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Hi everyone,

I'm completely new to the sourcing agent/business procurement field and would really appreciate some guidance from people who have experience in it.

A little about me: I come from a digital marketing background and run a digital marketing business. Recently, I started learning about sourcing agents who help overseas buyers find manufacturers, negotiate prices, manage quality checks, and coordinate shipments. The more I read about it, the more interesting it seems.

I genuinely enjoy sales, relationship building, and communicating with clients, which is one of the reasons this business caught my attention. My plan is to start as a freelancer and treat it as a side income. If it goes well and I gain enough experience and clients, I'd eventually like to register a company and build a proper sourcing business.

Since I'm starting from zero, I have a lot of questions:

* Is this a realistic business to start as a freelancer? * How did you get your first client? * What skills should I focus on learning first? * Are there any courses, YouTube channels, books, or communities you'd recommend? * How do you find reliable manufacturers and verify them? * What are the biggest mistakes beginners make? * Is it possible to build this business remotely from India, or do you eventually need a presence in manufacturing hubs? * If you were starting again today with no experience, what would your roadmap look like?

I'm not looking for a "get rich quick" business. I'm happy to spend months learning and building credibility if there's genuine long-term potential.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences, advice, or even things you wish you knew when you started.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm completely new to the sourcing agent/business procurement field and would really appreciate some guidance from people who have experience in it.

A little about me: I come from a digital marketing background and run a digital marketing business. Recently, I started learning about sourcing agents who help overseas buyers find manufacturers, negotiate prices, manage quality checks, and coordinate shipments. The more I read about it, the more interesting it seems.

I genuinely enjoy sales, relationship building, and communicating with clients, which is one of the reasons this business caught my attention. My plan is to start as a freelancer and treat it as a side income. If it goes well and I gain enough experience and clients, I'd eventually like to register a company and build a proper sourcing business.

Since I'm starting from zero, I have a lot of questions:

• Is this a realistic business to start as a freelancer?
• How did you get your first client?
• What skills should I focus on learning first?
• Are there any courses, YouTube channels, books, or communities you'd recommend?
• How do you find reliable manufacturers and verify them?
• What are the biggest mistakes beginners make?
• Is it possible to build this business remotely from India, or do you eventually need a presence in manufacturing hubs?
• If you were starting again today with no experience, what would your roadmap look like?

I'm not looking for a "get rich quick" business. I'm happy to spend months learning and building credibility if there's genuine long-term potential.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences, advice, or even things you wish you knew when you started.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking to scale my digital marketing business. While I currently have international clients, I want to expand my reach and acquire new clients. I'm considering a partnership model where I hire someone in the US. This person would be responsible for bringing new clients onto my roster, and in turn, I would offer them a percentage of the revenue generated from those clients.Has anyone tried this method?

I am currently conducting research on products or services that people desire but are not yet being discussed or initiated. If you have any relevant information, please share it, as it would greatly assist my research.

I've seen others using Claude for automating SEO tasks, but I'm brand new to this area. Does anyone have experience or insights to share?

I'm still using the screen protector (global) that came with my phone and was wondering if anyone has upgraded it to an official screen protector. Also, do you think the one that came out of the box is sufficient? Secondly, have you used any protection for the camera lens?

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I've been running an SEO agency for years, and lately I've been wondering whether the industry is heading toward a major shift.

With AI-generated search results, zero-click searches, clients expecting faster ROI, and many businesses preferring to spend on Google Ads and Meta Ads instead of waiting months for SEO, I'm questioning the long-term future of SEO agencies.

Some questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on:

- Do you think standalone SEO agencies will still thrive 5–10 years from now?

- Have you already pivoted into PPC, CRO, AI automation, web development, or another service?

- Are clients asking for SEO less than they used to?

- If you owned an SEO agency today, would you double down on SEO or diversify while you still can?

I'm not saying SEO is dead—I still believe organic search has value. But the market feels different than it did even a few years ago.

I'm especially interested in hearing from agency owners who have actually changed their business model. What made you pivot, and has it worked?

I've been running an SEO agency for years, and lately I've been wondering whether the industry is heading toward a major shift.

With AI-generated search results, zero-click searches, clients expecting faster ROI, and many businesses preferring to spend on Google Ads and Meta Ads instead of waiting months for SEO, I'm questioning the long-term future of SEO agencies.

Some questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on:

Do you think standalone SEO agencies will still thrive 5–10 years from now?

Have you already pivoted into PPC, CRO, AI automation, web development, or another service?

Are clients asking for SEO less than they used to?

If you owned an SEO agency today, would you double down on SEO or diversify while you still can?

I'm not saying SEO is dead—I still believe organic search has value. But the market feels different than it did even a few years ago.

I'm especially interested in hearing from agency owners who have actually changed their business model. What made you pivot, and has it worked?

It seems there aren't many good online cases that offer camera protection. Most options look very similar and, unfortunately, the rest end up being open-backed cases, which could potentially scratch the camera lens.

What kind of cases are you using? Also, have you tried using a lens protector?

I love the official case, but I'm worried about scratches.

I've seen many online videos discussing websites built with AI and sold to clients, but I'd like to understand the website's adaptability. If a client wants to perform SEO work like changing content, updating images, or removing/modifying elements, how does this work? Does the client need to hire a developer, or is there a built-in function for ongoing updates when the website is created with AI? Is there a backend portal where client can login and do SEO?

I've noticed that smartwatch sales seem to be declining. If you're using one, could you tell me why you prefer it? I switched to analog watches about a year ago. With the current market trends, is it still a worthwhile purchase?

Suggest some scifi movie or series, i just finished watching Reacher and I want something interesting, not interested in korean

I feel LinkedIn has most AI content out there, there is no restriction or machanism to mark it down. There are a lot of seo gurus who publish AI content for the sake of engagement and other side people has made it another instagram shit with irrelevant videos and personally created or altered clickbait whatsapp messages, Honestly enough is enough

I'm looking for some good Malayalam ghost stories to listen to before bed. While I used to listen to Ghost Radio Malayalam on YouTube, I've recently found it a bit boring. I'm also finding that most other channels with narration lack depth and feel childish. Any recommendations for a more engaging and compelling source of Malayalam ghost stories?

Despite the rise of AI usage, agencies continue to rely on traditional SEO tactics.While more intelligent individuals are effectively leveraging AI to its full potential, some agencies have been laying off their SEO teams and interns as AI becomes more prevalent.

While I acknowledge the importance of Google Search, I believe we shouldn't solely depend on it. The rise of AI chatbots suggests a shift in where traffic is originating. What are your thoughts on this trend? Additionally, securing quality backlinks has become more challenging, and associated costs have increased.

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Vivo X300 Ultra ringtone volume automatically increases on its own

Hi everyone,

I'm facing a strange issue on my Vivo X300 Ultra. I prefer keeping my ringtone volume very low since my phone is always nearby. However, after some time, the ringtone volume automatically increases to around 80% without me changing any settings.

This has been happening for quite a while. I've experienced it both before and after software updates, so updating the phone hasn't fixed the problem.

I've checked the usual sound settings but haven't been able to identify what's causing it. I'm using OriginOS, and I don't have any third-party volume control apps installed.

Has anyone else experienced this issue on the X300 Ultra devices? If so, were you able to find a solution?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!