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small local restaurants switch POS systems all the time and forget to renew their custom digital menu subdomains, leaving thousands of laminated QR codes on physical dining tables pointing to dead URLs.

a guy built a tool that checks domain registration status on local restaurant menu links found in google maps reviews. when a menu subdomain expires, he buys it for $10 and sets up a clean redirect to a third-party food delivery affiliate page. he collects steady commission checks every time a diner scans the table code to check lunch specials.

When you match or meet someone on a dating app and want to have a deeper relationship with them, don't get too forward with them. Instead, ask questions about them. Try to get to know them better by asking basic things, like their interests, likes and dislikes.

People, especially when it comes to dating, want someone who will get to know them better rather than someone who is too forward. It’s okay to take things as slowly as possible rather than rushing into things when the connection isn't actually building. Another thing that helps is actually listening to what they say instead of just waiting for your turn to talk.

If they mention something they're into, ask a follow-up question without making it feel like an interview. It shows you're paying attention to what they are sharing.

The key to a successful first date conversation is simple talk, being curious and getting to know each other. The connection will build on its own if you give it time.

One thing I’ve noticed is that knowing when not to invest seems just as important as finding a great investment.

There will always be another interesting company, another hot sector, and another deal that looks like an opportunity. But being able to walk away when the risk/reward doesn't make sense is a skill too.

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m looking to take on a few UGC projects and build up my portfolio. I’m open to niches and short-form content.

If you’re looking for a creator, feel free to message me with the details. Thanks! :)

For those who have landed roles in Investment Banking, Equity Research, or Sales & Trading, what helped you the most?

Books? Mock interviews? Financial modeling? Keeping up with the news?

I'd appreciate any advice.😊

Lesson I learned is that most AO search failures aren't caused by the LLM, but rather caused by poor retrieval. A good search pipeline combines: we crawling, indexing, retrieval, ranking, and AI reasoning.

Tools like Exa, Tavilt, etc. each solve different parts of this pipeline. Picking the right one depends on your use case, not hype.

what's your biggest challenge with AI search?

Also me, 3 hour later:

reading about MCPs, AI workflows, tool use, agent, and a bunch of stuff i didn't know existed yesterday. I'm still learning, but it's been a fun rabbit hole so far.

what's one things Claude taught you that you didn't expect?

So, I'm a creator mainly in instagram. and I just noticed that brands care so much about follower counts when some of the most authentic content comes from smaller creators. Honestly, I don't have a huge audience. No viral page. No six-figure following.

But as a UGC creator, that's never really been the point.

Brands aren't always looking to borrow your audience, they're looking to borrow your perspective. They want content that feels like it came from a real person, not a polished ad. In some ways, having a smaller account can even be an advantage. You're closer to the average customer, which can make your content feel more relatable. I'm curious how others see it.

Have you ever felt discouraged by your follower count, only to realize it mattered less than you thought?

Not because YouTube is better.

But the more I learn about content creation, the more I wonder if YouTube is being overlooked.

In YouTube, intent is different. A lot of viewers are actively looking for something. They searched for it. They wanted it. That makes me wonder if YouTube is one of the most underrated opportunities for UGC creators and brands right now.

Would you rather have reach or intent?