Important Updates

8/15/2023

Protect Your Business Accounts with a Strong Password

One of the simplest yet most effective measures you can implement is using a strong and unique password for your business account. A strong password acts as a powerful defense against unauthorized access, ensuring the safety of your valuable data and preserving your online presence.

Here are a few key points to keep in mind when creating a strong password:

1. Length and Complexity: Aim for a password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (e.g., @, $, !).

Pro-Tip: Use a password generator to create a secure password.

2. Avoid Common Passwords: Steer clear of using easily guessable passwords such as “password123” or “12345678.” Hackers often rely on common password patterns when attempting unauthorized access.

Pro-Tip: Never use the same password on multiple sites, if a hacker gets into one account they usually try to use that password on all your accounts.

3. Unique and Non-Personal: Do not use personal information like your name, birth date, or phone number as part of your password. Instead, opt for a unique combination of characters that is unrelated to your personal life.

Pro-Tip: I know it may be tempting but do not put any personal information out in the social media realm for people to grab, for instance when there is a post on Facebook saying “Do you remember what the street name was you grew up on?” OR “Drop your mom’s last name in the comments below”. DO NOT answer those types of questions. These are the types of questions hackers will pick up on to get into your account.

4. Regular Updates: Change your password periodically, preferably every three to six months. Regularly updating your password adds an extra layer of security, making it more difficult for hackers to crack.

Pro-Tip: Create a recurring event in your calendar to update and change your passwords every 6 months, that way you won’t forget to do it.

5. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enable 2FA whenever possible. This additional security measure requires a secondary verification code, usually sent to your mobile device, for accessing your account.

By following these guidelines, you significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and potential compromise of your business account. Remember, the security of your account is not something to be taken lightly, as it can impact your reputation, finances, and overall business operations.

If you have any questions or need assistance in implementing these security measures, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We are here to help ensure the protection of your business account.

Let’s work together to safeguard your valuable information and maintain a secure online environment.

4/12/2023

What’s new with AI and GPT for Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that is changing the way we interact with technology. One of the most exciting developments in AI is the emergence of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). These powerful models are capable of generating human-like text, making them useful for a wide range of applications, from chatbots to content creation.

GPTs are a type of deep learning model that uses a transformer architecture to generate text. They are pre-trained on large amounts of text data, which allows them to learn the patterns and structures of language. Once they have been trained, GPTs can be fine-tuned for specific tasks, such as generating product descriptions or answering customer inquiries.

One of the most notable examples of GPTs in action is OpenAI’s GPT-3 model. This model has been trained on an enormous corpus of text data, making it one of the most powerful language models in existence. GPT-3 is capable of generating text that is difficult to distinguish from human writing, which has led to a surge of interest in its potential applications.

One of the primary benefits of GPTs is their ability to generate high-quality text quickly and efficiently. This makes them ideal for content creation, where they can be used to generate product descriptions, social media posts, and other types of content. GPTs can also be used to generate responses to customer inquiries, which can help businesses save time and improve customer satisfaction.

Another potential application of GPTs is in the field of chatbots. By using GPTs to generate responses to customer inquiries, businesses can create chatbots that are more human-like and engaging. This can improve the overall customer experience and help businesses build stronger relationships with their customers.

Despite their many benefits, GPTs are not without their limitations. One of the biggest challenges with GPTs is their tendency to generate biased or inaccurate text. This is because they are trained on large amounts of text data, which can contain biases and inaccuracies. To address this issue, researchers are working on developing more sophisticated training techniques that can help GPTs generate more accurate and unbiased text.

In conclusion, GPTs are a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. From content creation to customer service, GPTs offer a wide range of benefits that can help businesses save time and improve the customer experience. While there are still challenges to be addressed, the future of GPTs looks bright, and we can expect to see them playing an increasingly important role in the world of AI.

12/6/2022

What’s new in Chrome

PRODUCTIVITY

Compare search results faster from the new side panel

• Expand the side panel to quickly compare search results without having to click the back button.
• Enter your search into the address bar and click on a result.
• In the address bar, click Open search in the side panel.
• Your search results will open in the side panel.
• Click on a result and the page will open in your current tab so you can easily compare pages and results.

PRODUCTIVITY

Access your passwords on the go

Use your saved passwords to easily sign in to websites and apps on your phone. Just download Chrome for iOS or Android, sign in and sync.

• Use your phone’s camera to scan this QR code to open the App or Play Store.
• Then download and open Chrome.
• Tap Chrome menu > Settings > Turn on sync.
• Choose the Google Account you want to use. Then tap Yes, I’m in.
• To see, add or edit your passwords:
  On iPhone, tap Chrome menu > Passwords.
  On Android, tap Chrome menu > Settings > Passwords.

Have questions about how to update Chrome? We can assist you in making that happen. Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com to schedule a time to connect with our team.

7/6//22

The new Facebook Page experience

The new Pages experience is not available for all Pages yet. Pages you manage may still be using the classic Pages experience.

When you switch to the new Page experience, all Page content including posts, photos, videos, stories, and Groups your page is an admin of will automatically move to your new Page. All of your Page likes and followers will also be transitioned to your new Page. If your Page has a blue verification check, it will transfer to your new Page.

What’s new for Pages?

• A redesigned Page layout that’s cleaner and more intuitive
• Easy switching and navigation between a public-facing Page and an individual profile. Manage your Page and profile separately.
• Seamless interactions with other public figures, brands and people via access to Feed: Follow other public figures, brands, and partners to create a Feed with topics that matter to you. Stay up to date and connect with people and content on your new Page Feed.
• Your new Page Feed will be separate from your profile. You can follow different Pages and profiles to curate a unique experience for your Feed on the new Page. Anyone with full control will see this Feed.
• Actionable insights and more relevant notifications
• Updated Page Management tools: You can give others Facebook access or task access to manage the Page.

Will I lose access to features or tools from my classic Page?

• Page Likes and Followers: You’ll retain existing likes and followers on your new Page.
• Like or follow counts will be displayed beneath the Page name on your new Page, depending on the action button. For example, creators with a “Like” action button will have their like count visible, with their follow count accessible in the professional dashboard. Those with a “Follow” action button will have their follow count displayed beneath the Page name.
• Classic Page Roles, such as moderator and editors, will not be available at this time: You can give Facebook access or task access to your new Page to help manage it.
• Publishing tools, such as scheduled posts: You can schedule posts from Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio.
• Business features, such as jobs, appointments, offers
• Classic Page features, such as reviews, check-ins, Page templates
• Manage from mobile web browsers: You can manage the new Page from the Facebook mobile app, but not from mobile web browsers.
• Locations Management (http://business.facebook.com/business_locations) is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.
• Global pages structure is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.

5/11/22

The new Google Analytics

If you haven’t started collecting data in your Google Analytics 4 property, you should do so now. This will allow you to gather the historical insights you need to measure your results over time when Universal Analytics stops processing hits. If you are already collecting the data you need in Google Analytics 4, you should ensure your remaining setup is complete.

You can continue to use and collect new data in your Universal Analytics properties until July 1, 2023. After that, you will be able to access your previously processed data in Universal Analytics for a period of at least six months. We know your data is important to you and we strongly encourage you to export your historical reports during this time.

In the coming months, we will provide a future date for when we will fully sunset Universal Analytics. On this sunset date, you will no longer be able to see your Universal Analytics reports in the Analytics interface or access your Universal Analytics data via the API.

Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com if need any assistance with your Google Analytics.

4/12/2023

What’s new with AI and GPT for Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that is changing the way we interact with technology. One of the most exciting developments in AI is the emergence of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). These powerful models are capable of generating human-like text, making them useful for a wide range of applications, from chatbots to content creation.

GPTs are a type of deep learning model that uses a transformer architecture to generate text. They are pre-trained on large amounts of text data, which allows them to learn the patterns and structures of language. Once they have been trained, GPTs can be fine-tuned for specific tasks, such as generating product descriptions or answering customer inquiries.

One of the most notable examples of GPTs in action is OpenAI’s GPT-3 model. This model has been trained on an enormous corpus of text data, making it one of the most powerful language models in existence. GPT-3 is capable of generating text that is difficult to distinguish from human writing, which has led to a surge of interest in its potential applications.

One of the primary benefits of GPTs is their ability to generate high-quality text quickly and efficiently. This makes them ideal for content creation, where they can be used to generate product descriptions, social media posts, and other types of content. GPTs can also be used to generate responses to customer inquiries, which can help businesses save time and improve customer satisfaction.

Another potential application of GPTs is in the field of chatbots. By using GPTs to generate responses to customer inquiries, businesses can create chatbots that are more human-like and engaging. This can improve the overall customer experience and help businesses build stronger relationships with their customers.

Despite their many benefits, GPTs are not without their limitations. One of the biggest challenges with GPTs is their tendency to generate biased or inaccurate text. This is because they are trained on large amounts of text data, which can contain biases and inaccuracies. To address this issue, researchers are working on developing more sophisticated training techniques that can help GPTs generate more accurate and unbiased text.

In conclusion, GPTs are a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. From content creation to customer service, GPTs offer a wide range of benefits that can help businesses save time and improve the customer experience. While there are still challenges to be addressed, the future of GPTs looks bright, and we can expect to see them playing an increasingly important role in the world of AI.

12/6/2022

What’s new in Chrome

PRODUCTIVITY

Compare search results faster from the new side panel

• Expand the side panel to quickly compare search results without having to click the back button.
• Enter your search into the address bar and click on a result.
• In the address bar, click Open search in the side panel.
• Your search results will open in the side panel.
• Click on a result and the page will open in your current tab so you can easily compare pages and results.

PRODUCTIVITY

Access your passwords on the go

Use your saved passwords to easily sign in to websites and apps on your phone. Just download Chrome for iOS or Android, sign in and sync.

• Use your phone’s camera to scan this QR code to open the App or Play Store.
• Then download and open Chrome.
• Tap Chrome menu > Settings > Turn on sync.
• Choose the Google Account you want to use. Then tap Yes, I’m in.
• To see, add or edit your passwords:
  On iPhone, tap Chrome menu > Passwords.
  On Android, tap Chrome menu > Settings > Passwords.

Have questions about how to update Chrome? We can assist you in making that happen. Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com to schedule a time to connect with our team.

7/6//22

The new Facebook Page experience

The new Pages experience is not available for all Pages yet. Pages you manage may still be using the classic Pages experience.

When you switch to the new Page experience, all Page content including posts, photos, videos, stories, and Groups your page is an admin of will automatically move to your new Page. All of your Page likes and followers will also be transitioned to your new Page. If your Page has a blue verification check, it will transfer to your new Page.

What’s new for Pages?

• A redesigned Page layout that’s cleaner and more intuitive
• Easy switching and navigation between a public-facing Page and an individual profile. Manage your Page and profile separately.
• Seamless interactions with other public figures, brands and people via access to Feed: Follow other public figures, brands, and partners to create a Feed with topics that matter to you. Stay up to date and connect with people and content on your new Page Feed.
• Your new Page Feed will be separate from your profile. You can follow different Pages and profiles to curate a unique experience for your Feed on the new Page. Anyone with full control will see this Feed.
• Actionable insights and more relevant notifications
• Updated Page Management tools: You can give others Facebook access or task access to manage the Page.

Will I lose access to features or tools from my classic Page?

• Page Likes and Followers: You’ll retain existing likes and followers on your new Page.
• Like or follow counts will be displayed beneath the Page name on your new Page, depending on the action button. For example, creators with a “Like” action button will have their like count visible, with their follow count accessible in the professional dashboard. Those with a “Follow” action button will have their follow count displayed beneath the Page name.
• Classic Page Roles, such as moderator and editors, will not be available at this time: You can give Facebook access or task access to your new Page to help manage it.
• Publishing tools, such as scheduled posts: You can schedule posts from Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio.
• Business features, such as jobs, appointments, offers
• Classic Page features, such as reviews, check-ins, Page templates
• Manage from mobile web browsers: You can manage the new Page from the Facebook mobile app, but not from mobile web browsers.
• Locations Management (http://business.facebook.com/business_locations) is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.
• Global pages structure is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.

5/11/22

The new Google Analytics

If you haven’t started collecting data in your Google Analytics 4 property, you should do so now. This will allow you to gather the historical insights you need to measure your results over time when Universal Analytics stops processing hits. If you are already collecting the data you need in Google Analytics 4, you should ensure your remaining setup is complete.

You can continue to use and collect new data in your Universal Analytics properties until July 1, 2023. After that, you will be able to access your previously processed data in Universal Analytics for a period of at least six months. We know your data is important to you and we strongly encourage you to export your historical reports during this time.

In the coming months, we will provide a future date for when we will fully sunset Universal Analytics. On this sunset date, you will no longer be able to see your Universal Analytics reports in the Analytics interface or access your Universal Analytics data via the API.

Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com if need any assistance with your Google Analytics.

4/12/2023

What’s new with AI and GPT for Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that is changing the way we interact with technology. One of the most exciting developments in AI is the emergence of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). These powerful models are capable of generating human-like text, making them useful for a wide range of applications, from chatbots to content creation.

GPTs are a type of deep learning model that uses a transformer architecture to generate text. They are pre-trained on large amounts of text data, which allows them to learn the patterns and structures of language. Once they have been trained, GPTs can be fine-tuned for specific tasks, such as generating product descriptions or answering customer inquiries.

One of the most notable examples of GPTs in action is OpenAI’s GPT-3 model. This model has been trained on an enormous corpus of text data, making it one of the most powerful language models in existence. GPT-3 is capable of generating text that is difficult to distinguish from human writing, which has led to a surge of interest in its potential applications.

One of the primary benefits of GPTs is their ability to generate high-quality text quickly and efficiently. This makes them ideal for content creation, where they can be used to generate product descriptions, social media posts, and other types of content. GPTs can also be used to generate responses to customer inquiries, which can help businesses save time and improve customer satisfaction.

Another potential application of GPTs is in the field of chatbots. By using GPTs to generate responses to customer inquiries, businesses can create chatbots that are more human-like and engaging. This can improve the overall customer experience and help businesses build stronger relationships with their customers.

Despite their many benefits, GPTs are not without their limitations. One of the biggest challenges with GPTs is their tendency to generate biased or inaccurate text. This is because they are trained on large amounts of text data, which can contain biases and inaccuracies. To address this issue, researchers are working on developing more sophisticated training techniques that can help GPTs generate more accurate and unbiased text.

In conclusion, GPTs are a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. From content creation to customer service, GPTs offer a wide range of benefits that can help businesses save time and improve the customer experience. While there are still challenges to be addressed, the future of GPTs looks bright, and we can expect to see them playing an increasingly important role in the world of AI.

12/6/2022

What’s new in Chrome

PRODUCTIVITY

Compare search results faster from the new side panel

• Expand the side panel to quickly compare search results without having to click the back button.
• Enter your search into the address bar and click on a result.
• In the address bar, click Open search in the side panel.
• Your search results will open in the side panel.
• Click on a result and the page will open in your current tab so you can easily compare pages and results.

PRODUCTIVITY

Access your passwords on the go

Use your saved passwords to easily sign in to websites and apps on your phone. Just download Chrome for iOS or Android, sign in and sync.

• Use your phone’s camera to scan this QR code to open the App or Play Store.
• Then download and open Chrome.
• Tap Chrome menu > Settings > Turn on sync.
• Choose the Google Account you want to use. Then tap Yes, I’m in.
• To see, add or edit your passwords:
  On iPhone, tap Chrome menu > Passwords.
  On Android, tap Chrome menu > Settings > Passwords.

Have questions about how to update Chrome? We can assist you in making that happen. Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com to schedule a time to connect with our team.

7/6//22

The new Facebook Page experience

The new Pages experience is not available for all Pages yet. Pages you manage may still be using the classic Pages experience.

When you switch to the new Page experience, all Page content including posts, photos, videos, stories, and Groups your page is an admin of will automatically move to your new Page. All of your Page likes and followers will also be transitioned to your new Page. If your Page has a blue verification check, it will transfer to your new Page.

What’s new for Pages?

• A redesigned Page layout that’s cleaner and more intuitive
• Easy switching and navigation between a public-facing Page and an individual profile. Manage your Page and profile separately.
• Seamless interactions with other public figures, brands and people via access to Feed: Follow other public figures, brands, and partners to create a Feed with topics that matter to you. Stay up to date and connect with people and content on your new Page Feed.
• Your new Page Feed will be separate from your profile. You can follow different Pages and profiles to curate a unique experience for your Feed on the new Page. Anyone with full control will see this Feed.
• Actionable insights and more relevant notifications
• Updated Page Management tools: You can give others Facebook access or task access to manage the Page.

Will I lose access to features or tools from my classic Page?

• Page Likes and Followers: You’ll retain existing likes and followers on your new Page.
• Like or follow counts will be displayed beneath the Page name on your new Page, depending on the action button. For example, creators with a “Like” action button will have their like count visible, with their follow count accessible in the professional dashboard. Those with a “Follow” action button will have their follow count displayed beneath the Page name.
• Classic Page Roles, such as moderator and editors, will not be available at this time: You can give Facebook access or task access to your new Page to help manage it.
• Publishing tools, such as scheduled posts: You can schedule posts from Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio.
• Business features, such as jobs, appointments, offers
• Classic Page features, such as reviews, check-ins, Page templates
• Manage from mobile web browsers: You can manage the new Page from the Facebook mobile app, but not from mobile web browsers.
• Locations Management (http://business.facebook.com/business_locations) is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.
• Global pages structure is not available for pages that are transitioned to the New Pages Experience.

5/11/22

The new Google Analytics

If you haven’t started collecting data in your Google Analytics 4 property, you should do so now. This will allow you to gather the historical insights you need to measure your results over time when Universal Analytics stops processing hits. If you are already collecting the data you need in Google Analytics 4, you should ensure your remaining setup is complete.

You can continue to use and collect new data in your Universal Analytics properties until July 1, 2023. After that, you will be able to access your previously processed data in Universal Analytics for a period of at least six months. We know your data is important to you and we strongly encourage you to export your historical reports during this time.

In the coming months, we will provide a future date for when we will fully sunset Universal Analytics. On this sunset date, you will no longer be able to see your Universal Analytics reports in the Analytics interface or access your Universal Analytics data via the API.

Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com if need any assistance with your Google Analytics.

3/16/22

Facebook Ad Changes March 17, 2022

Facebook has been removing some Detailed Targeting options because they are either not widely used, they may be redundant with others or too granular, or because they relate to topics people may perceive as sensitive, such as targeting options referencing causes, organizations, or public figures that relate to health, race or ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Have questions about your current Ads?? Buying Time is here to help. Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com to schedule a time to connect with V.A. Julz on this or any other Social Media needs you may have. 

2/16/22

2022 New Instagram Do’s and Don’ts

Instagram recently advised that creators should use between 3-5 hashtags on their posts, despite allowing up to 30 per post.

This goes against everything we’ve previously heard about how hashtags work on Instagram, but based on their new focus on keywords and SEO, it does (kind of) make sense.

The takeaway? For now, using more hashtags is still the best strategy for increasing your reach and engagement on Instagram feed posts. However, as Instagram introduces more “suggested” content feeds, focusing on fewer, hyper-relevant hashtags could be a tactic worth testing.

Do hashtags have you stumped?? Buying Time is here to help. Email us at service@buyingtimellc.com to schedule a time to connect with V.A. Julz on this or any other Social Media needs you may have.