Google’s finally pulling the plug on its often-mocked social network Google+. I look back at my own experiences with it, and where Google+ went wrong.
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Blog status update (September 2018): Social network changes
In this month’s blog status update, I look at some of the changes I’ve made to my social media presence, including less emphasis on Google+.
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How popular is soccer on social media?
I take a look at how well soccer, the world’s most popular sport, fares on Facebook and Twitter, also comparing it to the “Big Four” American sports.
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Should we delete our Facebook accounts? What’re the alternatives?
The Cambridge Analytica scandal’s exposed the downsides of using Facebook. But what alternatives, if any, exist to the popular social network?
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My social network usage (Spring 2018)
An update on my current social network usage, from Facebook and Twitter to the likes of Google+, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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Alternatives to Facebook for promoting your website
With Facebook’s algorithms and rules constantly changing, I thought I’d take a look at alternatives to Facebook for site promotion.
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Tips on using hashtags on social media
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the hashtag, the labeling/categorizing device that’s become Twitter’s signature. But how should hashtags be used?
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The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017
A look at the most popular Android apps used in the United States and globally, as well as which of those I do or don’t use (and why).
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A look at the current state of my social network usage, from Facebook and Twitter to a still-lingering presence on Google+.
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How to spot fake news on social media (or anywhere else)
Facebook and social media’s facing backlash over promoting outright fake news stories. But how can readers tell a news story’s fake?
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