Tag: social media
Increase Your Business’ Efficiency With These 7 Tips
Improving your business’ efficiency can be a challenging task. You have to approach your situation realistically and avoid misjudgments, as these can lead to overworking your employees in pursuit of unrealistic goals. On the other hand, sometimes the smallest changes can substantially impact your employees’ productivity and efficiency. As such, making your business the best…
Taking Your eCommerce Site to the Next Level in 9 Simple Steps
Undeniably, the current pandemic has influenced many aspects of our lives, from the way we interact with others to how we conduct business. The way we shop and buy our supplies is not excluded! Indeed, statistics show that the pandemic has drastically accelerated the eCommerce industry, which has today become one of the most flourishing…
1 in 5 at risk of fraud because of social media oversharing
A fifth of adults have put themselves at ‘significant’ risk of internet fraud by oversharing on social media, according to a study. Birthday dates, names of pets, phone numbers and even their home address are among the personal details most commonly shared by the 2,000 adults polled. But despite this, 29 per cent of adults…
Coronavirus is bringing communities together, claims survey
Coronavirus is bringing communities together – with a quarter of adults saying it has seen them talk to neighbours they previously had no relationship with. A study of 2,000 adults found 64 per cent believe COVID-19 is bringing their neighbourhood closer together in a lot of ways. Many are now carrying out acts of kindness…
Social media negatively affected body image for one in three Brits
A study of 2,000 adults has found that one third think social media has negatively affected their body image. Social media has even altered the way women perceive their figures, with one in eight women refusing to EVER post a candid photo and more than a quarter admitting they can’t help but compare themselves to…
Parents make up baby names for unique social media identity
New parents are giving their babies ‘made-up’ names such as Wrenlow, Maevery, Elisobelle and Jaspin just so they can have a unique social media identity. According to a survey of 1,772 parents, seven per cent have already chosen a unique name for their child, while a further two thirds (65 per cent) would consider it.…
Ofcom report reveals online concerns, rise of girl gamer
More parents than ever feel their children’s online use now carries more risks than benefits, according to a new Ofcom report which also reveals the rise of the girl gamer. Parents and carers are becoming more likely to trust their children with greater digital independence at a younger age. But far fewer believe the benefits…
Holidaymakers waste time worrying about work
Holidaymakers waste one whole day of a week-long trip worrying about work, deciding what to do, spending time on social media and waiting in line for attractions. A study of 2,000 UK adults, who’ve holidayed in the last year, found people spend 17 ½ hours over a seven day holiday – the equivalent of 6am…
Brits spend over 3 hours a day on phone during Holidays
The Prototype 'Phone Book' from Carphone Warehouse is designed to stop Holidaymakers feeling guilty about checking their phone Brits will spend three-and-a-half hours a day on their phone while on holiday, a study has found. The poll of 2,000 holidaymakers found 38 per cent are now more likely to sit on…
Average Brit spends decade of their lives using technology
The average Brit will spend the equivalent of a decade of their lives using smartphones, tablets and laptops - and share a staggering 92,053 social media posts, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study discovered the true extent to which every element of our lives is conducted while holding or staring at…
