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#1

Do you make required fields clear and validate inputs?

#2

Do you guide audience interaction during presentations?

#3

Do you know the best workflow to enhance audio before exporting your video?

#4

Speaking - Do you match your tone with your intent?

#5

Do you know how to promote videos?

#6

Do you record a summary of Sprint Meetings?

#7

Do you do a tech check before presenting live?

#8

Do you have a ScreenCloud Master?

#9

Do you get your content approved before recording a public video?

#10

Do you avoid using mailto: on your website?

#11

Do you implement Gravatar (or Cravatar for China) for profile management in applications?

#12

Do you use the correct HTML input type?

#13

Do you provide red errors next to the field?

#14

Do you ensure the speaker is ready before recording?

#15

Do you define video quality levels up front (Gold vs Silver)?

#16

Do you know why engagement matters on social media?

#17

Do you use digital on-screen graphics (DOG) in your videos?

#18

Multiple Databases - Do you know how to optimize database $ costs by query?

#19

Do you add timestamp links to YouTube videos' descriptions?

#20

Do you know the types of video cuts?

#21

Do you use cutaways to keep your videos engaging?

#22

Do you use lower thirds to provide context in videos?

#23

Do make sure your video thumbnail encourages people to watch the video?

#24

Do you know which video hosting service to choose?

#25

Do you use the right character for replaceable text placeholders?

#26

Do you use email templates?

#27

Do you use PowerPoint templates?

#28

Production - Do you use a shotlist?

#29

Do you wear company-branded clothing in videos?

#30

Screen Recordings - Do you make sure your applications are easy to view?

#31

Channel - Do you highlight upcoming events on the YouTube channel banner?

#32

Do you know replying is better late than never?

#33

Do you review your AI coding plans?

#34

Do you know how to write a great Pull Request (PR)?

#35

Do you know the special symbols on your keyboard?

#36

Browsing - Do you add the YouTube Center extension?

#37

Do you use different video types to promote a consultancy?

#38

Do you choose video topics that matter to your audience?

#39

Calling - Do you warn then call?

#40

Do you use lowercase URLs?

#41

Do you make URLs short and readable?

#42

On-page - Do you use dashes in URL slugs?

#43

Do you know the best ways to transfer files to and from China? 🇨🇳

#44

Do you use branded laptop skins?

#45

Do you use Managed Identities in your Azure projects?

#46

Do you know the difference between a URI, URL, and slug?

#47

Do you know when to use system-assigned vs user-assigned managed identities?

#48

Do you follow up tasks effectively?

#49

Do you use Git worktrees?

#50

Do you avoid short or ambiguous dates?

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