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]

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

Forget.me Helps You Disappear from Google Search Forever

Are there any irrelevant, outdated or potentially inappropriate links about you floating out there on the Web for all to see? Based on a recent European court ruling last May, Google is required to take down these type of webpages and de-index them from search (at least in Europe). Now a new French startup by… Continue reading Forget.me Helps You Disappear from Google Search Forever

High on the Facebook News Feed [COMIC]

Do you find yourself constantly staring at your Facebook News Feed? The News Feed is an algorithmic stream of new posts that are delivered to you based on your previous history and actions, to continually ensure you are seeing content you’d like. Facebook is constantly tweaking these algorithms for improvement, but given the widespread use… Continue reading High on the Facebook News Feed [COMIC]

Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

Nowadays it’s hard to tell if search engine optimization is more of a science or blind luck. Things that used to work like keyword stuffing and link buying don’t anymore, whereas now it seems like all an SEO can really do is beg the Google Gods for first page light. What does the life of… Continue reading Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

Peep Patreon: Ongoing Crowdfunding for Content Creators

If you’re familiar with crowdfunding and sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, you know these are often intense projects that require a lot funding in a short amount of time. Traditional crowdfunding is a great avenue to quickly launch and market new products, but it might not be the best way to raise funds for people… Continue reading Peep Patreon: Ongoing Crowdfunding for Content Creators

Support Our New Web Comic and the Fight Against Social Media Injustice

Do you find yourself staring at Facebook or Twitter all the time? Just because you’re using social media, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being social… Even worse, those sites your browser likes to call home might not be as friendly as you think. What if social networks and tech companies actually told you the truth? While… Continue reading Support Our New Web Comic and the Fight Against Social Media Injustice

Are You Looking for a Full-Time Writing and Editing Job?

DashBurst is a content creator network looking for a business savvy and passionate journalist to add to our team to line and copyedit and write articles on social media, marketing, tech, art and design. This person will also be responsible for crafting our voice and managing our overall content strategy, style, tone, team of writers, contacts… Continue reading Are You Looking for a Full-Time Writing and Editing Job?