Sunday, April 5, 2020

Twitter the Biggest Social Media Platform


Thinking what’s on your mind and wanting to share it the world? Twitter is a great platform where you don’t need to be friends with your followers to get your word out. Twitter is used in so many different ways either for marketing or for news reports, it can be used for pretty much anything. Although you can tweet whatever you want on twitter it doesn’t mean everyone will see it. Using a hashtag is a great way to get someone’s attention to your tweets. Hashtags are used mainly for a specific topic. For example, when tweeting something about the president you may use the #Trump to gain more attention. Twitter has turned into one of the biggest social media platforms since starting in 2006, with over 330 million monthly users. 
When using twitter as a news outlet it is very hard to tell what is truthful and not. There have been many cases where people have tweeted during a tragic event false information and that led to more issues. With the spread of Coronavirus many people are relying their information all on twitter by seeing tweets from celebrities, governors, doctors, the president, and so many more. People are reaching out on twitter to share their own thoughts on the virus and ways to prevent it. During the project I followed Governor Cuomo and was able to get live twitter updates while he was doing press release rather than having to watch it on tv. This made me more aware of what is going on strictly in New York rather than just around the world on the Virus. The impact of the corona virus has failures and success all throughout. It can have information useful and handy to someone, but some sources can be false and give out fake information. Another event that many people have started tweeting about is Tiger King. Many people have come to twitter to tweet their feelings on the show and a major topic they are tweeting about is if Carol Baskin killed her husband. Many people are either believe she killed her husband and got away with it while others believe there is no way she could have killed her husband. This has caused a success in the show ratings because it has caused many people to want to watch the show and express their own feelings on the case. Another major event that twitter had a huge impact was the Australian brush fires, during this strategic event many people came to twitter to hear the latest information on the fires and how much it had spread. Twitter helped provided news that was coming straight from Australia to all around the world in the matter of minutes. Celebrities were able to run fundraisers and helped raise money for the fires all by people donating on twitter. Although the brush fires were a tragic event twitter was able to help its success in fighting the fires out. 
Twitter plays a huge part in the political points of view, the politician is able to tweet their views on things as well as being able to promote themselves throughout their campaign. Donald Trump’s twitter is one of the most followed accounts. The president is able to voice his opinion on this platform and is able to read other’s opinions as well. People may follow him because they like him and want to know what he’s saying others follow him just to react to the dumb things he tweets, either way he is getting the publicity he wants by posting these things and getting everyone’s reaction.
While doing the twitter project I decided to follow Disney because it’s something I can relate to very well and know a lot of knowledge on. Another account I followed was MTV, I love getting the latest entertainment news rather than hearing about actual news and what’s going on around the world. I also chose it because I have an interest in most of the celebrities they talk about. Lastly, I followed Governor Andrew Cuomo, as the account I never really would follow. When making this decision it was before the Coronavirus hit New York and didn’t care too much for what he had to say. When finally doing my project, I found Cuomo’s tweets to be very helpful and factual. I kept up with the latest updates via his twitter account, if I didn’t follow him, I wouldn’t know most information about the virus because I don’t watch the daily news.
Blogging is away for people to take their time and write out what they want to say when writing about a certain topic or situation. When using Twitter, you don’t think too much about the tweet or replies you send because you can send multiple things at a time and get reactions from millions of different people. It’s a quick and easy way to share your opinion or products in a different way. Many companies like Wendy’s has a large following on Twitter due to the post and reactions they make. Wendy’s like to show humor in their tweets and people enjoy that but when it comes to other social media Wendy’s acts calm. Wendy’s Instagram is full of promoting their food as well as a couple of tweets pertaining their food, meanwhile their twitter is very different form of marketing. Twitter is a great source of News, Socializing, as well as marketing, when finding the right crowd and gaining the right reactions any tweet can go viral.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Tips and Tricks of wikiHow


         Whenever you have question or wonder how to make/ do something Wikihow is a perfect way to gain the information you want. By following different steps and instructions, you may just learn a few things or two. While choosing a topic to write about on Wiki how, you want to choose something that you know a lot of knowledge on and will be able to share it with other people. When spending money on a trip especially one like Disney you tend to spend more than you plan. The reason for creating this wiki how was to help people save money while they are enjoying there once and a lifetime trip. There are some struggles when it comes to creating this wiki how. The main reason it was so difficult was due to the fact it may save someone money while on one trip, but another person may not be as successful. All the information on How to save money at Disney was provided by personal information/ facts that have helped in the past. Many of the information provided are simple facts that any person planning a Disney trip can use. 
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         When creating the wiki how there were some struggles that occurred. Being in Buffalo and not in Disney, the pictures are a little vague. They are pictures that were from Disney in the past and go a long with the article but may not be the best option to describe the step provided. When using pictures, it really puts the article together and makes the steps easier to do. Depending on what type of article you write picture can provide a lot of helpful information to the viewer.
 Another difficult part on creating a wiki how was trying not to use “you or yours” in the article due to the fact that you want to try and help the reader with the best information as possible. Lastly coding is very hard while doing a wiki how article. It’s hard to make the article just the way you want it, being a person who has never coded before it caused some setbacks. Once the article was posted it didn’t turn out the way it was expected to go. Running into this struggle made it hard to fix because I wasn’t sure where the coding went wrong. When posting the article, you must make sure it is wikiHow approved, this made the whole process difficult because it had to be exactly right in order for it to be posted for the world. 
         Creating a Wiki article had some tricky parts, but other than that it was easy to do. As long as you make sure the topic you are writing about isn’t already taken on the site then it should pass the guidelines. When writing an article, you must use all the instructions/ steps in order for it the viewer to make it exactly right. You also want to make a rough draft before posting anything on wikiHow, therefore you can add and fix mistakes before posting it to the web for everyone to see. Having pictures for your post helps viewers who would rather see things happen rather than reading steps on how to do something. In the article on how to save money in Disney there are 3 different tips and tricks on how to save your money. Whether it’s before you plan your trip, or while you’re at Disney enjoying your time these tricks can provide an easier way to save money by just doing simple steps. 
         Having someone else’s input on your wikiHow can make it very helpful, before our project we all gathered as a class and came up with 3 of our own topics to write about and as a class we discussed what topic would be best for that person to write about. Choosing the topic of how to save money in Disney was very helpful when I lived in Disney therefore it’s a good topic to help everyone else out with. When doing your article, it is very important to site all the information you gather that is not coming from yourself. Whether it’s information from your family or something you gathered from the internet it is always important to site where you got it from.

  So if there’s any recipe’s your dying to share to the world or some helpful tips you want to give to someone, consider making a wikiHow and sharing it to the world. WikiHow is there to help whenever you are in need of help and need a different way to solve a problem. 

Sunday, February 9, 2020

The How to and Whatever Happens Next


The web is something we look to for answers, questions, clarity, and so much more. WikiHow is something people go to on daily basis to do things they’ve never imagined doing. With trying new recipes or ways to fix up their house. It has loads and loads of different tips and tricks on how to get things done. Yet there are many thought out How questions to be searched for, there are still many more to be made.

1.)  How to repair an Astromech Droid:
Ever wonder what is wrong with the droid you built? Does it seem like it’s something you can fix yourself? With the working knowledge and proper diagnosis your droid will be working better than ever. Just a few simple steps, like checking your batteries, for a faulty leg, these simple steps will get you one step closer to the questions you are asking.

2.)  How to manage multiple sports at the same time:
Being an athlete can be very stressful. Doing multiple sports at the same time can be very time consuming but also feel rewording. With time and practice you’ll know how to manage doing multiple sports at the same time and also have time to yourself.

3.)  How to manage your money while in Disney World
When planning a perfect trip and spending lots of money before getting to Disney you would hope to not spend a lot when you actually get down there. With different tips and tricks you can manage your money easily while enjoying your vacation.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Likes, Popularity, and Truth

 Likes, Popularity, and Truth

The rise of social media is constantly evolving.  From its inception through present day, it has grown to something people can't live without. Throughout the decade social media has changed. One major change is how public the web truly is. Nothing posted online is truly private. You may think the only people who can view your pictures or see your post are the people you're friends with, but in reality anyone can see your post, and unfortunately the lack of privacy is decreasing.  When you post something to the web, it is there for permanently even if the post is deleted. You must take responsibility of what you post and where you post it.

Social media is a huge platform where information can be expressed in many ways. The information on a social media platform may be true or completely false. A lot of the time, the viewers of the posts do not get the whole picture, so they believe only what they can see. In the midst of Kobe Bryant's tragic death, there were many incomplete and false accusation being shared by the media, even though all of the facts have not yet been revealed. In the case of the Kobe Bryant tragedy Rick Fox, a former teammate of Kobe's had received reports that he was on the flight with Bryant. Rumors began to circulate, even Fox began receiving multiple phone calls from loved ones fearing the worse. While reassuring friends and family, Fox was informed on the tragic loss of his friend and teammate. Fox had no recollection of where the rumors and misinformation started. Fox was the one who had to post to the public that he was alive and well, and that he was not on the helicopter with Kobe Bryant. Privacy is hard to have once being in the public eye. Rumors are spread every single day because people do not get the whole story and they make it up themselves. The things that are posted online could potentially hurt someone, so always think before you post.

Social Media is a very powerful place. Once something is posted, it is nearly impossible to delete for good. We live in a world where most news sources we receive information from are being posted to a social media platform before it's reported on live TV. Many view and search for only what they want to see and know about. When the news of Kobe Bryant was released, a lot of people had questions. Social media viewers wanted answers, so they used social media as a way to find their answers whether they found facts or rumors. With the news reports taking awhile to release information, so they wouldn't post rumors, viewers ended up reading and believing false information. Unfortunately, false information is released and believed daily, and there's nothing that can stop readers from believing it until the truth is finally released.


Social Media is a very smart and controlling platform. Most people may believe that it is a dangerous place, and it could be, but there is no denying that social media platforms are useful. The people who use social media are the ones who need to decide what kind of platform they want to use. One they can use safely or one that may put them in danger. When it comes to posting on social media, you must be smart on what you say, do, and believe. Not everything you read online is the truth. Find reliable sources to help you learn the facts. Nothing on social media is truly private. The wrong people can find your account and use it against. That's why it is important to use social media safely, but you can still use it for fun by sharing memes, Tik Tok's and watching funny cat videos.