Weekly Digital News: Test the Waters
It’s time for a change of pace. Summer is over (according to the powers-that-be and the lack of white in our wardrobes,) the temperature is dropping, and the leaves in the Northeast are already beginning to turn color and shed from the trees. In other words, it’s the perfect time to try something new, (in addition to a Pumpkin Spice latte from @Starbucks.) This week, we’re encouraging you to look before you leap into the digital sphere, and check out articles about introducing kids to the World Wide Web, creating Facebook competitions, and finding the best free photos online.
eMarketer “Kids Jumping Online” – Surprisingly, according to Nielsen Online, “the number of children internet users in the US is growing faster than the number of US children.” What’s not surprising in the least is what kids are looking for and watching when they log on: Pokemon and Barbie. They may be tech-savvy, but kids will be kids.
Web Worker Daily “Looking for Free Stock Photos? Try Everystockphoto” – It’s often difficult to find the perfect picture to accompany your blog post, or to use in the background of your website. Everystockphoto.com to the rescue! Scan the site for an easy-to-download image to enhance your text. Best of all, all photos are free-of-charge.
AllFacebook “5 Mini-Competitions That Will Get Your Facebook Fans Talking” – Surfing Facebook can, at times, be a bore. All the humdrum status updates, party photo uploads and poking has a tendency to get old. Everybody like prizes, so why not introduce a contest to your Facebook friends to generate some virtual excitement? Stimulate your right brain with ideas from AllFacebook.
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