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Brandon Himpfen
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Digital Marketing. Web Development. Graphic Design. Programming. Travel. Photography. https://www.himpfen.com/
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We’re a global community for travel bloggers from beginners to seasoned pros — who want to connect, share, and grow together.

📝 Travel storytelling & blogging tips
📸 Photography & content creation
💻 SEO, monetization & digital strategy

#TravelBlogging #DigitalNomads #TravelCommunity #BlueSkyTravel
October 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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A Simple, 3-Step Method to Enrich Your Travels www.solotraveler.org/3-step-metho...

#solotravel #solotraveler #travel #mindfultravel #meaningfultravel
A Simple, 3-Step Method to Enrich Your Travels
Discover a simple 3-step method to make every trip more meaningful. Learn how to prepare before you go, engage deeply at your destination, and continue learning after you return to turn every journey ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Prepare Your Home for Vacation: Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers www.solotraveler.org/prepare-your...

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Prepare Your Home for Vacation: Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers
Prepare your home for vacation with this ultimate checklist for solo travelers. Learn essential safety steps, money-saving tips, and smart ways to set up your home for a smooth, stress-free return.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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YouTube Remains the Most Widely Used Social Platform as Usage Patterns Shift Across the U.S. www.boldoutlook.com/pew-social-m...

#youtube #facebook #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #digitalmedia
YouTube Remains the Most Widely Used Social Platform as Usage Patterns Shift Across the U.S.
New Pew data shows YouTube and Facebook remain the most widely used social platforms in the U.S., while TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reddit continue steady growth. Daily usage and demographic tren...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The Desk — Edition 77 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia
The Desk — Edition 77
Welcome to the 77th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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The Desk — Edition 76 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#opensource #programming #travel #travelblogging #webdevelopment #crypto #ai
The Desk — Edition 76
Welcome to the 76th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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BrandonTravel Datasets v1.0.0 is live on Zenodo!

Open data for travelers & digital nomads — countries, airports, languages, visa policies, & safety indexes.

🔗 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17595116
💻 GitHub: github.com/brandontravel/datasets

#OpenData #Travel #DigitalNomads #SoloTravel
GitHub - brandontravel/datasets: A collection of travel-related datasets for a variety of topics from accommodations to finance to logistics.
A collection of travel-related datasets for a variety of topics from accommodations to finance to logistics. - brandontravel/datasets
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November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Robots.txt Deep Dive: Advanced Configurations for Complex Websites www.boldoutlook.com/robotstxt-de...

#webdevelopment #digitalmarketing #webdesign #robotstxt
Robots.txt Deep Dive: Advanced Configurations for Complex Websites
Gain full control of your site’s crawl behavior with this in-depth technical guide to advanced robots.txt configurations. Learn how to optimize crawl budgets, manage complex architectures, and orchest...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The Desk — Edition 75 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#webdevelopment #programming #opensource #travel #solotravel #travelblogging #travelblogger #ai
The Desk — Edition 75
Welcome to the 75th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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WP Engine vs Automattic: The Battle Over WordPress Control Heats Up Again www.boldoutlook.com/wpengine-aut...

#wpengine #automattic #wordpress #opensource
WP Engine vs Automattic: The Battle Over WordPress Control Heats Up Again
WP Engine refiles its lawsuit against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, strengthening antitrust claims with clearer market definitions and detailed monopoly allegations. The battle for control of the Wor...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Google AdSense Streamlines Demand Sources by Replacing Ad Networks with Authorized Buyers www.boldoutlook.com/google-adsen...

#google #googleadsense #advertising
Google AdSense Streamlines Demand Sources by Replacing Ad Networks with Authorized Buyers
Google AdSense is replacing its Ad Networks blocking control with a new Authorized Buyers system on November 6, giving publishers improved visibility but default-enabling new buyers — a move that may ...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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YouTube Introduces “Second Chances” Pilot Allowing Banned Creators to Rejoin the Platform www.boldoutlook.com/youtube-intr...

#youtube #contentcreator #ContentCreation #digitalmarketing #socialmedia
YouTube Introduces “Second Chances” Pilot Allowing Banned Creators to Rejoin the Platform
YouTube launches a “Second Chances” pilot, letting some banned creators rejoin the platform after one year. The policy signals a shift toward rehabilitation, balancing community safety with creator re...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Severe WordPress Plugin Flaws Put 20,000+ Travel Websites at Risk www.boldoutlook.com/wordpress-pl...

#wordpress #wordpresssecurity #travelwebsites #cybersecurity #webdevelopment
Severe WordPress Plugin Flaws Put 20,000+ Travel Websites at Risk
Two critical vulnerabilities in the WP Travel Engine plugin put over 20,000 WordPress travel sites at risk. Both allow unauthenticated attackers to take full control of websites. Immediate updates are...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Google’s Mueller Sounds Alarm on SEO Blindspots in “Vibe-Coded” Launch www.boldoutlook.com/google-john-...

#google #googleseo #seo #vibecoding #webdevelopment
Google’s Mueller Sounds Alarm on SEO Blindspots in “Vibe-Coded” Launch
Google’s John Mueller reviewed a vibe-coded site launched on Product Hunt, revealing common SEO pitfalls in rapid web builds—from hidden content and invalid schema to overused meta tags. His advice hi...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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WPBakery Plugin Vulnerability Could Let Insiders Slip in Malicious Code www.boldoutlook.com/wpbakery-wor...

#wordpress #webdevelopment #security #wordpresssecurity #wpbakery
WPBakery Plugin Vulnerability Could Let Insiders Slip in Malicious Code
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the WPBakery Page Builder plugin allows authenticated users to inject malicious code into WordPress sites. Learn what’s affected, why it matters, and how to secure y...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Google’s John Mueller Reiterates What the URL Removals Tool Actually Does www.boldoutlook.com/google-url-r...

#google #seo #googleseo #googlesearch
Google’s John Mueller Reiterates What the URL Removals Tool Actually Does
Google’s John Mueller reminds SEOs that the URL Removals Tool doesn’t permanently delete pages from Google’s index. Learn what the tool actually does, how to use it properly, and what to expect after ...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Google Says What Content Gets Clicked in AI Overviews — Depth and Human Perspective Win www.boldoutlook.com/google-ai-ov...

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Google Says What Content Gets Clicked in AI Overviews — Depth and Human Perspective Win
Google’s Liz Reid says AI Overviews reveal what users actually click on — deeper, richer content with unique human perspectives. Google now ranks down repetitive “AI slop” and upweights expertise, ori...
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October 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Shared Projects to All Users www.boldoutlook.com/openai-chatg...

#openai #chatgpt #ai #ArtificialIntelligence
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Shared Projects to All Users
OpenAI has rolled out its ChatGPT Shared Projects feature to all users, allowing global collaboration across Free, Plus, Pro, and Go plans. The update expands AI-powered teamwork with shared chats, fi...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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OpenAI Acquires AI Interface Developer for Apple Mac Platform www.boldoutlook.com/openai-acqui...

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OpenAI Acquires AI Interface Developer for Apple Mac Platform
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the startup behind Sky, an AI interface for Mac computers. The deal deepens OpenAI’s push to embed AI into everyday tools and expands its presen...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Microsoft Unveils Fall Release of Copilot With Expanded Memory, Search and Collaboration Features tinyurl.com/4bfrbz7j

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Microsoft Unveils Fall Release of Copilot With Expanded Memory, Search and Collaboration Features
Microsoft’s Copilot Fall Release adds memory, collaboration, search connectors, health tools, and voice tutoring. The update advances Microsoft’s vision for a more personal, cross-service AI assistant...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Brandon’s Desk — Edition 74 tinylink.ca/desk74

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Brandon’s Desk — Edition 74
Welcome to the 74th issue of Brandon’s Desk (previously The Desk) — my weekly roundup of newly published content, project updates, and…
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October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Brandon’s Desk — Edition 73 medium.com/brandons-des...

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Brandon’s Desk — Edition 73
Welcome to the 73rd issue of Brandon’s Desk (previously The Desk) — my weekly roundup of newly published content, project updates, and…
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October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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How I Built Solo Traveler Media: From Passion Project to a Growing Digital Brand tinyurl.com/3fdk4bw6

#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #blogging #travelblogging #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur
How I Built Solo Traveler Media: From Passion Project to a Growing Digital Brand
When I first started writing about solo travel, I wasn’t building a company - I was building connection. What began as a few travel…
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October 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Google Pushes Back on the Keyword Cannibalization Myth www.boldoutlook.com/google-keywo...

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Google Pushes Back on the Keyword Cannibalization Myth
Google’s John Mueller dismisses fears of keyword cannibalization, calling it an SEO myth. Multiple pages ranking for the same query isn’t harmful—real issues lie in thin, unfocused, or poorly linked c...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Flight Log Anomaly Detector (UAV) — Hampel + Optional STL www.boldoutlook.com/flight-log-a...

#drones #drone #uav #uavs
Flight Log Anomaly Detector (UAV) — Hampel + Optional STL
A lean, explainable tool to flag battery voltage spikes, GPS jumps, and IMU outliers in your UAV telemetry. CSV in → anomalies JSON out.
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September 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM