Facebook Facts 2015: Parents on Social Media
In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg created theFacebook for fellow Harvard University students to “search for people at your school, find out who are in your classes, look up your friends’ friends, and see a visualization of your social network.” The social network soon included other universities, then high schools, then finally work networks. According to a […]
Social Media Privacy Roundup: Good, Bad, & Ugly
In a report recently released by USA Network, survey data showed that 75% of young people were at least “somewhat likely” to deactivate their personal social media accounts if major breeches of security and privacy continued. 23% said they were “highly likely” to deactivate if social media platforms continued an overreach into privacy. In the […]
Social Media Tips From Donald Trump
Love the man or hate the man, but he knows how to make an entrance. The video of business mogul Donald Trump descending on an escalator as Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” blared in the background to announce his candidacy for President exploded all over the net. He waves. He gives the thumbs […]
Social Media & Politics: Hillary Clinton on Instagram
The 2016 presidential campaign just got really real: Hillary Clinton(‘s social media team) is now on Instagram because that is where the Youths like to hang out. Her inaugural post is not a selfie or a highly filtered picture of her lunch, but a picture of a clothing rack with red, white and blue options […]
The State of Social Media: 2015 Stats & Updates You Should Know
With billions of dollars (and not to mention billions of users) flowing in and out of social media companies, keeping up with the relevant social media trends is important for everyone, especially as the apps increasingly become ubiquitous parts of our lives. Which app is growing the most, which has become totally uncool, and what […]
A Super Positive Social Network: Connect on “Journey”
Oftentimes, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook can be a place that tears people down rather than building them up. According to StopBullying.gov, 15% of high-school kids reported they had been cyberbullied in the past year. That number is likely to grow as more teens spend more time on social media. Trolling is another popular […]
The Most Annoying Friends on Social Media
We all have “that friend” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. They aren’t Internet trolls, but they get on your nerves. Each social media platform has unique uses yet some people can’t get the hang of social media etiquette. Nevertheless, you don’t want to remove them from your friends/followers. Perhaps you see them on a […]
Is Facebook in Decline?
You’ve probably had a few friends that would describe themselves as “Facebook addicts.” Maybe you are a “Facebook addict” yourself. But looking back at trends from 2015, it appears that the social media platform has actually been declining in actively participating users, and is feeling the pressure from other rapidly growing social apps. According […]
The Three, Free Photo Apps You Need for Social Media!
If Facebook and Instagram act as indicators, it’s clear that people love using social media to share photos. But face it- a lot of people manipulate photos to make sunsets more colorful, skin clearer and vertical pictures square. See how they do it and more with these best photo apps, which are free to download! […]
Makeup Artist Success Stories on Social Media
How can a makeup enthusiast from “small-town nowhere” go from occasionally posting videos on YouTube to becoming a makeup artist mogul? The power of social media and dedicated followers certainly helps the ascent to fame for many successful makeup artists today. Beyond admiring their beautiful looks, we can also learn a few things about how […]
Snapchat Features You Don’t Know About
So maybe your Snapchat score tops 50,000, your friends worship your remarkable doodles, your geotags track your travels, your money transactions utilize ‘Snapcash,’ and your selfie has been seen by thousands on a local (maybe worldwide) ‘Our Story.’ However, there’s another feature, right under your nose and on your screen, awaiting your Snapchat talents. ‘Discover’ […]
What is the future of social communication?
AIM/Chat = past. Texts and Social Media comments = present. It is amazing how technology has evolved and improved over the years, but the curious amazement of it all is the speed with which our mode of communication has changed. Honestly speaking, not even the so-called “experts” can accurately map the future of communication, if […]
Finstagram: Parents, You’ve Been Warned
Every family has a different set of rules for their child’s social media habits, and there’s a new trend that could change the way parents set through rules: “Finstagram”. While Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat and Google+ all set the age limit at 13, parents will expand upon formal regulations. For example, setting boundaries on […]
Emoji Hashtags: Instagram update!
And yet again, Instagram adds some new things to the popular mobile platform. 3 filters were being added today. That’s 3 more possibilities to make another great shot and share it with the world. Hooray! The filters are called Juno, Lark and Reyes. Another and more important update on Instagram is the possibility […]
Hello Hollywood: Celebrities on Snapchat
You can follow your favorite celebrities on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook… so why not Snapchat? Hollywood A-listers had the same thought and shared their Snapchat usernames with fans. While most celebrities will have a limited profile (meaning only accepted accounts can send them snapchats) you can view their My Story updates! Some clearly run their […]