# News & Updates

116 posts.

- [Connectively Now Has Dark Mode: How to Turn It On](https://blog.connectively.us/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-connectively.md) (2026-10-26): Dark mode, one of Connectively's most requested features, is live on desktop and mobile. One click on the sun icon next to your avatar turns it on.
- [How to See a Publication's Domain Rating and Agentic Score in Connectively: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.connectively.us/how-to-see-domain-rating-and-agentic-score-in-connectively.md) (2026-10-23): Connectively now shows Ahrefs Domain Rating and an AI-agent readiness score beside Domain Authority. Here's how to turn the columns on.
- [Mortgage rates reach 7.49% as housing experts share expected market changes](https://blog.connectively.us/7-49-mortgage-rates-housing-market-next-12-months.md) (2026-10-09): Bloomberg reported that U.S. mortgage rates reached 7.49%, the highest level since 2023. Housing and mortgage experts explain changes they expect the rate environment to bring over the next 6–12 months.
- [Retail Management Success Happens When Leaders Understand the Operational System in Place](https://blog.connectively.us/retail-management-success-happens-when-leaders-understand.md) (2026-10-02): Retail managements success is built around an operational system that is heavily focused on the customer experience.
- [How impostor syndrome can actually make you become a better leader](https://blog.connectively.us/how-impostor-syndrome-can-actually-make-you-become-a-better.md) (2026-10-01): In 2024, an overwhelming 71% of US CEOs and executives admitted to experiencing impostor syndrome, and it’s not hard to understand why. Impostor syndrome is often defined as a behavioral trait that involves persistent feelings of self-doubt and low confidence despite one’s success. In short, it can make you feel like a fraud. Given the…
- [How to Find Business Awards Using Featured](https://blog.connectively.us/how-to-find-business-awards-using-featured.md) (2026-09-14): Finding the right business awards can take hours of searching across industry associations, publications, professional organizations, and individual award websites. Featured’s Find Awards capability makes the process faster by allowing businesses to search for awards and recognition opportunities using plain-language prompts. Featured is an AI copilot for PR and marketing. Find Awards is one capability…
- [Connectively Verification Signals: What They Are and How to Earn All Seven](https://blog.connectively.us/verification-signals.md) (2026-09-08): What are Connectively Verification Signals? Connectively’s Verification Signals are seven automated checks shown on public expert profiles that confirm specific information journalists otherwise have to look up themselves. The signals cover your professional identity, company affiliation, LinkedIn profile, external professional references, headshot, company information, and profile visibility. Only the signals you’ve confirmed are shown to…
- [Featured vs. Connectively: What’s the Difference (and Why You Might Use Both)](https://blog.connectively.us/featured-vs-connectively-whats-the-difference.md) (2026-08-31): If you’ve spent any time in the PR and media relations space lately, you’ve probably noticed we’re not just “Featured” anymore — there’s also Connectively. Two names, two distinct products, and a lot of understandable questions about how they fit together. Here’s the…
- [What Is a GEO Audit? How to Measure and Improve AI Search Visibility With Featured](https://blog.connectively.us/what-is-a-geo-audit-how-to-measure-and-improve-ai-search-visibility-with-featured.md) (2026-08-25): A GEO audit measures how AI search engines describe, recommend, and cite your brand. It shows where your brand appears in AI-generated answers, where it is missing, which competitors appear instead, and which sources influence those answers. GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization, the practice of improving how AI assistants describe, recommend, and cite a…
- [Why Your AI-Written HARO Pitch Might Never Reach a Journalist](https://blog.connectively.us/why-your-ai-written-haro-pitch-might-never-reach-a-journalist.md) (2026-08-12): About 21% of pitches submitted through HARO are flagged as fully AI-generated, and roughly 35% of journalists have chosen not to receive them. Here’s what that means if you’re using HARO to get media coverage. If you’re a founder, marketer, or PR professional trying to get your company featured in the media, writing a strong…
- [Media Monitoring: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Track Media Mentions](https://blog.connectively.us/media-monitoring-how-to-track-media-mentions.md) (2026-08-12): If you’re investing time in PR, content marketing, thought leadership, or earned media, getting coverage is only part of the job. You also need to know where your company is being mentioned, what people are saying about your brand, which publications are covering your competitors, and what those media mentions can tell you about your…
- [Connectively Surpasses 100,000 Users](https://blog.connectively.us/connectively-surpasses-100000-users.md) (2026-06-08): The journalist request platform that connects subject-matter experts with journalists and publishers has crossed a major milestone — a sign that, after its 2026 revival under Featured, Connectively is back and growing. Today, we hit a number we’re proud of: Connectively has surpassed 100,000 users. For a platform that was discontinued in 2024, that milestone…
- [Ryan Burch, Founder & Managing Partner, Tobie Group](https://blog.connectively.us/ryan-burch-founder-managing-partner-tobie-group.md) (2026-01-22): This interview is with Ryan Burch, Founder & Managing Partner at Tobie Group. Ryan Burch, Founder & Managing Partner, Tobie Group Can you tell us about your background in digital marketing and what led you to become an expert in this field? I started my career in digital advertising working with large brands at eBay.…
- [Ronald Osborne, Founder, Ronald Osborne Business Coach](https://blog.connectively.us/ronald-osborne-founder-ronald-osborne-business-coach-2.md) (2026-01-22): This interview is with Ronald Osborne, Founder at Ronald Osborne Business Coach. Ronald Osborne, Founder, Ronald Osborne Business Coach To help Featured readers get to know you, how do you describe your coaching focus and the types of small businesses you work with? My coaching focus sits squarely on helping service-based business owners break through…
- [Silvia Lupone, Owner, Stingray Villa](https://blog.connectively.us/silvia-lupone-owner-stingray-villa.md) (2026-01-22): This interview is with Silvia Lupone, Owner at Stingray Villa. Silvia Lupone, Owner, Stingray Villa Could you introduce yourself and Stingray Villa in Cozumel to readers of Featured? I am Silvia Lupone with years of experience in Cozumel’s resort and tourism industry, working with Vista Del Mar Boutique Hotel, Cozumel Bar Hop Tours, Odyssey Tours,…
- [Landon Pyle, VP of Marketing, Sales & Business Development, R&S Logistics](https://blog.connectively.us/landon-pyle-vp-of-marketing-sales-business-development-rs-logistics.md) (2026-01-22): This interview is with Landon Pyle, VP of Marketing, Sales & Business Development at R&S Logistics. Landon Pyle, VP of Marketing, Sales & Business Development, R&S Logistics For readers meeting you for the first time, what’s your role, where does your 3PL operate, and what kinds of brands and channels do you support? My name…
- [Andrew Zhurakov, Graphic Designer, WebPtoJPGHero](https://blog.connectively.us/andrew-zhurakov-graphic-designer-webptojpghero.md) (2026-01-22): This interview is with Andrew Zhurakov, Graphic Designer at WebPtoJPGHero. Andrew Zhurakov, Graphic Designer, WebPtoJPGHero For readers at Featured, could you briefly introduce yourself and how WebP/JPG decisions and online converters show up in your day-to-day work? Hi. I’m Andrew. My profession is an image designer. I create images (sometimes graphics and short videos) for…
- [Chongwei Chen, President & CEO, DataNumen](https://blog.connectively.us/chongwei-chen-president-ceo-datanumen.md) (2026-01-17): This interview is with Chongwei Chen, President & CEO at DataNumen. Chongwei Chen, President & CEO, DataNumen Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role at DataNumen? What sparked your interest in data recovery and protection? I’m the President and CEO of DataNumen, where we specialize in developing data recovery and repair…
- [Daniel Kravets, Technical Lead, Vendict](https://blog.connectively.us/daniel-kravets-technical-lead-vendict.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Daniel Kravets, Technical Lead at Vendict. Daniel Kravets, Technical Lead, Vendict Can you introduce yourself and explain what ‘vibe coding’ means to you in the context of software development and AI? My name is Daniel Kravets. I’ve been in tech since 2011, and for the last four years, I’ve been a…
- [Nate Nead, Managing Principal, HOLD.co](https://blog.connectively.us/nate-nead-managing-principal-holdco.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Nate Nead, Managing Principal at HOLD.co. Nate Nead, Managing Principal, HOLD.co Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your expertise in middle-market acquisitions and business growth strategies? I’m Nate Nead, a middle-market investment banker and independent sponsor specializing in mergers and acquisitions, with deep experience guiding complex transactions from origination…
- [Libby Crossland, Co-founder, Leadership Visibility Co](https://blog.connectively.us/libby-crossland-co-founder-leadership-visibility-co.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Libby Crossland, Co-founder at Leadership Visibility Co.. Libby Crossland, Co-founder, Leadership Visibility Co Can you tell us about your journey into founder branding and leadership visibility? What led you to start The Leadership Visibility Co. after two decades of building executive brands? I’ve been doing this work long before personal branding…
- [Dimitar Dechev, CEO, Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air](https://blog.connectively.us/dimitar-dechev-ceo-super-brothers-plumbing-heating-air.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Dimitar Dechev, CEO at Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air. Dimitar Dechev, CEO, Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air Can you tell us about your background in plumbing and HVAC services, and what led you to specialize in serving the Sacramento area? Sure. My path into plumbing and HVAC started not…
- [Devin Pfromm, Founder, Spirra Digital](https://blog.connectively.us/devin-pfromm-founder-spirra-digital.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Devin Pfromm, Founder at Spirra Digital. Devin Pfromm, Founder, Spirra Digital Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your current role in web design and SEO services? What specific areas of expertise have you developed that set you apart in this field? I’m a front-end developer and technical SEO specialist…
- [Jose Garcia, Economista 3909 – Marketing 447, Economista Jose Garcia](https://blog.connectively.us/jose-garcia-economista-3909-marketing-447-economista-jose-garcia.md) (2026-01-07): This interview is with Jose Garcia, Economista 3909 – Marketing 447 at Economista Jose Garcia. Jose Garcia, Economista 3909 – Marketing 447, Economista Jose Garcia Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your background as an economist? What specific areas of economics, consulting, and strategy do you specialize in today? Hello, my name is…

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