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July 22, 2016
Facebook Messenger Reaches 1 Billion Users
Facebook Messenger Reaches 1 Billion Users Round of applause for Facebook Messenger earlier this week they reached one billion users. This is kinda a big deal not only because it’s a HUUUGE number but because of how fast the first standalone Facebook app achieved this. Facebook Messenger debuted 5 years ago (how we lived before […]
Using Mobile Devices to Keep Safe
So many times, when it comes to the security of our homes, we think in terms of 1) hiring someone to do the job for us; 2) purchasing something that is recommended and then tearing open the box, setting aside the instructions and hoping we did it right; and 3) Googling the topic and piece-mealing […]
July 21, 2016
Three Common Keyword Mistakes Bloggers Make (And How to Fix Them)
If there’s one thing that bloggers want, it’s more traffic. SEO is no longer the elephant in the room when it comes to creating a blog. As more and more bloggers understand the need to target keywords related to their industry or audience, the same questions pop up time and time again: What keywords should […]
5 Reasons Why Taking Risks Will Lead You Down A Path Of Success
Taking risks can be scary for any of us because we are unsure of the outcome. But that could be said about many things in life, couldn’t it? We are not only limited to the “taking risks” aspect when being unsure of an outcome. That said, we prefer to take calculated steps; the type of […]
July 20, 2016
Social Media PDAs – Are Virtual Displays of Affection the Future of Romance?
Social media is now a fully integrated part of our everyday lives. Everyone from your Grandma to your neighbor’s dog has a Facebook account, and image-based apps like Instagram and Snapchat have become the new way to share everything from your lunch to your holiday snaps with the world. While social media platforms have always […]
Clinton Campaign Trolls RNC
Clinton Campaign Trolls RNC The Republican National Convention has been taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. You might’ve seen #RNCinCLE trending on Twitter over the past few days. The Clinton Campaign has decided to have some fun with the convention, which they obvi aren’t participating in. Purchasing anti-Trump geofilters on Snapchat, the Clinton Campaign is trying […]
Tips That Add the Bang to the Social Media Movement
Relatively speaking, social media marketing is still a new business strategy, especially when you put it into a historical timeline and realize what a short period of time it takes up on that timeline. While it is true that there is not a magic formula to attain success, having a strong social media presence can […]
July 19, 2016
All the Places You Hadn’t Considered for your Break from Social Media Chaos
Are you a full-time social media marketer (or part-time, but feel like it is full-time)? Do you need a break? Do you ever wonder if that exotic place exists, that will port you away from the chaos in your present life, as if taking you to a far off fairyland that is only in your […]
Melania Trump Plagiarizes Michelle Obama
GOP Convention Deja Vu Melania Trump delivered a heartfelt speech at last night’s GOP convention with listeners holding back the waterworks. That is however until the Internet happened and journalist Jarrett Hill shed light on the fact that Melania’s speech was oh so not her own. Cue the Uh-Oh’s and I’m sorry’s. You might have […]
How to App up Your Business
Being the owner of a small business is hard enough without all the other worries that you have about how you are somehow becoming more and more inefficient and worn out. Fret not! We are in the age of technology, and apps are maybe the best way to save yourself some time and nerves, so […]
