I used to manage a citizen journalism website, so I often keep my eye on logistical issues regarding the local media. One thing I’ve noticed is their inconsistency in capitalizing words in a story headline. Here are some recent examples of Lethbridge news sources that capitalize headlines:
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Why you must post frequently on Facebook to engage followers
I’ve been in discussions this week with a potential client in Edmonton regarding my taking over management of their Facebook page and Twitter account. They have been unhappy with the service provided by their current social media management company and hoped I could provide better service.
Is wedding anniversary capitalized?
Here’s an example I saw on Facebook today: Kinda busy celebrating my 20th Wedding Anniversary with my dear husband. Notice that “Wedding Anniversary” is capitalized? I see examples of this fairly often; in fact, capitalization is one of the writing mistakes I correct most frequently. Here’s the thing: you should capitalize words in basically only 3… Continue reading Is wedding anniversary capitalized?
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 22 April 2016
Here are the 20 most popular (listed from most popular to least) social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received.
What can you do when someone retweets you?
One of the great things about social media is that it’s social: people have conversations, they reciprocate, and they interact. Things you couldn’t do with traditional media. A favourite social media platform of mine is Twitter, and over the last 9 years, I’ve learned a few tricks to help me improve my Twitter engagement. The… Continue reading What can you do when someone retweets you?
Is midnight 12:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.?
Have you ever tried to tell someone to meet you at midnight but weren’t sure whether to write 12:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.? Or maybe got into a heated argument regarding which to use? Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that you’ve probably been wrong about it. Here’s why:
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 15 April 2016
Here are the 20 most popular (listed from most popular to least) social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received.
Don’t block your Facebook friend; turn off notifications instead
Ever get inundated by notifications from a post your friend posted on Facebook? Last week, something I posted on my personal Facebook profile took off. In fact, it was my most popular post in nearly 10 years. It received nearly 220 reactions and about 280 comments. I posted it shortly before going to bed, and… Continue reading Don’t block your Facebook friend; turn off notifications instead
Difference between home and hone
Last week, while editing a client’s document, I came across the following phrase: “as I homed my skills”. That’s actually incorrect, and here’s why:
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 8 April 2016
Here are the 20 most popular (listed from most popular to least) social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received.