I'm one of those people who is driven crazy by Facebook and yet can't seem to walk away from it. I'm driven to the edge of insanity by memes filled with misinformation, and since Trump's "announcement" my feed has been filled with them (not to mention the ones about guns and abortion). I found myself commenting on them and pointing out the factual errors, but it didn't take … [Read more...]
Cleaning Out the Proverbial Closet
Over the past several years, personal relationships have taken a hit as a result of social media. The days of calling and meeting for a spontaneous lunch are over for many, with relationships being built via emojis and memes. Although I'm a blogger, I still strive to connect with people offline, offering up my phone number instead of my Facebook page and calling people rather … [Read more...]
5 Facebook Statuses That Should Go Away
I love Facebook. I love seeing what everyone is up to and watching friends and their children grow up. Even so, there are a few statuses that I could live without and these are them:1. Vague "I can't believe this" or "you'll never guess what happened" - There is nothing more likely to make me not ask about what's happening as vague statuses like this. In fact, the vagueness … [Read more...]
Comparing Analytics: Which Program Do You Trust?
If you're someone who checks your stats at least twice a day, then you have probably noticed that none of the analytical programs match up. AWStats is usually inflated and Wordpress goes through phases where it's higher or lower than Google Analytics. Personally, I've had a lot of issues with Google Analytics, which has traditionally been the industry standard. Despite friends … [Read more...]