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How to use PPC advertising to attract top talent in any industry

Economic uncertainty and evolving employee preferences have transformed hiring dynamics. This makes recruiting top talent challenging for businesses and even agency partners supporting these efforts. 

While skilled recruiters excel in traditional hiring methods, digital marketers can also contribute to ensuring the recruitment process’s efficiency and effectiveness.

PPC advertising can be hugely impactful for attracting and recruiting talent across any industry. In this article, we’ll discuss PPC strategies and tactics you can try to support your talent acquisition efforts. 

Make sure you’re there before you need to be

Potential candidates often casually browse rather than actively search for a new job.

Traditional job postings are effective at attracting those actively seeking opportunities. However, they often don’t communicate why joining your team would be a compelling career move.

You can capture that passive audience using paid ads by including broader, awareness-based coverage focusing on branding your company as a potential employer. 

This strategy could encompass a variety of ad types targeted toward your preferred geography, relevant audiences (industries, interests) and keywords. It should showcase information about the company and what it’s like to work there. 

Consider what you care about as an employee when developing this kind of paid ad coverage. Is it the benefits? Growth opportunity? Work arrangement?

Whatever it may be, ensure you include it front and center in your targeting, ad copy, and graphics. 

Stay front and center

Gaining awareness is essential, but it will be for naught if people don’t remember you when it counts. 

Once you’ve broadened your coverage to meet the passive market, you also want to remain top of mind when a potential candidate moves into the “actively seeking” mindset. This is possible with retargeting. 

You’ll want to capture users as they gain initial awareness by browsing the website or engaging with your ads, then create audiences based on these actions. 

When the audience list is large enough, you can target them across various ad types and platforms. Your messaging should feature more specifics on open positions, the company values/culture, and why someone would want to join the team. 

Maintaining a consistent and customized retargeting strategy keeps you relevant and highlights desired qualities as potential applicants transition from passive browsing to active job seeking. 

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Work smarter, not harder 

When it comes to recruiting, PPC advertising enables us to “work smarter” in a couple of ways.

Use the targeting options you know to qualify candidates

Keywords, audiences, career demographics and geographical targeting are useful to ensure that you’re showing the “We’re Hiring” message to a prequalified group of potential candidates.

This will ideally increase the quality of candidates and decrease the quantity of less desirable applications that the recruiting team has to sort through. 

For example, consider targeting by:

  • Job and company industry, seniority, and company size on LinkedIn.
  • Job title, employer, or interest on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Keywords and in-market audiences on Google Ads.

Adjust your strategy as needed

Dig deeper into what is and is not working and adjust strategy using robust analytics and reporting for your paid ad campaigns. 

Through a combination of platform and analytics tool data, you can paint a fairly clear picture of your potential applicant’s journey. 

With this information, the recruiting teams can improve the hiring process by removing friction points and quickly giving candidates what they’re looking for. 

This can help increase the efficiency of the recruiting process as a whole, not just improve the experience for your potential employees. 

Test tactics and platforms to see what works for you

The ability to test different strategies and tactics in an agile way is at the core of what makes PPC advertising so impactful. 

There is a seemingly endless list of ad platforms to choose from these days, each with its own pros and cons, so it’s crucial to strategically test different ones to find what works best for you. 

Here are some platforms to consider and their main advantages and disadvantages. (Remember to conduct your own research to find the best starting point for your needs.)

Google Ads

  • Pros
    • Keyword targeting and audience targeting, particularly in-market audiences, can be great for honing in on active job seekers. 
  • Cons:
    • The audience targeting here can be too broad sometimes, meaning you may experience lower efficiency. 

Microsoft Ads

  • Pros
    • Has all the same benefits as Google Ads, plus the ability to get even more specific with a handful of LinkedIn-based targeting options like company, industry, and job function. 
    • These additional layers can help you more efficiently allocate recruiting resources. 
  • Cons
    • There is a smaller audience on Microsoft Ads than on other channels, which may make this channel less attractive than others. 

Paid social

LinkedIn Ads 

  • Pros
    • Has the most robust career-related targeting options out of all ad platforms, including job title, job function, company, company industry, company size, seniority, past employers, etc. 
    • There are also ad formats available specifically geared towards promoting job postings and the ability to boost already posted job listings to the LinkedIn Jobs section. 
  • Cons
    • Volume is typically a bit lower on this platform due to the high level of specificity in targeting, and costs can skew higher than other platforms. 

Facebook or Instagram Ads 

  • Pros
    • This is where people spend the majority of their time online, making the potential available audience very large. 
    • Targeting options include highly relevant categories like job title and employer that are based, in part, on self-reported profile information. 
  • Cons
    • It can be difficult to get highly specific on this platform due to the nature of how the audiences work.
    • You may capture users who are less desirable than you would on other platforms. 

Display

Programmatic advertising 

  • Pros
    • There is the opportunity for robust targeting across first-party, third-party, keyword and contextual theme audiences via programmatic platforms like The Trade Desk, StackAdapt, etc. 
    • You can hone in even further by selecting individual websites to show ads on via domain or private marketplace placements, where you can select only specific sites to show ads on. 
    • For example, if you’re trying to recruit for a healthcare business, you can target only a list of industry-specific job board websites, providing a hyper-specific audience. 
    • This type of targeting can increase the number and quality of applicants and is often more cost-effective than other platforms.
  • Cons:
    • Programmatic ads are mainly display-based, so you must ensure that you have the resources to create high-quality, impactful graphics. 

Using PPC to attract and recruit top talent

Attracting and recruiting highly qualified talent can be challenging. 

By diversifying your company’s efforts to include PPC advertising, you can expand your reach and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire process. 

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The case against Moz’s Domain Authority

Domain Authority (DA) is a search engine ranking score developed by Moz that supposedly predicts how well a website will rank on search engine result pages (SERPs).

DA scores range from one to 100, with higher scores corresponding to a greater likelihood of achieving higher rankings.

It’s also a problematic metric misused by unsuspecting marketers and abused by bad actors in the industry. Here’s why it’s time to rethink Domain Authority’s role in your SEO efforts.

A metric for ‘an earlier, very different game’

Bill James, the father of Sabermetrics, the advanced study of baseball metrics, has a big problem with the concept of the “error” metric in baseball.

“It is, without exception, the only major statistic in sports which is a record of what an observer thinks should have been accomplished.”

Michael Lewis, author of “Moneyball,” shared how James describes it… 

The error metric was invented for an “earlier, very different game” when “fielders didn’t wear gloves, the outfield went unmowed,” and “any ball hit more than a few feet from a fielder on leave from the Civil War was unplayable.”

Maybe that’s my big problem with Moz’s Domain Authority metric and anything like it, really. The metric was made for an “earlier, very different game” when the world needed extensive lists of popular websites.

Why I’m beating this ‘dead horse’

While writing this article, I showed some early drafts to some of the smartest SEOs I know. 

A few responded, “It’s all valid, but why beat a dead horse?” or “I think everybody already understands this metric is worthless.” 

I wish that were true.

During a recent new business pitch, a prospective client asked about my notes in the RFP about not using Domain Authority as a KPI. 

After I made my points, the prospect said, “That makes so much sense; the SEO agency we’re firing kept reporting on DA going up, but we weren’t seeing any of the other real KPIs in the organic channel increase.”

While I was finishing this article, the marketing platform for content marketers, DemandJump, released a webinar titled “The Death of Domain Authority.”

One can only hope.

During the presentation, Ryan Brock, Chief Solution Officer at DemandJump, presented their data on why Domain Authority is worthless. 

I’ll let DemandJump speak for itself there, but the point is that Domain Authority is still very much a part of the conversation in 2023.

A brief history of Moz’s Domain Authority and its calculations

As part of the research for this article, I looked into the history of Domain Authority to provide some context to the story. 

Sometimes, details get lost along the way, especially when you reach out to the company for the “official line.”

For instance, through my research, I found that Moz’s Domain Authority (DA) was first released in 2006, and back then, the official word was that it was developed by Moz co-founder Rand Fishkin, along with his team of SEO experts. 

However, when we reached out to Moz to verify this, that bit of history seemed to have been lost in the archives. (Ironically, they referred us back to a Search Engine Land article on the matter.)

Initially, the idea behind DA was to provide a more accurate and reliable way of measuring a website’s authority and influence than simply looking at its PageRank, a similar metric developed by Google. 

Early on, Moz’s DA was based on a combination of link metrics such as MozRank and MozTrust, as well as other factors like the age of the domain, the size of its link profile, and the quality of its content.

In 2019, Moz introduced the second version of the Domain Authority algorithm, this time developed by the late Russ Jones. 

Starting with DA 2.0, Moz retired MozRank and MozTrust and started relying more on their own Link Explorer product, a link index that they claim has “over 35 trillion links.” 

According to Moz:

“Domain Authority 2.0 is a neural network model based on a number of proprietary internal metrics – link counts, Spam Score, and complex distributions of links – alongside other more traditional inputs. Together they approximate the quality and quantity of traffic a link might pass.”

One of the interesting things I found in digging through all of this history is that, outside of the occasional mention of trying to build a better metric than PageRank, there isn’t a lot of mention of Google or any other search engine. We’ll talk about that more later.

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Why Moz’s Domain Authority is a flawed search engine metric

Reason 1: It’s at the domain level 

My big problem with Domain Authority has always been that Google’s PageRank was designed to judge webpages, not domains. 

A metric designed to evaluate a domain would be more like Alexa Rank, now owned by Amazon, which is calculated based on a combination of data sources, including the browsing behavior of users who have installed the Alexa Toolbar or Alexa browser extensions.

Yet, right from the get-go, Moz calculates the authority metric at the domain level, even though Google has repeatedly stated that they don’t look at authority, that is, anything to do with their linking algorithm, PageRank, at the domain level.

Seriously, Google, specifically John Mueller, can’t state this fact enough times.

John Mueller on Domain Authority

I have a whole collection of screenshots of Mueller telling people that DA doesn’t align with anything at Google that I use during a class I teach at UCLA about “SEO Mythology.”

Before someone jumps in with an “actually” here like they’re debating comic book character origin stories, Google has stated that they do look at some signals at the “domain” level. However, “authority” (i.e., link-based signals) is not one of them.

Years ago, while sitting on a panel with Gary Illyes of Google in Sydney, Australia, someone asked him about Domain Authority, and he replied: 

  • “We don’t use it, and it doesn’t align with anything we have at Google. [Moz’s] Page Authority has the right idea, but it is not exactly the same, obviously.”

Yes, you read that right. If you didn’t know it already, Moz has another “authority” metric called Page Authority. 

It’s still not the same as PageRank, but at least it’s in the same ballpark, and yet, Domain Authority seems to get all the attention at the dance.

Reading some of Jones’s old blog entries, frankly, I think the disconnect came down to a matter of semantics. In a blog post, “In Defense of Domain Authority,” he wrote: 

“If Google uses anything like the PageRank model, then domain level metrics matter, and here is why. The vast majority of links on the web are internal links. That is to say, most links are one link pointing to another where both reside on the same domain. Thus, the flow of link value is largely contained within these clusters formed around domains. The external links which point to any page on a domain are more likely to pass value on to more internal pages than to more external pages. While each individual external link pointing to a page is not itself a ‘domain metric,’ the undeniable outcome of this pattern is that we form a domain metric like phenomena in the process of simply following links through the web.”

Jones wasn’t the first person to say this, and I doubt he’ll be the last, especially after this article hits the web. 

Usually, when I debate about Domain Authority, some variation of the “internal links matter, and that’s what I really mean when I say ‘domain authority'” argument above comes out. 

However, the problem comes back to the fact that Google still says there’s no such thing as a “domain authority” in their book, so the point is moot.

Dig deeper: Google: Don’t worry about SEO tool scores

Reason 2: It’s a weak correlation

TL;DR – Moz’s Domain Authority doesn’t strongly correlate statistically with Google rankings.

This is a bit of a walk, so be patient.

A few years ago, while working on an article for another publication about the misuse of statistical “studies” by various SEO tool companies, the statistician who assisted me, Jen Hood, reviewed a presentation by Rob Ousbey at Mozcon 2019. It covered Ousbey’s theory of how results on Page 1 of search engine result pages are driven more by engagement with those pages than links. 

Wanting to learn more, I reached out to Ousbey’s old boss, Will Critchlow, founder and CEO of Distilled, who offered me another study by a former colleague of Ousbey, Tom Capper, that provided a deeper dive into the material that Ousbey presented back in 2019.

Capper’s slides reference a February 2017 presentation he did on whether Google still needed links. There was also a Moz study, which, I should point out, was five years old in 2017, so we are talking about the original version of Domain Authority here.

From my interview with Hood on this matter:

  • “In this, [Capper] looks at how Domain Authority and rankings relate,” referring to the Moz metric that is the cornerstone of the tool’s inbound link reporting. “He gives the correlation of Domain Authority to a webpage’s Google ranking as 0.001 for positions 1 through 5 and 0.011 for positions 6 through 10.”
  • “This means that Domain Authority is more highly correlated with search engine ranking for positions 6 through 10, but both results are very weak correlations,” Hood paused to make sure I understood.
  • “To put this in plainer terms, for positions 1 through 5 in Google’s results, Domain Authority can be used to explain 0.1% of the variance in SERP ranking. For positions 6 through 10, it explains 1.1% of the variance in SERP ranking,” clarifying her point.
  • “This is held up as proof that Domain Authority doesn’t matter as much for top positions. Yet the correlations for both are so extremely low as to be nearly meaningless.”

During DemandJump’s recent webinar, Brock presented numerous instances of websites with high Domain Authorities whose content ranked horribly compared to other websites with much lower DA scores (sometimes by more than half!).

Shortly after my interview with Hood was published, Jones was among the first to challenge the conclusions. However, I always felt he proved her point further by doing so.

  • “We know that no single potential ranking factor is going to explain the majority of the algorithm.” Said Jones in his response back in July 2020, “Weak correlations are going to be part of any complex system.”

And that’s my point. We’re dealing with a metric that correlates weakly to the one thing it is supposed to correlate to in the first place, or does it?

Reason 3: Domain Authority wasn’t designed to mimic Google

Have you ever seen someone try to drive a nail into a piece of wood with the handle of a screwdriver? It’s terrifying. 

Maybe it’s just because I have a childhood of my grandfather grumbling, “Right tool for the right job, boy!” 

I’m a little sensitive about this sort of thing. This brings me to my next problem with Domain Authority – people use this tool for the wrong damn job. 

According to Jones, the creator of Domain Authority 2.0, “Moz doesn’t claim to have a metric which mimics Google.”

Call me crazy, but why would anybody bother using Domain Authority if it doesn’t mimic Google?

Well, according to Moz’s website: 

“Domain Authority (DA) is a search engine ranking score developed by Moz that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine result pages (SERPs).” 

Or, as Hood puts it: 

  • “Moz claims to have a metric which predicts with some degree of accuracy the likelihood a site will rank based solely on domain-level link metrics.”

However, as we’ve already established, Google doesn’t look at link-based authority on the domain level, so we’re back to where we started.

Not long after our article on shoddy SEO studies was released, Jones clarified in a Twitter conversation with Hood that: 

  • “Moz does not make a claim that Domain Authority established many cause-effect relationships that lead to a specific ranking on Google.”

Domain Authority’s big lie

James’s major complaint with the error metric in modern-day baseball was that it was too easy to avoid. According to Lewis:

  • “The easiest way not to make an error was to be too slow to reach the ball in the first place.”
  • “You have to do something right to get an error,” wrote James. “Even if the ball is hit right at you, then you were standing in the right place to begin with.”
  • “The statistics were not merely inadequate; they lied,” Lewis continued. 
  • “And the lies they told led the people who ran major league baseball teams to misjudge their players, and mismanage their games.”

That’s what’s happening with Domain Authority – it’s lying to people.

I get it. People love to get things down to “one number” to make their lives easier.

But even in baseball, they know they need to look at myriad metrics to help make their decisions, and their dataset isn’t anything near the size of Google’s.

I mean, at this point, Fishkin himself is kind of embarrassed by Domain Authority, and you can imagine what it took for him to get to this “I have become death, the destroyer of worlds” moment after all this time.

Rand Fishkin on Domain Authority

Who is DA hurting, really?

The idea behind DA was to provide a more accurate and reliable way of measuring a website’s authority and influence than simply looking at its PageRank. 

Moz can use the excuse that it’s not their fault that people are misusing their product as a comparison for ranking in Google. 

But just like when a company that makes weed killer finds out their product is giving people cancer, you don’t just shrug and say sorry. You take that poison off the market. 

Look, I get it. They’re not prescribing Thalidomide to pregnant women or ignoring the health hazards of smoking here. 

Still, Moz has a large segment of the SEO industry hooked on a metric in the belief that it aligns with Google’s rankings when it has nothing at all to do with Google’s rankings.

Millions of companies live and die by the Domain Authority metric every day. When it drops, people panic, and sometimes, jobs are lost because goals aren’t met. 

Meanwhile, as we all know, an entire link and domain buying and selling micro-economy exists with Domain Authority as its core metric. The domain name reselling industry alone is a multi-billion-dollar business. 

Given the clandestine nature of link selling, who knows how much money is wrapped up there?

Companies that use Domain Authority as a KPI often find themselves participating in black-hat link-building practices solely to improve their DA score rather than creating a better experience for their visitors. 

Meanwhile, those same companies end up ignoring the real KPIs of their business in favor of what is basically a vanity metric.

Moz is a good company (I actually use it to teach SEO at UCLA). Still, they could stop all this carnage at any time by simply clarifying that Domain Authority has nothing to do with Google or, better yet, doing away with it altogether.

Moz may never take this metric off the table, but at the very least, you can stop using it in your SEO reporting.

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Influencer ad spend is now growing faster than traditional ad investment

Influencer ad spend is accelerating faster than investment in traditional adverts.

Brands were advised to consider adjusting their campaign strategies to align with the rising popularity of influencers after this finding was revealed in Insider Intelligence’s Influencer Marketing 2023 report.

Why we care. As more businesses embrace influencer marketing, the way people consume ads is shifting. This suggests that traditional ads might not work as well anymore. Advertisers should stay updated on these changes to ensure they get the most out of their ad investments.

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Income breakdown. The report included a detailed breakdown of how influencers are generating incomes on their platforms (% of respondents):

  • Sponsored content – 82%
  • Affiliate – 56%
  • Advertising revenue – 33%
  • Creatore funds – 25%
  • Paid content subscriptions – 16%
  • Selling merchandise – 15%

Influencer opportunities on the rise. The Hollywood writers’ strike could create more chances for influencer marketing, which may accelerate influencer ad spend even further, according to the report. This is because content creators are likely to seek alternative ways to make money during the strike. Additionally, social platforms are actively trying to attract top creative talent, which is likely to open up more possibilities for brand partnerships.

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What has Insider Intelligence said? A spokesperson from Insider Intelligence said in the report:

  • “The time to act is now. Influencer marketing spending will rise roughly 3.5 times faster in 2023 than social ad spending will. That’s a testament to the resilience of creators, even amid economic concerns and major competition.”

Deep dive. Download the complete Insider Intelligence report and read it in full for more information.

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4 Autumn Must-Haves for the Home-Based Business Owner

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When one thinks of autumn, pumpkin spice lattes and beautiful fall foliage usually comes to mind. The start of autumn is also the perfect time to refresh your WFH lifestyle! Here are 4 essentials that will make working from home better than ever. From a must-have for a quick snooze at your desk to a tasty snack to keep hunger at bay each workday, the below products will really amplify each workweek.

Manta NAP Arc – For Easy, Comfy Power Naps at Your Desk!

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Did you have a long, draining conference call? With NAP Arc, the ergonomic power nap pillow designed for your desk, you can take a well-deserved break without having to go all the way to your bedroom or couch — NAP Arc’s intelligent arc design means you waste zero time finding the right position for quick, easy rest. It is crafted for comfort and designed for quick setup, easy adjustability and ergonomic support. Get the rest you need so you can boost business success!

NAP Arc has an ultra-soft, stable structure that optimally supports your head and neck — so you wake up with zero neck strain. And adjusting the height is easy: pull the strap to increase it, tug at the G-hook to decrease. It also features premium, high-quality materials and a reversible cover — so you can always switch to the cool side of the pillow. The cover is also machine washable! Retails for $59 at mantasleep.com

Freshen Up Your Home Office with the PURGGO Air Eco-Purifier & Freshener

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A stinky home office will cause anxiety and stress, which will negatively impact work output. Freshen up your home office with the minimalistic and all-natural PURGGO air eco-purifier & freshener! It’s made with pure and sustainable natural bamboo charcoal, which absorbs & eliminates odor instead of masking it. Fragrance- & allergen-free, the PURGGO is all-natural, non-toxic, and 100% asthma and allergy friendly. PURGGO perfectly combines nature, science, and love.

All the product contains is pure all-natural moso bamboo charcoal, one of the most renewable natural resources in the world and Mother Nature’s purifier, which has been carbonized and activated at 1110°F – 1300°F (600°C – 700°C). Bamboo charcoal is a tried and tested air cleanser that’s been used in Asian countries for thousands of years. On top of this, it lasts for 365+ days (longer lasting than any product available worldwide) and works continuously in the background! Retails for $23.99 on Amazon.

Damn, Man Cowboy Starter Kit Beef & Nut Snack Box

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Keep hunger at bay each workday with this snack box, which has everything you need to get your cowboy boots ready and horse saddled to head out to the ranch. It includes Rodeo Roasted Memphis BBQ Almonds, Texas BBQ Peanuts, and Whiskey Nut Mix, plus 3 Spicy Smokie Beef Sticks, 2 Mild Smokie Beef Sticks, and 1 Black Peppered Beef Stick. Yee-haw! The prairie sky is wide and high with the many flavors of the south and you’ll be feeling the freedom of the open terrain when you crack open this box of snacks fit for a cowboy. The Damn Man Cowboy Starter Kit offers so much spice in one flavorful bundle. Retails for $34.95 at dmsnacks.com

Work in Comfort with Medical Scrubs Collection’s Joggers

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If you are uncomfortable while you work, your productivity and work output will drop. Stay comfy every workday with Medical Scrubs Collection’s joggers! The company strives to offer customers comfy and stylish apparel at the lowest prices on the web. The company’s sales reps are dedicated to guiding customers to find the perfect outfit that suits their needs and taste, all while offering incredible savings. From breezy joggers and comfy jackets to khaki scrubs and Dickies scrubs, Medical Scrubs Collections offers a vast array of chic fashions.

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Handy Tips to Keep Your Home Office Neat & Organized

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In the era of virtual boardrooms and digital brainstorms, our home offices have evolved into more than just functional spaces. They’ve become the crucibles where ideas ignite, strategies crystallize, and professional journeys unfold. As we navigate this landscape of limitless possibilities, the role of a well-maintained workspace emerges as a silent catalyst — one that has the potential to supercharge your efficiency and boost creativity.

So, if you want to keep your home office presentable at all times, be sure to check out these expert tips from Cleaning Concepts, a skilled and meticulous cleaning service.

How often should you spruce things up?

Now, you might be wondering, “How often do I need to don my cleaning cape?” Fear not, for the secret isn’t doing a deep clean every day (unless you’re into that sort of thing). A quick tidying session once a week can work wonders. This involves dusting surfaces, wiping down your computer screens, and evicting any clutter that seems to have made a permanent home on your desk.

However, if you want to do a more thorough job, consider a comprehensive monthly regimen. Engage in detailed rituals such as vacuuming or shining your floors, disinfecting frequently touched items, and orchestrating a systematic decluttering session to keep things in order.

How do I take care of my office like a professional?

The process of cleaning your workspace like a pro often requires a team of experts. However, you can transform it into an inspiring and pristine environment with a handful of proven strategies:

Declutter first

Before embarking on your home office upkeep, make sure you clear all clutter from the area. Get rid of any unnecessary items that have found their way onto your desk, shelves, or drawers. Keep an eye out for what’s truly essential for your work environment.

Invest in thoughtful storage solutions

Improve the organizational efficiency of your office by incorporating purposeful storage solutions. For example, file organizers facilitate a systematic arrangement of documents, while cable management systems eliminate the tangled web of cords beneath your desk. Drawer dividers lend structure to storage spaces, ensuring that every item finds its designated place.

Wipe down surfaces

Pay close attention to wiping down surfaces, as these are crucial to maintaining a tidy home office. Microfiber cloths are ideal for tackling your desk, monitor, keyboard, and other equipment. In addition to removing dust and grime, this practice reinforces a sense of professionalism and meticulousness.

Air it out

Consider the impact of indoor air quality on the ambiance of your workspace. Open windows periodically to provide fresh air circulation or, alternatively, install an air purifier to eliminate allergens and contaminants. An airy environment fosters mental clarity, concentration, and well-being, resulting in more productive work sessions.

Comprehensive monthly cleanup

Set aside a specific time every month to establish an orderly and professional atmosphere in the office. For instance, engage in tasks such as vacuuming or mopping the floors and sanitizing frequently touched surfaces, including your phone and desk accessories.

Pave your way to a spotless home office

And there you have it, your guide to a home office that not only nurtures your work but also fuels your aspirations. As you wipe down your screen and tidy up your desk, remember that each action you take has a lasting impact. It echoes your commitment to professionalism and your relentless pursuit of excellence.

With every tap of the keyboard and every glance at your immaculate surroundings, you reaffirm your dedication to innovation, efficiency, and your personal growth. So, embrace the art of maintaining a hygienic and spotless environment, for in doing so, you’re not just crafting a workspace — you’re creating a thriving work environment, one that doesn’t just house your work but also nurtures your dreams.

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R.I.P. UA – Search Engine Land property has stopped processing data

It’s a sad day at Search Engine Land. We got the dreaded “This property has stopped processing data” message when we logged into our Google Universal Analytics property this morning.

What it looks like. Here’s a screenshot of what we’re seeing today:

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Why we care. No more procrastination. Onward to GA4. If you’ve been waiting until you absolutely had to switch to GA4, you may want to read How to use Google Analytics 4: A complete guide.

Jan. 1, 2017 – Sept. 7, 2023. That’s how long this UA property had been collecting analytics data.

We knew this was coming, just not when. Google sent out a huge batch of notifications that many UA properties had stopped processing data last month.

68 days. We were expecting our properties to stop collecting data on July 1, but it ended up taking 68 days past this date. At least I finally have my answer as to how long “soon” is in Google’s world. More than two months.

If your UA property hasn’t already stopped processing data, the end may be coming soon. The UA property for our sibling site MarTech also stopped processing data as of this morning.

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Threads users can now search for posts

Threads users can now search through posts on the platform.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new functionality has now been rolled out to most English and Spanish-speaking countries, including the US and UK.

The new search feature is available on both the Threads mobile app and web app.

Why we care. Potential customers now have a new way to search for and discover brands on Threads, which could result in increased visibility.

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What’s new? Threads did have a search feature when it first launched back in July, however, this only provided the ability to search through users – not posts.

Following testing in Australia and New Zealand last month, Threads’ new search functionality allows users to browse posts using keywords. Below is a screenshot of the new feature in action:

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Deep dive. Read our Threads FAQ guide for more information.

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Fall Fashion Must-Haves for Female Entrepreneurs

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As an entrepreneur, your first impression is important. An attractive, high-quality wardrobe is not only a great way to boost positivity in your first impressions, but you’ll also feel more confident as you move through your daily business. With the temperature cooling down and the crisp mornings greeting your new days, you’re probably getting warmer attire hung and ready in your closet. With every season change, it’s always a good idea to freshen up your wardrobe with new staple pieces to elevate your style and boost your confidence. If you’re seeking the latest fall fashion must-haves, we’ve got you covered. Below is a list of high-quality, professional and comfortable fashions that will elevate your fall wardrobe and boost your confidence as you move through your work weeks.

Stegmann Women’s Original 108 Wool Clog
Also available in Men’s!

Alka Tolani

Nothing says Fall Fashion more than a pair of wool clogs and Stemann has some of the coziest and most functional around. Stegmann’s Original 108 Wool Clog comes in both male and female versions. This clog is their most popular shoe for men and women. Their smooth, soft Merino wool felt wraps your foot in comfort, while their orthopedically shaped cork & latex sole provides impressive support and cushioning for your feet and back. This is a Medium (B) width clog with a generous toe box. Stegmann recommends ordering your usual shoe size if you plan to wear socks or have a higher volume foot. They recommend sizing down 1/2 size for barefoot wear, or if you prefer a snug fit.

Stegmann’s Original 108 Wool Clogs are designed for indoor and outdoor wear. This clog does not have a removable insole or insert – the upper is a single, seamless piece of wool. The 108 Wool Clog features a Merino wool blend upper, a shaped cork & latex support sole, structured arch and metatarsal support, and cushioning with medium-level firmness. As a product of Austria, you can expect quality second to none. The 108 Wool Clog comes in a variety of attractive shades to choose from. Retails for $145 at stegmannusa.com.

Tolani Jonna Emerald Kimono

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Growing up in North India, Alka Tolani of Tolani Collection had the opportunity to travel extensively, exposing her to the rich customs and heritage of cultures all over the world. Throughout her many travels, Tolani was always on the lookout for the most splendid colors, cuisines, and of course – clothes. Today, Tolani’s designs are teeming with motifs from the art, the architecture, and the vivid brilliance of the world that continues to inspire her. The Tolani Jonna Emerald Kimono features soft, earthy tones that are perfect for Fall fashion. From your home office to your lunch meetings to your after-work adventures, this beautiful kimono-style wrap will take you there. With its silky-soft fabric and a fit tailored for elegant, sweeping movement, this wrap is as close as you can get to having wings of your own. This beautiful kimono is 100% viscose and comes in one size. Retails for $184 at tolanicollection.com.

Moral Code The Jade Mule

Austria

Moral Code is a brand that creates purposeful and long-lasting leather goods that you not only will look good in, but feel good about. For four generations they’ve always put quality first and not just for their products, but for their people. They monitor every aspect of their supply chain and ensure they deliver nothing but premium goods and an excellent working environment. The Moral Code Jade Mule is an essential flat to every women’s shoe collection. The Jade takes it a step further by combining a beautiful design with eco-friendly materials, making it a mule that you can wear with confidence. This beautiful shoe features an Olivenleder® vegetable tanned leather upper, Chrome-Free leather lining for easy breathability, and sustainable threads made from recycled materials. With a leather padded, recycled foam footbed, this means The Jade forms to the shape of your foot for the comfort you need to move through your day. It’s available in Cognac and Blush. On sale for $129 at moralcode.com.

Buckaroo Bling Spiny Oyster Hoop Earrings with Turquoise Accent

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Buckaroo Bling is a small, handcrafted jewelry brand based in Kalispell, Montana. All their jewelry and accessories are made by a real person, made by hand, and made in Montana, USA. They are registered with the State of Montana and authorized to use the exclusive Made in Montana logo on their products. In the production of Buckaroo Bling jewelry and accessories, only US labor is used and they aim to source all materials in the US, in particular the turquoise, leather, and metals. If any of these are sourced elsewhere (e.g. turquoise from Mexico), this will be clearly shown in the product description.

Buckaroo Bling’s Spiny Oyster Hoop Earrings with Turquoise Accent are office-friendly, limited edition, and made of sterling silver. Not only are they perfectly suited for any type of business casual outfit, but they also bring warmth with fall hues of deep orange reminiscent of all the pumpkin spice goodness associated with fall weather. At only 1 inch in diameter and a price of $80 per pair, they are a perfect little accent to brighten anyone’s day. You’ll love dressing these with your warm sweaters or scarves. Retails for $80 at buckaroobling.com.

Cozy Earth Bamboo Tapered Pant

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Elevate your fall wardrobe with Cozy Earth’s luxuriously simple designs crafted from only the best materials. Cozy Earth personally selects only the best supplies with an eye towards premium quality, responsible production, cutting-edge technology, and natural materials.

The softness and stretch you know and love from Cozy Earth’s classic pants are now in a modern, tapered cut. Crafted from a lightweight bamboo viscose, Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Stretch Knit Tapered Pants feature a flattering drape and tapered leg for those who prefer a more refined look. The adjustable drawstring and side pockets add comfort and utility to this stylish silhouette for your cozier days in the office. You’ll love that Cozy Earth’s enhanced weave prevents pilling and helps their products last longer. On sale now for $104 at cozyearth.com.

Kasper Banded Waist Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress

California

Kasper is known for priding itself on delivering exceptional quality and style with their best-selling collections. Their best sellers have become iconic pieces in the world of women’s clothing, representing the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Kasper’s Banded Waist Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress is a tailored piece that perfectly pairs with cardigans and blazers for a range of polished looks. Crafted with their stretch crepe with strategic banded seam details along the waist and sides that flatter the figure, it’s a confidence-boosting staple you’ll love wearing for years to come. This elegant dress features a sheath silhouette, an invisible zipper at the center back, and a vent extension for ease of movement. Additionally, it is knee-length, sleeveless (with extended cap sleeves), and has a crew neck. It comes in four color variations. Retails for $89 at kasper.com.

Masai’s Nuria Collared Midi Dress

Canadian fashion

Established in 1992 by two siblings from Copenhagen, Masai is a clothing brand designed to accent the creative lives of women everywhere. Masai Copenhagen creates thoughtful, long-lasting collections with artistic influences, featuring their signature, flattering shapes crafted for movement and effortless comfort. Masai’s Nuria Collared Midi Dress gives your Fall Fashion a touch of 50s nostalgia. Its soft jersey fabric is tailored in an oversized cut, so it falls loosely and comfortably over the body. The dress is designed with side slit pockets and a black shirt collar and cuffs in crisp cotton that contrasts beautifully with the yellow pattern. You can wear this beautiful dress with a pair of high boots for a stylish look and it fabric is thick enough to wear on its own those milder Autumn days. For those crisper days, it would look so chic with a complementary overcoat. Its shape fits as ‘Oversized’, its fabric is 97% Viscose and 3% Elastane, and its length is 45″ (size Medium). Retails for $238 at masaicopenhagen.com.

French Knot Sedona Hat

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French Knot’s hand-drawn designs highlight intricate embroidery, a glowing color palette, and beautiful embellishments that recall a vintage, feminine feel. In mixing beautiful patterns with warm and cozy yarns, French Knot accessories appeal to women of all ages and also last for generations to come. Inspired by vintage southwestern textiles, the French Knot Sedona Hat’s knit patterns reflect similar motifs to ikat textiles. The feminine execution mixed with beading and embroidery gives this hat a unique artistic feel. Its fleece inner lining keeps your head warm as you are running to and from your home office. Retails for $85 at frenchknot.com.

Red Wing Heritage Women’s Mocha Oro-iginal Classic Moc

 

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This Fall 2023, Red Wing Heritage adds a warm, mocha leather to their best-selling silhouette, the Classic Moc. Red Wing first made the Classic Moc in 1952 and since then, it’s grown into one of the most beloved lifestyle boots in the world. The 6-inch Moc is a staple of the Heritage line, fully tailored for women. It uses softer leather for a faster break-in period and its hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane Traction Tred outsole provides extra comfort at a lighter weight. The boot’s iconic Moc toe construction and Puritan triple-stitching is an unmistakable symbol of Red Wing quality. The timeless staple is constructed with a Goodyear leather welt, allowing for years of daily wear.

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Perfect for every look, the unique tone of Red Wing Heritage Mocha Oro-iginal Classic Moc is as essential as the classic black boot, pairing perfectly with all your fall fashion must-haves. The Classic Moc truly tailors to you. A new pair of Red Wing Women’s Heritage footwear should fit comfortably tight on foot, with enough room to freely wiggle toes. As you wear the footwear, the leather upper, insole and cork filler will mold to your feet, creating an increasingly personalized fit over time. This product is proudly made in the USA. Retails for $309.99 at redwingshoes.com.

Shahkaar’s Beige Pashmina Scarf

CopenhagenIndulge in the epitome of luxury and sophistication with a meticulously handwoven Kashmiri pashmina shawl from Shahkaar. Shahkaar is a word taken from the rich Urdu language meaning ‘A Masterpiece’. This is the word that appositely expresses their dexterity as every single production of theirs is a masterpiece in itself.

Shahkaar’s Beige Pashmina Scarf is an exquisite accessory that is perfect for the shift from summer to fall, adding warmth and sophistication to any outfit. As a busy entrepreneur it is important to have pieces that are versatile enough for both casual and dressy occasions. Shahkaar’s Beige Pashmina Scarf can be dressed up or down depending on your occasion and is very comfortable to wear. Crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques, this exquisite accessory showcases the unparalleled softness and warmth of authentic pashmina wool. Retails for $129 at shahkaar.in.

Armitron Tilly

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Armitron timekeepers provides Entrepreneurs stylish watches to be on time for meetings and deadlines. This Fall, step into the world of classic elegance with the Armitron Tilly Collection. These delicate rectangular watches are pure sophistication with traditional Roman numeral markers. They’ll compliment any outfit you choose whether it be work-from-home casual or business formal for those more important meetings. The Armitron Tilly is available in genuine leather croco bands (black and honey) as well as metal or ceramic bracelets – offering an array of styles ready to elevate any look. An Armitron Tilly is for one who appreciates timeless sophistication, grace, and style. Retails for $65 at armitron.com.

KiraGrace Sleeveless Turtleneck and Renew Ultra High Waist Yoga Legging

Duluth Trading Co.

KiraGrace is a yoga clothing company based in San Diego, California. Their designs are intended to be an elegant extension of you and your life. KiraGrace’s Sleeveless Turtleneck is a year-round essential, but especially perfect for Fall! Made from super soft, luxe fabric, this classy & elegant top can be dressed up or down depending on the weather and occasion. It features light compression so it is form-fitting for moderate support, has an elegant mock neck silhouette, and is made in the USA (of imported fabric). It also offers the KiraGrace Luxe in that it feels ultra-soft and luxurious and comes in the colors Loden Green, Black, and Black Current. Retails for $98 at kiragrace.com.

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A nice pair of black leggings is a must-have Fall wardrobe staple in every entrepreneur’s wardrobe. KiraGrace’s Renew Ultra High Waist Yoga Legging: Black compliments your Fall sweater looks in your home office and thereafter accompanies you to your yoga sessions to decompress. Made with premium fabric for a richer, smoother feel, this classic black legging supports you with an ultra-smooth “no-dig” waistband all season. These fantastic leggings feature the KiraGrace PowerStrong: Supplex/Spandex. *SUPPLEX® combines the traditional appeal of cotton with the performance benefits of modern fiber technology. Supplex fabrics are breathable, hold their shape, and dry faster than cotton. Supplex manages moisture and keeps its vibrant color wash after wash. Retails for $98 at kiragrace.com.

Gigi Pip Zephyr Rancher

Fashion

Gigi Pip offers chic and trendy hats that are a great staple piece for any wardrobe, and would tie together any business fit so nicely! Starting from the design room in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gigi Pip hats go through as many as 70+ steps before arriving at your doorstep, ensuring your hat is of the highest quality. Their mission is to build confidence in women and the many hats they wear. Gigi Pip offers hats in warm, neutral tones, making them easy to mix and match with any other pieces from your fall wardrobe.

Gigi Pip’s Zephyr Rancher stiff brim hat is made of 100% Australian Wool and is flattering on everyone. Its teardrop crown paired with a stiff, medium upturned brim makes this style hat universally flattering. This must-have fall fashion essential can be styled up or down for any occasion. It offers great sun protection for those sunnier fall days all while keeping your head warm. The Zephyr Rancher fits true to size and comes with an adjustable inner sweatband for an added custom fit. It comes in a variety of attractive shades. Retails for $129 at gigipip.com.

J’EVAR Lariat Solitaire Diamond Necklace

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J’EVAR is a new sustainable fine jewelry brand from the pioneer behind the lab grown fine jewelry marketplace. J’EVAR Diamond Jewelry is made with the finest type IIA lab grown diamonds, the purest in the world. They are committed to creating stunning jewelry that’s environmentally conscious. The company uses only solar-grown lab diamonds and recycled gold as well as carbon-neutral shipping. They also champion transparency in all aspects of their business. With J’evar, consumers can feel good about the jewelry they wear while looking and feeling their best.

J’EVAR’s Lariat Solitaire Diamond Necklace, from their Beating Hearts Collection, is that perfect accent of elegance you are looking for to match your cozy sweaters and chic blazers. Both bold and subtle, this elegant paperclip diamond heart necklace makes an effortless style statement. Its metal is 100% Recycled Sterling Silver and its total Diamond Weight is 0.10 CT. The paperclip chain is made in Italy. With its generous, long silhouette, the way the lariat falls makes this a perfect accent piece on any of your fall outfits. The singular carbon-neutral type IIa lab grown diamond has been sourced from the House of ALTR- the world’s purest. Retails for $325 at jevar.co.

KOOSHOO Hair Accessories

Fisher

KOOSHOO are the makers of the world’s first Plastic-Free Hair Ties. They also make Plastic-Free Scrunchies and Organic Cotton Headbands. KOOSHOO loves tones that evoke cozy feelings and some of their top tones this time of year are the warm and spicy shades of falling leaves and hot drinks. KOOSHOO’s Curated Bundles are perfect for experiencing a little bit of everything they have to offer. Their bundles are convenient, save you money (the bigger the Bundle, the bigger the discount), and give you a selection of their hair hero products. For example – Are you a barre-lover? If so, their Be Active Bundle is a great choice. Need something for a day of pampering? They’ve got a Spa Day Bundle! Want to keep it simple and safe? The Understated Bundle is a fine choice to get a little bit of everything in darker Fall shades. Curated Bundles start at $26.95 at kooshoo.com.

Passion Lilie Cranberry Organic Wrap Dress

Gigi Pip

Passion Lilie is a fair trade fashion brand based in New Orleans. They blend classic silhouettes with handwoven ikat and playful block prints to create pieces that are both timeless by design and effortless to style. Designed with comfort and fit in mind, each item is ethically handmade in small batches in India by producers and artisans dedicated to preserving heritage techniques.

Passion Lilie’s Cranberry Organic Wrap Dress is a light cranberry-colored floral wrap dress that is both cozy and festive. Paired with flats, heels or boots, this dress is a stunner for any occasion. The Cranberry Wrap Dress has front pleats, a hook and eye closure at the bust and side pockets. This dress is curve friendly and flattering for all body types, including those who are showing in pregnancy! Their cranberry floral-wrap dress is great for nursing or pumping mothers as well. This dress features 100% organic jersey cotton, is hand-block printed with organic dyes, and is Fair Trade. Retails for $118 at passionlilie.com.

Fisher’s Finery Women’s 100% Pure Cashmere Ribbed Knit Scarf Newport

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Fishers Finery prides themselves in being a wellness and self-care brand that designs and sells the highest quality clothing and household goods. Made of silk, cashmere, organic cotton, and bamboo viscose, every Fishers Finery product is the definition of luxury. The Fisher’s Finery Women’s 100% Pure Cashmere Women’s Cashmere Ribbed Scarf Newport is a high-quality, versatile accessory that will complete your fall and winter outfits. Made from 100% pure cashmere wool, this scarf is designed to keep you warm and protected from the cold weather chill. It features a ribbed knit design and comes wrapped in a custom gift box. The scarf is pill-resistant and ultra-soft, providing both comfort and style. With its generous size of 72″ by 12″, you can knot it, wrap it, or let it hang for different looks. This beautiful scarf comes in a variety of colors to meet your styling needs. Retails for $89 at fishersfinery.com.

Duluth Trading Co Women’s Free Swingin’ Flannel Shirtdress and NoGA Naturale Cotton Leggings

Home BusinessDuluth Trading Co. Stands by the craftsmanship of their functional, durable gear. They strive to one-up average with every product they make. They make stylish and functional wear for both men and women that are not only perfect for Fall but for the whole year-round. Duluth Trading Co Women’s Free Swingin’ Flannel Shirtdress is a plush and cozy 5.3-oz. 100% brushed cotton flannel shirt dress with a flattering cut that subtly cradles curves. Its matching waist tie lets you customize the fit, but it’s the details like Reach Gussets™, a bi-swing back, convertible sleeves and low-profile pockets that make this shirtdress so darn work-ready. This perfect fall shirt dress comes in the patterns of Sunset Red Mountain Plaid (shown in the picture) and Black White Buffalo Check. Retails for $79.50 at duluthtrading.com.

IndiaA good pair of warm cotton leggings are Fall Fashion Essential must-have. Duluth Trading Co. NoGA Naturale Cotton Leggings feature thicker, ultra-breathable interlock fabric that disguises lumps and bumps without constriction. You’ll appreciate their extra-wide waistband smooths your midsection without squeezing. These incredibly comfortable cotton leggings have two front pockets that offer plenty of room for your personals, offer built-in UPF 40+ sun protection, and sit high-rise about the waist. These are leggings that are polished enough for the office – and they come in a variety of business-friendly color options. Retails for $59.99 (Jet Black) at duluthtrading.com.

The Pearl Source 5.0-5.5mm White Akoya Round Pearl Stud Earrings

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The Pearl Source only focus is pearls. They’ve been in business for more than 20 years, as one of the largest importers of Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls worldwide. Because they create all jewelry pieces in-house, they ensure that every order adheres to the highest standards of pearl quality available anywhere.

The Pearl Source’s 5.0-5.5mm White Akoya Round Pearl Stud Earrings are a must-have fall fashion essential in your wardrobe. Delicate in size, yet powerful in glow, this pair features Japanese Akoya pearls that measure 5.0-5.5mm, ideal for a sophisticated daytime look. Select the fine metal tone of your choice, as well as the desired pearl quality and pick your favorite shade out of our stunning range featuring immaculate white, soft ivory and delicate rose. These will match wonderfully with any of your fall sweaters or scarves and will quickly become one of your daily outfit staples. Retails for $109 at thepearlsource.com.

Threads Opaque Contour Tights

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Threads Opaque Contour Tights are 60 denier tights with their signature Threads contoured waistband. Thread tights are made in Italy by their factory partners in Castel Goffredo (in Northern Italy), also known as the global capital of hosiery since the 70s. These are made using double-covered yarn and have a smoother finish, making them less likely to static and stick to your clothes. Threads are just the comfortable and functional tights you are seeking for your fall wardrobe attire. You can wear them with your favorite dress or skirt, or under your pants as an extra layer for warmth. And you’ll love they can be washed cold on a gentle cycle and hung to dry. Retails for $21 at yourthreads.co.

TOPO Designs Dirt Crew – Women’s

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TOPO Design’s Dirt Collection starts with organic cotton seeds, fresh dirt, and water. Each of their garments is sewn first, then small-batch dyed with GreenScreen® certified dyes, keeping toxic chemicals out of your skin and reducing water usage by over 90%. The organic cotton used has extra-long fibers that provide stronger, more durable, yet softer fabrics. TOPO Design’s Dirt Crew – Women’s offers unparalleled comfort and style with this version of a classic varsity crew neck style sweatshirt. This crew feels soft and broken in from the start, like pulling your favorite go-to sweatshirt out of the closet. Pair it with leggings, jeans, or your favorite sweatpants. This is a crew neck you’ll love to wear all season long. It comes in a variety of attractive shades and also comes in a men’s version. Retails for $99 at topodesigns.com.

BLUNT Umbrella Classic

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The BLUNT Umbrella is designed for moments of vulnerability, allowing you to move through life with ease, confidence and joy. Each component is meticulously engineered, working in perfect harmony to give you the confidence to brave the wild. BLUNT Umbrella offers five different sizes to meet your needs when you’re caught in the rain or need some protection from the sun. Each BLUNT Umbrella is made up of four primary modular components – the canopy, frame, shaft and handle. This thoughtful and innovative design allows for easy repair and maintenance.

The BLUNT Classic is ideal for impromptu protection in a serious downpour – en route to work, school, or walking the dog. At 120cm wide, this iconic, full-length stick umbrella can withstand all elements, day in, and day out. Engineered with every element considered, the Classic is designed to endure and be handed down through generations. BLUNT Classic’s system of individually engineered hardware components (frame, tip and canopy) work in harmony to create a high-performing, aerodynamic structure. It’s ideal for one but can fit another small human (or pet) underneath. It comes in a variety of classic colors but also fun patterns to meet your styling needs. Retails for £80 at bluntumbrellas.co.uk.

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Top 10 Signs You Need Garage Door Cable Repair in St. Paul

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Nestled in the heart of Minnesota, St. Paul stands as a city rich in history, culture, and community spirit. Its iconic landmarks like Como Park Zoo and the Science Museum of Minnesota merge tradition with innovation, creating an atmosphere where residents feel embraced. Amid this vibrant cityscape lies an array of well-kept homes, each featuring meticulously maintained garages — an indispensable facet of St. Paul living.

Understanding Your Garage Door

An efficiently functioning garage door forms a crucial element of your home’s security system. Yet, like any mechanical component, it may display signs of wear over time. Among the most common challenges homeowners face is a malfunctioning garage door cable. Here are the top 10 indicators suggesting your St. Paul residence might require garage door cable repair.

1. Difficulty Opening or Closing

At the heart of your garage door’s operation lies its cable, facilitating seamless opening and closing. Struggling with these movements might indicate cable repair or replacement is due.

2. Frayed or Worn Cables

Routine checks of your garage door cables are essential. Identifying fraying or signs of wear mandates attention, as neglecting this could exacerbate issues over time.

3. Dangling Cables

Loose cables jeopardize safety and the door’s functionality. Swiftly addressing this concern with professional aid is paramount, as disregarding it risks further damage and potential accidents. Rely on experienced technicians for thorough inspections and repairs to uphold safety and performance standards.

4. Unusual Noises

Listen closely to your garage door’s sounds. Unusual noises during operation might point to cable dysfunction.

5. Sluggish Door Movement

A hesitating or slow garage door could signify worn-out cables. Addressing this promptly is crucial, as ignoring it might lead to more severe problems such as complete door failure.

6. Inability to Stay Open

Cables assist in holding the door open. A door that cannot remain open or suddenly shuts could indicate cable issues.

7. Crooked Door Alignment

Garage door cables contribute to door balance. A skewed alignment often implicates cable trouble.

8. Visible Cable Wear

Worn or visibly damaged cable casing demands expert assessment to avert future mishaps.

9. Incomplete Door Opening

A door failing to open fully causes frustration and inconvenience. This frequently relates to cable issues that necessitate professional diagnosis and adjustment or replacement.

10. Shaking During Operation

Smooth garage door operation is key. Shaking or jerking during movement may point to problematic cables.

Trust Your Garage Door to Superior Garage Door Repair

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, you shouldn’t ignore them. Acting promptly could save you from more significant problems down the line. When it comes to expert garage door repair services in St. Paul, MN, Superior Garage Door Repair has built a reputation for excellence.

Superior Garage Door Repair’s team of experienced professionals are equipped to handle all sorts of garage door issues. With their competitive pricing, quick response time, and stellar customer service, they have set the standard for garage door repair services.

Don’t wait for the problem to escalate. If you’re in St. Paul and need garage door cable repair, reach out to Superior Garage Door Repair today.

Superior Garage Door Repair

1538 White Bear Ave #206, St Paul, MN 55106

612-400-8848

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