Scotland rocks. We’ve got some of the most beautiful landscapes, best people, strangest traditions, most incredible bands and enough amazing stories to last us for years – and it would seem that social media agrees. For the last 24 hours, the hashtag #GrowingUpScottish has been trending on Twitter, as Scots far and wide recall the… Continue reading #GrowingUpScottish: the best bits
Tag: Social Media
The good and bad of social media
Today is Social Media Day! Yeah, really. That’s a thing. Mashable launched #SMDay back in 2010 (the same year Instagram launched, fact fans), and now in its sixth year, there are events taking place all over the shop to celebrate the wonder of all thing social media. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Vine, Flickr, Tumblr,… Continue reading The good and bad of social media
The dangers of social media games
It normally starts out as a bit of a laugh. One person comes up with a daft idea, such as soaking themselves with freezing water and ice-cubes and then posting it online. It’s simple, straightforward fun that can raise money for charity. Sometimes challenges are a bit edgier, such as swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon.… Continue reading The dangers of social media games
#GE2015: the election on Twitter
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed that there’s been the little matter of a UK-wide election going on, giving Britain’s people the chance to decide who represents them in the Houses of Parliament. And what an election its been. Now, 56 out of Scotland’s 59 parliamentary seats are occupied by SNP… Continue reading #GE2015: the election on Twitter
Social media mistakes
Attention social media addicts! If your security settings and internal filter (different from Mayfair on Instagram) aren’t up to speed, the tweets, selfies and status updates you post could damage your career. Laura Donaldson offers some advice on future-proofing your web presence… How private is private? No matter how secure you make your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, there’s still… Continue reading Social media mistakes
5 ways to… pass the employer Google check
Most of us still wouldn’t have our mums as friends on Facebook. What if they saw those pictures from that beach party in first year? What would happen if they saw that status you posted about a certain memorable character that you met out in town last Saturday night? While avoiding befriending the parentals is… Continue reading 5 ways to… pass the employer Google check
How to Use Twitter…Without Getting Into Hot Water
Twitter is huge. With around 140 million active users sending over 9,100 tweets every second, it’s one of the most popular websites on the Internet. We can update when we’re on our laptops in our bedrooms, on the computers in the library when we’re pretending to study and on our smart phones when we’re on the… Continue reading How to Use Twitter…Without Getting Into Hot Water
Staying Safe Online
55% of children and young people use the internet every day. With such a huge amount of you accessing the web, it’s really important that you know how to use it safely. Chat safe, be safe Internet chat rooms and instant messaging are a great way to talk to your friends and can be a… Continue reading Staying Safe Online