✨Trends, Tools, and Tactics: Navigating 2025 in AI, Tech and Marketing from day one
Explore key trends like the rise of generative AI in content creation, Google Ads’ AI-driven overhaul, and the growing influence of nano and niche creators in marketing. And Taylor Swift😜
So, it’s 2025. We hope you had a good time because now is the time to roll up your sleeves and start working… hard.
But first … what you missed? Expert predictions on 2025’s web development landscape, React best practices, and the impact of server-side rendering.
What we have learned about LLMs so far and a guide to running LLMs locally, and marketing topics and strategies to get you started this year.
And… exciting things are happening at SWIPE, and we can’t wait to share them with you! Stay tuned for some fresh updates that will take your experience to the next level—big things are just around the corner.
Happy reading.
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🤖AI / ChatGPT stuff
2024 in AI Predictions - A detailed look at the expected advancements and challenges in AI for 2024.
🤔What AI Looks Like in 2025 - A forward-looking exploration of AI's integration into society by 2025.
Why AI Evaluations Are Critical for Safety - Examines the importance of robust evaluation methods to ensure AI safety.
ChatGPT Search vs. Google: A Comprehensive Analysis - A comparison of ChatGPT and Google in providing search results and user experience.
AI Powering Home Appliances - How AI is transforming the functionality of home appliances into smarter systems.
How I Run LLMs Locally - A guide to setting up large language models (LLMs) locally for developers and enthusiasts.
🔍Using AI for SEO and Discoverability - 22 actionable techniques for leveraging AI to improve SEO and online visibility.
AI Marketing: 7 Tools I Wish I Knew About Sooner - A roundup of AI-powered marketing tools to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
A guide to AI prototyping for product managers - How to turn your idea into a working prototype in minutes.
for .10 AI Stories That Shaped 2024 - A reflection on the key events and breakthroughs that defined AI in 2024.
AI for Product Managers - Explains how product managers can effectively integrate AI into their development processes.
O3: Oh My! - An analysis of AI progress and ethical considerations in advanced AI systems. By
on Substack.LLMs in 2024: An Overview - A year-end summary of developments in large language models and their impact.
✏️Write Better Code in 2025 - Tips and strategies for writing cleaner, more efficient code in an AI-enhanced development landscape.
Understanding the Meaning of AI - A deep dive into the definition, purpose, and societal implications of artificial intelligence.
The Mobile S-Curve Ends and the AI S-Curve Begins - Examines the shift from mobile-driven innovation to AI-led growth and its implications for businesses. By
on Substack.AI and Cognitive Offloading - Discusses how AI is helping humans share cognitive workloads and improve decision-making processes.
⚙️Dev stuff
A CSS Wishlist for 2025 - Highlights desired improvements and features developers hope to see in CSS by 2025.
Chrome 2024 Recap - A summary of the most impactful features and updates introduced to Chrome in 2024.
Amazon Web Services Overview - A concise overview of AWS services and their potential applications.
😎Pull Request Best Practices - A pull request is not just a mere step in the development process; it's a vital mechanism that allows teams to review, discuss, and improve code before it becomes part of the main codebase.
Thoughts on What RSC Means for SPAs - Analyzes how React Server Components (RSC) might change the development of Single Page Applications (SPAs).
TypeScript + React: First Impressions - A developer shares initial thoughts and lessons learned from using TypeScript with React.
Software Design as Knowledge Building - Explores software design as an iterative process of building and sharing knowledge.
✨Cheatsheets for Developers - A collection of helpful cheatsheets for developers, covering various tools and frameworks.
Web Design and Tech Predictions for 2025 - Forecasts trends and advancements in web design and technology for the coming years.
2024 Databases Retrospective - A review of database technology trends and developments from the past year.
Chrome DevTools: Everything You Need to Know - A comprehensive guide to mastering Chrome DevTools for debugging and performance optimization.
💻Technology in 2025 - A broad overview of emerging technologies and innovations expected to define 2025.
Complete Guide to React.js - A thorough guide to React.js concepts and interview questions, from basic to advanced.
Master React by Following the Best in the Industry - Advice and resources to learn React by studying the approaches of top developers.
Evaluating Large Language Models (2024) - A research paper analyzing the performance and challenges of large language models.
You Don’t Need Next.js - Argues why Next.js may not be the right choice for all projects, offering alternative solutions.
👀How AI Will Change Software Engineering - Explores the impact of AI on software development practices and workflows. By
for Newsletter.Top 10 Software Development Books for 2025 - A curated list of books to help developers improve their skills in 2025.
17 Tips from a Senior React Developer - Expert advice and best practices for React developers to elevate their skills.
From REST to GraphQL: Why and How I Made the Switch - Shares the journey and benefits of transitioning from REST to GraphQL.
JavaScript Frameworks Heading Into 2025 - A look at the top JavaScript frameworks and their evolution as we move into 2025.
📊Marketing stuff
The Web Is Too Big - Reflects on the overwhelming scale of the modern web and its implications for usability and accessibility.
Naptown Scoop: A Success Story - A case study on how a small local newsletter became a trusted source for its community.
👉Blueprint for Social Networks in 2025 overview post.
Thinking Slowly: The Paradoxical Slowness of Human Behavior - Explores the unexpected benefits of deliberate and slow decision-making.
⁉️Introduction to the Digital Product Passport (DPP) - The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is new legislation changing how Europe and the world make, buy, and sell products. Let’s talk about what it is, how it will affect your business.
My Default Apps of 2024 - A personal list of the go-to apps that defined productivity and creativity in 2024.
Best of Future Social 2024 Edition - A curated collection of insights on the evolution of social platforms and trends from 2024.
👉2025 SEO Tips - Trends, Predictions, and Strategies.
SEO: Noise vs. Signals - Differentiates between distractions and meaningful metrics in SEO strategy.
Why Making a Good YouTube Video Is Hard for Businesses - Discusses the challenges businesses face in creating engaging, high-quality YouTube content.
Reflections on 2024 and the Road Ahead for Content Marketing - A look back at the key trends in content marketing from 2024 and what to expect in 2025.
The Rise of Niche and Nano-Creators in Influencer Marketing - Explores how smaller influencers are reshaping the influencer marketing industry.
Why Social Media Influencers Are Going to Have a Very Big 2025 - Examines the growing role of influencers in driving marketing strategies and brand engagement.
2025 Predictions - Forecasts on key tech and business trends for the year ahead.
Three Rules for Early-Stage Startups - Hiten Shah shares actionable advice for navigating the challenges of early-stage startup growth.
💥The Taylor Swift Phenomenon: A Masterclass in Music Marketing - Analyzes Taylor Swift's marketing strategies and their relevance for brands.
Google Ads Plans Major AI Push in 2025 - Explores Google Ads’ ambitious AI-driven initiatives and their impact on search marketing.
How Generative AI Works to Create Content - A breakdown of how generative AI models function and their use cases in content creation.
Google Ads Match Types in 2024 - A guide to understanding the updated Google Ads match types and how to use them effectively.
The Hidden Dimension of Professional Growth: Understanding How Others See You - Explores how gaining insights into others' perceptions can accelerate professional growth.
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