From Nick Laight's ezine. Picture this… A camera shot of a busy London street in the daytime. Cars stream by while pedestrians scuttle along the pavement. In front of the camera stands a middle aged woman, beaming from ear to ear. She doesn’t say anything. All she does is film her joyous expression as a big red double decker bus comes round the corner behind her. Then the video ends. Doesn’t seem like much of a big deal does it? Hardly the recipe for making money online!? But a woman named Bemi Orojuogun (also known as ‘Bus Auntie’) makes tons of these videos and puts them on TikTok and Instagram. Thanks to these simple posts, she has built a following of almost 400,000 followers on TikTok,… and almost 60,000 followers on Instagram. From this she’s bagged herself a sponsorship deal with the fashion brand, Burberry. So she’s making money from what is, effectively, a daily snapshot of her life, taken on a smartphone on her way to work. This is one of the examples of recent social media sensations who’ve hit the new headlines lately because they’re so… well… ordinary. Some of the fastest-growing accounts at the moment are not celebrities, politicians, or top experts. They’re regular people who come across as relatable and authentic. Another example is Gerald Stratford, a Cotswolds-based pensioner who shares posts of himself in his garden, where he shares his love for red cabbage. And I'm barely getting started 'Keeping Up With The Kids'🤷🏼‍♀️

From Stuart Turnbull's ezine. This alone can save you months of trial and error) Before turning any public domain work into a product, ask yourself these three questions: Is there modern intent behind it?Not “Is it famous?” - but rather: Are people still searching for this today? Public domain works best when it feeds a current desire, not just an old interest. Can it be narrowed?Big mistake: trying to republish something “complete”. The SMART move: Extract a specific angle (AI can do this for you!) Focus on one aspect, theme, or use... Package it for a clearly defined sub- audience (Again, AI can do this for you!) Narrow beats comprehensive every time. Can it be re-positioned, not just rewritten?You don’t win by changing words or art.You win by changing: Context Format Presentation You don't just want the same content... You want the same content with NEW value! (And YES... AI can do this for you!) Here’s the important shift most people are missing right now with public domain… Public domain didn’t suddenly become powerful.It’s always worked. What changed is this: It’s now realistic for everyday creators to use it quickly, cleanly, and profitably — because of AI. 3–5 years ago, public domain looked good on paper… But in practice it meant:• Heavy rewriting• Lots of formatting• Design headaches• And a ton of manual work That’s why most people ignored it. Fast-forward to now… AI can:• Adapt public domain content in minutes!• Help modernize language and structure!• Instantly generate supporting content!• Speed up layout and creation dramatically! • Give you DESIGNS for many different products! That changes the math. Public domain goes from: “Interesting but time-consuming” to... “Practical, fast, and repeatable”! That’s the real opportunity heading into 2026. Now. you don’t need to use public domain to succeed. BUT... It’s become one of the smartest options you can have available in your product creation arsenal... Especially on days when:• You don’t want to start from scratch• You want something proven• Or you just want momentum without friction

From Marissa Murgatroyd. If 2025 felt like standing at a crossroads -- watching AI transform everything while wondering how to keep up... You're definitely not alone. This year pushed so many of us to question what's actually working, what's worth our time and where online business is really headed. And after deep-diving into the research, analyzing our own results and talking to hundreds of business owners... I'm more optimistic about 2026 than I've been in years. Because while a lot is changing, the opportunities for those who adapt are absolutely massive. That's why, each year, I write my annual "State of the Internet" blog post and the 2026 edition is hot off the presses >> https://liveyourmessage.com/online-business-internet-trends-2026 This is my most talked-about post of the year (for good reason!). It gives you exactly what you need to know to thrive in the new year -- with no fluff and actionable takeaways. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find inside: - Why AI agents are the great equalizer for solopreneurs (and how to use them without losing your soul) - The "Unshittification" movement -- the massive backlash against AI-generated content and what it means for you - The surprising reason human touch is worth more now, not less These aren't just trends -- they're the roadmap for building a business that thrives while others struggle to keep up.

From Anastasia. This is a complete guide to using Google Nano Banana PRO for print-on-demand: free vs paid access, Google's prompting secrets, and creating designs that sell on Etsy! Nano Banana PRO is INSANE for Print on Demand - 5 Ways to Use Google AI for POD - YouTube

More great advice from Amanda Craven Ever notice how some people seem to magically find buyers everywhere? Like they post once, sneeze twice and suddenly they’re making sales while you’re still staring at screens wondering where those people are hiding. Spoiler alert…. They’re not hiding. You just haven’t been taught where to look. So today, I want to show you the 10 online hot zones where buyers reveal themselves without even meaning to and how to spot them fast. Here they are in no particular order: 1. Amazon “Most Wished For” Lists This is one of the biggest buyer-intent goldmines on the planet. People don’t wishlist things casually - something triggered desire. UK list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/most-wished-for US list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for Ask yourself: What does this tell me about what people WANT right now? You’ll see opportunities you’ve never noticed before. 2. Reddit Problem Threads Reddit is basically the internet’s confession booth. People complain, ask for help, compare tools… They practically beg complete strangers to tell them what to buy. Start here: https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=best%20tool%20for https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=alternatives%20to Any time you see frustration, there’s money. Frustration is buyer fuel. 3. Quora “What’s the best…?” Questions People go to Quora when they’re tired of guessing. https://www.quora.com/search?q=best+software+for https://www.quora.com/search?q=how+to+start+online If they’re asking something like, “which tool should I buy?” They’re ready to buy something. 4. Google Trends (Real-Time Market Heat) This one is criminally underused. https://trends.google.com/trends/