Everyone knows that the internet knows what you are doing every second, but did you know that companies will actually sell that information? According to ProPublica, that is exactly what is happening. People will sell information about your health, your martial status, what kind of car you drive, what you are buying, and so muchContinue reading “The Real Life Dangers of the Internet”
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Don’t Let the Algorithm Control You, Control it
Can I Use an Algorithm? Yes. Algorithms can be tricky to understand, but they are super beneficial for social media users when trying to achieve the best experience on a particular platform. When it comes to creating social media posts, algorithms can get a little annoying, especially when no one is seeing your posts. InContinue reading “Don’t Let the Algorithm Control You, Control it”
Twitter and the Power of Hashtags and Journalism
Meta Description: Tweeting is a complex function that has to be properly thought out and executed in order to be successful. Journalists use Twitter everyday to gain traction and advertise current news. The best way to be successful in the world of Twitter is through the use of hashtags. On Twitter you have little toContinue reading “Twitter and the Power of Hashtags and Journalism”
SEO, Do You Need It?
Have you ever been scrolling through Google looking for the perfect article to use for an assignment, or to get more informed on an issue? I’m pretty sure you have, and I’m pretty sure that you made your decision by reading the little descriptions under each link. These are actually called Meta descriptions, and theyContinue reading “SEO, Do You Need It?”
The Truth About Fake News
Not many people know this, but there is a difference between fake news and bad news. Fake news is news that is purposefully fabricated while bad news is news that is badly written, and the facts are looked over. Since Trump was elected president, the term “fake news” has taken on a whole new meaningContinue reading “The Truth About Fake News”