reformat promote your actor section & add vale exceptions to accept.txt

Author: TC-MO

.github/styles/config/vocabularies/Docs/accept.txt

@@ -107,5 +107,15 @@ captchas
 deduplicating
 reindexes
 READMEs
+backlink
+backlinks
+subreddit
+subreddits
+upvote
+walkthrough
+walkthroughs
+influencers
+livestreams
+outro
 
 jQuery

sources/academy/platform/get_most_of_actors/promote_your_actor/parasite_seo.md

@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@ If you want to learn more, we recommend the following reading about parasite SEO
 
 Okay, let’s start. In this guide, we will cover the following sites that you can use for parasite SEO for free:
 
-1. Medium
-2. LinkedIn
-3. Reddit
-4. Quora
+- Medium
+- LinkedIn
+- Reddit
+- Quora
 
 ## Medium
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ LinkedIn Pulse is similar to Medium, so we won’t go into too much detail. The
 
 ## Reddit
 
-1. 1. You must have a Reddit account that you will use to comment in relevant Subreddits.
+1. You must have a Reddit account that you will use to comment in relevant Subreddits.
 2. Go to Google and perform this search: `site:reddit.com <your keyword>`, where you replace `<your keyword>` with the main topic of your Actor.
 3. Now, list relevant Reddit threads that Google gives you. For an Airbnb scraper, this might be a good thread: [Has anybody have an latest Airbnb scraper code?](https://www.reddit.com/r/webscraping/comments/m650ol/has_anybody_have_an_latest_airbnb_scraper_code/)
 4. To prioritize threads from the list, you can check the traffic they get from Google in [Ahrefs Traffic Checker](https://ahrefs.com/traffic-checker). Just paste the URL, and the tool will give you traffic estimation. You can use this number to prioritize your list. If the volume exceeds 10, it usually has some traffic potential.

sources/academy/platform/get_most_of_actors/promote_your_actor/product_hunt.md

@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ category: apify platform
 slug: /get-most-of-actors/promote-your-actor/product-hunt
 ---
 
-## Why Product Hunt is great for promoting your Actor
-
 Product Hunt is one of the best platforms for introducing new tools, especially in the tech community. It attracts a crowd of early adopters, startup enthusiasts, and developers eager to discover the latest innovations. Even [Apify itself](https://www.producthunt.com/products/apify) was on PH.
 
 If you're looking to build awareness and generate short-term traffic, Product Hunt can be a powerful tool in your marketing strategy. It's a chance to attract a wide audience, including developers, startups, and businesses looking for automation. If your Actor solves a common problem, automates a tedious process, or enhances productivity, it's a perfect candidate for Product Hunt.
@@ -18,57 +16,61 @@ Product Hunt is also great for tools with a strong visual component or demo pote
 
 ## How to promote your Actor on Product Hunt
 
-### 1. Create a compelling launch
+### Create a compelling launch
 
 Launching your Actor on Product Hunt requires thoughtful planning. Start by creating a product page that clearly explains what your Actor does and why it’s valuable. You’ll need:
 
-- A catchy tagline. Keep it short and to the point. Think of something that captures your Actor's essence in just a few words.
-- Eye-catching visuals. Screenshots, GIFs, or short videos that demonstrate your Actor in action are essential. Show users what they’ll get, how it works, and why it’s awesome.
-- Concise description. Write a brief description of what your Actor does, who it’s for, and the problem it solves. Use plain language to appeal to a wide audience, even if they aren’t developers.
-- Demo video. A short video that shows how your Actor works in a real-life scenario will resonate with potential users.
+- _A catchy tagline_. Keep it short and to the point. Think of something that captures your Actor's essence in just a few words.
+- _Eye-catching visuals_. Screenshots, GIFs, or short videos that demonstrate your Actor in action are essential. Show users what they’ll get, how it works, and why it’s awesome.
+- _Concise description_. Write a brief description of what your Actor does, who it’s for, and the problem it solves. Use plain language to appeal to a wide audience, even if they aren’t developers.
+- _Demo video_. A short video that shows how your Actor works in a real-life scenario will resonate with potential users.
 
 Once your page is set up, you’ll need to choose the right day to launch. Product Hunt is most active on weekdays, with Tuesday and Wednesday being the most popular launch days. Avoid launching on weekends or holidays when traffic is lower.
 
-### 2. Build momentum before launch
+### Build momentum before launch
 
 Start building awareness before your launch day. This is where your social media channels and community engagement come into play. Share teasers about your upcoming Product Hunt launch on Twitter (X), Discord, LinkedIn, and even StackOverflow, where other developers might take an interest. Highlight key features or the problems your Actor solves.
 
 If you have a mailing list, give your subscribers a heads-up about your launch date. Encourage them to visit Product Hunt and support your launch by upvoting and commenting. This pre-launch activity helps create early momentum on launch day.
 
-### 3. Timing your launch
+### Timing your launch
 
 The timing of your Product Hunt launch matters a lot. Since Product Hunt operates on a daily ranking system, getting in early gives your product more time to gain votes. Aim to launch between 12:01 AM and 2:00 AM PST, as this will give your product a full day to collect upvotes.
 
 Once you’ve launched, be ready to engage with the community throughout the day. Respond to comments, answer questions, and thank users for their support. Product Hunt users appreciate creators who are active and communicative, and this can help drive more visibility for your Actor.
 
-### 4. Engage with your audience
+### Engage with your audience
 
 The first few hours after your launch are crucial for gaining traction. Engage with users who comment on your product page, answer any questions, and address any concerns they might have. The more interaction you generate, the more likely you are to climb the daily rankings.
 
 Be transparent and friendly in your responses. If users point out potential improvements or bugs, acknowledge them and express a commitment to improving your Actor. Product Hunt users are often open to giving feedback, and this can help you iterate on your product quickly.
 
 If possible, have team members or collaborators available to help respond to comments. The more responsive and helpful you are, the better the overall experience will be for users checking out your Actor.
 
-📚 You can also give a shoutout to Apify, this way the Actor will also notified to community of Apify on Product Hunt: [https://www.producthunt.com/stories/introducing-shoutouts](https://www.producthunt.com/stories/introducing-shoutouts)
+:::tip
+
+You can also give a shoutout to Apify, this way the Actor will also notified to community of Apify on Product Hunt: [https://www.producthunt.com/stories/introducing-shoutouts](https://www.producthunt.com/stories/introducing-shoutouts)
+
+:::
 
 ## Expectations and results
 
 Launching on Product Hunt can provide a massive spike in short-term traffic and visibility. However, it’s important to manage your expectations. Not every launch will result in hundreds of upvotes or immediate sales. Here’s what you can realistically expect:
 
-- Short-term traffic boost. Your Actor might see a surge in visitors, especially on the day of the launch. If your Actor resonates with users, this traffic may extend for a few more days.
-- Potential long-term benefits. While the short-term traffic is exciting, the long-term value lies in the relationships you build with early users. Some of them may convert into paying customers or become advocates for your Actor.
-- SEO boost. Product Hunt is a high-authority site with a 91 [domain rating](https://help.ahrefs.com/en/articles/1409408-what-is-domain-rating-dr). So, having your product listed can provide an SEO boost and help your Actor's page rank higher in search engines.
-- User feedback. Product Hunt is a great place to gather feedback. Users may point out bugs, request features, or suggest improvements.
+- _Short-term traffic boost_. Your Actor might see a surge in visitors, especially on the day of the launch. If your Actor resonates with users, this traffic may extend for a few more days.
+- _Potential long-term benefits_. While the short-term traffic is exciting, the long-term value lies in the relationships you build with early users. Some of them may convert into paying customers or become advocates for your Actor.
+- _SEO boost_. Product Hunt is a high-authority site with a 91 [domain rating](https://help.ahrefs.com/en/articles/1409408-what-is-domain-rating-dr). Having your product listed can provide an SEO boost and help your Actor's page rank higher in search engines.
+- _User feedback_. Product Hunt is a great place to gather feedback. Users may point out bugs, request features, or suggest improvements.
 
 ## Tricks for a successful launch
 
-1. Leverage your network. Ask friends, colleagues, and early users to support your launch. Ask the Apify community. Ask your users. Encourage them to upvote, comment, and share your product on social media.
-2. Prepare for feedback. Product Hunt users can be critical, but this is an opportunity to gather valuable insights. Be open to suggestions and use them to improve your Actor.
-3. Use a consistent brand voice. Make sure your messaging is consistent across all platforms when you're responding to comments and promoting your launch on social media.
-4. Offer a special launch deal. Incentivize users to try your Actor by offering a discount or exclusive access for Product Hunt users. This can drive early adoption and build momentum.
+1. _Leverage your network_. Ask friends, colleagues, and early users to support your launch. Ask the Apify community. Ask your users. Encourage them to upvote, comment, and share your product on social media.
+2. _Prepare for feedback_. Product Hunt users can be critical, but this is an opportunity to gather valuable insights. Be open to suggestions and use them to improve your Actor.
+3. _Use a consistent brand voice_. Make sure your messaging is consistent across all platforms when you're responding to comments and promoting your launch on social media.
+4. _Offer a special launch deal_. Incentivize users to try your Actor by offering a discount or exclusive access for Product Hunt users. This can drive early adoption and build momentum.
 
 ## Caveats to Product Hunt promotion
 
-- Not every Actor is a good fit. Product Hunt is best for tools with broad appeal or innovative features. If your Actor is highly specialized or niche, it may not perform as well.
-- High competition. Product Hunt is a popular platform, and your Actor will be competing with many other launches. A strong marketing strategy is essential to stand out.
-- Short-term focus. While the traffic spike is great, Product Hunt tends to focus on short-term visibility. To maintain long-term growth, you’ll need to continue promoting your Actor through other channels.
+- _Not every Actor is a good fit_. Product Hunt is best for tools with broad appeal or innovative features. If your Actor is highly specialized or niche, it may not perform as well.
+- _High competition_. Product Hunt is a popular platform, and your Actor will be competing with many other launches. A strong marketing strategy is essential to stand out.
+- _Short-term focus_. While the traffic spike is great, Product Hunt tends to focus on short-term visibility. To maintain long-term growth, you’ll need to continue promoting your Actor through other channels.

sources/academy/platform/get_most_of_actors/promote_your_actor/seo.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: SEO
-description: Boost your Actor’s visibility with SEO! Learn how to optimize your content to rank higher on search engines like Google and Bing, attract more users, and drive long-term traffic—all for free.
+description: Learn how to optimize your content to rank higher on search engines like Google and Bing, attract more users, and drive long-term traffic—all for free.
 sidebar_position: 1
 category: apify platform
 slug: /get-most-of-actors/promote-your-actor/seo
@@ -12,27 +12,29 @@ SEO means optimizing your content to rank high for your target queries in search
 
 Matching the search intent of potential users is super important when creating your Actor's README. The information you include should directly address the problems or needs that led users to search for a solution like yours. For example:
 
-- User goals: What are users trying to accomplish?
-- Pain points: What challenges are they facing?
-- Specific use cases: How might they use your Actor?
+- _User goals_: What are users trying to accomplish?
+- _Pain points_: What challenges are they facing?
+- _Specific use cases_: How might they use your Actor?
 
 Ensure your README demonstrates how your Actor aligns with the search intent. This alignment helps users quickly recognize your Actor's value and helps Google understand your Actor and rank you better.
 
-Example:
+_Example:_
 
 Let’s say you want to create a “YouTube Hashtag Scraper” Actor. After you search YouTube HashTag Scraper, you see that most people searching for it want to extract hashtags from YouTube videos, not download videos using a certain hashtag.
 
 ## Keyword research
 
 Keyword research is a very important part of your SEO success. Without that, you won’t know which keywords you should target with your Actor, and you might be leaving traffic on the table by not targeting all the angles or targeting the wrong one.
 
-We will do keyword research with free tools, but if you want to take this seriously, I highly recommend [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/).
+We will do keyword research with free tools, but if you want to take this seriously, we highly recommend [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/).
 
-### 1. Google autocomplete suggestions
+### Google autocomplete suggestions
 
 Start by typing your Actor's main function or purpose into Google. As you type, Google will suggest popular search terms. These suggestions are based on common user queries and can provide insight into what your potential users are searching for.
 
-Example: Let's say you've created an Actor for scraping product reviews. Type "product review scraper" into Google and note the suggestions:
+_Example:_
+
+Let's say you've created an Actor for scraping product reviews. Type "product review scraper" into Google and note the suggestions:
 
 - product review scraper free
 - product review scraper amazon
@@ -41,23 +43,27 @@ Example: Let's say you've created an Actor for scraping product reviews. Type "p
 
 These suggestions reveal potential features or use cases to highlight in your README.
 
-### 2. Alphabet soup method
+### Alphabet soup method
 
 This technique is similar to the previous one, but it involves adding each letter of the alphabet after your main keyword to discover more specific and long-tail keywords.
 
-Example: Continue with "product review scraper" and add each letter of the alphabet:
+_Example_:
+
+Continue with "product review scraper" and add each letter of the alphabet:
 
 - product review scraper a (autocomplete might suggest "api")
 - product review scraper b (might suggest "best")
 - product review scraper c (might suggest "chrome extension")
 
 ...and so on through the alphabet.
 
-### 3. People Also Ask
+### People Also Ask
 
 Search for your Actor's main function or purpose on Google. Scroll down to find the "People Also Ask" section, which contains related questions.
 
-Example: For a "product review scraper" Actor:
+_Example_:
+
+For a "product review scraper" Actor:
 
 - How do I scrape product reviews?
 - Is it legal to scrape product reviews?
@@ -66,15 +72,15 @@ Example: For a "product review scraper" Actor:
 
 Now, you can expand the “People Also Ask” questions. Click on each question to reveal the answer and generate more related questions you can use in your README.
 
-### 4. Google Keyword Planner
+### Google Keyword Planner
 
 Another way to collect more keywords is to use the official Google Keyword Planner. Go to [Google Keyword Planner](https://ads.google.com/home/tools/keyword-planner/) and open the tool. You need a Google Ads account, so just create one for free if you don’t have one already.
 
 After you’re in the tool, click on “Discover new keywords”, make sure you’re in the “Start with keywords” tab, enter your Actor's main function or purpose, and then select the United States as the region and English as the language. Click “Get results” to see keywords related to your actor.
 
 Write them down.
 
-### 5. Ahrefs Keyword Generator
+### Ahrefs Keyword Generator
 
 Go to [Ahrefs Keyword Generator](https://ahrefs.com/keyword-generator), enter your Actor's main function or purpose, and click “Find keywords.” You should see a list of keywords related to your actor.