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Crash Blossoms: The Risk of Headline Ambiguity

Crash Blossoms: The Risk of Headline Ambiguity

Photo by Yan Krukau If you heard someone talking about crash blossom, you may assume it’s a new band. Or perhaps the latest in organic gardening? Or maybe you’re like me and wouldn’t even have a guess, so you’d just look it up!  Here’s what you’d learn: A crash...

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Instagram SEO: Improve Your Visibility

Instagram SEO: Improve Your Visibility

Instagram serves more than 1 billion users –– in this ocean of massive audiences posting diverse content every second, how do you stand out? This question triggers a lot of bloggers, influencers, and of course social media marketers. The answer is pretty simple,...

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The Resurgence of QR Codes

The Resurgence of QR Codes

Left for dead about ten years ago, the QR code has made a strong comeback, largely in part, due to the pandemic. Did you know that QR codes predate social media and smartphones? In fact, they came into being around the time the World Wide Web, and the internet started...

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5 Tips to Identify Fake News

5 Tips to Identify Fake News

As social media and the internet consumes our lives more, we tend to use them as a way to know the news. Unfortunately, you can’t be confident that news online is truthful. In this day and age, fake news has become more prevalent. Fake news is defined by...

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What Is BeReal and Why Is It Popular?

What Is BeReal and Why Is It Popular?

The "Time to BeReal'' alert has become a popular notification that teenagers receive regularly on their phones. When the notice appears, there is a two-minute countdown for individuals to take a selfie and photograph their surroundings using their phone to share what...

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Applying for Digital Citizenship

Applying for Digital Citizenship

Over twenty years ago, when the first recognized social media site was introduced, there was not yet a need for a defined set of behaviors, strategic planning, or action plans. Fast forward two decades to a time where new social media platforms and apps are launching...

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