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How Chatbots Can Boost Your Site’s SEO

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Did you know that ELIZA was the first chatbot in the world? Well, now, you do. Joseph Weizenbaum developed ELIZA at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1966. Source   ELIZA provided a pre-programmed response to the users by studying their entered keywords and phrases. Over time, how ELIZA operated laid the foundation for the chatbots that we interact with today. Here’s an example of a modern-day chatbot: Source   A chatbot provides visitors to a website with associated information, including its products, services, and contact information. The primary motive of implementing a chatbot on a website is to improve its customer service through quick responses and necessary support. A survey conducted by Business Insider revealed that 80% of marketers from the UK, France, South Africa, and the Netherlands have either been using chatbots or are planning to do so in 2020. Another study revealed that 60% of chatbot users are from the age group of 13 to 19 ye...

How to Handle the Stress of Planning Your Future (for College Students)

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Planning for your future is exciting, but it can also be really stressful. As a college student, you may be thinking about what you’re going to do after graduation. A job, more school, a career path, or even traveling are all paths that you could take. To handle the stress of planning for your future, try to solidify your plan, avoid comparing yourself to others, and focus on your day-to-day experiences to turn graduation into a positive milestone rather than a negative one. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Managing Anticipatory Stress Make graduation a positive goal instead of a negative deadline. As you prepare for the future, you may start to dread your graduation date. However, getting through college is tough, and you should look forward to your graduation and congratulate yourself for making it this far. Try to see your graduation date as the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in your life. [1] Celebrate your graduation with your friends and family to solidify this as a good ...

How to Preserve Roses in Resin

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Instead of throwing away that beautiful bouquet of roses, use them to create a keepsake you can enjoy for a long time to come. By preserving roses in resin, you can make paperweights, decorative accents, or personal gifts to give to others. It’s best to use dried roses so their coloring stays vibrant, and it takes about 5-10 days to dry them by hanging them upside down. After you’ve dried the roses, you should be able to complete this project from beginning to end within 4-5 hours. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Drying the Roses Choose roses at the peak of their bloom for the most vibrant color. Avoid picking roses that haven’t opened up yet or that are already starting to brown or droop. You can either buy roses from a store or cut them from a rose bush. [1] If you’re cutting your own from a rose bush, it’s a good idea to wear garden gloves to protect your skin from the thorns. Trim away the majority of the leaves from the roses’ stems. Either pull the leaves off by hand or use a ...

How to Store a Fur Coat

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Fur coats, fur stoles, and fur accessories are expensive to replace. Fur is also easily damaged over time. Proper storage can help prevent damage to fur. Choose a dark place to store fur and one that has a low relative humidity. Make sure to avoid over-filling the closet or wrapping fur in a plastic bag. For best results, seek professional storage if it is affordable for you. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Selecting a Place to Store a Coat Pick a dark place to store your fur. Fur does not do well if it gets exposed to direct sunlight. The ideal place to store fur is a dark location. A closet, for example, is a great place to store fur. [1] Choose an area of your home that does not get a lot of direct sunlight. A closet right by your bedroom window may not be a great place for a fur coat. A closet near the hallway, away from windows, may be a better option. Choose somewhere cool. Fur does best at colder temperatures. You should store your fur in an area of your home that tends to be...

How to Clean Soccer Cleats

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Soccer cleats look completely flawless when they’re first bought, but it doesn’t take long for them to get covered in dirt, mud, and grass. Cleaning soccer cleats might seem like an intimidating endeavor, however, with a mild cleaning solution and a little bit of elbow grease, dirt-caked and scuffed up cleats can look brand new in no time. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Cleaning The Soles of The Cleats Knock off excess dirt. After playing in your soccer cleats, take them off. Hit the cleats against each other, sole facing sole, to remove as much excess dirt, grass, and mud, as possible. [1] Dry clean excess dirt from the soles. Use a soft-bristled brush or a cleat specific cleaning tool to scrub the bottoms of the cleats. [2] This will loosen any dry clumps of built up grass and mud on the sole and between the spikes. When cleaning the sides of the sole that are close to the upper of the shoe, consider switching brushes, and using a toothbrush. A toothbrush will still have abrasive...

How to Prepare For a Date

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Whether you've been in the dating game for a while or are getting ready for your first date, your date can go great with a little preparation. To get ready to leave, clean your home and car, pick out a great outfit, and do your hair and makeup. To have a wonderful date, bring some cash with you, show up on time, and be attentive to your date. If you get nervous, take some deep breaths and try not to worry! [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Planning for the Date Talk to your date about the details of your plans. Ask your date when they are free to get together. There are plenty of ways to have fun together whether this is your first date or you are going out with your steady boyfriend or girlfriend. Do this in person or over the phone. You can meet for coffee, get drinks at a bar, or talk over brunch. Or, you can see a movie or play, go for a hike or bike ride, watch the sunset together, or have a picnic. The possibilities are endless! Discuss food preferences if you're going o...