devices.

Accessibility Enhancements

Creating an accessible website is not just about inclusivity; it’s also about reaching as broad an audience as possible. Here are some essential accessibility features:

Image Descriptions: Use alt text for images, allowing screen readers to describe them to users with visual impairments.

Easy Navigation: Ensure that your website can be easily navigated with a keyboard alone.

Clear Typography: Select fonts and colors that are easy to read for everyone, including those with impaired vision.

Adopting these practices can help ensure that your website is usable by everyone, potentially increasing your customer base.

Conclusion

Adopting new web design trends can help electricians create a more engaging, professional, and accessible website. By focusing on simplified designs, mobile optimization, interactive elements, video content, and accessibility, you can improve the effectiveness of your online presence. This not only helps in attracting more clients but also in providing them with a better user experience.

For further reading on these topics, check out the following resources:

Smashing Magazine: Web Design

HubSpot: Mobile Design

A11Y Project: Web Accessibility These links offer additional insights and practical advice for enhancing your website's design and functionality.