Taiwanese Instagram Grandparents Prove Blogging and Social Media is For Everyone

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It is inevitable that growing old, with children and grandchildren building their own lives and families, can be quite lonely for seniors. The internet can provide so many opportunities for seniors all over the world. When they could not travel to see their loved ones, grandparents could easily connect through social media. Grandparents could also stay connected with communities through these platforms.

Technology may be a bit daunting for their age, but various aids could help them adapt to such technologies. What the world needs to learn, on the other hand, is how to communicate well so that these seniors easily understand social norms being used online. Maybe learn to practice how to be wary of who could see what is being posted on social media. Perhaps having these elders on the online community can help people learn how to be more proactive when posting things.

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Prepare All Keyboard Warriors: A TikTok and Twitter Merger is Abound!

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Earlier this week US President Trump has released an executive order regarding ongoing talks on banning TikTok. The document indicates that all transactions between US companies and TikTok must be banned within the next 45 days. The large media company owning TikTok, ByteDance, is now scrambling to choose which actions to do next – to sell or to close down. There had been multiple reports that Microsoft had also been in talks with ByteDance. It is reported that the company is eyeing the purchase of the TikTok US operations. So who is it going to be – Twitter or Microsoft?  [Read more…]

5 Social Media Blogs to Know in 2020

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We may almost be in the middle of 2020 already but it still feels like we’re just getting started (No thanks, COVID-19!). The Blog Herald thought of creating a series of blogs to know about in 2020 — different niches, different voices, and different approaches.

We begin with 5 social media blogs to know about. Why follow social media blogs? Because social media has evolved from merely being about networking and interaction to being about business, sales, and employment. [Read more…]

Best Video Specs for Facebook

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Video content tends to do so much better on Facebook than photos or written content. It is a more convenient content format for most people to consume and then there’s also Facebook’s algorithm which favors videos over other types of content.

So that’s already a good reason for everybody to put out more video content on Facebook. But how do you do that in a way that looks good on people’s devices and gets more reach? The one thing you need to keep in mind is that you want to design your videos for mobile.

Read on and let’s find out how you can do that. [Read more…]

Side Hustle Tips for the Social Media Savvy

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Social media began as a fun way to make connections and stay in touch across the miles, but these days, your favorite social media outlets can help you create additional cash flow. Whether you’re making extra money now or if you’re just getting started with plans to pad income from your day job, these side hustle tips are sure to help.

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