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 Recently, there has been a viewpoint that "the AI revolution may have lost momentum, because even if generative AI includes advertisements, it may not be worth it, as the cost of searching for an answer each time might be higher than the advertising revenue." I believe this view is too one-sided and overlooks the potential of technological advancements and business model innovations.       Firstly, the cost of computing power is decreasing. The development of technology has led to a gradual decline in the cost of computing power. Historically, whether it is the development of computers or internet technology, Moore's Law has applied, which states that computing power doubles approximately every 18 months while costs continue to decrease. This rule also applies to the AI field. With advancements in semiconductor technology and the gradual commercialization of quantum computing, the cost of computing power will further decrease in the future, significantly reducing th...

      Investing is an important and complex decision that involves a comprehensive consideration of various factors. Here are some key factors that investors need to pay special attention to when formulating an investment strategy: 1. Investment Goals: Determining your investment goals is crucial, whether it's pursuing long-term wealth growth, short-term cash flow, or saving for retirement. Clear goals help you develop an appropriate investment strategy. 2. Investment Risks: Every investment carries risks, such as capital loss and income volatility. Assessing your risk tolerance and choosing investment products that suit you is essential. 3. Investment Returns: Compare the expected returns of different investment products to select the ones that best meet your needs. Understanding historical returns and potential future earnings can help you make better choices. 4. Investment Timeframe: Choose investment products according to your investment timeframe (short-term, medium-...

 In the business world, sales and marketing are two inseparable concepts, each with its unique role and function. A simple saying encapsulates their essence: "Sales push products to users; marketing pulls users to products." This perspective deeply reveals the fundamental differences in strategies and objectives between sales and marketing. "Sales", as an activity directly aimed at closing deals, focuses on quickly and effectively pushing products or services into the market. Sales personnel achieve sales through product demonstrations, direct communication, negotiation, and persuasion. The goals of sales are usually short-term, such as monthly or quarterly sales targets. Therefore, in the sales process, quickly addressing customer needs, overcoming objections, and closing deals are the primary tasks of salespeople. Sales is a direct and powerful "push" strategy designed to prompt customers to make immediate purchase decisions. On the other hand, "mar...

In our daily lives and work, setting goals is a crucial process. Whether it is personal growth, career development, or team collaboration, clear and specific goals are the foundation of success. However, how to set effective goals often becomes a challenge. To address this issue, the SMART principle emerges, providing a systematic and practical method for goal setting. Firstly, the "S" in SMART stands for Specific. A good goal must be specific, not vague. For example, "I want to lose weight" is too broad and hard to execute. On the other hand, if it is specified as "I want to lose 1 kilogram per week through diet and exercise," it becomes more actionable and clear. Specific goals allow people to clearly understand the goal content, thereby focusing better on achieving it. Secondly, "M" stands for Measurable. If a goal cannot be quantified, it is difficult to assess progress and results. For example, "I want to improve my English" is a v...

Currently, many e-commerce businesses are not only operating on platform stores but also building their own brand-independent sites. However, promoting these independent sites has always been a challenge. Whether it's Google Ads or Facebook Ads, their effectiveness is diminishing, and SEO results are also less noticeable. Here, I will introduce a more effective promotion model: Affiliate Marketing. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate Marketing is a performance-based marketing model where businesses (Advertisers) collaborate with affiliates (also known as Publishers) to promote products or services. Affiliates use their websites, blogs, social media, or other channels to market the merchant's products and earn commissions based on the promotion's performance. Affiliates' earnings are usually based on the sales, clicks, or other specified actions (such as registrations or downloads) they generate. Key Participants in Affiliate Marketing Advertiser: Provides the product...

After more than a decade of rapid development, platform-based e-commerce giants like Tmall and JD.com have captured a large share of the Chinese market. However, as the market becomes saturated and competition intensifies, the growth potential for platform-based e-commerce is becoming limited. Meanwhile, private domain e-commerce, as an emerging business model, is gradually gaining prominence and showing immense growth potential. This article will explore the development prospects and potential advantages of private domain e-commerce. Growth Bottlenecks of Platform-Based E-commerce Market Saturation Platform-based e-commerce has developed a vast user base over the years. Platforms represented by Alibaba and JD.com dominate the market. However, as the number of users stabilizes, the growth of new users slows down, leading to market saturation. This makes it difficult for platform-based e-commerce to replicate the high growth rates of its early years. Rising Traffic Costs In the fiercely...