Stellaractive

10/15/2026

Social media is supposed to be, well… social. Following relevant accounts, joining conversations, leaving thoughtful comments, and responding to people who engage with you can all help more people discover your business.

Here are a few actionable ideas for being more active in your online community without turning engagement into another full-time job.

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10/13/2026

Google’s AI Overviews are showing up in more search results. New data found that they appeared in nearly 39% of U.S. desktop searches in August, up from about 24% a year earlier.

It’s another sign that businesses should be considering how their content may surface in AI-generated results.

AI search is expanding as YouTube and Reddit gain citation visibility and ChatGPT loses prompt share to rivals, Comscore data shows.

10/09/2026

For our latest team outing, we got our hands dirty at Roosevelt's Terrariums. After a history class on terrariums, everyone made their own, filled with plants, rocks, bears, and dinosaurs.

While we’re pretty proud of our creations, it’s probably best we stick to making websites for now. 😅

10/07/2026

It’s easy to assume the business with the biggest budget automatically gets the top spot in Google Ads.

That's only part of the story.

See what really influences ad placement and why you may not see your ads when or where you expect.

Learn why your Google Ads may not appear at the top, how Google Ad Rank affects placement, and what to check before increasing your budget.

10/05/2026

October is full of reasons to get out and explore Portland and beyond.

Celebrate the season with local food, vendors, and fall fun at the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, revisit some old favorites at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, or browse work from independent creators at the Portland Zine Symposium.

10/01/2026

International Coffee Day feels like a good excuse to fill our mugs, not that we needed one.

Cheers to the fuel that makes our mornings a little easier… and maybe our afternoons too.

09/30/2026

Have you ever printed a seemingly high-resolution image, only for it to turn out blurry?

We've got good news. There are ways to create professional-looking assets without printing a dozen trial-and-error posters. Here’s what images to look for and how to print for success.
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09/29/2026

Claude recently announced it’s using watermarks for text, but what does that mean for marketers and businesses?

This interactive guide offers an approachable explanation of how AI text watermarking works, why copying and pasting doesn't remove it, and what happens when AI-generated text is edited.

A gentle visual guide to how a statistical mark hides inside generated text, and what erases it.

09/25/2026

Google Ads aren’t just the sponsored results you see in searches. Ads can also appear on YouTube, Gmail, Google Shopping, Discover, Maps, and elsewhere across Google’s network.

We put together a guide to the different campaign types, where they show up, and how each one can help you get your business in front of potential customers.

Learn about the different types of Google Ads, where they appear, and when to use Search, Display, Remarketing, Shopping, and Performance Max campaigns.

09/22/2026

Fall has arrived, which is always a magical time in Portland.

We hope you can take in the colorful leaves, taste all the seasonal treats, wander through a pumpkin patch or two, and take advantage of that brief window when it’s not too hot, too cold, or raining sideways.