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Someone named Jayden K. Smith is not trying to hack your Facebook
Image: diego AZUBEL/EPA/REX/Shutterstock Here’s a story you’ve probably heard before: A viral hoax is spreading on Facebook, that, when you stop and think about it, really doesn’t make any damn sense. Monday’s hoax involves a supposed hacker named Jayden K. Smith. SEE ALSO: Step inside the secretive class that turns people into hackers As far as the hoax goes, users are warned about an incoming friend request from a user named “Jayden K. Smith,” who is reportedly a hacker. Then the user is encouraged to share the warning with all of their friends to protect one’s Facebook network from Jayden. […]
Become a Google AdWords pro for just $15
Image: PIXABAY Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The key to a successful business? Location, location, location. While this adage traditionally applies to the brick-and-mortar realm, it’s true for online businesses, too. Just as a physical store would need to be built in a convenient, high-traffic location in order to get noticed by potential customers and maintain steady sales, an online business needs to be front-and-center in any Google search in order to stay afloat. SEE ALSO: Online courses for small business owners and wannabe entrepreneurs That’s why entrepreneurs […]
Want to become an Instagram influencer? This course can get you started.
Image: pixabay Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Youre right to ignore those spammy Instagram messages and friend requests promising to dramatically increase your follower count. In reality, the best way to build your Insta-presence is to devote time and effort to creating content and engaging your audiencebut that doesnt mean you cant get a little help from your friends. The jump in now for just $21. Read more: http://mashable.com/2017/07/02/learn-how-to-grow-your-brand-on-instagram/
These ridiculous remixes of major brand logos are oddly entertaining
Image: Joe raedle/Getty Images A ridiculous new aesthetic of corporate mockery is taking hold online. A strain of dedicated Photoshop artists have inexplicably committed themselves to jumbling major brand logos into nonsense words and their work is oddly amusing. SEE ALSO: Tech dominates ranking of the world’s most valuable brands “Subway, Eat Fresh,” for instance, is remixed into “Sbubby, eef freef.” Burger King is “Bubker Kirg, Have It In a Way.” As with most weird internet trends, there’s already an entire section of Reddit (r/Sbubby) dedicated to the form. There, users have been diligently reimagining dozens of recognizable businesses for […]
This course can help you finally figure out how to make money while using Facebook
Image: Pixabay Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Let’s be real. After you picked up that fancy diploma, you lost all interest in learning skills that won’t help you earn a higher paycheck. If you work in marketing, you probably already know the importance of Facebook in advertising, building brand awareness, and driving purchases. But nearly anyoneeven marketing neophytescan benefit greatly from a crash course in this essential tool. Why? Companies across a wide spectrum of industries are rapidly investing in Facebook marketing professionals to help spearhead growth initiatives. […]