The IRL Introvert’s Guide to Socializing Online

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Have you ever had this feeling of wanting to mingle while not really fancying going out? Maybe you had a bad day at work, or you don’t want to spend money on food and drinks. Or maybe the couch seemed extra cozy and you’d like someone to join you but at the same time keep it all to yourself. Well, I think many of us have been there before, so I developed a guide to socializing online for introverts.

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7 Ways to Use Live Chat for Business and Fun

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Although live chat has been getting good press for being customers’ preferred channel of communication and support, its true potential remains somewhat obscure. The fact is there are different chat apps out there, offering different features and capabilities. It’s not just about answering customer queries on e-commerce sites. Live chat is a great way to make your site more social and get visitors engaged. With that being said, I present to you seven ways to use live chat for business and pleasure.

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The State of Texting in 2019 – Summit or Plummet?

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Have you texted anyone today? I bet most of you have, or will, depending on the time of the day you’re reading this post. Despite phone calls usually being more convenient, plus the growth of video chatting apps like iPhone’s FaceTime, text messaging seems to be holding strong, refusing to be deemed obsolete. Is it on the rise, though, has it plateaued, or maybe there is some decline after all? Bear with me as I examine the state of texting in the year 2019.

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Go Figure! Emoji – Helpful Or A Hindrance?

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Humans are visual creatures. It’s debatable which of our five fundamental senses is the most important one, however, I’d say being able to process the light coming into our eyes helps us understand and interact with the environment to a greater degree than the other perceptional functions. Language started as a sound system (hearing) but it was quickly translated into a much needed visual form. The latter has since been molded into various styles, emoji being the particular one I’d like to discuss in this post. Come with me. 

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3 Fundamentals Of Starting And Keeping Your Online Community

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The Internet has been providing a social platform for people from all over the world for years now. Visiting various music-related forums and chat rooms was something I was really excited about back in the late 90’s. Being able to connect and discuss stuff with people I had never met before was a novel and thrilling experience. Some twenty years later, online interaction has evolved and became more sophisticated with all that social media have to offer, however, some of the most basic solutions have remained just as, if not more popular.

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Digital Nomads And Their Intratribal Communication

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It seems only right that I start off by admitting to writing this blog post on digital nomads from a coffee shop. Even though I’m not one myself, since I’m bound to a single city, I’ve become quite fascinated by the idea of working on the go. Enough about me though. What I’d like to discuss in particular here is a way for digital nomads to communicate with each other while staying independent and mobile. Read on.

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How Hosting An Online Community Benefits You And Its Members

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Online community benefits everyone involved in its creation and day to day operations. You may launch a website particularly for the purpose of attracting and growing a following, centered around a common interest or topic. You also may be a brand owner, who’d like his fans to have a place to come together and discuss things related to your business. In any case, there’s a number of advantages of online communities for both admins and members alike. Let’s take a closer look at what these are.

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Chat Operator Extraordinaire – Roles & Responsibilities

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A quick search online for live chat solutions reveals a myriad of available options. They all possess and share sets of great, useful features to help you reach your goals. The thing is these widgets, for the most part, aren’t autonomous. How well they perform greatly depends on each and every chat operator delegated to work the mouse and the keyboard. What personal traits, then, should a chat operator display, you may ask? Well, you’re just about to find out, read on!

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Are Twitter Hashtags Actually Worthless?

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Recently, I came across a blog post insisting that Twitter hashtags are worthless. Since I happen to be an ardent tagger myself and I’m also big on headlines that deliver their promise, I’ve become intrigued by the claim and decided to dive into the article. After I was done reading, I immediately thought of writing a respectful rebuttal, as I don’t quite agree with the author’s main point and the way he tried to support it. Keep on reading to see if Twitter hashtags may still hold some value for your business communication.

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Things TO AVOID If You Don’t Want To Be Blocked On Instagram

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Instagram is a really cool social media platform. It has a super neat looks, especially after the recent minimalistic redesign, it’s visual, dynamic and it lets you connect with people who have similar interests. It’s also great, because you can actually use it for multiple purposes. Some people turn their profiles into private photo albums, others stick to a central theme, businesses use it to engage their existing and potential customers. The fact that Instagram is so in your face, with single photos taking up nearly the entire screen of your phone, makes it easy for some of the less refined users to quickly become annoying. In this post, I’d like to discuss things you should absolutely avoid if you don’t want to become one of them and be blocked by your friends due your poor etiquette.

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