Google has changed the way we research information. What used to require a lengthy trip to the library or the scouring of public records now involves no more than a simple search on Google. But what do you do in those instances when even Mother Google doesn’t know what you’re looking for? Do you ever… Continue reading Research Vs. Google [COMIC]
Month: July 2014
The Problem with Hashtags, Selfies and Instagram Filters [COMIC]
Do you have any friends who can no longer speak without hashtags? It’s as if they are so terrified to miss out on anything, that all their communications must be properly tagged and indexed, making it available for all the world to see. What about Instagram filter and selfie-obsessed friends? These people can only communicate… Continue reading The Problem with Hashtags, Selfies and Instagram Filters [COMIC]
Some People Using ‘#NoFilter’ on Instagram are Fooling You [STATS]
How many times do you see an Instagram picture with the hashtag “#nofilter” and are in awe of such a beautiful shot? Well, according to social media management company Spredfast, not everyone who writes “#nofilter” is actually using no filter on their images. Using data from Instagram’s public API, Spredfast was able to discern the… Continue reading Some People Using ‘#NoFilter’ on Instagram are Fooling You [STATS]
How to Recover Lost Advertising Revenue with PageFair
Do you run a blog? Did you know that 23% of your visitors are likely to be blocking your ads via some sort of plugin? That can result in some hefty losses, costing companies hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Worse for large publishers is that the average adblocking rate is growing at 43%… Continue reading How to Recover Lost Advertising Revenue with PageFair
The 5 Greatest Weaknesses of DC Superheroes [COMIC]
President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But if you’re a superhero, you have nothing to really be afraid of, right? Well even Superman can’t stand the sight of Kryptonite, nor Wonder Woman the hair on her legs. See what appears as just a little speed… Continue reading The 5 Greatest Weaknesses of DC Superheroes [COMIC]
Vine Introduces Loop Counts
Vine has just released a new update for the web and mobile to display loop counts. Loop counts are similar to a view meter where it displays how many times people have watched a video. The data gathered includes videos played on Vine and any embeds from around the web. Vine also redesigned its home… Continue reading Vine Introduces Loop Counts
8 Awkward Yet Amusing Greeting Cards
Have you ever met someone and didn’t know quite what to say? In a series of quirky and humorous greeting cards, Emily McDowell tells that special someone or friend exactly what she’s thinking. Her Awkward Cards collection is sure to make you laugh (and blush a bit). McDowell described her offbeat artwork with My Modern… Continue reading 8 Awkward Yet Amusing Greeting Cards
