I just clicked on an article entitled: “Our Average Attention Span is Now Shorter Than Goldfish.” Sure, it’s hyperbole. The headline also doesn’t make perfect sense, at least not grammatically—Do we measure our attention spans in goldfish lengths? But none of this stopped me from clicking. Who could pass on a headline like that? We… Continue reading The Art of Titles: 6 Lessons on Style
7 Logo Design Tips to Create a Killer Brand
Looking to start a business that requires a brand? A lot goes into the endeavor, but one thing is certain: you will want a killer logo. Maybe you’re gearing up to design your own logo or maybe you’re already a hard-working designer helping other businesses create theirs. Either way, it helps to approach the design… Continue reading 7 Logo Design Tips to Create a Killer Brand
A Model for Writers and Editors at Shoestring Online Magazines
When head honcho Dan Zeevi asked me to write occasional posts on editing, my first thought was to begin with titles. After all, those are the first words on the page. It took some reflection/procrastination to realize it was better to begin by introducing our model. The Long and Short For the magazine, the blockbuster… Continue reading A Model for Writers and Editors at Shoestring Online Magazines
The 9 Best SEO Plugins for WordPress Blogs + One Reality Check
Of the world’s top 100 blogs, 48% rely on WordPress, the content management system that makes it easy to blog. In fact, 60 million of the over 634 million websites in existence at the end of 2012 are powered by WordPress. With all these blogs competing for attention online, how will people see your new… Continue reading The 9 Best SEO Plugins for WordPress Blogs + One Reality Check
The Trifecta: Meet the DashBurst Magazine, Blog and Developers Guide
Dear DashBursters, Today we’ve decided to separate our blogs to better cater to what you’re most interested in be it creative new art, content marketing, or development. DashBurst Magazine Our online magazine will highlight creative new art, design, photography and music along with other interesting digital culture and news. The DashBurst Blog Our official DashBurst… Continue reading The Trifecta: Meet the DashBurst Magazine, Blog and Developers Guide
Spotify and Uber Team Up to Bring Music Playlists to Your Rides
If you’re a fan of Uber and Spotify, your rides just got a whole lot smoother! Soon you’ll be able to travel in style by choosing the soundtrack for your Uber ride. When you request a new ride via the Uber app and get matched with a music-enabled vehicle, you’ll also be able to connect… Continue reading Spotify and Uber Team Up to Bring Music Playlists to Your Rides
What Frame of Mind Are You In? [COMIC]
What frame of mind are you in today? A creative one? A rosy one? Or are you maybe seeing things a bit surreally today? Orthodontist and cartoonist Grant Snider of Incidental Comics illustrated different frames of mind, using actual frames to express particular moods. So, what frame of mind are you in?
IKEA Instructions for Real Life Situations
Are you having trouble figuring out exactly how to behave in certain situations? Have no fear, IKEA is here. Actually, Manchester-based artist James Chapman is here with a humorous, illustrated series of IKEA instructions demonstrating the dos and don’ts of handling situations in real life. Below is a sampling of what we at DashBurst have… Continue reading IKEA Instructions for Real Life Situations
