In the era of fast-moving technology, nothing is permanent
This topic makes me sad. It makes me sad because I love Instagram. I have always loved Instagram. However, as of late, I have become quite resentful towards the app because there are tell-tale signs they no longer have faith in themselves and that really disappoints me.
- They focused on others’ strengths rather than their own weaknesses. In fear of losing users, following the rise of TikTok, Instagram quickly innovated, a term I use loosely, adding a new feature in an attempt to reel people back into using their app (pun intended). All they did, though, was produce a knockoff…
A consequence of ignorance and inexperience
The most-awaited tell-all Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey drew in over 29.5 million views across the US and the UK. It has been the conversation on everyone’s lips, causing heated discussions within families, friends, and workplaces. The interview touched on so many different topics: racism, mental health, freedom, finances, and choice. It was unique and so incredibly clever from a broadcasting perspective because it found an element of relevance for each individual in the audience. Each person watching found, within the 2-hour conversation, some point of relevance that resonated with them. Many points resonated with me…
My second home. My alternate identity.
I miss the sound of the rickshaws, buses, motorbikes and car horns as I clench onto my seat with no seatbelt on, the fear and high blood pressure I get when I experience the whizzing of the cars in congested traffic and the lack of control I have as my driver takes the wheel.
I miss the outdoor and non-airconditioned underground markets, the smell of the dust which sticks to the sweat on my supple skin as I walk with shopping bags in my hands and negotiating with local sellers fluently in my mother-tongue, Urdu.
I miss the side-road paratha…
A comprehensive guide
We are in the era of side hustles. Alongside day jobs, many people have at least one project on the side whether that be blogging, influencing, photography, charity work, or a small business. I recently worked with a web developer who was a martial arts teacher in his spare time. Everyone has their own story, their own ambitions, and their own unique journeys.
Etsy is one of those platforms which enables absolutely anyone to join with zero commitment. It has competitive costing, no monthly fees — rather a 10% cost per sale, $0.20 listing fee, $0.20 renewal fee after each…
Mobile Apps are the way forward. It has been found that smartphone apps have the maximum percentage of minutes spent across all age groups compared to any other mode of accessing the internet. This shows the importance for any brand to not only ensure they are able to connect with their consumers via this method but also ensure they have a robust, exciting and gripping application which entices consumers and convinces them to convert.
Maha Jabbar
Merging creativity and strategy.
