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8 Pros + Cons of the Banjo Brothers Bike Panniers
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8 Pros + Cons of the Banjo Brothers Bike Panniers

The Banjo Brothers bike panniers offer great design, durability, and storage but can be uncomfortable to carry and require careful loading.

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7 Pros + Cons of the MeowApps AI Engine WordPress Plugin
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7 Pros + Cons of the MeowApps AI Engine WordPress Plugin

The MeowApps AI Engine plugin for WordPress offers cost-effective, flexible AI integration but requires experimentation and AI knowledge for best results.

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7 Pros + Cons of LowFruits SEO Software
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7 Pros + Cons of LowFruits SEO Software

LowFruits SEO software is affordable and simplifies keyword research, but it lags behind bigger tools like Ahrefs in data freshness.

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7 Pros + 4 Cons of the LinkWhisper WordPress Plugin
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7 Pros + 4 Cons of the LinkWhisper WordPress Plugin

LinkWhisper is a WordPress plugin that simplifies internal linking, saving time and offering customization, but requires SEO knowledge and careful setup.

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8 Pros + Cons of the Lasso Affiliate WordPress Plugin
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8 Pros + Cons of the Lasso Affiliate WordPress Plugin

Lasso is a WordPress plugin that simplifies affiliate link management with a user-friendly dashboard, but its high cost and aggressive upgrade ads can be frustrating.

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7 Pros + Cons of BrightLocal SEO Software
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7 Pros + Cons of BrightLocal SEO Software

BrightLocal is a specialized local SEO tool with an intuitive interface, reliable data, and affordable pricing, but lacks broader SEO features.

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7 Pros + Cons of Blinkist for Book Summaries
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7 Pros + Cons of Blinkist for Book Summaries

Blinkist offers quick summaries of nonfiction books, saving time while providing essential insights, but its focus on social features and AI-generated content can detract from quality.

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8 Pros + Cons of the WP All Import & Export WordPress Plugin
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8 Pros + Cons of the WP All Import & Export WordPress Plugin

WP All Import & Export is a powerful WordPress plugin for bulk data management, offering reliable imports, scheduling, and extensive compatibility, but it has a steep learning curve and high upfront cost.

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8 Pros + Cons of the RankMath SEO WordPress Plugin
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8 Pros + Cons of the RankMath SEO WordPress Plugin

RankMath is a stable, feature-rich SEO plugin for WordPress, but it has a pricey Pro version and some modules may underperform.

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8 Pros + Cons of the MeowApps Social Engine WordPress Plugin
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8 Pros + Cons of the MeowApps Social Engine WordPress Plugin

The MeowApps Social Engine plugin offers free and affordable social media management with WordPress integration, but has some setup challenges and interface flaws.

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Empire Flippers Review: 7 Pros & Cons of Selling My Website via Their Brokerage

In September 2021, I sold the shivarweb.com website on the Empire Flippers marketplace. Shivarweb.com was a website that not only…

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ZipCar
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ZipCar Review: 5 Notes on Renting a Daily Car

We went several years owning a Nissan Leaf and a mid-size SUV. But when the SUV was in the shop…

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Credit Union
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3 Reasons Why Credit Unions Are Underrated

A few years ago, I switched to a local credit union after my local bank merged with a giant out…

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Mastodon
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10 Initial Notes On Using Mastodon

In December 2023, I signed up for Mastodon. It had been a full year since the crazy, impulse Twitter migration….

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Dawn Powerwash
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Why I’m Not Buying Dawn Platinum Powerwash

TL;DR There is conflicting information from Canada & the EU about the risks of the main new active ingredient in…

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5 Notes on The Macon Bacon
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5 Notes on The Macon Bacon

Macon lost their Minor League baseball team to Rome, Georgia in 2001. They are a fun, solid mid-sized city that…

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6 Notes about Doux South Pickled Vegetables
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6 Notes about Doux South Pickled Vegetables

Pickling vegetables has been an age-old tradition in the American South. But it’s slowly dying in home cooking due to…

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3 Reasons Why Namecheap Is Underrated
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3 Reasons Why Namecheap Is Underrated

I have been using Namecheap for more than 10 years now. I buy all of my domain names there, and…

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3 Reasons Why Blinkist Is Underrated

I am terrible at putting books down. I tell myself I will. I tell myself that there are thousands of…

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3 Reasons Why Mailerlite Is Underrated

I use MailerLite to send this email to you. That’s what they do. Because here’s the awkward thing. To be…

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Independent Analytics
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Independent Analytics for WordPress

I work as a professional in digital marketing, so Google Analytics is inescapable. Whether you love it or loathe it,…

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

For the third year in a row, we’ve ordered our seeds from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Here are 5 reasons…

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Working at Switchyards Neighborhood Work Club
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Working at Switchyards Neighborhood Work Club

Ever since leaving my former employer and re-starting my own business, I’ve been on the hunt for an ideal work…

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Merlin
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Accelerated Learning with Bird Sounds on Merlin App

The Merlin App by the Cornell Lab (iPhone or Android) is one of my favorite apps. I’ve used it for…

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Rain Barrel
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Rain Barrel Review

A few months ago, I got a free rain barrel & kit from the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed…

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Hot Sauces
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The Hot Sauce Test

I’ve used hot sauces for years. In high school, Tabasco went on all my sandwiches. Hot sauce went on all…

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Best Contractors Services Professionals Atlanta
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Best Contractors, Services & Professionals in Atlanta (Intown)

I moved to Atlanta with my family in 2013. Everything was new. And like anyone who has moved to a…

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Capital One 360 Savings / Money Market Account Review: My 4 Pros & Cons After 13 Years

Not enough people talk about their finances. For whatever reason, we’ll talk and write about our favorite products – but…

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Place in American Art by High Museum Art Exhibit Review
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Place in American Art by High Museum Art Exhibit Review

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta had an amazing exhibit called “Place in American Art.” The exhibit was incredibly…

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The Best Unlikely Sandwich

A few months ago when the New York Times wrote about PB&P sandwiches (yes, as in Peanut Butter and Pickle) – it…

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Brewed Kopi Luwak
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I Drank Kopi Luwak Today

In Southeast Asia, there’s a jungle cat called the Civet that loves to eat coffee cherries. The civet’s digestive system uses…

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Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
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One Year of Running In Vibram Fivefingers Bikilas

I started running distance when I was 10 years old, and continued throughout high school. I was never particularly fast,…

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Why Free Software Should Be Very Suspicious
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Why Free Software Should Be Very Suspicious

Shopping for invoicing software. Now that I have your full and rabid attention, here’s why you should not trust free…

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