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How Copytrack Exploits a Dead Marketplace: The Fotolia Trap That’s Targeting Honest Creators

How Copytrack Exploits a Dead Marketplace: The Fotolia Trap That’s Targeting Honest Creators

I bought stock photos on Fotolia over a decade ago. Now Copytrack claims I “stole” them. The twist? Adobe erased the purchase history when it killed Fotolia - so there’s no way to prove my license. Here’s how this legal trap works, why it’s wrong, and what every creative needs to know.

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affogato.ai review

I Made a Candle Ad in Minutes with Affogato AI Agent

I tried Affogato.ai to spin my candle photos into Instagram-style ads, no heavy editing, just upload, pick a character and style, and let it generate scenes. The results were surprisingly usable with a few quirks (lip-sync oddities, weird text, music meh). Here’s my step-by-step, what I’d tweak next time, and whether I’d keep a subscription.

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This Post is For Me. Let's Name it: The Best Strategy for Facebook and Instagram Growth in 2025

This Post is For Me. Let’s Name it: The Best Strategy for Facebook and Instagram Growth in 2025

This isn’t just advice - it’s a note to self. If you’re a creative soul trying to grow on Facebook or Instagram in 2025, this is the strategy. No gimmicks. Just 8 clear, honest steps to stop shouting into the void and start building something real. From SEO-driven captions to content formats that click - this one’s for us.

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Trier

Trier vs Brugge: Why One Feels Bigger and Why AI Made a Mistake

Brugge is technically bigger, but Trier feels like the heavyweight. After living in both cities, I break down why architecture, layout, and vibe matter more than stats - and how Google AI got it all hilariously wrong. From Roman ruins to Belgian lace, here’s what the algorithm doesn’t see (but your feet definitely feel).

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I Wrote Ads, Won Contests, Got Fined… Then I Made Up a Word That Will Stuck. Clickwanted?

I Wrote Ads, Won Contests, Got Fined… Then I Made Up a Word That Will Stuck. Clickwanted?

It started with a radio ad for Citroën, a 24-hour car prize from Nissan, and a €50 fine for a missing fire extinguisher. Somewhere between unpaid ideas and burnt-out contests, I decided to stop giving away the good stuff. That’s when I coined a word for work that deserves attention: clickwanted. And no, it’s not clickbait.

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Best AI Tools for Creative Bloggers: My Favorite Digital Sidekicks

Best AI Tools for Creative Bloggers: My Favorite Digital Sidekicks

Discover the best AI tools for creative bloggers - from writing wizards to design sidekicks. I share my personal favorites that help me run Graphics-Illustrations.com, create content faster, and stay inspired. Whether you're a blogger, designer, or digital artist, these tools can level up your creative workflow.

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