Data
How to Use Google Data Studio for Beginners
So you want to learn how to use Google Data Studio, but aren’t sure where to start? We have your back! Check out our essential guide for beginners.
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Audience & Social
How to live-tweet so your audience doesn’t miss a thing
I spent a weekend covering huge environmental protests, and these are the 13 things I learnt about how to live-tweet. Want more followers? Want to reach whole new audiences in a matter of hours? People look to Twitter when they are engaged and in need of real-time information,
Audience & Social
What is Douban and why should journalists use it? 什么是豆瓣？
As a journalist, it is a good idea to get familiar with Douban, otherwise known as the ‘Chinese Reddit’ to see how can you use it to find news, comments, and opinions from the country of 1.3 billion people. Get your Google Translate ready and let’s take a
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How to stand out online as a student digital journalist
These days, it feels like breaking into journalism is a more competitive landscape than ever before. So what can you do to rise above the status quo as a student digital journalist? If you want to be taken seriously as a digital journalist in the 21st century, having an online
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An introduction to Sina Weibo for journalists
What is Weibo? Pronounced as “way bor”, it is the Chinese word for “microblog”. And it is also the name of one of the biggest social media platforms in China. There are many microblogging sites in China, but Sina Weibo is the most popular one - it currently has more than
Data
How to make it in data journalism - an Interhacktive guide
You're a budding data journalist and you’ve got your head around the basics - you've played around with Microsoft Excel, you’ve made a few charts here and there, and the thought of statistics doesn’t give you nightmares anymore. But looking for some guidance on
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5 ways to find your way out of the visual data maze
There are many ways to visualise data but here are some explainers to walk you through the maze of its vocabulary and help you decide how to tell your interactive story. Visualising complex statistical and numerical data in a comprehensible visual form is a carefully crafted task. If the news
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New to SEO? Here’s what you need to know + 4 easy hacks to get you started
What is SEO anyway? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation, and knowing your way around how to optimise your content for the web can make all the difference in whether your content appears on page one or 14 on search engines. We've put together a few easy SEO
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How to make a gradient colour map using Carto
Gradient maps such as the one below - showing the levels of crime in the various wards of Hackney - are a great way to simplify complex and ‘busy’ visual data. For the reader it’s far easier to interpret this form of colour schematic than having to count tiny dots or
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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into a Professional Camera
Smartphones have created new possibilities for photography, for both professional and citizen journalists. Pictures taken by today’s smartphones are of sufficient quality to be published on all media platforms, from digital to print, and photo-editing apps for smartphones have become powerful accessories for both amateur and professional photographers.
Data
How to make the perfect podcast
Starting a podcast can be a daunting prospect, but if 'Data Day' can teach you anything, it's that the barrier for entry is incredibly low. On this final episode of 'Data Day', Bridie Pearson-Jones joins Luke Barratt as they discuss what makes some
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Facebook Live polls are great, here's how to make one
You’re a dog person, let’s face it, and It’s because you appreciate a pooch that you share a Facebook Live poll asking users to indicate their preference, between cats or dogs, with a heart or a like. And why not? Facebook is for sharing. Live is the