Life Hacks: Dare to address the small things!
There’s an age old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” That saying does not apply to my life. I am a huge fan of tinkering with everything I see. Even if something works, I know I can fiddle …
Kindness Goes A Long Way
You’ve probably heard the phrase “pay it forward” a few times in your life, but have you ever really given thought on what it refers to? Luckily, I’ve heard of the gesture once or twice in my life, but surprisingly …
A Reminder: Netiquette
It’s always important to remind your children/family about the important things in Digital Citizenship! Please enjoy this archived post published March 21, 2013, from our very own, Kelly Ammann. When I was growing up, I was taught various etiquettes: Table, phone, …
Password Not Acceptable
Password not acceptable. Must contain symbols and numbers. Pretty much everyone who does anything online has been frustrated by a message like that when setting a password for an account. “Does it even matter!” we want to shout. Why must we be inconvenienced …
New York City Bound! #DigitalKids Conference 2014
It’s our favorite time of year: Digital Kids Conference and Toy Fair! On behalf of Metaverse Mod Squad, Scott Rusnak, Izzy Neis, and Mike Pinkerton will be in attendance for 2014’s Digital Kids Conference in New York City next week. Izzy will …
Keeping Up with the Shenanigans
Wait… is it April 1st? With some of the news coming out lately, I’ve found myself checking the calendar a few times more than normal. If you’re not exactly sure what news I’m referencing, let me share with you some of …
Ninja Of All Trades: Marketing
Ninjas were known in medieval Japan for for more than their battle prowess, they were also well known for their diversity. They were not only trained in the standard art of swordplay, but also in jiu-jitsu, stealth training, weapons, ground …
Every Doge Has Its Day
There’s a new kid on the cryptocurrency block. Well, it’s actually a dog. Specifically, it’s Doge (You know, that meme you’re probably sick of). Dogecoin, which was started as a joke, has only been around since December, but it’s already …
The Importance of Customer Support in Social Media
Customer Support and Social Media continue to merge and grow in importance for your brand and company. Please enjoy Michael Marcantel’s brilliant piece, “Social Media in Customer Support,” from our November 2013 archives! Most people have a tendency to view social …