Reflections on the development of my professional identity and how my website helps me show who I am As a content writer, I spend a lot of time helping people to create their online professional identities and I’m constantly refining my own. My website is key to my online professional identity, even more so than […]
Why I stopped thinking about time management
One word has made the single biggest difference to how I think about time management: investment. I try to be efficient and productive, and to make the most of my time. I’ve read books and watched online courses to improve my time management. And I have high expectations of myself. But a few weeks ago […]
Kickstart the EatMe app
If you want to eat healthy, save money and reduce food waste, the EatMe app is for you! About this project We all want to eat fresh, healthy food and many of us do our weekly grocery shopping with this in mind. With the best of intentions, we load up with fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, […]
Do audiences engage with advertising on social media?
Advertising has become part of the everyday experience of social media, but have you ever paused to think about whether it works? Perhaps you skim past ads in your feed or maybe you like helpful suggestions from brands that are relevant to you. As with any online content, it is important for communicators, including advertisers, […]
Lost in translation? Emojis and written communication in the digital age
If you’re anything like me, emojis are probably a common feature of your digital communication. So how do emojis function in our written communication and are there differences in how they’re understood? I set out to answer these questions. Here’s what I found. The role of emojis in written communication In 2015, Oxford Dictionaries announced […]