Have you ever wanted to find old tweets of yours from a specific day? Maybe see tweets from a year ago? Twitter’s advanced search feature allows you to do just that. Plus, because of its robust features, it allows you to search old tweets for specific words or hashtags, tweets sent from a specific location, tweets… Continue reading How to see tweets from a certain day
Author: Kim Siever
I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business.
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Difference between though and although
This is part of the difference between series. Two commonly confused words are though and although. Here’s the difference between the two. Though When used as a conjunction, though and although are interchangeable. However, though can also be an adverb. Here’s an example of though as an adverb. Sure, I’ll go with you to the concert;… Continue reading Difference between though and although
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 19 August 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.
6 ways to get more Twitter followers free
Not long ago, I hit a new record on Twitter: nearly 90,000 impressions in one day. Together with the 2 days following, my tweets garnered nearly 250,000 impressions, and an average of over 79,000 impressions per day. My previous record was under 20,000 impressions. The new record was a bit of a shock, but not entirely surprising.… Continue reading 6 ways to get more Twitter followers free
How to use licence and license in Canada
One of the challenges of Canadian English is that it incorporates British English while simultaneously incorporating American English. This is particularly confusing when it comes to choosing which words to use. Take the words licence and license, for example.
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 12 August 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.
How to change your Facebook page’s subcategories
A couple of weeks ago, a friend emailed me to ask how to change the subcategory on her Facebook page. To see what I’m talking about, take a look at my page: Even though it’s technically a subcategory, it looks like a service that I offer. This is where my friend was confused. The confusion comes… Continue reading How to change your Facebook page’s subcategories
5 tips to avoid using sexist singular pronouns
There is no gender-neutral, singular pronoun in English. This presents a challenge for people who want to use inclusive language and avoid sexist language in their writing. Traditionally, “he” has been used, but that’s obviously sexist. As I’ve indicated in the past, using “their” is a perfectly reasonable alternative and has been in use for… Continue reading 5 tips to avoid using sexist singular pronouns
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 5 August 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.
5 content ideas for your company to share on social media
Some companies struggle with ideas for creating original content that their followers find engaging. I put together a list of 5 industries and provided just one example each of fresh, original content that will set you apart from their competition and engage with their audience.