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Attracting the Spotify Algorithm using only SEO and merch

Dec 31, 2025

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Can You Get More Spotify Streams Using Only SEO, Blog Posts, and Coffee Mug QR Codes?A One-Year Music Marketing Experiment What if you ignored paid ads, playlist pitching services, social media trends, and “growth hacks” entirely and tried to grow your Spotify streams using only search engine optimization, blog content, and coffee mugs with QR…

Sound effects make any produciton more engaging.

Jul 1, 2025

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The Unsung Heroes: Why Sound Effects Are Crucial to Any Media Production In the vibrant tapestry of modern media, from blockbuster films to engaging podcasts and immersive video games, one element often goes unnoticed yet plays a profoundly critical role: sound effects. More than just background noise, carefully chosen and expertly placed sound effects (or…

Why music loses its value when you give it away for free.

Apr 16, 2025

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The Paradox of Free Music: Why Giving It Away Can Diminish Its Worth It’s a curious phenomenon: when music is offered for free online, its perceived value often seems to plummet. Why is this the case? A significant part of the answer lies in how we, as humans, associate price with worth. We tend to…

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Attracting the Spotify Algorithm using only SEO and merch

Sound effects make any produciton more engaging.

Why music loses its value when you give it away for free.