š§° 184: How to use Reddit and how to get your first users, Carrd templates, Useful tips on how to scale SEO
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An interesting exploration of Nigeriaās design scene with insights of how a Lagos Design studio that created the branding for Paystack.Ā Link
Earnest Capital invests in Mailbrew to reclaim your Inbox. Link
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Hip Hop is Tik Tokās top music genre. Interesting problem for the owners of Tik Tok who also need to address the racial issues on the platform. Link
How to use Reddit and how to get your first users. Link
10 categories of tweets that got traction. Link
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The European state of tech (by Atomico). Link
Airbnb IPOed this week. In 2015, Brian Chesky posted some of the rejection emails they got from investors back in 2008. Link
VEED is a great example of a company that managed to scale their SEO and Video content. Hereās some useful tips in a 5 min video. Link
A fund for those improving the lives of all people and in an equitable way. Link
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PollFish - get feedback from real consumers.Ā Link
Cool platform to to sell online courses, webinars, downloads, and memberships without worrying about the tech. Link
Instant API automation with code. Link
Other sick Carrd templates to bring your idea to life. Link
A quick template website for those who want a simple constrained website and love templates. Link