TikTok's Canadian Operations Shut Down By The Government. Yet Another Reason To Own Your Content

The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to cease corporate operations in the country.

The app will still be able to be used by users but no corporate presence in Canada.

I've said this over and over. You need to own your content. If you get kicked off a platform or a government shuts down the app or even worse blocks it from users, which is not the case in Canada. All the content you put on that platform isn't accessible anymore and as good as lost.

If you post first to your owned properties, website and blog, then you always have your content accessible. I also strongly urge my clients to backup their content so they have a copy just in case.

With the new administration coming in January in the United States, I don't think any of us know what to expect in the way of tech and TikTok's future.

Right now, ByteDance, the owners of TikTok are under court order to sell of TikTok to a non-Chinese entity on the 19th of January. But this might change with the incoming administration. Again, we just don't know.

Regardless, having a contingency plan and publish your content first on your owned platforms is the wisest thing to do.

What do you think? Is TikTok going to get "kicked out" in the US like they have in Canada? Let me know your thoughts.

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Pinterest Reaches New Record High for Users in Q3

A solid performance update from Pinterest in Q3.

Social Media TodayAndrew Hutchinson

Pinterest is clearly still a thing for people. This might be a good place to advertise if that's where your ideal client hangs out.

With this latest deal, Flipboard looks to build a news ecosystem beyond X | TechCrunch

An effort to bring a broader news ecosystem to the open social web, also known as the fediverse, is now in the hands of the social magazine app Flipboard.

TechCrunchSarah Perez

Such a great move on Flipboard's part!

Instagram Has More Users Than Facebook in the EU

Instagram’s adding EU users, as Facebook sees a slight decline.

Social Media TodayAndrew Hutchinson

Not really surprised, Facebook-proper is a dumpster fire and unwieldy with too many features. Instagram isn't much better, but clearly it's preferred.

How a Google breakup could change the PPC industry

With Google’s adtech antitrust trial, the future of paid search hangs in the balance. Here’s what it means for PPC marketers and advertisers.

Search Engine LandSarah Stemen

A lot could change with a Google/PPC breakup. This is a good article explaining the nuances. The big thing for me is that it will possibly bring about more competition, which is always good.

YouTube expands shorts monetization, adds new analytics features

YouTube’s new brand partnership and analytics features for Shorts help advertisers connect with creators and gain better performance insights.

Search Engine LandAnu Adegbola

Looks like YouTube is really taking YouTube Shorts seriously. This is a good thing, especially with new analytics and ways to make money using the sub-feature.

When Website Builder Tools Get in the Way of Best Practices – Speckyboy

Website builders aim to simplify the design and build processes. But they take control of the output, and there’s no guarantee they’ll employ best practices.

Speckyboy Design MagazineEric Karkovack

Some very good points made here by Eric. Page builders can make constructing a website quick and easier than without one, but sometime the trades-offs aren't worth it.

The People Behind the Platform: How WordPress’s Community Drives its Success

By Marieke van de Rakt and Joost de Valk WordPress marketing is a collaborative effort. WPBeginner, Yoast, BobWP, Siteground, Post Status, and the Repository are just a few of the many, many brands and individuals advocating for WordPress. We’re incredibly proud of the WordPress community. Amid the recent drama, we feel the community’s role and ... Read more

joost.blogJoost de Valk

A good reminder of why WordPress is so good. Spoiler... it's the community!!!!!

What Is A Google Broad Core Algorithm Update?

Learn more about Google’s broad core algorithm update, how it affects your website’s rankings, and what every SEO professional should know.

Search Engine JournalRyan Jones

A good explainer for those not living in the SEO world. It's worth a read.

Core Contributors Voice Concerns Over Mullenweg’s Control and “Culture of Fear” in WordPress Community

Veteran WordPress core committers and contributors have described a “culture of fear” within the project, driven by co-founder Matt Mullenweg’s “outsized control” and the potentially career-ending consequences of opposing him.

The RepositoryRae Morey

I've been hearing this from Core contributors as well. This is not good for the community.

Why the Work Still Matters

When Donald Trump won in 2016, we weren’t sure if good journalism mattered anymore. Now, we’re more sure than ever it does.

404 MediaJason Koebler

I fully agree. Not a time to bow down and walk away.

Did OpenAI just spend more than $10 million on a URL?

ChatGPT now lives at chat.com.

The Verge

Yep. That's a lot of money. But Chat.com is a really good, relevant domain for ChatGPT. Especially when most people have no idea what GPT is.

Children under 16 to be banned from social media under government’s proposed changes

Labor has backed setting the social media minimum age cut-off at 16 years old, with legislation set to be introduced this month.

ABC NewsLAnalysis by Laura Tingle

This is crazy. I mean I know why they want to protect the children, but this seems to be a bit much. What do you think?

This Black Hole Is Eating So Much Matter that It Defies Known Science

May I present: a hungry singularity, movie brains, Pompeii bling, and elephant showers.

404 MediaBecky Ferreira

Yikes! A bit of space news. That's one hungry black hole!

Standing desks don’t do squat, per new study | TechCrunch

Over the years, numerous startups have gained traction by designing, making and selling standing desks as part of a workspace innovation trend to promote

TechCrunchConnie Loizos

They might not do squat for health, but sometimes it's nice to stand.

Even Microsoft Notepad is getting AI text editing now

Notepad isn’t safe from AI.

The Verge

Notepad AI! Intrigued!

Apple Quietly Introduced iPhone Reboot Code Which is Locking Out Cops

On Thursday 404 Media reported that police were freaking out about mysteriously rebooting iPhones. Now multiple experts have found that Apple introduced code that reboots locked phones after a period of time.

404 MediaJoseph Cox

The police aren't too pleased. I am though. Good one Apple!

A bit foul mouthed, but still really good and worth a listen. NSFW (language).

Automattic Faces Irony Of New WPEngineTracker Protest Site

The Automattic-WP Engine dispute takes an ironic turn with the publication of a protest site on a new WP Engine Tracker domain

Search Engine JournalRoger Montti

The Internet is GREAT!

New Internet Rules Will Block AI Training Bots

New rules will give publishers the ability to block all AI Training bots using currently available standards

Search Engine JournalRoger Montti

This is also good thing. Making AI Bot blocking an official part of Robots.txt

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Improving Private Signal Calls: Call Links & More

If you love group calls on Signal, but don’t want to create a group chat for every combination of your friends or colleagues, you’re in luck. Today we’re launching call links: Share a link with anyone on Signal and in just a tap or click they can join the call. No group chat required.

Signal Messenger

Signal is a great messaging app for private communications. They now allow users to do group calls like Google Meet and Zoom. This is really cool and definitely useful and secure.

The 2024 Web Almanac

The Web Almanac is an annual state of the web report combining the expertise of the web community with the data and trends of the HTTP Archive.

HTTP ArchiveRick Viscomi

The latest edition of the Web Almanac is out! It's a good resource.

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