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Weekly Hoax Post: Mermaid Eaten By Shark

4/29/2014

by Christina Yeager

Every week there’s another hoax post that fuels outrage on the Web. We’re going to share them with you along with some lessons learned. It’s YOUR duty to spread the word, so that outraged folks can focus on the truly outrageous, like Madonna’s armpit hair.

This nasty image of a human form protruding from the open gut of a shark is being passed around Facebook in droves. Why would you wanna see this? It's a mermaid! No, not really (hoax post, remember?).

**WARNING** A few of the following images are gagworthy and gross. Those with a weak stomach may want to turn away.

By the Way, You're Not Johnny Cash

4/29/2014

by Kim Niemi

What? But I wear black all the time!

That’s… morbid (or slimming, depending on your perspective), but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about walking the line (get it?) of social sabotage. Because sometimes you just may not be sure if what you’re posting qualifies.

And if you're not sure - your employees certainly aren't. Time to get THEM in line too.

Web 101: What Is Google Plus?

4/27/2014

If you tried Google Plus when it first launched in 2011, you’ll be forgiven for seeing it as a waste of time. That said, in the last year or two, Google Plus has really come into its own — not because it’s changed much, but because it seems Internet users have finally figured out a use for it.

Good Writing Alone May Not Be Enough

4/24/2014

by Kim Niemi

If you’ve been a working freelance writer for a while, you realize that you need to dip your pen in a lot of inkwells to make ends meet (if that sounds dirty, it’s you, not me). Nowadays, that means more than just being a good writer.

Weekly Hoax Post: Facebook Lottery Win Message

4/22/2014

by Christina Yeager

Every week there’s another hoax post that fuels outrage on the Web. We’re going to share them with you along with some lessons learned. It’s YOUR duty to spread the word, so that outraged folks can focus on the truly outrageous, like Madonna’s armpit hair.

This week, we wanna tell you about a scam popping up in your inbox on Facebook and/or your personal email about winning a lottery. This is a scam that will ask for personal and financial information - and you just might fall for it!

The Sordid Underbelly of Social Sabotage

4/21/2014

by Kim Niemi

It’s never been easy to be a teenager, but nowadays the consequences of social/sexual mishaps on the path to adulthood can be with you forever, thanks to the Internet.

Want 1150% ROI On Your Advertising? Try THIS!

4/18/2014

by Mary C. Long

Thinking up a unique business idea is often the easy part — it’s knowing how to launch that’s the problem. Cheap, fast and effective is really what you’re aiming for with your launch, but that’s much easier said than done.

But what if it wasn’t?

Web 101: What Is Facebook?

4/17/2014

by Lily Bradic

We know you know what Facebook is, but if you only use it for staying in touch with friends and family, you still have a lot to learn. And that’s okay — it's actually pretty straightforward, and we're here to help you.

Weekly Hoax Post: Malaysian Missing Plane

4/14/2014

by Christina Yeager

Every week there’s another hoax post that fuels outrage on the Web. We’re going to share them with you along with some lessons learned. It’s YOUR duty to spread the word, so that outraged folks can focus on the truly outrageous, like Madonna’s armpit hair.

This week, we will inform you on the faux video images circulating on Facebook about the missing Malaysian plane being found – which is untrue, of course (though still a mystery).

Think You Understand Google+ Privacy?

4/12/2014

by Mary C. Long

If you have a Google+ profile that you don’t use all that much, you might be inclined to think that G+ privacy isn’t something you need to worry about. Unfortunately, that’s not quite true — in fact, the less you use Google+, the more likely you are to be overlooking the privacy settings. So, whether you're a regular user or an occasional lurker, here’s what you need to know: