Teens are getting famous on a social network you’ve probably never heard of. By Amanda Hess.
Snapchat won't see a penny from this, and is probably just fine with that.
A few years ago, blogging and social media were separate. Blogging was long-form, serious, and crafted. Social media was short-form, personal, and spontaneous. Some people predicted that social media would replace blogging because of declining attention spans. Now blogging and social media not only amicably coexist; they complement each other. The trick is to use a blog to enrich your social media with long-form posts and to use social media to promote your blog.
This is a great vlog by Jon Olsson. He's doing a daily vlog for almost a year now. Crazy stuff, but I enjoy it a lot.