If you are one of the estimated 2.77 billion people on social media, and our headline grabbed your attention, you might want to close a few apps and pay attention. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, are great platforms for you (or your business) to share thoughts, opinions and communicate with followers. But, as we’ve seen over the last few years, you simply cannot say whatever you want on social media. Our laws are getting increasingly stricter, and there are things you should

Social media is an inescapable part of our personal and professional lives, with many people using various platforms to communicate and share information. But, as we have seen more and more over the last few years, employees need to be careful about what they post on social media, as offensive, inflammatory or discriminatory comments could potentially reflect badly on the company they work for (employers themselves could be held liable), breach employment social media policies and, in turn, get them fired. Of course, in general, it’s always advisable to

There are many unanswered questions in life and many revolving around death. What happens after someone passes away? Will they be reincarnated? Is there a heaven and eternal bliss? But we can all agree that death is inevitable and final. However, while you may physically die and no longer exist in the real world, your digital presence will survive, especially if you have been extremely active on the numerous social media platforms that are out there. From Facebook memories and Instagram selfies to blog posts and tweets, your digital presence remains long after you’ve kicked the proverbial

Let’s be honest; some parents would hold a four-day celebration festival in honour of their newborn’s arrival if it didn’t cut into the nappy and formula budget! Of course, that’s slightly hyperbolic, but the point is: moms and dads get very excited about their children and often create photo albums to document memories and milestones. But parenting in the digital age is a whole different ball game. The days of Polaroids and ring binders are long gone; nowadays, thanks to smartphones and social media, chronicling a child’s life and sharing it with friends and family is as easy as

Whether you “Like” it or not, social media has become a powerful presence in our everyday lives. With hundreds of thousands of Facebook status updates, tweets and overly filtered Instagram images posted every second of the day, you really have to think carefully about what we share. Sure, there’s not much to it if you are sharing that viral video of a cat dressed as a pirate, or if you are updating your friends and followers on whether or not you got your gym workout in for the day, for instance. But, it is important to know that a social media platform isn’t necessarily the place for you to say and do as you