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The Six Things That Make Stories Go Viral Will Amaze, and Maybe Infuriate, You

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In scientific research on what makes articles go viral, amusing stories were shared more frequently than less amusing ones.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

This is a fascinating article from the New Yorker that was posted on Google+. It’s interesting that it’s not SEO keywords as dictated by an artificial logorithm that does it, but mostly through emotional means. Definitely an article worth reading, especially for all content writers, whether they write for blogs or other content. 

–techcommgeekmom

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Giant tablets, 3D printers among top school technology for 2014

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Huge touch-screen displays, 3D printers, and a host of programmable robots are ready for class. Read this article by Andrew Hoyle on CNET.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

I said 3D Printing would be big in the classroom…and I was right! Check this report out about the latest technology being brought to the classroom. Cool stuff. Makes me wish I was a kid again!

–techcommgeekmom

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Social, Digital & Mobile Around The World (January 2014)

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This report presents all the key statistics, data and behavioural indicators for social, digital and mobile channels around the world. Alongside regional pictures…

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

This is a really interesting and insightful Slideshare presentation. It’s interesting to see what the digital indicators are worldwide, and the penetration of digital–meaning internet and mobile access–in the world. This is worth a good look!

–techcommgeekmom

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Villegas Views: New Year, New You, New Tech Comm

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Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

Here’s my latest post in the STC Notebook blog! What are your goals for 2014?

–techcommgeekmom

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A Story for Technical Writers – How to Write

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Hey, tech writers. Adobe published a story today that you might appreciate. It’s my story of using their FrameMaker software to save one of my clients $16,000 and cut six weeks off a project’s translation schedule by single sourcing two user guides.

Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:

Technical writers–do you ever wonder if your efforts are worth it? My friend Marcia Riefer Johnston wrote an article for Adobe that showed how using Framemaker helped her save her client money. So, it showed how the true power of tech comm can work! Read this article!

–techcommgeekmom

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