I always wanted to build something big. When I started Tech ladies in 2015 as a coffee meetup in New York City, I could immediately see the potential for it to grow into something larger. As a woman in tech myself, I craved a network to support me through the unique challenges I faced in […]
Not entirely sure about this. Today, Twitter has launched a public test of a new ‘Views’ count on some users’ tweetswhich displays the total number of times that each of your tweets was seen in the app. As you can see in this example, posted by @chimponseyin the expanded tweet activity display, some users are […]
From Saturday Night Live and the Super Bowl to celebrity slaps at the Oscars, there’s no denying the thrill of watching events unfold in real time. You just never know what could happen. That’s why social media live streaming is so appealing to viewers and why content creators should be getting in on the action. […]
Mobile phone hacker stealing data getty It’s still a shock to me that Russian hackers took control of my Twitter account. That was back in 2014. I was wrapping up assignments. To keep up with the news, and to see who is responding to my tweets, I often head to Twitter. I don’t often expect […]
In July and August of this year, I had the incredible experience of taking seven weeks off of work — fully paid. I benefited from our generous sabbatical policy (more on that below) to take a break from work. It had been a particularly busy year, and I had two new teammates join in February […]
This could be a big help if you’re looking to incorporate Reels into your Instagram strategy this holiday shopping season. As part of it new series of updated how-to guidesInstagram has also launched a new, 23-page overview of how brands can use Instagram Reels for promotion and community building, which includes a range of key […]
A social media calendar is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. Creating and posting content on the fly is tricky. You’re more prone to typos, tone problems, and other mistakes. Spending a little time upfront creating a social media calendar is much more efficient. That way, you’ve got dedicated time to create, tweak, proofread, and […]
Frequently Asked Questions for Company Owners Frequently Asked Questions for Company Owners Starting a company is not easy. It can be a highly complex process that requires a lot of time and effort, with the chance of failure. Though that’s something most entrepreneurs will face, it doesn’t mean that the process should be made any […]
When you want to make an impression on people, you no doubt do things to enhance your personality. You wear the clothes that suit you best or if you’re a business, show off the best of your packaging and messaging. Most social media bios – including Instagram – function as your digital personality. It’s an […]
With students returning to school, Instagram has shared an updated version of its Parents’ Guidewhich provides a full overview of the app’s various privacy and control features, along with notes to help parents provide support and guidance for their kids in the app. Which may well be critically important – as Instagram explains: “Some adults […]