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From freelancers to full-time professionals, people everywhere are turning to AI to supercharge their skills and launch entirely new ventures 💼✨ At Liquid Web, we conducted an in-depth study on this phenomenon, and what we found is nothing short of revolutionary ⚡ 💥 2 in 5 entrepreneurs launched their side hustle within a week using AI tools. The side hustle landscape is evolving fast: 🔹 Writers are using AI to launch niche blogs and email newsletters that generate passive income. 🔹 Designers are automating product mockups, portfolio sites, and social content to land more clients faster. 🔹 Educators are turning chatbots into personalized tutoring services. 🔹 Developers are building AI-infused apps in days, not months. It’s no longer about just making “a little extra cash.” 💰 The AI-powered side hustle is a proving ground for innovation, independence, and long-term growth 📈 To help more people take that leap, we created the AI Side Hustle Starter Kit, a free, action-oriented resource to help you move from idea to launch with clarity and confidence. 🔹 Templates 🔹 Hosting and website tips 🔹 The right AI tools to start fast (and smart) 📥 Download the kit + read our latest study here: 👉 https://ow.ly/69zt50VS1Ie #AI #SideHustle #Entrepreneur

📣 Introducing StellarSites: A Game-Changer in WordPress Site Building 📣 At Liquid Web, we’ve always been committed to empowering businesses with tools that simplify and supercharge their web presence 🏋️ That’s why we’re proud to celebrate our friends at StellarWP on the official launch of StellarSites, the easiest way to build, launch, and grow a WordPress site 🛠️ 💡 What is StellarSites? StellarSites is a brand-new solution designed to streamline the WordPress experience from start to finish. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or a growing agency, it offers a guided, all-in-one website builder built on the powerful and flexible foundation of WordPress. No coding, no complexity, just results. 🎯 Why This Matters Building a website shouldn’t require a computer science degree, or a dozen plugins. With StellarSites, users can go from domain name to fully functioning, beautifully designed site in minutes, all while enjoying the power, flexibility, and future scalability that WordPress is known for. Here’s what sets StellarSites apart: ✨ Beginner-friendly onboarding: A step-by-step launchpad that walks users through setup, design, and deployment. 🎨 Beautiful templates out of the box: Professional themes that adapt to your brand and your business goals. ⚡ All-in-one hosting & management: Performance, security, and updates handled for you, so you can focus on growing. 🌍 Backed by the WordPress experts at StellarWP: The team behind popular tools like SolidWP, KadenceWP, LearnDash, and The Events Calendar. At Liquid Web, we know the power of combining great infrastructure with intuitive tools. StellarSites is a shining example of what’s possible when innovation meets user-first design ⭐ 👏 Congratulations to the StellarWP team on this exciting launch. We can’t wait to see what creators will build! 🌐 Explore the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/TIZ450VZqmR #WordPress #WebHosting

💬 UPDATE: Due to overwhelming responses, the survey has concluded. Stay tuned for the full survey findings. Our friends at Promethean Research are conducting a new study on how digital agencies evaluate web hosting providers, and your insight as a Liquid Web customer could make a big impact 🧠 The survey dives into the features that matter most to agencies, including: ✔️ Site speed ✔️ Uptime ✔️ Scalability ✔️ Security ✔️ Support ✔️ Pricing ✔️ Brand trust ✔️ Partnership programs ✔️ Workflow integration These are all areas where Liquid Web is proud to lead, and your experience can help show why. 👉 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ghX-vck8 As a thank you, Promethean will send you a $25 gift card and the full survey findings when they’re ready. 🗣️ If you help make hosting decisions at your agency, we’d love for you to share your perspective. #LiquidWeb #PrometheanResearch

🔥 NEW 🔥 Liquid Web Study: AI Side Hustles Are Booming — Free Kit Helps Entrepreneurs Launch in 7 Days Thousands of entrepreneurs are launching and profiting from their side hustles in just a matter of DAYS 📅 How? With AI 🤖 According to our latest study: 🔹 2 in 5 entrepreneurs launched a side hustle in under a week using AI tools. 🔹 1 in 5 were already earning income that same week. 🔹 3 in 5 used ChatGPT to boost their web presence, content, and brand visibility. 🔹 Gen Z leads the way, with 45% planning to reinvest in more advanced AI tools. We’re witnessing a seismic shift in how business begins, and it’s fueled by AI 🔎 But while AI accelerates speed, creativity, and opportunity, every great idea still needs a foundation. 👉 That’s where Liquid Web’s free AI side hustle starter kit comes in. Whether you're starting from scratch or boosting freelance income, this kit is designed to get users earning faster with less guesswork and more confidence with: ✔️ A 7-day quick-launch checklist ✔️ Proven $200+ earning blueprints ✔️ Website and outreach templates ✔️ And more 👉 Read the full press release + get your free AI side hustle starter kit, link in comments #AI #Entrepreneurship

There’s good news in the world of gaming performance: lag isn’t inevitable 🎮 ✅ Dedicated gaming servers, cloud hosting, and VPS solutions can significantly reduce latency and improve stability. ✅ Hosting on high-performance infrastructure means fewer disconnects, less rage, and more competitive consistency. In fact, many of the top-performing streamers and serious gamers are already shifting to: 🔹 VPS for hosting private game servers 🔹 Cloud hosting to scale with demand 🔹 Dedicated servers for competitive environments Liquid Web created the Gamer's Lag Survival Guide & Checklist to help you optimize your setup, avoid common pitfalls, and stop rage quitting in its tracks. Learn how the right hosting solution can mean the difference between victory and defeat 🏆 📘 Get the tools, hosting strategies, and technical solutions that can help you or your players game better. 👉 Download the Gamer's Lag Survival Guide & Checklist: https://ow.ly/rb6850VO98g #Gaming #LagKills

Pro Tips for Using AI in HR / Hiring AI is everywhere in HR right now; screening resumes, generating interview questions, summarizing reviews, even building training content in minutes. But just because we can use AI doesn’t always mean we should, at least not without serious thought. Not everything belongs in a prompt. AI is a powerful tool for overcoming writer’s block, jumpstarting research, and drafting ideas but it comes with real responsibilities. Here’s some things to watch out for: 1. Biased Data = Biased Decisions AI trained on incomplete or skewed data can reinforce discrimination, especially in hiring and performance evaluations. 2. False Sense of Objectivity Just because an output sounds neutral doesn’t mean it is. Bias doesn't disappear, it just becomes harder to detect. You have to be paying attention. 3. Content Without Learning Science AI can pump out onboarding docs fast but generally without solid instructional design, you’re offering content, not competency. 4. PII & Confidentiality Risks HR runs on trust. Pasting employee data or sensitive scenarios into a public AI tool is a compliance nightmare waiting to happen. 5. Replacing Empathy with Automation Layoffs. Reviews. DEI. These are human moments. AI can assist, but never replace, the power of real human connection. Tips: • Know your company’s AI policy, or help create one • Use placeholders, not real names or data for PII • Always proof, edit, and add your personal touch • If you’re unsure it’s safe, don’t use it • Don't forget the value of speaking with people and being genuine AI can make us better and faster but privacy, ethics, and empathy must lead the way. How are you using AI?

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Liquid Web Expands London Data Center for Ultra-Fast, Reliable Cloud Hosting in Europe 🌍 We're proud to announce the launch of our new cloud-enabled data center in London 🇬🇧 With this launch, we're expanding our high-performance hosting infrastructure to better serve customers across the region. This isn’t just another data center. It’s a strategic move designed to give businesses, especially SMBs, the speed, reliability, and geographic flexibility they need to thrive in a digital-first world. With the new London data center, businesses can expect: 🔹 Ultra-low latency and faster load times 🔹 Data hosted closer to your UK & European customers 🔹 Enterprise-grade cloud reliability and performance 🔹 Developer-friendly tools, full scalability, and built-in security Whether you're running a WordPress site, a high-traffic store, or a custom app, Liquid Web’s cloud hosting delivers dedicated-level performance with the flexibility of the cloud ☁️ “At Liquid Web, delivering high-performance, scalable, and reliable enterprise-grade hosting is our core mission. With our new London data center, we’re significantly enhancing performance and reliability for customers across Europe, while delivering ultra-low latency, exceptional cloud hosting, and robust local support people can count on," says Ryan MacDonald, CTO of Liquid Web. "This marks a significant milestone in Liquid Web’s global infrastructure strategy, one of many exciting expansions to come." Ready to explore cloud hosting built for performance and scale? 🔗 Read the full press release for more, link in comments below. #LiquidWeb #CloudHosting

🚨 THIS THURSDAY 🚨 AI, machine learning, video production, data science. The workloads of today demand more than just speed. They demand purpose-built power 🏋️ Simply put, it’s the future of scalable, high-performance computing. And we’re here to help you make the leap confidently 🏃 That’s why on May 15 at 2 PM EST, we’re inviting you to a free educational webinar where you’ll discover: 🔹 What GPU hosting is and why it’s critical for modern applications 🔹 Why NVIDIA GPUs are trusted by 73% of gamers (and countless enterprises) 🔹 How to cut time-to-insight in AI and analytics workflows 🔹 How to reduce infrastructure costs with smarter, hosted GPU deployment 📅 Thursday, May 15 ⏰ 2 PM EST 🎤 Chris La Nasa & Brooke Oates 🎫 https://ow.ly/uvLe50VNaon #GPU #AI #ML #NVIDIA

Performance issues in gaming don’t just hurt your K/D ratio 🕹️ They hurt your wallet, your game’s community, and your emotional well-being. Our study found that 8% of gamers have broken a keyboard, controller, or headset due to rage quitting ‼️ That’s a lot of busted gear and unnecessary expense 💸 But that’s just the start: ❌ 55% of gamers have stopped playing a game entirely after repeated performance issues That means lost players and missed opportunities for studios and server providers alike 📉 Even worse? Rage quitting often happens during high-stakes moments: 🔹 Final boss fights 🔹 Ranked matches 🔹 Tournaments and streaming sessions When the moment matters most, poor performance drives players away 🏃 And they might not come back. If you’re building games or running multiplayer infrastructure, the cost of poor performance is too high to ignore 🙈 📘 Get the full breakdown of just how much rage quitting is costing gamers, developers, and brands. 👉 https://ow.ly/vUXn50VO95L #Gaming #LagKills #Esports #RageQuitting #Latency

The shift to hosted compute power isn’t coming. It’s already happening⚡ The global GPU market is worth an estimated $62B and is accelerating fast, driven by demand for AI, ML, and data-intensive workloads 📈 Known for its ability to handle parallel workloads in ways CPUs can’t, GPU technology is quickly becoming central to modern IT infrastructure. And those that adapt to it early are positioned to achieve: 🔹 Faster processing speeds 🔹 Improved time-to-insight 🔹 A strategic competitive edge. Learn how to get started with GPU hosting and NVIDIA processors in our expert-led webinar 💻 Whether you’re in IT, creative fields, or a business leader exploring AI, this webinar will show how hosted GPU environments are: 💥 Faster than CPU-based setups 💥 Scalable for growing demands 💥 Perfect for data-heavy operations like ML, analytics, rendering, & more You’ll also learn: 👉 How NVIDIA GPUs fuel innovation across industries 👉 Why GPU hosting is the smart alternative to costly upgrades 👉 Answers to your top deployment questions 🎙️ Speakers: Chris La Nasa and Brooke Oates 🔗 Secure your seat today → https://ow.ly/MKZT50VNam5 #GPU #AI #ML #NVIDIA