On Etsy, sellers guilty until proven innocent

Months after their Etsy store closed, these two sellers are still waiting for an explanation. 

On May 1, 2013 by Lauren Rae Orsini

The top 10 most influential people on Pinterest in 2012

These power pinners helped Pinterest become the fastest growing social network of the year. 

On Dec 21, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

12 Days of Etsy: The Magic Sleigh’s adorable ornaments

Artisan Pamela Fleming has porcelain ornaments for every breed and pose. 

On Dec 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

12 Days of Etsy: Living Christmas ornaments

Like small worlds, the terrariums at Etsy shop Luludi Living Frames provide natural scenery without any of the upkeep.

On Dec 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

12 Days of Etsy: The art of holiday gift wrapping

Artisan Melissa Bilyeu sells crafty gift wrap and packaging kits that will prettify any present.

On Dec 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

4 reasons why Pinterest wins Thanksgiving

Pinterest’s official founding date is sometime in March 2010, when the site first went live. But five months before that came an equally important day—Thanksgiving.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Etsy’s strangest Thanksgiving items

For starters, you and your dog totally need these hats.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

The sneaky way to earn online shopping discounts

Playing hard-to-get with online shopping sites can earn you more coupons.

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Can a march on the White House revive Kony 2012?

Invisible Children all but disappeared online after the massive viral success of Kony 2012. Will this Saturday’s Move:DC march at the White House return the group to the Internet spotlight?

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Christmas music spurs Facebook feud

Shoppers Drug Mart posted its decision to pull Christmas music from its stores on Facebook, spurring intense debate among users. 

On Nov 12, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

PSY accepts world record certificate for “Gangnam Style”

World Record Style!

On Nov 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

This piece of cardboard is better than your iPhone 5

It raises money for charity, and its battery life is amazing.

On Nov 7, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Reports of voting machine bugs surface on social media

Multiple reports of voting machine mishaps have already begun surfacing on social media.

On Nov 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Justin Bieber unknowingly stands up sick kids

Hospital staff should probably rethink their social media strategy after this blunder.

On Nov 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Brony fandom commercial hits prime time tonight

The Brony Thank You Fund debuts its homemade video tonight on The Hub. 

On Nov 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini