A eulogy to Vine (or, long live Snapchat and IG Stories)

A eulogy to Vine (or, long live Snapchat and IG Stories)

To those of you that knew Vine,

We gather here today to celebrate a life that is coming to an abrupt close in the next few months.

Vine is revered for its many contributions to the meme and Internet community.

At the time of its birth in 2012, Vine was the go-to platform for sharing short videos — number one in the hearts of teenagers and App store charts (at just six months old!). 

It understood the essence of brevity, keeping things to a mere 6 seconds that spoke volumes in emotion. From humour to anger, to downright silliness with quirky song and dance, Vine could always bring a smile to our faces with its infinite loops.

5 brands we’re loving on Instagram right now.

5 brands we’re loving on Instagram right now.

No matter the size or scope of your business, it’s important to have a creative outlet; a chance to build your brand and create a personality for your business. 

What better platform to create this character than Instagram.

With over 500 million monthly users, it’s undeniable that this social network is for more than selfies and cheesy holiday photos.

Instagram is an outlet to visually represent your brand, connect with customers and be noticed by all those users scrolling each day.

Ready for a dose of inspiration? Check out these brands' feeds and see why their posts set them apart.

7 podcasts to UP your entrepreneur game.

7 podcasts to UP your entrepreneur game.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the starting stages of your business or a biz wiz with plenty of experience under your belt, your time is extremely valuable. How you choose to spend your few free moments is up to you.

Enter the podcast.

Here are seven unique podcasts that will boost your confidence, answer your toughest questions and maybe give you a new role model.

Two years of business… already!?

Two years of business… already!?

Thanks to LinkedIn’s handy “anniversary” reminders, I remembered (/learned) that this month signifies something that’s actually kind of shocking.

It was two years ago that my little “side biz” went full-time. It was two years ago that I quit my 9–5, said goodbye to routine and benefits, and jumped into the entrepreneurial pool full-time.

Productivity tools for designers and developers.

Productivity tools for designers and developers.

This post was originally published on GoDaddy.com by Canupy writer Justin Hein.

I work at a huge co-working space with about 75 young-growth companies. Once a month, a few of us sit down and cover a different business topic with the intention to collaborate and help each other out. “Tool Time,” in which we chat about our top productivity tools, is always a favorite topic. We share our best tips on the tools that are making our lives and businesses easier and more productive.

4 places to learn to code for free.

4 places to learn to code for free.

This post was originally published on GoDaddy.com by Canupy writer Justin Hein.

It took me more than a decade of “trying to learn” how to code to actually learn to code.

Starting in high school I had a burning desire to learn the exotic languages of computer programming. Like most, my interest began in a computer class while playing around with HTML. But it was only about a year and a half ago that I finally felt competent coding. Maybe I’m not going to blow the doors off, but man, does it feel great to say “I can code.”

ON AIR. Canupy client featured on Canada AM and The Social.

ON AIR. Canupy client featured on Canada AM and The Social.

Recently, Tecla was featured on two Canada-wide morning talkshows – Canada AM and The Social – along with Tecla's first beta tester, Carolyn Pioro. Over 10 years ago, Carolyn had an accident on the flying trapeze while working as a circus performer and was paralyzed from the shoulders down. She now lives with quadriplegia and uses Tecla to access her mobile devices, tablets, and home automation systems.

How to convince clients that good web design is worth the investment.

How to convince clients that good web design is worth the investment.

This post was originally published on GoDaddy.com by Canupy writer Justin Hein.

The difference between good design and not-so-good design is the same to a web designer as a successful bunt is to a baseball manager. Designers, through their experience and trained eye, know the power of what often appears to clients as ineffective or subtle choices.