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Bluesky raises $15M Series A, plans to launch subscriptions

Decentralized social app Bluesky announced on Thursday that it has raised a $15 million Series A round, following its $8 million seed raise last year. This funding comes as Bluesky sees increased growth, in part from X users who are troubled by recent changes to the block feature, as well as the move to allow […]

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X makes its basic API tier more costly, launches annual subscriptions

Elon Musk-owned social network X made changes to its API pricing and limits today and also announced annual plans with a discounted rate. The company raised the prices of the basic API tier from $100 to $200 and said it would introduce higher limits and new endpoints for this subscription plan. In a post on […]

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Tony Fadell takes a shot at Sam Altman in TechCrunch Disrupt interview

Creator of the iPod, Nest Labs founder, and investor Tony Fadell took a shot at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday during a spirited interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco. Speaking about his understanding of the longer history of AI development before the large language model (LLM) craze and the serious issues with […]

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Instagram upgrades DMs with focus on creators

Instagram on Friday announced an update to DMs, its direct messages inbox, which will improve the experience for those who receive a lot of inbound messages, like creators and influencers. Now, the app is introducing tools that will allow users to sort and filter their “message requests” — meaning those messages that don’t arrive in […]

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Cross-posting social app Openvibe now supports Threads, too

The decline of X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk has boosted engagement with alternative social networks like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon, but it has also challenged early adopters who now have too many places to post. Naturally, some entrepreneurs are working to solve this problem with apps that let you cross-post to multiple platforms at […]

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The brightest bling of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

At TechCrunch Disrupt, our team sits front and center, furiously typing away at our laptops to publish real-time news from impressive speakers like NFL quarterback-turned-founder Colin Kaepernick, Perplexity AI founder Aravind Srinivas, and Ashton Kutcher. We are a well-oiled machine. Some writers have been covering Disrupt since the old days, before Meta was Meta and […]

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Apple’s new widget puts Election Day updates on your Lock Screen and Home Screen

It’s Election Day in the U.S., which means you’re likely glued to the latest news about which presidential candidate is currently in the lead. To help with this, Apple has released a Live Activities widget within its Apple News app that will offer real-time election updates directly on your iPhone or iPad’s Home Screen and […]

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Substack is giving out free subscriptions to boost app installs

Publishing platform Substack is now pushing users to install its mobile app by offering gifted subscriptions. While Substack itself is available across platforms, including the web, those who want to take advantage of the free subscription offer can only do so after downloading the mobile app to their device. The free subscription offer is being […]

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Extra Crunch Live: Discuss work and raising cash in a downturn with Revolution’s Steve Case and Clara Sieg right now

This afternoon, we’re chatting with Steve Case and Clara Sieg of Revolution as part of our new interview series, Extra Crunch Live. Topping our agenda, we will talk about jobs — in Silicon Valley, on the coasts and in the heartland. The technology sector is suffering through a contraction caused by the COVID-19 global health […]

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Steve Case and Clara Sieg on how the COVID-19 crisis differs from the dot-com bust

Steve Case and Clara Sieg of Revolution recently spoke on TechCrunch’s new series, Extra Crunch Live. Throughout the hour-long chat, we touched on numerous subjects, including how diverse founders can take advantage during this downturn and how remote work may lead to growth outside Silicon Valley. The two have a unique vantage point, with Steve […]

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Register now for TechCrunch Live’s event in Columbus, Ohio!

TechCrunch Live is thrilled to shine the spotlight on Columbus, Ohio. On June 1, our crew is virtually heading to Columbus to explore the region’s growing startup ecosystem. We have a speaker lineup that represents a broad swath of the community, including the CEO of Olive and a Drive Capital founding partner. There’s a panel […]

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Revenue-based financing platform Bloom secures $377M Series A led by Credo and Fortress

While the likes of Pipe are reaching multi-billion valuations, European revenue-based financing is experiencing as much of a boom as it is in the U.S. U.K.-based startup platform Bloom has now secured a £300 million / $377 million financing round led by Credo Capital and Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE:FIG), making it one of the […]

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7 Free Websites Every Content Creator Needs to Know

Do you have the desire to become a content creator, but not have the money to start? Here are 7 free websites every content creator needs to know.

1.Exploding Topics (Trending Topics)

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If you're a content creator, you might be wondering what better way to find new topic ideas than to see what people are searching for? This tool gives you this data without anyone else's explanation. It provides related hashtags and tips on how to use them effectively in your posts. It's a great tool for anyone who wants to keep up to date with what's most relevant in their niche. You can also see the most popular hashtags by country, making it easier to understand cross-border and demographic trends. This site makes your search for content easier than ever! There are countless ways to use explosive topics to your advantage as a content creator. 

Some examples can be:

  • Use the most popular hashtags and keywords to get inspiration for ideas.
  •  Find out what people are talking about in real-time.
  •  Find new audiences you may not have known were interested in your topic.

There’s no excuse not to try this website — it’s free and easy to use!

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2. Headline Studio (Headline Grader)

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Headline Studio allows you to create catchy headlines for your content. After writing a title there is data on how often people view articles with similar titles and why they are involved with them.

This is a valuable tool when creating new blog posts because it generates catchy headlines for your blog post to catch a reader’s attention.

Visit Headline Studio From Here

3. Answer the public

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Answer The public is an excellent tool for content creators. It gives you insight into what people are asking on social media sites and communities and lets you guess about topics that matter to your audience. Answer the public allows you to enter a keyword or topic related to your niche and it will show results with popular questions and keywords related to your topic. It's an amazing way to get insights into what people are searching online and allows you to identify topics driven by new blog posts or social media content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter as well as the types of questions they ask and  also want answers.

Visit Answer The Public From Here


4. Surfer Seo (SEO Ranking)

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With this tool, content creators can quickly and easily check the ranking of their websites and those of other competitors. This tool allows you to see how your website compares to others in different categories, including: 

  • Rank Potential
  • Organic Search Ranking

Surfer Seo is free and the interface is very friendly. It's a great tool for anyone who wants to do quick competitor research or check their site's rankings at any time.

Visit SurferSeo From Here

5. Canva (Templates/Graphics)

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Canva is a free graphic design platform that makes it easy to create invitations, business cards, mobile videos, Instagram posts, Instagram stories, flyers, and more with professionally designed templates. You can even upload your photos and drag and drop them into Canva templates. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop. You can also remove background from images with one click.

Canva offers thousands of free, professionally designed templates that can be customized with just a few clicks. Simply upload your photos to Canva, drag them into the template of your choice, and save the file to your computer.

It is free to use for basic use but if you want access to different fonts or more features, then you need to buy a premium plan.

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6. Facebook Audience Insights (Audience Research)

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Facebook Audience Insights is a powerful tool for content creators when researching their target market. This can help you understand the demographics, interests, and behaviors of your target audience. This information helps determine the direction of your content so that it resonates with them. The most important tools to consider in Facebook Audience Insights are Demographics and Behavior. These two sections provide you with valuable information about your target market, such as their age and from where they belong, how much time they spend on social media per day, what devices they use to access it, etc.

There is another section of Facebook Audits that is very helpful. This will let you know the interests, hobbies, and activities that people in your target market are most interested in. You can use this information to create content for them about things they will be about as opposed to topics they may not be so keen on.

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7. Pexels (Images)

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Pexels is a warehouse for any content creator with millions of free royalty images who wants to find high-quality images that can be used freely without having to worry about permissions or licensing so you are free to use the photos in your content and also there is no watermark on photos

The only cons are that some photos contain people, and Pexels doesn't allow you to remove people from photos. Search your keyword and download as many as you want!

Visit Pexel From Here


So there you have it. We hope that these specially curated websites will come in handy for content creators and small businesses alike. If you've got a site that should be on this list, let us know! And if you're looking for more content creator resources, then let us know in the comments section below






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We’re breaking down usage-based pricing and growth strategies at TechCrunch Early Stage

Software as a service (SaaS) — both a revelation and a revolution — completely disrupted the decades-old software selling paradigm. It turned buying software from an infrequent, high-cost and, for many companies, time-consuming process into a hosted, monthly and predictable cost-per-seat subscription service. SaaS has essentially become the de facto business model for early-stage startups […]

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Announcing the agenda for TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

Disrupt is turning 12 years old. If it were a human, it would be addicted to technology (which it is) and starting to get an attitude (again, yes). But after a couple of years coming to you virtually, the world’s most impactful tech startup conference is coming back to real life. The Moscone Center will […]

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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.09 a gallon on Monday. That's down 2.7 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.09 a gallon on Monday. That's down 2.7 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price decreases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel decreased to $3.88 a gallon on Monday. That's down 3.8 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.48 per gallon, up 1.1 cents from last week's price, but down 21.4 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.00 per gallon, up 1 cent from last week, but down 28.8 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price decreases

The average retail price for home heating oil fell 3.3 cents from last week to $3.97 per gallon. That's down 69.8 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $3.95 per gallon, down 3.5 cents from last week, and down 66.9 cents from a year ago.




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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.07 a gallon on Monday. That's down 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.07 a gallon on Monday. That's down 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price decreases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel decreased to $3.83 a gallon on Monday. That's down 4.8 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.50 per gallon, up 2 cents from last week's price, but down 19.6 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.02 per gallon, up 1.4 cents from last week, but down 27.3 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price decreases

The average retail price for home heating oil fell 3 tenths of a cent from last week to $3.96 per gallon. That's down 58.8 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $3.94 per gallon, down 1 cent from last week, and down 56 cents from a year ago.




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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.06 a gallon on Monday. That's down 1.5 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price decreases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline decreased to $3.06 a gallon on Monday. That's down 1.5 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price increases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel increased to $3.86 a gallon on Monday. That's up 3.5 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.54 per gallon, up 4.2 cents from last week's price, but down 15.6 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.06 per gallon, up 4 cents from last week, but down 23.5 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price increases

The average retail price for home heating oil rose 4.3 cents from last week to $4.00 per gallon. That's down 59.8 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $3.97 per gallon, up 3.3 cents from last week, but down 55.5 cents from a year ago.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.06 a gallon on Monday. That's up 0.4 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.06 a gallon on Monday. That's up 0.4 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price decreases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel decreased to $3.84 a gallon on Monday. That's down 2.5 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.57 per gallon, up 3 cents from last week's price, but down 13.4 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.10 per gallon, up 3.9 cents from last week, but down 20.4 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price increases

The average retail price for home heating oil rose 6-tenths of a cent from last week to $4.00 per gallon. That's down 69.7 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $3.98 per gallon, up 1.2 cents from last week, but down 64.1 cents from a year ago.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.10 a gallon on Monday. That's up 3.3 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.10 a gallon on Monday. That's up 3.3 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price increases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel increased to $3.87 a gallon on Monday. That's up 2.9 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.59 per gallon, up 1.6 cents from last week's price, but down 12.3 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.10 per gallon, up 1 cents from last week, but down 19.7 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price increases

The average retail price for home heating oil rose 5 cents from last week to $4.05 per gallon. That's down 61 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $4.04 per gallon, up 6.7 cents from last week, but down 55.5 cents from a year ago..




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.14 a gallon on Monday. That's up 4.1 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.14 a gallon on Monday. That's up 4.1 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price increases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel increased to $3.90 a gallon on Monday. That's up 3.2 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.60 per gallon, up 1.6 cents from last week's price, but down 10.7 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.11 per gallon, up 7-tenths of a cent from last week, but down 18.7 cents from a year ago.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.19 a gallon on Monday. That's up 5.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases (Long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline increased to $3.19 a gallon on Monday. That's up 5.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. diesel fuel price increases

The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel increased to $4.11 a gallon on Monday. That's up 21.0 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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Residential propane price increases

The average retail price for propane is $2.61 per gallon, up 1 cent from last week's price, but down 9.5 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.12 per gallon, up 3-tenths of a cent from last week, but down 18 cents from a year ago.




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Residential heating oil price increases

The average retail price for home heating oil rose 11.8 cents from last week to $4.16 per gallon. That's down 22.9 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $4.15 per gallon, up 11.7 cents from last week, but down 18.2 cents from a year ago.