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Hasan Saleem

Founder, DirJournal

72 articles on DirJournal · Writing on DirJournal since 2007

Founder of DirJournal and a serial web entrepreneur building business directories, AI-driven discovery products, and SaaS since 2007. Contributor at Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Benzinga.

DirJournal Founder · 19+ years building directory and discovery products. Editorial-team verified.
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How AI is Replacing Outsourcing for US Businesses in 2026
Business9 min read

How AI is Replacing Outsourcing for US Businesses in 2026

Apr 16, 2013Read
Multilingual SEO: How to Rank in Multiple Languages and Countries
SEO16 min read

Multilingual SEO: How to Rank in Multiple Languages and Countries

Multilingual SEO is the practice of structuring and optimizing a website so search engines and AI engines serve the right language or country version to each user. Target by language when your product is the same everywhere, and by country when pricing, shipping, law, or currency changes by market. Subdirectories like example.com/fr/ suit most businesses, and valid hreflang tags are mandatory.

Apr 13, 2011Read
25 Best Free SEO Tools & Resources for Beginners: Zero Budget, Real Results
SEO11 min read

25 Best Free SEO Tools & Resources for Beginners: Zero Budget, Real Results

Apr 7, 2009Read
Tips for Optimizing for Universal Search: Maps & Local
SEO10 min read

Tips for Optimizing for Universal Search: Maps & Local

Dec 10, 2008Read
Major U.S. Companies That Went Bankrupt — and What Brought Them Down
Business6 min read

Major U.S. Companies That Went Bankrupt — and What Brought Them Down

From Lehman Brothers to Party City, a look at major American companies that filed for bankruptcy — what happened, how much was lost, and what came after.

Oct 25, 2008Read
The Big Domain Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know (2026)
SEO14 min read

The Big Domain Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know (2026)

Jul 9, 2008Read
What Is Emotional Intelligence? The 8 Core Fundamentals (2026 Guide)
Personal Development17 min read

What Is Emotional Intelligence? The 8 Core Fundamentals (2026 Guide)

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions and those of others. In 2025, 71% of employers ranked EQ above technical ability when hiring, and EQ now accounts for an estimated 58% of job performance across industries. This guide walks through the 8 fundamentals of EQ — emotional literacy, pattern recognition, consequential thinking, re-choosing, self-motivation, optimism, empathy, and noble goals — with current research on why these skills matter more in the AI era than ever before.

Sep 2, 2007Read
Motivating Your Staff
Insights & Guides23 min read

Motivating Your Staff

Jul 20, 2007Read
Measure Your Supervisory/Managerial Skills
Business6 min read

Measure Your Supervisory/Managerial Skills

Jul 18, 2007Read
Corporate Finance vs. Business Finance – What's The Difference?
Business Finance11 min read

Corporate Finance vs. Business Finance – What's The Difference?

Originally published in 2007 and updated for 2026 — a complete guide to the difference between corporate and business finance, with comparison table, career paths, and FAQ.

Jul 8, 2007Read
How to Delegate Effectively
Insights & Guides13 min read

How to Delegate Effectively

Jun 23, 2007Read
How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (2026)
Insights & Guides15 min read

How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (2026)

Jun 3, 2007Read
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