Best Way to Engage Your Community? Communicate With Them!

Best Way to Engage Your Community? Communicate With Them! A recent report by the American Press Institute (API) concludes that the best way for journalists to foster successful interaction with their readers in online communities is through collaboration.  The standard model of posting an article…

Instagram Swiftly Removes Swift’s Snakes – A Conspiracy?

Instagram Swiftly Removes Swift’s Snakes – A Conspiracy? In the last couple of weeks, Twitter and Instagram have taken gutsy steps to stop trolling on their sites.  In a move to penalize those posting hateful content, Twitter banned the controversial Breitbart blogger Milo Yiannopoulos for harassing…

Cyberstalking Laws and Your Site's Terms of Service

Cyberstalking Laws and Your Site's Terms of Service Laws to prevent cyberstalking and cyberbullying, defined as the use of electronic technology, including the Internet, to harass, stalk, intimidate, or harm a person or persons, are in their infancy. However, high-profile cases involving suicide,…

Though Biases are Still Prevalent, Online Review Sites Are Getting More Consumer Stars

Though Biases are Still Prevalent, Online Review Sites Are Getting More Consumer Stars A recent Kiplinger's magazine survey has found that review sites such as Amazon and Yelp are faring better when it comes to how consumers feel about the legitimacy and credibility of their content.  Reasons for…