{"id":5250,"date":"2023-12-27T08:14:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T13:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=5250"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:08:27","slug":"a-year-in-review-2023-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=5250","title":{"rendered":"A Year in Review: 2023 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce\">\n.flex_column.av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pon615-92ea21455f84089b14b66129c69212c2 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>A Year in Review: 2023 Edition<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pop9td-399c35357da9cf26107da9a57de824c5 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101182628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101182628 BCX0\">As a managed services provider (MSP) and as information technology professionals, we continually maintain pace with industry trends, innovative new solutions and corresponding developments that impact businesses. The goal is to remain current with the latest news, information, products, services, threats and techniques while continuing to effectively fulfill traditional responsibilities and best practices. The industry moves at an infamous pace, however, which keeps everything challenging. And like all effective tech firms, we make adjustments as we go. That said, here are some <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW101182628 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/prepare-now-for-these-2023-technology-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW101182628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101182628 BCX0\">things we got right in 2023<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101182628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101182628 BCX0\">, as well as a few we didn\u2019t.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101182628 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where We Were RIGHT\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artificial Intelligence Is A Game Changer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we can\u2019t take credit for predicting the astounding rise and popularity of AI chatbots, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/prepare-now-for-these-2023-technology-trends\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">we did note in late 2022<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> AI was already assisting organizations in new and compelling ways and would prove an even more compelling, innovative technology important to small businesses in 2023. That was an understatement. 2023 will likely go down as the year AI burst onto the scene and began practically impacting workflows and operations and providing immediate efficiencies and productivity advantages.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/chatgpt-faqs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ChatGPT FAQs<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/microsoft-adding-chatgpt-to-bing-search-engine-3-things-to-know\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Adding ChatGPT To Bing Search Engine: 3 Things To Know<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/how-chatgpt-and-other-ai-powered-chatbots-can-assist-your-smb-right-now\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How ChatGPT And Other AI-Powered \u201cChatbots\u201d Can Assist Your SMB Right Now<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/three-ways-your-business-can-immediately-and-effectively-use-ai\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three Ways Your Business Can Immediately And Effectively Use AI<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/ai-chatbot-battle-royale-which-ai-chatbot-is-best-for-smbs-in-fall-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI Chatbot Battle Royale: Which AI Chatbot Is Best For SMBs In Fall 2023?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ransomware Continues To Pose Serious Threats To Small Businesses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/icymi-at-midyear-2023-data-breaches-and-ransomware-attacks-already-prove-worrisome\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The gloves are clearly off<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Cybercriminals, often working with protection from foreign governments and relative insulation from international prosecution, continue refining their ransomware efforts, including now with the assistance of AI and machine learning (ML) technologies. These malicious efforts target organizations indiscriminately, including schools, hospitals and public safety offices. Small businesses are another common target, especially as smaller organizations often lack the resources necessary for posing a stout defense.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/phishing-alert-cybercriminals-use-real-facebook-pages-to-bypass-email-security-checks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phishing Alert: Cybercriminals Use Real Facebook Pages To Bypass Email Security Checks<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/cisa-warns-businesses-to-exercise-caution-when-using-rmm-links\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CISA Warns Businesses To Exercise Caution When Using RMM Links<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/cisa-warns-organizations-to-guard-against-esxi-ransomware-attacks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CISA Warns Organizations To Guard Against ESXi Ransomware Attacks<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/believe-the-hype-all-smbs-need-the-security-endpoint-protection-technologies-provide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Believe The Hype: All SMBs Need The Security Endpoint Protection Technologies Provide<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/how-to-protect-yourself-and-your-business-from-innovative-new-ai-scams\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Protect Yourself And Your Business From Innovative New AI Scams<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/the-nsa-and-cisa-are-begging-you-stop-making-these-cybersecurity-configuration-mistakes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The NSA And CISA Are Begging You: Stop Making These Cybersecurity Configuration Mistakes<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/how-to-protect-your-business-from-cybersecurity-threats\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Protect Your Business From Cybersecurity Threats<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Dependence On Cloud Services Is Increasing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/these-are-the-10-best-employee-productivity-tools-of-2023-for-smbs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cloud providers, including Google, Microsoft and many others, continue innovating<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The introduction of new services, features and capabilities can better meet organizations\u2019 continuing need to support hybrid and remote workforces and is changing the way all businesses work. Small businesses, too, are taking advantage of these innovations to improve efficiencies, enhance operations and lower costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/microsoft-365-vs-traditional-on-premises-setups-8-key-advantages\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft 365 Vs. Traditional On-Premises Setups: 8 Key Advantages<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/best-cloud-apps-for-assisting-and-improving-business-operations-in-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best Cloud Apps For Assisting And Improving Business Operations In 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/microsoft-365-upgrade-reasons-business-basic-price-increase\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Still Using Microsoft 365 Business Basic? Here Are Three Reasons Your Business Should Upgrade Today<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-microsoft-365-but-are-afraid-to-ask\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everything You Want To Know About Microsoft 365 Copilot But Are Afraid To Ask<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/what-is-microsoft-loop-and-why-should-your-smb-be-intrigued\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is Microsoft Loop And Why Should Your SMB Be Intrigued?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remote Work Continues To Be A Thing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/prepare-now-for-these-2023-technology-trends\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">We recommended small businesses ensure their networks prove capable of supporting hybrid and remote staff<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Noting \u201cremote and hybrid work arrangements are likely here to stay,\u201d we should have just gone further and simply removed the word \u201clikely\u201d from our statement. One lasting effect of the pandemic is workers continue working remotely, which necessitates maintaining apps, systems and networks in a way that continues supporting users regardless of the site from which they operate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/511994\/future-office-arrived-hybrid.aspx#:~:text=In%202019%2C%2060%25%20of%20remote,who%20are%20fully%20remote%20today.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Future Of The Office Has Arrived: It\u2019s Hybrid<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjPpfL7moCDAxWFMEQIHdEECVMQFnoECBMQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.hubspot.com%2Fthe-hustle%2Fremote-work-trends&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cSRgPSoGvqLffsXGb7pAB&amp;opi=89978449\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remote Work Trends: How The Workplace Is Evolving In 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/03\/03\/the-future-of-remote-work-labor-experts-weigh-in.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Full-Time Office Work Is \u2018Dead,\u201d Economist Says<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/08\/survey-remote-work-isnt-going-away-and-executives-know-it\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survey: Remote Work Isn\u2019t Going Away &#8211; And Executives Know It<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/10-remote-work-tips-for-staying-productive-in-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Remote Work Tips For Staying Productive In 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where We Were WRONG\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not Everyone\u2019s Ready, Yet, For WiFi 6e or 7<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The network performance improvements new WiFi 6e and even WiFi 7 standards offer businesses are compelling. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/news\/prepare-now-for-these-2023-technology-trends\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">we anticipated the newer technologies would make a greater impact on small businesses seeking to enhance network capabilities in 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, many organizations have continued pace using older gear. As business\u2019 legacy networking equipment becomes long in the tooth, we now expect firms will upgrade their WiFi capabilities as the older platforms reach the end of their natural hardware lifecycles, not before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/what-is-wi-fi-6e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is WiFi 6e?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiceworks.com\/tech\/networking\/articles\/wifi-6-vs-wifi-6e\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WiFi 6 or Wifi 6eE: Which One Should Businesses Opt For?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/what-is-wi-fi-7\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is WiFi 7? Everything You Need To Know<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3700712\/wi-fi-7-is-coming-heres-what-to-know.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WiFi 7 Is Coming &#8211; Here\u2019s What To Know<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/the-beacon\/wi-fi-7-advanced-connectivity-for-the-next-generation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WiFi 7: Advanced Connectivity For The Next Generation<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We Didn\u2019t Foresee Twitter Suffering Such A Bad Year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While its troubles initially began earlier, 2023 was the year Twitter seemingly went off the rails. Whether the social media site that helped changed the way the world communicates\u2013including technology solutions providers, customer service staff and IT services firms\u2013recovers is anyone\u2019s guess, but one thing looks to be certain: Twitter is no longer positioned for a remarkable recovery. The brand no longer exists, having been replaced by an awkward moniker\u2013X, formerly Twitter\u2013that seemingly leaves everyone confused.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/twitter-rebrand-x-name-change-elon-musk-what-it-means\/#:~:text=The%20internet%20is%20abuzz%20as,Apple%20and%20Google%20app%20stores.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter Is Now X. Here\u2019s What That Means<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/07\/25\/musk-explains-why-hes-rebranding-twitter-to-x.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Elon Mush Changed Twitter\u2019s Name To X<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/08\/03\/technology\/twitter-x-tweets-elon-musk.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">So What Do We Call Twitter Now Anyway?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-66217641\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter Loses Nearly Half Advertising Revenue Since Elon Musk Takeover<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/11\/24\/business\/x-elon-musk-advertisers.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X May Lose Up To $75 Million In Revenue As More Advertisers Pull Out<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5281,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geek-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - 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