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Insights on local community, proximity-based connection, and what it means to build a healthier social app.

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Algorithm Choice and Open APIs: Why 2026 Is the Year to Stop Renting Your Audience

Instagram, Threads, and TikTok all shipped algorithm choice in 2026. Meanwhile X, Reddit, and Amazon restructured API pricing and killed free tiers. Here is why open APIs matter more than feed settings...

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Foot Traffic Ideas for Small Shops: 9 Tactics That Actually Work in 2026

Small business foot traffic just had its sharpest year-over-year drop since 2022. The good news: 76% of local searchers visit a business within 24 hours. Here are 9 foot traffic tactics that actually work in 2026...

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