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Marissa Parisi-

Marissa Parisi

About Marissa Parisi

Marissa is a lifelong writer with a growing love for social media. She studied journalism and psychology at American University where she learned to apply her writing skills to topics she is passionate about. She has also held positions in social media marketing where she has learned the in-and-outs of optimizing social media use.

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The 7 Best Dating Apps for Singles

If you're single and looking for a new dating app, this list provides some of the best options.

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YouTube Shorts vs. Community Posts: What Are the Differences?

YouTube Shorts and Community posts are completely different, but both offer unique ways to interact with your favorite creators.

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Who Owns the Signal App?

What company owns the Signal messaging app? Here's what you need to know.

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Is Social Media Actually Making Us Less Social?

Social media is supposed to be all about connections. But is it actually making us more lonely and less social?

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Should Laws Prevent Kids From Joining Social Media Without Parental Consent?

With some US states passing or considering laws requiring parents' permission for kids to join social media, we take a look at the bigger picture.

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How to Tell If Someone Deleted or Deactivated Their TikTok Account

If you're wondering if someone has deleted or deactivated their TikTok account, these are the signs you should look for.

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How to Get an Invite Code to Join Bluesky

Looking to join Bluesky Social? Here are the current options you have for getting an invite code.

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When Should You Change Your Facebook Profile Picture?

Is it time for you to refresh your outdated Facebook profile picture?

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Bonus BeReal: How to Post Multiple BeReals in One Day

Thanks to an update, it's possible to post more than one BeReal in a single day.

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How to Tell if Someone Blocked You on TikTok

If you suspect that someone has blocked you on TikTok, there are tell-tale signs you can look for.

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How to Connect Your Spotify or Apple Music Account to BeReal

If you want to share BeReal posts that include the music or podcasts you're listening to, you can link your Spotify or Apple Music account in the app.

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New to Snapchat? 10 Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Snapchat has a ton of features that you probably don't know about. These are great for beginners.

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Is Instagram Losing Popularity?

Instagram is the dominant picture-sharing social media app. But has it lost some of its appeal for users?

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Why Twitter Changed Its Logo to the Dogecoin Doge

Twitter's logo has always been a blue bird. Until it was, suddenly, and without explanation, changed to the Doge. But why?

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What Is Meta Verified, and Is It Worth the Money?

Here's what you need to know about the Meta Verified subscription service.

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Why Were Tweets Only 140 Characters Long?

What's the story behind Twitter's initial 140-character limit on tweets?

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What Kinds of Hashtags Should You Be Using on Instagram?

If you want to maximize the reach of your Instagram posts, try incorporating these types of hashtags.

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Can You Screenshot Someone's BeReal?

Here's what you need to know about the ability to screenshot posts in BeReal.

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What Time Does BeReal Go Off?

What time does BeReal send out its daily notification? Here's all you need to know

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How Meta Is Planning to Prevent Intimate Images From Spreading Online

Meta is part of a new platform that helps young people prevent their intimate images from spreading online.

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