Nancy Messieh
836 articles published since August 19, 2009
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About Nancy Messieh
Nancy is a writer and editor living in Washington DC. She was previously the Middle East editor at The Next Web and currently works at a DC-based think tank on communications and social media outreach.
5 Ways to Search Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and More at Once
If you're still having a hard time deciding which of the online movie streaming services is right for you, one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to making this decision is the selection they offer. Rather than search each service one by one to see if it has the movies or TV shows you like, with the following third party sites, you can search all four (and quite a few more) in one go.
Kloudless: Two Way Access To Files In Gmail, Dropbox, Google Drive And More
Kloudless closes the gap between email and cloud-storage, creating a link that makes perfect sense, is incredibly convenient, and is one of those features that you won't know how to live without once you get it set up. Kloudless serves several functions - one of which is to automatically back up your email attachments to cloud-based storage accounts.
Game Of Thrones Meets Tumblr: 12 Must-Follow Blogs
The sheer amount of content on Tumblr makes it a joy to browse, though sometimes you really do have to filter through a lot of repetitive content to get to the good stuff. For that reason, we’ve put together lists of recommended Tumblr blogs that we think you should be following. This week we’re taking a stab at all things Game of Thrones on Tumblr.
How To Protect Yourself From Online Services Shutting Down
Google's unfortunate decision to shut down its RSS reader service, Google Reader, is an important reminder of just how unreliable the cloud can be. When using free online services, and in some cases even some paid ones, you can never be too sure what is going to happen to your content, and whether or not the service will be available a year from now.
What Is Lifelogging And Why Should You Do It?
Between Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and more, we already document and share quite a lot about our daily lives, without really thinking about it. They are lifelogs of sorts, but without any sort of structure or consistency to them. While some might not agree, the very act of documenting all of this information makes for a fascinating record of your own life.
Posterous Might Be Gone But Here Are 6 Alternatives To Replace It
We all knew it was coming. Back in February Twitter announced that it would be shutting down Posterous by the end of April. Some bloggers saw it coming from the day that Twitter acquired the popular blogging platform. With that day finally here, if you’re still looking for an alternative to meet your blogging and automated sharing needs, we’ve come up with a list of 6 viable alternatives.
6 Fascinating Tumblr Blogs For History Buffs
Are you big fans of Tumblr? Here at MakeUseOf, we certainly are. The blogging platform brings together the idea of blogging together with social networking and has become home to some of the most creative, entertaining, humorous and thoughtful posts we've ever come across. With an easy-to-use backend that lends itself to both creating new content and sharing content that you like, it is home to some of the most viral content on the Web.
Hashtags - The Key To Reaching a Wider Audience On Twitter
Hashtags have made their way across social networks, but there is nowhere they shine more than on the social network where they first started - Twitter. The feature, first introduced by a Twitter user, has taken on a life of its own. Hashtags have become a great way to label tweets, to create a trending topic, or simply interact with like-minded people on Twitter. It can sometimes be a little overwhelming trying to navigate the sheer volume of hashtags.
Twiterature - The Art Of Literature On Twitter
You can find Twitter users sharing their poetry, short stories, and even the work of famous writers, all in little bite-sized 140-character updates. If you're not sure where to start on your literary journey on Twitter, we've got a few tips to get you going - from who to follow, what hashtags to keep an eye on, and even how to get your Twitterary works out to a wider audience.
How To Use Twitter To Help You Find A Job
When it comes to searching for a job online, we're pretty spoiled for choices. Whether it's using job boards like Monster, search engines like Indeed, and specialized sites like Idealist, there are a lot of options available to the savvy job searcher. Another tool that can come in handy when it comes to finding the dream job is Twitter. In fact, speaking from experience, I landed one of my jobs after seeing the job listed on Twitter.
7 TED Talks For Shutterbugs
TED talks often focus on creativity, so it's no surprise to find quite a few fascinating, inspiring and breathtaking videos that focus on the art of photography. Many of the talks on photography focus on a specific element - the element of story telling. We've put together a list of 7 talks by photographers from around the world. Their photography subjects are varied, and their interests diverse.
Handsome Stats - Get The Google Analytics Stats That Matter Most
Google Analytics is one of the most robust options out there for keeping track of how visitors are interacting with your website, where they're coming from and more. But sometimes it can be a little bit overwhelming trying to figure out what all the data means, and to filter down to the data that you really want to to view. There are a few apps that plug themselves into Google Analytics and make it easier to read and view the content that matters to you.
Get Creative With WordPress - 5 Interactive Ways to Use the Platform
There's quite a lot of ways you can use WordPress beyond simply using it as a blogging platform. We've already taken a look at a list of 5 things you might not have known you could do with WordPress. The platform lends itself to versatility and there's a huge variety of websites out there that you can't even tell are created using WordPress, and there are five ways you can put the platform to use that goes beyond simply content management.
More Than Updates - 5 Creative Twitter Marketing Campaigns
Social media has a reputation for serving narcissistic purposes, encouraging users to share minute details about their day that no one really wants to know. The fact of the matter is that social media tools have gone far beyond status updates. Twitter has become a heavyweight in the breaking news world, has become a way to track online trends, and is a creative outlet. Advertising agencies are at the front of the line finding creative ways to get more out of Twitter.
Don't Let Your Camera Collect Dust: 10 Inspiring Ideas For Photography
Finding inspiration for your photography can sometimes be a challenge. We've already taken a look at five places you can go online to find inspiration for your photography, but there are also a few offline methods that can easily kickstart your photo-taking - with just a little bit of dedication on your part. There's no better way to keep yourself shooting on a regular basis than committing to taking one photo a day.
Tumblr Isn't Just For Photography: 7 News & Political Blogs To Follow
Are you big fans of Tumblr? Here at MakeUseOf, we certainly are. The blogging platform brings together the idea of blogging together with social networking and has become home to some of the most creative, entertaining, humourous and thoughtful posts we’ve ever come across. With an easy-to-use backend that lends itself to both creating new content and sharing content that you like, it is home to some of the most viral content on the Web.
5 Awesome Things To Listen To On Spotify That Isn't Music
Spotify is best known as a great online service for listening to all the online music your heart desires. If you're opting for the free version of the service, the vast musical collection comes at the price of a few ads here and there. But if you're opting for the paid version of the service, not only do you get an ad-free experience, you also get to take the music with you offline, by using Spotify's mobile app and selecting which playlists you want to listen to offline.
5 Ways To Get Creative With Your Instagram Marketing
Instagram, one of the darlings of the social media world, has proven to be an amazing success for its owners, with Facebook buying the company last year. Instagram's founders aren't the only one's finding success through the social network. It's users are also finding that Instagram has proven to be a key ingredient to a complete social media profile online, while others have created a network of interesting apps built around Instagram.
Get More Out Of Google+ Hangouts With These 5 Creative Ideas
Google+ Hangouts are a pretty cool tool - one which we've put to good use here at MakeUseOf. Whether it's to hold editorial meetings or to host our own Podcast, Technophilia, we're big fans of everything that Google+ has to offer. Now we want to give you a few extra ideas on how you can get even more out of the service.
Need A Good Laugh? Follow These 10 Tumblr Blogs
Are you big fans of Tumblr? Here at MakeUseOf, we certainly are. The blogging platform brings together the idea of blogging together with social networking and has become home to some of the most creative, entertaining, humourous and thoughtful posts we've ever come across. This week we're taking a stab at some of the funnier offerings available on Tumblr.