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Marissa Parisi

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About Marissa Parisi

Marissa is a lifelong writer with a growing love for social media. She studied journalism and psychology at American University where she learned to apply her writing skills to topics she is passionate about. She has also held positions in social media marketing where she has learned the in-and-outs of optimizing social media use.

Latest Articles

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How to Tag People on Your Instagram Story After You Post It

Instagram has a handy feature that lets you tag people in your Story even after it has been posted.

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How to Create Your Bitmoji on Snapchat

Your Snapchat Bitmoji is the avatar you'll use to interact with others.

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How to Delete Your Snapchat Bitmoji

You're not stuck with your Bitmoji avatar once you create it on Snapchat.

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Does BeReal Notify Someone When a Screenshot Is Taken?

Here's what you should know about screenshotting BeReal posts and whether others receive a notification about it.

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8 Useful Features to Help You Get the Most Out of BeReal

Here are some useful features you can use in BeReal that you might not know about.

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What Is X Premium (Twitter Blue) and How Much Does It Cost?

X Premium is a subscription available to X (Twitter) users. But what is it, how much does it cost, and is it worth your money?

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How to Get an Invite Code to Join Bluesky

Looking to join Bluesky Social? Here are the current options you have for getting an invite code.

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How to Reply to a Message on Instagram

You can easily reply to specific messages on Instagram.

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How (and Why) to Post an Instagram Collab

Posting an Instagram Collab is different from simply tagging someone in your Instagram post.

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What Is Shadowbanning? And How to Avoid It

What is shadowbanning? And what can you do to prevent a social media platform from shadowbanning you?

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6 Tips to Make a Great Profile Picture for More Likes and Followers

Creating a great profile picture will make it easier for people to decide whether they want to follow you. Here are some tips to stand out.

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What Is Meta Verified, and Is It Worth the Money?

Here's what you need to know about the Meta Verified subscription service.

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10 Random Emojis to Try Out for World Emoji Day

Spice up your messages and posts with these emojis on World Emoji Day.

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How to See Your Instagram Account History

You can use your Instagram account history to see changes to your account information over the years.

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TikTok Clear Mode: How to Watch Videos Without Buttons Blocking Your Screen

You can get rid of buttons on your screen by watching TikTok videos using Clear Mode.

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What Was TikTok Now?

Find out more about TikTok Now, TikTok's answer to the BeReal trend that was discontinued in 2023.

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What Are Social Media Influencers (and Why Does Everyone Want to Become One)?

Here's a look at what social media influencers do and the reasons everyone seems to want to become one.

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How to Show Your Top Spotify Artists on Bumble

Help your matches learn more about you by adding your favorite artists to your Bumble profile.

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YouTube Shorts vs. Community Posts: What Are the Differences?

YouTube Shorts and Community posts are completely different, but both offer unique ways to interact with your favorite creators.

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Who Owns the Signal App?

What company owns the Signal messaging app? Here's what you need to know.

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