With a vlog, you can directly communicate with a community, and so it’s a way of showing who you are. But what is a vlog anyway? What's behind the term, and how does vlogging work? We’ll show you how to use vlogs not only to appear more authentic, but also to significantly increase your reach and retain your followers in the long term.
Thumbnails can be found everywhere online. These small images help users to get a preview of web content such as photos or videos, and to select what might interest them. Thumbnails can be seen as teaser, formatted as compressed images. Website operators use the thumbnail images to attract attention and gain clicks. But what exactly are thumbnails? And when are they used?
In the creative industries of artistry and craftsmanship, a high degree of creativity and initiative is also required in terms of marketing and sales – the competition is fierce and, as we all know, doesn’t sleep. An attractive but also cost-effective solution, social commerce allows you to not only market your product, but also to sell it directly. But how does it work on Facebook and Instagram?
Social media profiles are worthwhile for companies in various ways. In addition to the extra marketing, Instagram and Facebook can be used to sell products directly. Restaurants and cafes can also take advantage of this. Convenient buttons on the platforms point customers to ordering or reservation pages.
Could you be prone to FOMO like many other people? When scrolling through Instagram, suddenly your own life can seem dull in comparison. At a family lunch, you might have an irresistible urge to check your phone. And after turning down a barbecue with friends because of a prior commitment, you nervously check Facebook feed for updates. We’ll tell you how to deal with FOMO.
We once used phone calls and text messages to carry out all our communication, now our private conversations are largely digitalised and carried out almost entirely online. We write to each other via messenger apps and share photos, thoughts, and feelings on social networks. But because all our private communication now takes place over these digital channels, we now need to think more about our...
Instagram alternatives don’t have it easy: Ello’s hype, for example, has faded, and Pixlr is a photo editing app at best. A “real” alternative to Instagram should have its own community and, like the market leader, be available free of charge for Android and iOS and as a web application. We’ve picked the best ones for you.
With Christmas just weeks away and shoppers dashing to their devices to try and beat the Christmas rush, it is important to ensure that your web presence is ready to take on the challenge. Whether it is a blog or an online shop, here are a few tips and tricks to ensure that your website is ready to hit the road running as the festive season kicks in!
What does lol mean? Anyone who regularly spends time online has surely encountered the expression before. The Internet is home to numerous expressions that might appear cryptic to the uninitiated. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to catch on quickly. Keep reading to find out what lol stands for, how to use it, and what other online abbreviations you should be aware of.
When participating in discussions online, you should be sure to follow the netiquette of the group you’re interacting in. If you violate these rules of politeness, you’ll not only make a bad impression but might even have your post deleted or be banned from the group. But since netiquette is pretty much universal, you can easily avoid landing in these sticky situations.
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