Esmeralda Portillo
Category Archive: ~ Blog (Min.)
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Pokemon Go: The Impact Around the World
It’s only been a few days since Pokémon Go launched in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, but there’s no denying its impact and popularity. Droves of people are making their way to local parks and churches to stare intensely at their phones while they catch fictional monsters from nearby PokeStops tagged with lures and battling for ownership of the…
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Weird Social Situations, Thanks to Twitter
Friendster, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter; it’s so weird that the impulse to share every thought that pops into our head is a concept we’ve only had for 12 years or so. MySpace and Facebook gave us the opportunity to share our cat photos with close friends, but Twitter came along and changed the game when it provided the option for anyone…
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The Hardest Thing About Being a Freelance Writer
Driving ferraris and attending lavish parties is what freelancers are made for, but that’s not the life freelancers actually live. With the luxuries of working from home and setting your own schedule come the immense hurdles of sporadic work availability and the too frequent non-payments. Though recently I’ve come across something I as a freelance writer, which…
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I’ve Been Quoted for a Game!
Below you’ll see a few outlets like IGN, GameInformer, and Machinima… that last one is me! I’m so happy that my first endorsement quote is for a video game like Telltale’s The Walking Dead! It feels a bit surreal. I’m also relieved it was used in the right context, given some of the horror stories I’ve…
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Social Experiment: YouTube Comments
There’s a reason Twitter feeds like @AvoidComments exist. Comments can range from encouraging or crushing, and no where is that most true than on YouTube. YouTube comments bring in all walks of life, and those walks can be pretty nasty. But thanks to an unplanned social experiment, I learned there’s hope! I found out that if…
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How to Beat Other Businesses on YouTube
YouTube is a wonderful platform that offers anyone the opportunity to upload their videos online and attract some of the most dedicated audiences out there. It’s a field of endless opportunities, but one that unfortunately many businesses (big and small) fail to understand. Simply following the basics guarantees you’ll be ahead of 80% of the…
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Stop Writing “Opinion” in your Opinion Headlines
Lately I’ve been paying closer attention to the headlines I click on in my RSS feeds. Evaluating what drives a user to click on a particular subject based on the format and keywords is fascinating. I’ve really come to appreciate the simplicity of game industry headlines compared to those of general news outlets—mainstream media aims…
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“You’re Too Skinny!” The Other Side of the Body Image Struggle
Living in Los Angeles has been an interesting experience. Stationary traffic and smog aside, it’s hard not to miss the heavy focus the LA culture has on health: protein shakes, gluten-free menus, sushi, yoga, juice cleanses, etc. It’s a city with “body image” as its core, and it’s one that can be quite overwhelming for…
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