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A/B Testing Guide: Sample Size and Google Ads Experiments
Measurement & Analytics

A/B Testing Guide: Sample Size and Google Ads Experiments

A/B testing splits two versions that differ in one thing and compares conversion rates. Learn the 5 steps, sample sizes by conversion rate, and Google Ads setup as of Oct 23, 2026.

·6 min read
Performance Max Image Extraction On by Default: What to Do
Advertising

Performance Max Image Extraction On by Default: What to Do

From December 4, new Performance Max campaigns have image extraction turned on by default, even if the account setting is off. Here is how to opt out via API and check with GAQL.

·4 min read
BigQuery ObjectRef Guide: Analyze Images and Docs in SQL
Measurement

BigQuery ObjectRef Guide: Analyze Images and Docs in SQL

BigQuery ObjectRef points to images, audio and PDFs in Cloud Storage so SQL can pass them to Gemini. GA on Oct 22. Covers permissions, first query and checks.

·6 min read
Claude Skills: How to Build with SKILL.md vs MCP, Plugins
AI Tools

Claude Skills: How to Build with SKILL.md vs MCP, Plugins

Claude Skills pack instructions and scripts into a folder that loads only when a request matches. Learn the 3-level loading, how to build them, and how they differ from MCP and plugins.

·7 min read
Gemini TTS Custom Voice: Voice Design and Cloning Guide
AI Tools

Gemini TTS Custom Voice: Voice Design and Cloning Guide

Gemini TTS voices come in two kinds: voice design from a text description, and voice cloning from two recordings. Setup, limits, and the January 2027 price increase.

·6 min read
Affiliate Marketing Sites: Coupang Partners Terms and Disclosure
Marketing

Affiliate Marketing Sites: Coupang Partners Terms and Disclosure

How to pick an affiliate marketing site: Coupang Partners approval and payout terms, 4 selection criteria, and where to put the paid-promotion notice. Updated Oct 22, 2026.

·6 min read
Blog Marketing Method: 5 Steps to Turn Posts Into Inquiries
Marketing

Blog Marketing Method: 5 Steps to Turn Posts Into Inquiries

Blog marketing in 5 steps: goal, search terms, answer posts, inquiry path, measurement. Includes disclosure and spam rules as of October 22, 2026.

·7 min read
Claude OpenTelemetry Export Beta: What Changed and What to Do
AI Tools

Claude OpenTelemetry Export Beta: What Changed and What to Do

Claude OpenTelemetry export entered beta on October 14, 2026. Learn how to send Messages API and Managed Agents traces to your monitoring tool, verify setup, and handle prompts safely.

·5 min read
Growth Hacking Meaning: AARRR 5 Stages and Experiment Steps
Measurement & Analytics

Growth Hacking Meaning: AARRR 5 Stages and Experiment Steps

Growth hacking means running small experiments and keeping only what the numbers confirm. Learn the AARRR 5 stages, how it differs from performance marketing, and how to find drop-offs in GA4.

·6 min read
Claude Opus 5.5 in Antigravity: Plans and Admin Setup
AI Tools

Claude Opus 5.5 in Antigravity: Plans and Admin Setup

Claude Opus 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5 work in Antigravity on paid Pro or higher. Companies need an admin to enable overages and approve models. Here is how to select them and what they cost.

·4 min read
Claude Inference Hooks GA: What Changed and What to Do Now
AI

Claude Inference Hooks GA: What Changed and What to Do Now

Claude inference hooks left beta on Oct 20, 2026. See which Claude Enterprise orgs are covered, the setup steps, and the failure-handling settings to check.

·5 min read
Marketing Automation Software: 3 Types for Small Teams
Marketing

Marketing Automation Software: 3 Types for Small Teams

Marketing automation software sends emails by rules. Compare 3 types, Stibee, HubSpot, Zapier and Make pricing, and Korean ad email rules as of Oct 21, 2026.

·7 min read
Google Ads Financial Ads Verification: US and Canada 2027
Advertising

Google Ads Financial Ads Verification: US and Canada 2027

Google Ads will tighten financial services verification in the US and Canada in early 2027. Here is what changes and what advertisers should do now.

·3 min read
Microsoft Clarity Guide: Setup, Heatmaps, GA4 Integration
Measurement & Analytics

Microsoft Clarity Guide: Setup, Heatmaps, GA4 Integration

Microsoft Clarity is a free web analytics tool with heatmaps and session replay. Learn 3 install methods, how to read heatmaps, 4 GA4 steps and EU consent (docs as of Oct 20, 2026).

·6 min read
AI ID Photo for Passport: Why It Fails and ChatGPT Steps
AI Tools

AI ID Photo for Passport: Why It Fails and ChatGPT Steps

AI ID photos work for resumes and social profiles but not for Korean passports. See the passport photo rules, the ChatGPT steps and how to check your result (as of Oct 20, 2026).

·5 min read
Codex CLI Guide: Install, Login, Approval and Sandbox Setup
AI Tools

Codex CLI Guide: Install, Login, Approval and Sandbox Setup

Codex CLI lets you run OpenAI's coding agent from the terminal. Install, log in, slash commands, Auto vs Read-only modes, Windows sandbox and usage limits, per official docs on Oct 20, 2026.

·7 min read
Claude Code Worktree Guide: Run Parallel Sessions Safely
AI Tools

Claude Code Worktree Guide: Run Parallel Sessions Safely

A Claude Code worktree gives each session its own files and branch. Learn claude --worktree, .worktreeinclude for .env, cleanup rules, base branch and subagent setup, per the Oct 20, 2026 docs.

·7 min read
BigQuery Python UDF Logging: View Logs in Cloud Logging
Measurement & Analytics

BigQuery Python UDF Logging: View Logs in Cloud Logging

BigQuery Python UDF logging sends standard logging output to Cloud Logging. Learn the enableDebugOutput setting, a code example, where to view logs, and cost and security tips.

·5 min read
Claude Referral Link: How to Send and Get 7 Days of Pro Free
AI Tools

Claude Referral Link: How to Send and Get 7 Days of Pro Free

A Claude referral link is a guest pass from Pro and Max subscribers that gives new users 7 days of Claude Pro free. Eligibility, sending steps, payment, and auto-billing, as of Oct 19, 2026.

·5 min read
Naver Shopping Search Ads: Neopda Sale Tab and What to Do
Advertising

Naver Shopping Search Ads: Neopda Sale Tab and What to Do

Naver's PC main Shopping Block swaps the N+ Store Benefits tab for a Neopda Sale tab from Oct 26 to Nov 6, 2026. See who is shown and what to check.

·4 min read
Google PDF Indexing: How to Check Your PDFs Are Readable
Search & SEO

Google PDF Indexing: How to Check Your PDFs Are Readable

Google converts PDFs to HTML before indexing them, as said in an October 13, 2026 podcast. Check text selection, choose PDF or web page, and use noindex.

·4 min read
Naver AI Briefing Not Showing: Store and Site Checklist
Search & SEO

Naver AI Briefing Not Showing: Store and Site Checklist

Steps to check when your store or site is missing from Naver AI Briefing: Place eligibility, review count, exposure settings, plus noindex and canonical URL checks.

·6 min read
Marketing and AI Changes This Week (October 2026, Week 3)
Ads & Growth

Marketing and AI Changes This Week (October 2026, Week 3)

Seven marketing and AI updates for week 3 of October 2026: Google Ads channel priority, Google AI Mode links, Naver search, ChatGPT Voice, Meta Muse, Meta terms and the Indexing API.

·6 min read
Google Ads API v26 Released: What Changed and What to Do
Ads & Growth

Google Ads API v26 Released: What Changed and What to Do

Google Ads API v26 launched on October 14, 2026. See the changed enhanced conversions field, the local services requirement, sunset dates by version, and how to check before upgrading.

·4 min read
App Store Creative Assets: New Ban on Pricing Info
Ad Platforms

App Store Creative Assets: New Ban on Pricing Info

Apple added guideline 2.3.14 on October 16, 2026, banning specific or discounted pricing in creative assets. See the scope, exclusions, Apple Ads specs and a checklist.

·4 min read
Claude Design Shutdown Dec 14: Migrate Your Design Systems
AI Tools

Claude Design Shutdown Dec 14: Migrate Your Design Systems

The standalone Claude Design site, claude.ai/design, closes on December 14, 2026. See what migrates, what is deleted, the 5 migration steps and how to save projects.

·5 min read
BigQuery Column Aliases and Cross-Region Table Copy Now GA
Measurement

BigQuery Column Aliases and Cross-Region Table Copy Now GA

BigQuery column aliases can now be reused in the same SELECT and WHERE. GA on October 15: how to enable them, name conflicts to check, and cross-region copy limits.

·4 min read
Google AI Mode Links: What Changed and What to Do Now
Search & SEO

Google AI Mode Links: What Changed and What to Do Now

Google announced on October 15, 2026 a redesign of links in AI Mode and AI Overviews. See the inline link changes, the official webpage test, and what site owners should check.

·4 min read
Google Indexing API Approval Removed: 200 Requests a Day
Search & SEO

Google Indexing API Approval Removed: 200 Requests a Day

Google removed the Indexing API approval and quota request form on October 16, 2026. See the 200 per day default, eligible pages, and what to do now.

·4 min read
ChatGPT Voice Adds New Korean Voices: What Changed
AI Services

ChatGPT Voice Adds New Korean Voices: What Changed

ChatGPT Voice moved to GPT-Live-1.1 on October 15, 2026 and added new Korean voices. See what changed, where to pick a voice, and usage limits by plan.

·4 min read
Meta Commercial Terms Crawling Clause: Oct 30 Checklist
Ad Platforms

Meta Commercial Terms Crawling Clause: Oct 30 Checklist

Meta's commercial terms let it crawl websites linked to business accounts from October 30. See what changed, who is affected, and how to block Meta crawlers.

·4 min read
Meta Muse Spark Open: Can You Run It, and What License?
AI Tools and Models

Meta Muse Spark Open: Can You Run It, and What License?

Meta released Muse Spark Open weights on October 15. Here are the 816B model size, 1M token context, hardware needs, license attribution rules and next steps.

·5 min read
Google Universal Cart US Launch: What Changed and What to Do
Ad Platforms

Google Universal Cart US Launch: What Changed and What to Do

Google Universal Cart launched in US AI Mode and the Gemini app on October 15, 2026. See what changed, which countries and sellers qualify, and what to do now.

·4 min read
Claude Managed Agents Scheduled Deployments on AWS: What to Do
AI Services

Claude Managed Agents Scheduled Deployments on AWS: What to Do

Claude Managed Agents scheduled deployments reached Claude Platform on AWS on October 14, 2026. See what changed, IAM role setup, per-run budgets and checks.

·5 min read
Google Ads Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation Guide
Ad Platforms

Google Ads Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation Guide

Google Ads added channel prioritization and budget allocation. See which campaigns are covered, where to set it, the February 2027 change and what to do now.

·4 min read
Naver Search Redesign Oct 15: What Changed and What to Do
Search & SEO

Naver Search Redesign Oct 15: What Changed and What to Do

Naver's search redesign gives web, blog, cafe, Knowledge iN and video results one layout from October 15. Related-channel documents rank individually. Here is your checklist.

·4 min read
BigQuery AI.AGG Function: Syntax, Limits, and Cost Tips
Measurement

BigQuery AI.AGG Function: Syntax, Limits, and Cost Tips

BigQuery AI.AGG aggregates text or images across rows by meaning and returns one summary. GA on October 13, 2026. See syntax, input limits, and cost notes.

·5 min read
GitHub Secret Scanning Blocks Claude API Keys by Default
AI Services

GitHub Secret Scanning Blocks Claude API Keys by Default

GitHub secret scanning blocks Anthropic (Claude) API keys by default from Oct 13, 2026. Learn how to remove a blocked key, revoke leaked ones, and what Salesforce adds.

·5 min read
How to Make a Google Form: Publish, Share, View Responses
Work Tools

How to Make a Google Form: Publish, Share, View Responses

Making a Google Form takes four steps: open a blank form at forms.google.com, add questions, publish, and send the link. Covers 12 question types, settings, and responses.

·6 min read
Kling AI Pricing and Credits: Free Plan and Cancel Tips
AI Tools

Kling AI Pricing and Credits: Free Plan and Cancel Tips

Kling AI has a free Basic plan and 4 paid tiers from $6.99 to $127.99 per month with 660 to 26,000 credits. Credit expiry, free limits and cancellation notes.

·5 min read
Google Flow Guide: Free Credits, Pricing and How to Make Videos
AI Tools

Google Flow Guide: Free Credits, Pricing and How to Make Videos

Google Flow turns text scene descriptions into video clips. See the steps, models, free 50 daily credits and plan credits, based on Google Help as of October 14, 2026.

·6 min read
Google ADK Guide: Install and Deploy Agents in 5 Languages
AI Tools

Google ADK Guide: Install and Deploy Agents in 5 Languages

Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) builds AI agents in Python, Go, TypeScript, Java and Kotlin. Install commands per language and Cloud Run deploy steps.

·5 min read
Bing Webmaster Tools Topics Portfolio: How to Read and Use It
SEO

Bing Webmaster Tools Topics Portfolio: How to Read and Use It

Bing Webmaster Tools added Topics Portfolio to AI Performance as a beta on October 13, 2026. Covers the three metrics, reading order, and cautions.

·4 min read
Naver Digital OOH Ads: Hospital and Pharmacy Guide
Ad Platforms

Naver Digital OOH Ads: Hospital and Pharmacy Guide

Naver Digital OOH ads now cover hospitals, clinics and pharmacies as of Oct 13, 2026. See eligible industries, restrictions and the setup steps.

·4 min read
Agentic Commerce: How to Prepare Your Product Pages
Marketing

Agentic Commerce: How to Prepare Your Product Pages

Agentic commerce lets AI agents find, compare and buy products for shoppers. Compare Google UCP, ChatGPT checkout and Naver's AI shopping agent, and prepare product pages.

·5 min read
Blog Monetization Methods: 4 Options Compared and Payouts
Marketing

Blog Monetization Methods: 4 Options Compared and Payouts

Blog monetization means AdSense, AdPost, AdFit, or Coupang Partners. Compare sign-up rules, payout thresholds, and taxes as of Oct 13, 2026.

·6 min read
Meta Muse Wonder API: How to Use, Pricing, Korea Access
AI

Meta Muse Wonder API: How to Use, Pricing, Korea Access

Meta Muse Wonder arrived October 12 on the Meta Model API and Muse Code. See API usage, $4 input and $20 output pricing, Muse Spark differences, Korea access.

·5 min read
Vibe Coding: Meaning, How to Start, Tools and Cautions
AI

Vibe Coding: Meaning, How to Start, Tools and Cautions

Vibe coding lets AI build apps from plain-language prompts. Learn how it differs from regular coding, how to pick tools, start in AI Studio and stay safe.

·6 min read
Gemini API Model Changes: 3.7 Flash Deprecation and Migration
AI Tools

Gemini API Model Changes: 3.7 Flash Deprecation and Migration

gemini-3.7-flash was deprecated on Oct 8 and now routes to gemini-3.8-flash. See replacement models, shutdown dates, 3.8 Flash pricing and how to verify.

·5 min read
Marketing Meaning and the 4Ps: Differences and First Steps
Marketing

Marketing Meaning and the 4Ps: Differences and First Steps

Marketing means creating, promoting, delivering and exchanging value for customers. AMA definition, ads vs sales, 4Ps and GA4 checks, as of Oct 12, 2026.

·6 min read
STP Strategy: Meaning, Examples and Ad Targeting Steps
Marketing

STP Strategy: Meaning, Examples and Ad Targeting Steps

STP strategy splits a market, picks a target group and sets your position. Learn 4 segmentation bases and how to set them up in Google Ads and Meta.

·6 min read
SWOT Analysis: How to Write One for Marketing With Data
Marketing

SWOT Analysis: How to Write One for Marketing With Data

SWOT analysis splits strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats into internal and external factors. Learn to fill each box with GA4, Google Trends and Meta Ad Library data.

·6 min read
Claude Unintended Actions Report: Summary and Site Checks
AI Tools

Claude Unintended Actions Report: Summary and Site Checks

Anthropic's report on unintended Claude actions, published October 9, 2026. Covers four cases, the internet access block on evals, and a site checklist.

·5 min read
How to Make a Website: Compare Methods, Imweb Pricing, Search Setup
Search & SEO

How to Make a Website: Compare Methods, Imweb Pricing, Search Setup

Making a website starts with choosing a builder, WordPress, or an agency. See free limits, Imweb Starter, Pro and Global pricing, plus search setup and GA4 checks as of Oct 12, 2026.

·5 min read
Google Calendar Secondary Calendars Deleted With Owner
AI Tools

Google Calendar Secondary Calendars Deleted With Owner

Google Calendar secondary calendars are now deleted or suspended with their owner's account. See the Oct 5, 2026 Workspace change and how to transfer ownership.

·4 min read
Product Detail Page Design: Order, Sizes and AI Tips
AI Tools

Product Detail Page Design: Order, Sizes and AI Tips

Build a product detail page in buying-decision order. See Smartstore 848px and Coupang 780px sizes, the 20MB image limit, Canva and AI tips, and post-upload checks.

·5 min read
Miri Canvas Free vs Pro: Pricing, Trial and Cancellation
AI Tools

Miri Canvas Free vs Pro: Pricing, Trial and Cancellation

Miri Canvas is free forever. Pro costs KRW 14,900 per member per month or KRW 160,800 per year. Free vs Pro, the 1-month trial, cancellation and refunds as of Oct 11, 2026.

·5 min read
KPI Meaning and How to Set Marketing KPIs (Examples)
Marketing

KPI Meaning and How to Set Marketing KPIs (Examples)

A KPI is a key performance indicator that turns a goal into a number. Learn CTR, conversion rate, CPA and ROAS formulas, how to set marketing KPIs, and where to check them in GA4.

·6 min read
GitHub Copilot Code Review: Pricing and Org Billing Setup
AI Tools

GitHub Copilot Code Review: Pricing and Org Billing Setup

Copilot code review runs when you add Copilot as a PR reviewer. From Oct 8, 2026, org owners can bill it to the org and block external license requests.

·4 min read
How to Run Instagram Ads: 6 Steps to Promote a Post
Ad Platforms

How to Run Instagram Ads: 6 Steps to Promote a Post

Learn how to run Instagram ads by promoting a post from a professional account. Covers 6 steps, app vs Ads Manager, 5 goals, budget rules, and common mistakes.

·7 min read
Claude Haiku 5.5 API 400 Error: Causes and How to Fix It
AI Tools

Claude Haiku 5.5 API 400 Error: Causes and How to Fix It

The Claude Haiku 5.5 API returns a 400 error for budget_tokens, temperature, top_p, top_k and prefill. Fixes per item, plus token and price changes as of Oct 10, 2026.

·5 min read
Python 3.15 Changes: UTF-8 Default, Lazy Import, Upgrade Checks
Development & Automation

Python 3.15 Changes: UTF-8 Default, Lazy Import, Upgrade Checks

Python 3.15 was released on October 9, 2026 with UTF-8 as the default encoding. See lazy import, frozendict, the Tachyon profiler, and what to check before upgrading.

·6 min read
Sora AI Shutdown Dates and the Best AI Video Alternatives
AI Tools

Sora AI Shutdown Dates and the Best AI Video Alternatives

Sora's web and app ended April 26, 2026, and the API ended September 24. See the shutdown timeline, how to save your videos, and Gemini and Runway pricing.

·5 min read
Branding Meaning and How to Build Brand Awareness with Ads
Ad Platforms

Branding Meaning and How to Build Brand Awareness with Ads

Branding makes customers remember and tell your brand apart by name and impression. Learn 4 steps, brand vs performance marketing, Google awareness ads and measurement.

·6 min read
Coupang Rocket Growth: Fees, Meaning and How to Sell
Ad Platforms

Coupang Rocket Growth: Fees, Meaning and How to Sell

Coupang Rocket Growth is a fulfillment service where Coupang handles packing, delivery and CS. See the steps, fees by size, the 99,000 KRW Saver plan and banned items.

·5 min read
Influencer Marketing Guide: Creators, Labels, Partnership Ads
Ad Platforms

Influencer Marketing Guide: Creators, Labels, Partnership Ads

Influencer marketing steps: find creators, set Instagram and YouTube sponsorship labels, and run partnership ads. Based on official help as of Oct 10, 2026.

·6 min read
Claude Managed Agents Dynamic Workflows: Setup and Limits
AI Services

Claude Managed Agents Dynamic Workflows: Setup and Limits

Claude Managed Agents dynamic workflows let an agent write and run a program that orchestrates many agents. Setup, events and limits, per the Oct 10, 2026 docs.

·5 min read
Claude Code and Codex Multiple Accounts: Pick Per Session
AI Tools

Claude Code and Codex Multiple Accounts: Pick Per Session

Split login folders per account to run several Claude Code and Codex accounts at once, one per session, and switch when a limit fills. Setup, commands, limits.

·7 min read
BigQuery Gemini Button in SQL Editor: Setup, Roles, Limits
Measurement & Analytics

BigQuery Gemini Button in SQL Editor: Setup, Roles, Limits

The Gemini inline button in the BigQuery SQL editor turns comments into SQL and explains or fixes queries. GA on October 8, 2026. Steps, roles, English-only prompts.

·5 min read
SNS Marketing: How to Choose Channels and Get Started
Ad Platforms

SNS Marketing: How to Choose Channels and Get Started

SNS marketing means using Instagram, YouTube, or KakaoTalk Channel accounts to share news and talk with customers. Learn the channel picks, 5 steps, and metrics.

·5 min read
How to Create a YouTube Channel: Brand Account and Handle
Digital Advertising

How to Create a YouTube Channel: Brand Account and Handle

Create a YouTube channel from Settings by choosing Add or manage your channel. Compare personal vs Brand Account channels, handle and banner specs, roles, and first upload.

·6 min read
Gemini Agent: Supported Apps, Models, and Spend Caps
AI Tools

Gemini Agent: Supported Apps, Models, and Spend Caps

Gemini Agent is Google Cloud's general-purpose work AI agent, unveiled October 8, 2026. See supported apps, models, spend caps, pricing, and launch timing.

·4 min read
Naver AdPost Requirements, Approval and Payout Dates
Search & SEO

Naver AdPost Requirements, Approval and Payout Dates

Naver AdPost lets you earn from your Naver blog once your media passes review. Requirements, application steps, rejection reasons, the 25th payout and 8.8% tax, as of Oct 8, 2026.

·6 min read
ChatGPT GPT-6 Guide: How to Use It and Models by Plan
AI Tools

ChatGPT GPT-6 Guide: How to Use It and Models by Plan

GPT-6 Intelligent UI turns ChatGPT answers into buttons, charts and calculators. Models by plan (Sol, Luna) and setup, as of Oct 8, 2026.

·4 min read
Naver Clip Revenue: Ad Incentive Rules and Payout Check
Digital Advertising

Naver Clip Revenue: Ad Incentive Rules and Payout Check

Naver Clip revenue comes from the ad incentive program. Learn the 1,000 subscriber and 3 million view rule, compare 3 programs, and see where to check payouts.

·4 min read
Search Console Performance Report: How to Read It and Fix Posts
Search & SEO

Search Console Performance Report: How to Read It and Fix Posts

Learn how to read the Search Console performance report: 4 metrics, a reading order, tab uses, and why numbers differ. Based on Google Help as of October 7, 2026.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Image Generation: Edit Photos and Free Limits
AI Tools

ChatGPT Image Generation: Edit Photos and Free Limits

Create ChatGPT images by describing a scene in chat. Covers steps, photo editing, prompts, free limits and pre-save checks as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Gemini Deep Research Guide: Setup, Sources, and Limits
AI Tools

Gemini Deep Research Guide: Setup, Sources, and Limits

Gemini Deep Research turns one question into a research plan, reads the web and your files, and writes a report. Steps, sources, export, and plan limits as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Weekly Marketing and AI Changes: October 2026, Week 1
Weekly News

Weekly Marketing and AI Changes: October 2026, Week 1

Six marketing and AI updates from Oct 1, 2026 week: OpenAI DevDay, Claude Sonnet 5.5, ChatGPT ads measurement, Instagram Live ads, YouTube views, Gemini Skills.

·6 min read
Gemini Prompt Writing Guide: Examples and Fix Steps
AI Tools

Gemini Prompt Writing Guide: Examples and Fix Steps

A Gemini prompt works best with four parts: role, task, context, format. See weak vs. good examples, how to revise, API prompt strategies, and common mistakes (Google docs, Oct 7, 2026).

·5 min read
Viral Marketing: Meaning, Types, Methods and Key Rules
Marketing Basics

Viral Marketing: Meaning, Types, Methods and Key Rules

Viral marketing gets consumers to share content and spread word of mouth. Learn the types, how to run it, and the sponsorship disclosure and Naver rules, as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Ghost Core Price and Specs vs Cloud AI Subscriptions
AI Services

Ghost Core Price and Specs vs Cloud AI Subscriptions

Ghost Core is a screenless personal AI computer at $3,499, with first units shipping October 31. Specs, cloud AI differences and Korea availability as of Oct 7, 2026.

·5 min read
Claude Code Token Usage: Why It Drains Fast and How to Cut It
AI Tools

Claude Code Token Usage: Why It Drains Fast and How to Cut It

Claude Code tokens drain fast because every tool call resends the whole conversation. Learn what the subscription dollar figure means, MCPY's measurements, and fixes.

·8 min read
AI Agent Orchestration Design: Task Ledger and Short Sessions
AI Services

AI Agent Orchestration Design: Task Ledger and Short Sessions

AI agent orchestration sets the order and roles of AI tasks. Why a task ledger and short sessions beat long chats, and when to use subagents, as of Oct 6, 2026.

·7 min read
AI Blog Automation Cost: Claude vs GPT for Research and Writing
AI Tools

AI Blog Automation Cost: Claude vs GPT for Research and Writing

AI blog automation cost depends on conversation size during research. MCPY tested GPT-6.1 Sol for research and Claude Sonnet 5.5 for writing (Oct 6, 2026).

·6 min read
Google Tag Manager (GTM) Setup and GA4 Connection Guide
Analytics

Google Tag Manager (GTM) Setup and GA4 Connection Guide

Install Google Tag Manager (GTM), connect GA4 with a Google tag, preview, publish and avoid common mistakes. Based on Google Help checked Oct 5, 2026.

·7 min read
Suno AI Guide: Free Limits, Pricing and Commercial Use
AI Tools

Suno AI Guide: Free Limits, Pricing and Commercial Use

Suno AI turns a text description into a song. Here is how to make a track, the free 50 daily credits, Pro and Premier pricing, and commercial use rules (as of Oct 5, 2026).

·7 min read
YouTube Shorts Monetization: Requirements, Pay, 2027 Changes
Digital Advertising

YouTube Shorts Monetization: Requirements, Pay, 2027 Changes

Join the YouTube Partner Program to earn 45% of Shorts feed ad revenue. Requirements, how pay is calculated, the Feb 1, 2027 change and how to apply, as of Oct 5, 2026.

·6 min read
CapCut Free vs Pro and How to Remove the Watermark
AI Tools

CapCut Free vs Pro and How to Remove the Watermark

CapCut is free to edit, but Pro assets can add a watermark. See Pro pricing ($19.99/mo, $179.99/yr as of Sept 2026), removal steps, PC setup and where to check prices.

·5 min read
Notion AI: How to Use It, Plan Limits and Credits (2026)
AI Tools

Notion AI: How to Use It, Plan Limits and Credits (2026)

Notion AI helps with writing, translation, file summaries and database setup. See the free limits, how to open it, and Business plan allowance and credits as of Oct 5, 2026.

·6 min read
Nano Banana Guide: Create and Edit Images in Gemini
AI Tools

Nano Banana Guide: Create and Edit Images in Gemini

Nano Banana is Google's image model in the Gemini app. Learn how to create and edit images, write prompts, and check plan limits, based on Google docs of Oct 5, 2026.

·6 min read
NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) Guide: Setup and Source Limits
AI Tools

NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) Guide: Setup and Source Limits

NotebookLM answers only from the sources you upload and was renamed Gemini Notebook in July 2026. See 5 setup steps, source formats and limits, and the free tier table.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Ads CTR in Korea: 1.21% vs 0.73% in the US
Ad Platforms

ChatGPT Ads CTR in Korea: 1.21% vs 0.73% in the US

ChatGPT ads CTR hit 1.21% in Korea and 0.73% in the US in a Graphite and Similarweb report. See country figures, caveats, ad placement and a pre-launch checklist.

·4 min read
Gemini Free Plan Change on Oct 9: Models and Limits by Tier
AI Tools

Gemini Free Plan Change on Oct 9: Models and Limits by Tier

From October 9, 2026, Gemini free accounts without a subscription get only Flash-Lite. See models, limit multipliers and Korean monthly prices by plan, per Google Help.

·5 min read
Gamma AI PPT: How to Make Slides, Pricing, and Export Tips
AI Tools

Gamma AI PPT: How to Make Slides, Pricing, and Export Tips

Gamma AI turns a topic or text into a slide draft. See the free 400 credits, monthly credits by plan, Korean support, and PowerPoint export tips as of Oct 5, 2026.

·5 min read
Naver Shopping Search Ads: Setup, Types, Bids, No-Show Fixes
Ad Platforms

Naver Shopping Search Ads: Setup, Types, Bids, No-Show Fixes

Naver Shopping Search Ads bill per click (CPC). Learn the 3 types, setup steps, bids from 50 to 100,000 KRW, and no-show checks as of Oct 4, 2026.

·8 min read
Kakao Alimtalk: How to Send and Pass Template Review
Ad Platforms

Kakao Alimtalk: How to Send and Pass Template Review

Kakao Alimtalk reaches people who have not added your channel. See the 6 steps, informational vs ad rules, template rejection reasons, dealers and sanctions (Oct 4, 2026).

·6 min read
Naver Blog Ads: How to Start Power Contents and What to Avoid
Ad Platforms

Naver Blog Ads: How to Start Power Contents and What to Avoid

Naver blog ads run through Power Contents, billed per click only. Bids range from 70 to 100,000 KRW. Learn the 5 setup steps, review rules and common mistakes.

·7 min read
Ad Agency Selection: Fees, Partners and Contract Checks
Ad Platforms

Ad Agency Selection: Fees, Partners and Contract Checks

Before hiring an ad agency, check its official partner status, fee terms and account access. Covers Naver, Google, Meta and Kakao checks as of Oct 4, 2026.

·6 min read
Search Ads Explained: Naver vs Google vs Kakao Compared
Ad Platforms

Search Ads Explained: Naver vs Google vs Kakao Compared

Search ads are CPC ads shown on results pages. Compare Naver Power Link, Google Ads and Kakao Keyword Ads on placement, billing, ranking and a 5-step start.

·6 min read
Google Search Console Setup, Indexing and Performance Guide
Search

Google Search Console Setup, Indexing and Performance Guide

Google Search Console is a free tool to see how your site appears in Google Search. Learn property setup, ownership verification, sitemaps, indexing requests and reports.

·7 min read
TikTok Ads Setup: Account, Payment, Budget and Formats
Ad Platforms

TikTok Ads Setup: Account, Payment, Budget and Formats

Start TikTok ads in Ads Manager: setup steps, objectives, minimum budgets, bidding, billing options, and the difference between Spark Ads and TopView.

·7 min read
Coupang Ads: How to Start, Ad Types and Costs
Ad Platforms

Coupang Ads: How to Start, Ad Types and Costs

Coupang Ads are CPC ads made in the Ad Center. Pay only per click. See the 4 ad types, 10,000 KRW daily budget, 100 KRW bid, setup steps and billing.

·5 min read
SEO Meaning: Basics, How To Do It, and Pitfalls to Avoid
SEO

SEO Meaning: Basics, How To Do It, and Pitfalls to Avoid

SEO helps search engines understand your content and people find your site. Covers crawling, indexing, serving, basic checks, spam policies, and tracking results (as of Oct 4, 2026).

·5 min read
Performance Marketing: Meaning, Metrics, and How to Start
Ad Platforms

Performance Marketing: Meaning, Metrics, and How to Start

Performance marketing spends ad budget on measurable actions and tunes it with data. See how it differs from brand marketing, CTR, CVR, CPA, ROAS formulas, and 4 steps to start.

·6 min read
AdSense Approval: Requirements, Steps and Review Time
AdSense

AdSense Approval: Requirements, Steps and Review Time

Google AdSense approval means creating an account, connecting your site and passing review. See requirements, setup steps, status meanings, review time and fixes.

·6 min read
Landing Page Checklist: Meaning, Google Ads Rules, GA4
Advertising

Landing Page Checklist: Meaning, Google Ads Rules, GA4

A landing page is where users arrive after clicking an ad. See the 4 factors Google Ads reviews, 4 disapproval causes, Core Web Vitals targets and the GA4 report path.

·6 min read
Search Ad Marketer Exam 2026: Dates, Fee, Passing Score
Search

Search Ad Marketer Exam 2026: Dates, Fee, Passing Score

The Search Ad Marketer exam is a remote certification run by KAIT. See the December 2026 registration window, the 50,000 KRW fee, the 70-point pass mark and exam-day timing.

·5 min read
Meta Ad Library Guide: How to Search Competitor Ads
Ad Platforms

Meta Ad Library Guide: How to Search Competitor Ads

Meta Ad Library lets anyone search ads running on Meta. Learn how to search without logging in, use filters, and see what is and isn't shown, as of Oct 4, 2026.

·6 min read
Coupang Partners Guide: Sign-Up, Approval, Payout, Disclosure
Ad Platforms

Coupang Partners Guide: Sign-Up, Approval, Payout, Disclosure

Coupang Partners pays 3% of the purchase amount via your link. Learn sign-up, final approval at 150,000 KRW in sales, payout dates and the disclosure phrase, per the official FAQ.

·7 min read
ChatGPT Prompt Guide: How to Write Prompts, Examples, Mistakes
AI Tools

ChatGPT Prompt Guide: How to Write Prompts, Examples, Mistakes

A ChatGPT prompt gets steadier answers when you state the task, context, and output. See weak vs good examples, a rewrite routine, Claude differences, and common mistakes.

·6 min read
Google Trends Guide: Compare Queries, Read Numbers, Spot Rising
Search

Google Trends Guide: Compare Queries, Read Numbers, Spot Rising

Learn how to use Google Trends: enter and compare search terms, read the 0 to 100 scale, tell terms from topics, find rising queries, and fix missing graphs.

·6 min read
GA4 Certification Free: Skillshop Steps to Your Badge
Measurement

GA4 Certification Free: Skillshop Steps to Your Badge

Earn the GA4 certification free on Skillshop's Analytics Academy by scoring 80% or higher. Steps, passing score, retake wait, 1-year validity and where to find it.

·5 min read
Naver Keyword Tool Guide: Check Keyword Search Volume
Ad Platforms

Naver Keyword Tool Guide: Check Keyword Search Volume

The Naver Keyword Tool shows related keywords and monthly PC and mobile search volume. Learn the lookup steps, how to read results, ad group setup, and common mistakes.

·6 min read
Naver Place Ads: How to Start, Costs and ADVoost Notes
Ad Platforms

Naver Place Ads: How to Start, Costs and ADVoost Notes

Naver Place ads are CPC ads billed only on clicks, with bids from KRW 50 to 5,000 (excl. VAT). Setup steps, costs, and ADVoost auto vs manual operation compared.

·6 min read
Google Ads Getting Started: Account, Bidding, Budget, VAT
Digital Advertising

Google Ads Getting Started: Account, Bidding, Budget, VAT

Google Ads charges you when clicks, impressions or other chosen actions happen. See the 3-step setup, bidding and billing, the 2x daily and 30.4x monthly budget caps, and Korean VAT of 10%.

·7 min read
Naver GFA Ads: How to Start, Billing, and Review Rules
Naver Ads

Naver GFA Ads: How to Start, Billing, and Review Rules

Naver GFA ads are performance display ads. Learn the 8 campaign goals, CPC and CPV billing, 8 setup steps, Bizmoney top-up, and creative review of up to 3 business days.

·8 min read
ROAS Meaning, Formula, ROI Difference and Target ROAS
Ad Platforms

ROAS Meaning, Formula, ROI Difference and Target ROAS

ROAS is revenue divided by ad spend. Learn the formula, breakeven ROAS, the ROAS vs ROI difference, Google target ROAS rules and Meta purchase ROAS.

·6 min read
Kakao Moment Ads: How to Start, Bidding and Costs
Ad Platforms

Kakao Moment Ads: How to Start, Bidding and Costs

Kakao Moment ads start with an ad account, pixel or SDK, BizWallet, campaign and ad group, then creative review. Min CPC bid is 10 KRW, with VAT rules explained.

·8 min read
Naver Brand Search Ads: Cost, Keyword Rules, Refunds
Ad Platforms

Naver Brand Search Ads: Cost, Keyword Rules, Refunds

Naver Brand Search Ads show one ad at the top of search results for your brand keyword on a fixed-fee term. See pricing factors, keyword rules, contract steps and refund math.

·7 min read
Meta Ads Manager: Campaign Structure and Ad Account ID
Ad Platforms

Meta Ads Manager: Campaign Structure and Ad Account ID

Meta Ads Manager is Meta's official tool for creating ads and tracking results. Learn the campaign, ad set, ad structure, how to find your ad account ID, and common mistakes.

·4 min read
Naver Search Advisor Registration: Ownership and Sitemap
Search

Naver Search Advisor Registration: Ownership and Sitemap

Naver Search Advisor registration is optional. Learn the two ownership methods, four pre-checks, sitemap rules and crawl request limits, as of October 3, 2026.

·5 min read
Naver Ads Management System: Login, Signup and 2026 Changes
Ad Platforms

Naver Ads Management System: Login, Signup and 2026 Changes

Log in to Naver's ad system at the Advertiser Center. Sign up with a Naver ID, create an ad account, and check the March 30, 2026 unified platform changes in a table.

·5 min read
Daangn Biz Profile: How to Create One and Verify Your Business
Advertising

Daangn Biz Profile: How to Create One and Verify Your Business

Daangn Biz Profile is free from signup to use. Learn the 5 setup steps, when business verification is required, feature limits, and who can delete it.

·6 min read
How to Create a KakaoTalk Channel: General vs Business Channel
Ad Platforms

How to Create a KakaoTalk Channel: General vs Business Channel

Create a KakaoTalk Channel for free: sign up for Kakao Business, add a new business, enter channel info, then turn on public and search. Plus general vs business differences.

·5 min read
Daangn Ads Cost, Types and How to Start (From 5,000 KRW a Day)
Advertising

Daangn Ads Cost, Types and How to Start (From 5,000 KRW a Day)

Daangn ads start at a 5,000 KRW daily budget and charge only when a neighbor clicks. Types, 5 setup steps, costs, bonuses, Naver and Kakao bid comparison, and review rules as of Oct 3, 2026.

·6 min read
YouTube Ad Types, Costs and Billing: How to Create Ads
Digital Advertising

YouTube Ad Types, Costs and Billing: How to Create Ads

YouTube ads bill at different moments by format. Six ad types, CPV and CPM billing, bids, budgets, setup steps and Korea's 10% VAT, per official docs.

·6 min read
Google Analytics GA4 Setup: Sign Up, Install, Find Measurement ID
Measurement

Google Analytics GA4 Setup: Sign Up, Install, Find Measurement ID

Set up Google Analytics (GA4) in order: account, property, data stream. Add the tag with your measurement ID, then confirm it in the Realtime report.

·6 min read
Instagram Ads Cost: Daily Budget, Billing and VAT Guide
Ad Platforms

Instagram Ads Cost: Daily Budget, Billing and VAT Guide

Instagram ad costs are set by auction, not a price list. See the 75% daily budget rule, 7x cap, minimum budget, billing timing and Korea's 10% VAT.

·5 min read
CPC Meaning and Formula: CPC vs CPM, CPA and CTR Explained
Ad Platforms

CPC Meaning and Formula: CPC vs CPM, CPA and CTR Explained

CPC is what you pay per ad click: ad spend ÷ clicks. Learn max CPC vs actual CPC, the CPM, CPA and CTR formulas, and how to check your reports.

·6 min read
CRM Meaning, Types, and Marketing Message Rules in Korea
Measurement

CRM Meaning, Types, and Marketing Message Rules in Korea

CRM records and tracks customer data and interactions. Learn the 3 CRM types, 4 steps of CRM marketing, and rules for sending Kakao Alimtalk and promotional messages.

·6 min read
Midjourney Pricing: Plan Differences and Free Access
AI Tools

Midjourney Pricing: Plan Differences and Free Access

Midjourney pricing has 4 plans, from Basic at $10 a month to Mega at $120, and no free plan. See how plans differ, how to choose, and cancel and refund rules.

·5 min read
Backlinks: How to Check, Build and Avoid Link Spam
SEO

Backlinks: How to Check, Build and Avoid Link Spam

A backlink is a link from another site to yours. Learn how to check them in Search Console, how nofollow, sponsored and ugc differ, and what Google calls link spam.

·6 min read
Naver Place Registration: Smartplace Steps, Timeline, Tips
SEO

Naver Place Registration: Smartplace Steps, Timeline, Tips

Naver Place (Smartplace) registration is free and requires a business registration certificate. Prep list, 6 steps, review time (2 hours to 5 business days) and fixes.

·5 min read
UTM Parameters: How to Build Links and Check Them in GA4
Measurement

UTM Parameters: How to Build Links and Check Them in GA4

Fill in utm_source, utm_medium and utm_campaign, build the link, then check it in GA4 Traffic acquisition. Includes value naming tips and common mistakes.

·8 min read
Perplexity Pricing: Free vs Pro vs Max and ChatGPT Search
AI Tools

Perplexity Pricing: Free vs Pro vs Max and ChatGPT Search

Perplexity costs $0 (Free), $20/month (Pro) and $200/month (Max) as of late September 2026. See plan differences, how to use it, and a ChatGPT search comparison.

·6 min read
Gemini Gems Shutdown: Dates and Skills Migration Guide
AI

Gemini Gems Shutdown: Dates and Skills Migration Guide

Gemini Gems are being replaced by Skills. See the Oct 5 and Oct 13 launch dates, the Nov 17 Gems move, the Mar 1, 2027 business cutoff, and how to rebuild Gems.

·5 min read
Gemini 4 Argon Price, Release and Access (as of Sep 30)
AI Models

Gemini 4 Argon Price, Release and Access (as of Sep 30)

Gemini 4 Argon was announced Sep 30 but is open only to cyber defense partners. API price is $2/$10, standard $4/$20, compared with Claude and GPT.

·5 min read
Naver Powerlink Ads: Cost, Bidding and How to Start
Ad Platforms

Naver Powerlink Ads: Cost, Bidding and How to Start

Naver Powerlink ads are free to list and charge only per click. Learn the 70 to 100,000 KRW bid range, cost examples, setup steps, review checks and bidding tips.

·7 min read
Claude Code Install, Pricing and Usage Limits (2026 Guide)
AI Development

Claude Code Install, Pricing and Usage Limits (2026 Guide)

How to install Claude Code, log in, and pick a plan (Pro $20/month, Max from $100). Covers usage limits, cost-saving tips, and tasks marketers can try.

·8 min read
ChatGPT Ads Customer List Targeting: Setup and Pitfalls
ChatGPT Ads

ChatGPT Ads Customer List Targeting: Setup and Pitfalls

How to target or exclude customers in ChatGPT Ads with a customer list. Covers the 25,000 matched-user rule, file format, LiveRamp, and Korea checks.

·5 min read
AI Search Optimization: Allow or Block AI Crawlers (GEO)
SEO

AI Search Optimization: Allow or Block AI Crawlers (GEO)

How to allow or block ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google bots in robots.txt for AI search optimization (GEO). Includes a copy-ready example and Naver Yeti checks.

·5 min read
Instagram AI Assistant in Edits: How to Use It and Korea Notes
Instagram

Instagram AI Assistant in Edits: How to Use It and Korea Notes

Instagram's Edits AI assistant opened in the US first on September 30, 2026. See the features, steps, free limit, Meta One pricing and what to check in Korea.

·4 min read
Gemini Plans and Prices: Free, Plus, Pro, Ultra Compared
AI Tools

Gemini Plans and Prices: Free, Plus, Pro, Ultra Compared

Gemini plans in Korea: Free 0 KRW, Plus from 7,500 KRW, Pro 29,000 KRW, Ultra from 119,000 KRW. Limits, Claude and ChatGPT prices, and how to choose.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Work Guide: Plans, Limits and Approvals (2026)
AI

ChatGPT Work Guide: Plans, Limits and Approvals (2026)

ChatGPT Work explained: plan access and prices, 4 setup steps, scheduled tasks, usage limits and approval settings, per official docs as of Sept 30, 2026.

·6 min read
Google AI Contribution Pilot: How to Check Earnings (Sept 2026)
AI Search

Google AI Contribution Pilot: How to Check Earnings (Sept 2026)

Google reportedly pays sites that contribute to AI answers in an invite-only pilot. Eligibility, the Search Console panel, AdSense differences and Korean site checks as of Sept 30, 2026.

·4 min read
Korea Sponsored Post Disclosure Rules (September 2026)
Influencer Marketing

Korea Sponsored Post Disclosure Rules (September 2026)

Korea's hidden ad rules as of Sept 30, 2026: disclosure placement on blogs, Instagram and YouTube, the July 1 fine increase, and a 3-step pre-post check.

·6 min read
Instagram Live Ads: Requirements, Placements, Setup Guide
Ad Platforms

Instagram Live Ads: Requirements, Placements, Setup Guide

Instagram Live video ads go global September 29, with Korea's launch reported September 30. Requirements, placements, setup paths and pre-launch checks.

·5 min read
YouTube View Count Change: Engaged Views and Ad Results
Digital Advertising

YouTube View Count Change: Engaged Views and Ad Results

From Aug 24, YouTube counts public views from the first frame. Learn how engaged views differ from ad views and how to read ad results (as of Sept 30).

·6 min read
Naver TV Shutdown: How to Migrate Videos to Clip (Sept 30)
Platform News

Naver TV Shutdown: How to Migrate Videos to Clip (Sept 30)

Naver TV closes Sept 30, 2026 at 3 PM. See how to move videos to Clip, download deadlines, what transfers, what gets deleted, and unpaid revenue claims.

·5 min read
Brand Domain Preemption Checklist and Dispute Risks (dot.com)
Marketing

Brand Domain Preemption Checklist and Dispute Risks (dot.com)

On Sept 29, 2026, dot.com redirected to a Grok page the day OpenAI announced Dots. See what is confirmed, UDRP and Korean law, and a pre-launch domain and handle checklist.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Ads Pixel and Conversions API Setup: Steps and Limits
Digital Advertising

ChatGPT Ads Pixel and Conversions API Setup: Steps and Limits

How the ChatGPT Ads pixel and Conversions API differ, 5 setup steps, server event fields, hashing rules, and optimization limits, per OpenAI docs (Sept 30).

·8 min read
Meta Muse for Small Business: Features, Tools, Korea Access
AI

Meta Muse for Small Business: Features, Tools, Korea Access

What Meta's Muse for Small Business is, which tools it connects to, how approvals work, and whether it is available in Korea, based on Meta's official posts (Sept 30).

·6 min read
ChatGPT Plugins: How to Build, Publish and Get Approved
AI Services

ChatGPT Plugins: How to Build, Publish and Get Approved

A ChatGPT plugin bundles skills and an MCP server for ChatGPT and Codex. See the parts, 5 build steps, 3 ways to publish and review prep, per OpenAI docs (Sept 30).

·8 min read
OpenAI DevDay 2026 Recap: Models, Pricing and Dots to Check
AI Services

OpenAI DevDay 2026 Recap: Models, Pricing and Dots to Check

OpenAI DevDay 2026 (Sept 29, 2026) announcements grouped into models and API, Codex, dots and pricing tables, with what to check today (as of Sept 30).

·7 min read
Codex Cloud Tasks: How to Start and Plan Requirements
AI Tools

Codex Cloud Tasks: How to Start and Plan Requirements

How to use Codex: 3 steps to start Codex cloud tasks that keep running with your laptop closed, plan requirements, and the usage limit shared with local. Per official docs, Sept 30, 2026.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Dots: Requirements, Setup and Safety Guide
AI Services

ChatGPT Dots: Requirements, Setup and Safety Guide

ChatGPT dots is an always-on agent included once with Pro and Business Premium. Here is how it works, who gets it, its safeguards and what to check in Korea (as of Sept 30).

·7 min read
Claude Plans and Pricing: Free, Pro and Max Usage Limits
AI Development

Claude Plans and Pricing: Free, Pro and Max Usage Limits

Claude costs $0 for Free, $20 a month for Pro, and $100 or $200 for Max. See how usage limits work, what to do when you hit one, and what to check before paying from Korea.

·6 min read
GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast Mode: API Usage, Pricing, Limits
AI Services

GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast Mode: API Usage, Pricing, Limits

How to turn on GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast in the API, its price ($60 input, $300 output, 6x standard), tokens-per-minute limits, US-only processing and Korea notes (as of Sept 30).

·5 min read
GPT-6.1 Sol Pricing vs GPT-6 Astra: Costs and How to Use It
AI Services

GPT-6.1 Sol Pricing vs GPT-6 Astra: Costs and How to Use It

GPT-6.1 Sol costs $2 per 1M input tokens and $10 per 1M output, one fifth of GPT-6 Astra. See availability, KRW cost examples and pitfalls.

·5 min read
Google Ads Language Targeting Removal: PMax Audit Guide
Ad Platforms

Google Ads Language Targeting Removal: PMax Audit Guide

Google Search campaigns lose the language setting at the end of September 2026. PMax changes only on the Google Search Network. Here is what to audit first.

·6 min read
Python Basics for Beginners: Install Python 3.14.7 to CSV Summary
Development

Python Basics for Beginners: Install Python 3.14.7 to CSV Summary

Learn Python basics as of September 30, 2026: install Python 3.14.7, set up a virtual environment, and run a first script that summarizes an ad report CSV.

·7 min read
Cloud Run Custom URLs: Get a .cloud.run Address Without DNS
Cloud

Cloud Run Custom URLs: Get a .cloud.run Address Without DNS

Set up a Cloud Run .cloud.run custom URL with no DNS, per the official docs. Covers the 50-per-project limit, Terraform and ingress limits, and a checklist.

·6 min read
Self-Hosted Runner Version Enforcement: 2.329.0 and 30 Days
Dev Automation

Self-Hosted Runner Version Enforcement: 2.329.0 and 30 Days

GitHub Enterprise Cloud enforces self-hosted runner versions from Sept 29. See the 2.329.0 floor, the 30-day rule, and how to check and fix your runners.

·6 min read
Google Review Removal: Misuse Clause Targets Agencies
Search

Google Review Removal: Misuse Clause Targets Agencies

Google's 'misuse of support channels' clause targets agencies. Owners follow a five-step review report process with one appeal. Includes pre-report checks.

·5 min read
ChatGPT Korea KRW Billing: KakaoPay, Naver Pay, Currency Change
AI Services

ChatGPT Korea KRW Billing: KakaoPay, Naver Pay, Currency Change

OpenAI's help page lists KRW, KakaoPay, Naver Pay and Korean cards for ChatGPT web subscriptions in Korea. Here is what is confirmed and how existing users switch currency.

·5 min read
Claude Sonnet 5.5 API: Features, Pricing, Use Cases (Sep 2026)
AI Development

Claude Sonnet 5.5 API: Features, Pricing, Use Cases (Sep 2026)

Claude Sonnet 5.5 has a 1M token context, adaptive thinking, and $2 input / $10 output pricing. Settings by use case and 5 checks for moving from Sonnet 5.

·9 min read
AI Agent IAM Lateral Movement: Check It in Google Cloud
AI Security

AI Agent IAM Lateral Movement: Check It in Google Cloud

Find IAM lateral movement risk in Vertex AI Reasoning Engine using Toxic combination findings in Security Command Center, then cut excess permissions.

·7 min read
OpenAI API Model Shutdown: IDs and Official Replacements
AI Operations

OpenAI API Model Shutdown: IDs and Official Replacements

Check the official shutdown date and replacement for four legacy OpenAI API models, then find, test, and safely migrate their usage.

·5 min read
GA4 Internal Traffic in BigQuery: Why It Still Remains
Measurement & Analytics

GA4 Internal Traffic in BigQuery: Why It Still Remains

Learn why GA4 internal traffic can remain in BigQuery, how filter states work, and how to exclude internal sessions with SQL views.

·7 min read
Google Spam Update 2026: Global Scope and Review Steps
Search

Google Spam Update 2026: Global Scope and Review Steps

Review the global Google Spam Update that began September 24, its rollout status, and seven checks to make before broad ranking fixes.

·6 min read
ChatGPT Ads in Korea: What to Prepare Before You Sign Up
Digital Advertising

ChatGPT Ads in Korea: What to Prepare Before You Sign Up

How ChatGPT Ads self-serve works in Korea: eligibility, account review, message and landing design, and UTM and conversion tracking. Sign-up is not delivery.

·6 min read
Claude API Refusal Billing Rules and Retry Audit Guide
AI Operations

Claude API Refusal Billing Rules and Retry Audit Guide

Learn when Claude API refusals are billed, how fallback attempts affect costs, and why HTTP 200 responses still need review.

·7 min read
Google Ads API v22 Sunset: Requests Fail From Oct 7, 2026
Marketing Automation

Google Ads API v22 Sunset: Requests Fail From Oct 7, 2026

Google Ads API v22 requests fail from October 7, 2026. Find your real v22 calls and move to a supported version with this practical check order.

·5 min read
Meta Pixel with GTM: separate production conversion rules
Marketing measurement

Meta Pixel with GTM: separate production conversion rules

Configure a shared Meta Pixel for development and production with GTM. Add environment to Lead, define custom conversion rules, and verify ad set selection.

·14 min read
You Can Write a UTM Convention, but GA4 Never Reads Your Table
Digital Marketing Analytics

You Can Write a UTM Convention, but GA4 Never Reads Your Table

Because UTM values are free text: the table you wrote is read only by you, while GA4 reads the same string by its own rules. Google's published default channel group logic checks source against a list of 819 sites and checks medium against fixed regular expressions, so for one identical link your table says referral and GA4 counts it as Organic Search. The convention document is only half the job. The other half is pulling out the violations with a query on a schedule.

·30 min read
46 Events, 14 Parameters We Chose Not to Send: How to Design an Event Taxonomy
Digital Marketing Analytics

46 Events, 14 Parameters We Chose Not to Send: How to Design an Event Taxonomy

Business questions, not event names. Once the questions are settled the event list follows, and the real decision after that is whether each value gets sent as a parameter or left out and recovered later through a join. In a sheet covering 46 events, 14 parameters were marked as not sent, and the reasons split five ways.

·29 min read
Impressions Are Not the Number in Your Ad Report: Measuring Off-Site Exposure Channel by Channel
Digital Marketing Analytics

Impressions Are Not the Number in Your Ad Report: Measuring Off-Site Exposure Channel by Channel

Exposure is not one thing. It splits into paid, organic search, owned media, and earned. Ad platforms report only the first, and the other three each need a different tool. On top of that the word impression means different things per platform, since Google counts when the ad is served and Meta counts when it is on screen.

·11 min read
A Search Console Only Shows You Your Own Half: Counting 380 Naver SERP Slots Over Four Weeks
Digital Marketing Analytics

A Search Console Only Shows You Your Own Half: Counting 380 Naver SERP Slots Over Four Weeks

Search Advisor does report impressions, clicks and CTR. But it lists search keywords only for the top 30 by clicks, does not provide the exposure ranking, and no console answers how competing domains divide those slots. So I opened the search results for 77 keywords every week and counted the slots one by one, and out of 380 slots exactly 4 were ours, all of them near the top.

·16 min read
Why Ad Clicks and Site Sessions Never Match: Tracking Links and MMPs Explained
Digital Marketing Analytics

Why Ad Clicks and Site Sessions Never Match: Tracking Links and MMPs Explained

GA4 starts counting at the moment someone arrives on your site. Anyone who clicked the link but disappeared before arriving never shows up in any report. To measure that stretch, the link has to stop somewhere you control instead of going straight to the destination, and that is exactly what tracking links and MMPs do.

·19 min read
Backlinks Don't Work on Naver: You Build Search Authority With Data
SEO

Backlinks Don't Work on Naver: You Build Search Authority With Data

Naver doesn't use external backlinks as a ranking signal. Backlinks aren't in the Search Advisor guide at all, authority builds through source trust (C-Rank), content quality (D.I.A.), and UGC instead. A practical breakdown of six steps for finding topics with search data, plus the four GEO elements that get you cited by AI.

·20 min read
Finding the True Owner of Branded-Search Conversions with GA4 Attribution, When PPL and Viral Reach Get Harvested as Search
Marketing

Finding the True Owner of Branded-Search Conversions with GA4 Attribution, When PPL and Viral Reach Get Harvested as Search

How to trace the true source of branded-search conversions using GA4 attribution. Covers the structural limits of first-touch tracking and the dark funnel, and a ledger-versus-estimate framework for measuring PPL effects.

·16 min read
Getting Started with GA4: The 5 Reports to Check First and 5 Beginner Traps
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Getting Started with GA4: The 5 Reports to Check First and 5 Beginner Traps

A guide for anyone who feels lost after installing GA4 and doesn't know where to look. Covers the 5 reports to open first, from Realtime to Traffic acquisition and User acquisition, and the 5 traps beginners fall into most often.

·24 min read
Getting Started with GA4 Attribution: First Touch vs. Last Touch, Which Do You Trust?
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Getting Started with GA4 Attribution: First Touch vs. Last Touch, Which Do You Trust?

A beginner's guide to GA4 attribution. Why user scope and session scope show different #1 channels, the four retired models and the data-driven attribution (DDA) that remains, the key event lookback window (30/90 days), and how to read first touch and last touch together.

·16 min read
Google Tag Manager Guide: Manage Tags Without Code
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Google Tag Manager Guide: Manage Tags Without Code

How to manage tags with Google Tag Manager (GTM) without touching code. Covers the container, tag, trigger, and variable concepts, dataLayer, preview and version control, and the four mistakes beginners make most often.

·16 min read
How to Stop Losing UTMs: A Pixel-Free Ad Tracking Design Found on Claude's Site
Marketing

How to Stop Losing UTMs: A Pixel-Free Ad Tracking Design Found on Claude's Site

A live test of why UTM parameters and gclid get lost in cross-domain conversions, and how Claude's site (claude.com) designed pixel-free ad tracking. Includes results from a Naver click ID (NaPm) experiment.

·17 min read
UTM Parameters, Fully Explained: How to Tag Your Links and 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

UTM Parameters, Fully Explained: How to Tag Your Links and 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes

A UTM parameter is a set of five tags appended to a link that tells an analytics tool like GA4 which channel, medium, and campaign a visitor came through. From the 3 required fields (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) to 5 common mistakes, all in one guide.

·16 min read
Measuring Ad Effectiveness: Reclaiming Channel Attribution with Search Volume and Time Series, Lift and Adstock Made Simple
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Measuring Ad Effectiveness: Reclaiming Channel Attribution with Search Volume and Time Series, Lift and Adstock Made Simple

How to measure ad channel effectiveness without individual tracking. Covers why a 0.15 correlation was an illusion, the baseline, lift, and adstock (advertising carryover effect) concepts, and the time-series data you need to start stacking today.

·17 min read
The Complete Guide to the Dark Funnel: 6 Ways to Trace the Customer Journey Hidden Inside "Direct Traffic"
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

The Complete Guide to the Dark Funnel: 6 Ways to Trace the Customer Journey Hidden Inside "Direct Traffic"

What the dark funnel is, why so much traffic ends up logged as "direct," and 6 ways to track it, from UTM discipline to surveys, brand search volume, and experiments, laid out as an explainer guide.

·18 min read
Designing Marketing Measurement: Finding the Gaps in Your Company's Data with a Five-Layer Audit
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Designing Marketing Measurement: Finding the Gaps in Your Company's Data with a Five-Layer Audit

How to self-diagnose where your company's marketing data is missing, using five layers (supply, demand expression, acquisition, conversion ledger, confirmation) and 15 questions. Includes a map of the whole series onto the five layers.

·12 min read
Google Search Console and Naver DataLab: How to See Search Data for Free
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Google Search Console and Naver DataLab: How to See Search Data for Free

For free, you can see search interest (a relative value) in Naver DataLab, while actual monthly search volume (an absolute value) is checked in the Naver Search Ads Keyword Tool. Covers the principles behind Search Console, Search Advisor, DataLab, and Google Trends.

·15 min read
Conversion Tracking: Pixels, Click IDs and Server-Side API
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Conversion Tracking: Pixels, Click IDs and Server-Side API

The Meta Pixel is JavaScript that observes visitor behavior and sends it to ad platform servers. Click IDs like gclid and fbclid match a click to a later conversion, and server-side methods like the Conversions API bypass the browser to recover conversions cookies would otherwise miss.

·18 min read
Cookies, Sessions and Events: GA4 Analytics Basics
Digital Marketing Analytics Basics

Cookies, Sessions and Events: GA4 Analytics Basics

A GA4 session is a bundle of interactions cut off after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the user count isn't a count of people, it's a count of browser-level cookies (client_id). A ground-up rundown of the basics: cookies, sessions, events, and GA4.

·16 min read
The Complete Guide to Computer Specs for AI: From Cloud to Local LLMs (Windows & Mac)
Engineering

The Complete Guide to Computer Specs for AI: From Cloud to Local LLMs (Windows & Mac)

What computer do you actually need to run AI and LLMs? Cloud AI like Claude and ChatGPT needs no graphics card, just 32GB of RAM. Running models locally is a different story: a usable 32B model needs 24GB of VRAM or 48GB of Mac unified memory, and 70B and up realistically needs 128GB on a Mac.

·15 min read
The Knowledge Warehouse That Organizes Itself When You Talk: Building an AI-Managed PKM Second Brain | How It Works & Setup Guide
PKM

The Knowledge Warehouse That Organizes Itself When You Talk: Building an AI-Managed PKM Second Brain | How It Works & Setup Guide

A personal knowledge management (PKM) system where AI, not you, classifies, summarizes, links, and updates your notes. You view it in Obsidian; the AI works from one rules file. A guide from folder structure to a 30-minute setup.

·28 min read
I Thought My AI Was Learning Me, Until I Opened Five Weeks of Logs
Engineering

I Thought My AI Was Learning Me, Until I Opened Five Weeks of Logs

Does bolting memory onto an AI make it smarter? Across five weeks of session logs, only 15% of skills and 4% of reference docs were ever reopened. 96% of the knowledge was a write-only grave. A hands-on log of redesigning AI memory to wire in resurfacing first.

·15 min read
Cloudflare Email Routing & Gmail: Free Domain Email Guide
Engineering

Cloudflare Email Routing & Gmail: Free Domain Email Guide

How to use a domain email like hello@mcpy.kr without a server or paid subscription. Step-by-step from Gabia nameserver delegation to Cloudflare Email Routing (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC), Gmail Send mail as, app passwords, and spam filters.

·14 min read
A Second Brain That Only Accumulates Is Already Dead: Building a Self-Evolving Knowledge System in a Day
PKM

A Second Brain That Only Accumulates Is Already Dead: Building a Self-Evolving Knowledge System in a Day

Notes pile up but become useless because there is no circulation. I spent a day with AI grafting four circulation loops and automated health checks onto a knowledge vault, and the first checkup found 22 silently broken files. A hands-on build log.

·10 min read
Korean Text in AI Images: Generate Backgrounds, Add Text
Image Production

Korean Text in AI Images: Generate Backgrounds, Add Text

AI image generators break Korean text, logos, and exact pixel dimensions. The fix: generate only the background scene with AI (Claude delegates to Codex imagegen), then layer Korean text and logos via HTML with web fonts, captured to PNG with a headless browser. A build log for automating blog illustrations and OG cards.

·9 min read
Fixing Invisible OG Images: From Keyword Research to Automated Social Cards
SEO

Fixing Invisible OG Images: From Keyword Research to Automated Social Cards

Why a polished card disappears in chat previews, the 9px math, gaze cueing, and contrast, plus a complete pipeline from keyword research and page titles to SERP checks, card production, and spreadsheet-driven operations.

·11 min read
Why the 1200px Card You Made Became an Unreadable Blob in KakaoTalk
Design

Why the 1200px Card You Made Became an Unreadable Blob in KakaoTalk

Why a carefully crafted OG image turns into a blurry smear in KakaoTalk (Korea's dominant messenger app). The 9px math of canvas vs. render, how gaze-cueing works, URL cache invalidation, and why 7:1 WCAG contrast is the real minimum, all traced back to primary sources.

·10 min read
How Christianity Spread: Dissecting History's Most Successful Growth Marketing
Growth

How Christianity Spread: Dissecting History's Most Successful Growth Marketing

A case study dissecting how early Christianity grew from roughly 1,000 followers to 35 million over 350 years, analyzed through nine growth marketing levers: addressable market, value, price, channel, promotion, segmentation, people, process, and growth engine. Historical figures are academic estimates.

·11 min read
The First Button of Any AI Marketing Agent: A Brand Brief, Not a Smarter Model
Workflow

The First Button of Any AI Marketing Agent: A Brand Brief, Not a Smarter Model

A brand brief is the single shared input for market-research, positioning, growth, and content agents. Without it, every agent fills in its own assumptions which then contradict one another. The secret to a good brief is honestly marking unknown fields as TBD rather than guessing. Includes a 10-section template and a real example.

·10 min read
Making Hundreds of Notes Fast for AI: I Tried Ontology, Then Found Something Lighter
Personal Knowledge Management

Making Hundreds of Notes Fast for AI: I Tried Ontology, Then Found Something Lighter

Hundreds of notes piled up but AI still had to open every file to answer a simple question. I thought a full ontology would fix it. A lightweight index layer built from existing frontmatter turned out to work 2.9-13.3x cheaper. This is the build log.

·16 min read
I Logged In and Every User Property Was undefined: GTM and GA4 from Setup to Revenue Analysis
GTM

I Logged In and Every User Property Was undefined: GTM and GA4 from Setup to Revenue Analysis

Why GA4 user properties show undefined after login, and how to trace GTM data layer timing, repair the setup, and connect user data to revenue analysis.

·18 min read
Can You Still Retarget Users Who Withdrew Marketing Consent: A Pixel Gating Design Story
Consent Design

Can You Still Retarget Users Who Withdrew Marketing Consent: A Pixel Gating Design Story

Can you retarget people after they withdraw marketing consent? Explore pixel gating, audience removal, and safer consent-aware campaign design.

·8 min read
How to Make Your Ads Learn Revenue: An Offline Conversion Tracking Case Study
Conversion Tracking

How to Make Your Ads Learn Revenue: An Offline Conversion Tracking Case Study

Learn why offline conversions are difficult to attribute to ads, from missing click IDs to CRM gaps, and how to design a reliable revenue feedback loop.

·16 min read
Kakao SDK

Kakao Share Thumbnail Not Showing? Here's the Fix (JavaScript SDK 2025)

Learn why Kakao Share thumbnails don't appear even with a valid imageUrl, and fix it using scrapImage to convert your URL into a KAGE CDN URL. Step-by-step guide.

·5 min read
Claude Code

How to Generate CRM User Manuals in 20 Minutes with Claude Code Sub-Agents

Learn how Claude Code sub-agents can analyze your CRM codebase and auto-generate user manuals and visual guidebooks in just 20 minutes. See the real-world results.

·6 min read
AI Marketing

GEO Generative Engine Optimization: The Complete 2025 AI Marketing Strategy Guide

Learn what GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is, how it differs from traditional SEO, and discover 5 proven AI marketing strategies to get cited by AI search engines in 2025.

·5 min read

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