Author Archives: Ziqi Qin

Ending the difficulty of choosing dog food

Zak is over a year old. His gut can be described as a glass stomach, very fragile. So I’ve gone through countless changes of dog food to give you a brief evaluation.

K9
Crude protein: 46% Crude fat: 35%
This one belongs to the freeze-dried food, which contains up to 90% meat. And also added a lot of trace elements. It has a beautiful coat effect. It is suitable for all dog breeds.

ZIWI
This is a low-temperature baked food, highlighting the heavy beef flavor, the meat source of high quality can strengthen the bones.

Instinct Original
This one contains probiotics and freeze-dried. Promotes digestion and absorption in dogs. It has a hypoallergenic formula.

ACANA
The fish content is relatively high and has a good hairdressing effect. (But chicken flavor, Zak will be soft stool)

Taste of the Wild
Strengthen bones, added bison meat, wild venison. (Really will grow fat)

Orijen
Personally highly recommended! High nutrient content, low carbohydrate content.

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FOOD RECOMMENDATION —— Liuzhou river snails rice noodle

I would like to recommend a Chinese delicacy to you. I personally like it very much. — Liuzhou river snails rice noodle

⚠ It’s extremely high in calories! (I’m sorry I was recommending a weight loss method not too long ago)

It’s an amazing dish because you feel an indescribable stench before you taste it. If you choose to eat it at home, please open the windows.

But it doesn’t affect its own deliciousness at all! It has a unique flavor of spicy, crisp, fresh, sour and hot. It’s also full of ingredients, including sour bamboo shoots, tofu skin, fungus, peanuts, dried radish, etc. These are just the basic ingredients in the instant food! If you can go to China to taste it, you can also diy your own toppings that you want to add.

Be sure to experience it once!

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PROCESS POST—— Prohibit negative comments

Online commenting is a ubiquitous feature of the Internet, appearing on social media, news sites, blogs, and other places. I would like to share a story of mine, where I had a live broadcast on Tik Tok some time ago. I didn’t have a lot of people in my live stream, probably because I was a new anchor and lacked some traffic. But I think it was a good start and it was a very good way to communicate, I was able to talk to some strangers on air and had a lot of fun with it. One time in the comments section of a live stream a stranger made a request for me to sing a song. Although I was a bit shy, I was brave enough to sing. When I was halfway through the song, he interrupted me in the comment section, saying that my singing made him feel sick to his stomach. I immediately kicked him out of my live stream, and I subsequently closed it. A very short comment, but one that had a huge impact on making my psyche.

In “The Psychology of Online Comments,” Konnikova notes that online anonymity may be a contributing factor because it allows people to be less responsible for their actions and more likely to make negative or abusive comments. I have a small experience that I can relate to, and the general understanding that people have of comment sections is scary. Because of the anonymity and lack of accountability associated with online comments, or the content of comments that are hostile. The ability to comment on an article or post means that anyone can voice their opinion, regardless of whether they have any expertise or knowledge of the topic. This can lead to a lot of misinformed, low-quality comments.

I think the suggestions made in the article are valid. We should promote a culture of respect and civility, where media platforms can review comments to remove abusive content. People could be more empathetic in their language when commenting and think about the psychological impact on the person receiving your negative comment.

However I would like to apply this to my blog site, where I have always avoided some negative comments and have done so with basic respect for others. I want to create a positive and joyful space. Hopefully we can get better at media literacy and critical thinking skills.

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PROCESS POST —— Transmedia

People read online in a variety of ways, depending on the content we consume, our goals, and our personal preferences. However, there are some general trends that have emerged in recent years that can help us understand how people read online. Online reading tends to be faster and more efficient, allowing users to navigate content better. For example, I make use of visual aids when doing online reading. Rely on images, videos and other visual aids to help me understand and remember information.

After reading “POKEMON AS TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING,” I discovered that Pokemon has expanded to a range of media, including anime series, movies, consoles, and more. Each of these media platforms adds depth and nuance to the Pokemon story, and they help to engage different audiences. This is enough to illustrate how Pokemon uses transmedia storytelling to create a rich, immersive story world that engages audiences across multiple platforms.

“Transmedia storytelling is the ideal aesthetic form for an era of collective intelligence.”(Kevinbrittenylauren. wordpress.com, 2013). Yes, most people now prefer the online format. The online format is more common and easy to use.

I think this can be fully exploited in my blog. I think I can use this by leveraging different social media platforms that can be used to reinforce and amplify my message. It is important to tailor our content to each channel and audience. For example, a post on Instagram may need to be shorter and more concise than a blog post on my website. This helps a lot with my current blog and the content I want to expand.

References

Kevinbrittenylauren.wordpress.com. (2013, November 21). Pokemon as Transmedia Storytelling. https://kevinbrittenylauren.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/pokemon-as-transmedia-storytelling/

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MINI ASSIGNMENT 5

Infographic about Ziqi Qin showing online self.

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EXPANDING SIDE BUSINESS

I’m really an avid lover of phone cases.

However, I only have one phone.

But I do want to start a side business, which is to sell phone cases.

I admit to having a little selfishness here, I want to have all the styles I like!

(Actually, these styles I like are not practical.)

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16+8

I am recently losing weight and have been doing so for some time now.


After my tests, I want to recommend a very good way to lose weight! (Healthy)


I don’t know if you’ve heard of the 16+8 diet, meaning three meals a day within 8 hours. 16 hours of fasting, during which time you have to drink 2000ml a day!!!


But need to control the calorie intake of three meals!


We can pair it with exercise, and I recommend a YouTube blogger. So far I can’t even keep up with her, so you can take the challenge!😁

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-WitXbW3M

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PROCESS POST——Revisiting Analytics , SEO

Following the previous discussion post, this week’s reading by Hollingsworth (2021) focused on the need for business brands to incorporate the marketing aspect: SEO (search engine optimization). Hollingsworth uses visuals and statistical data to defend why the use of SEO works to benefit businesses. As a tool for marketing, SEO works to improve the position and market awareness about the presence of the brand. Hollingsworth (2021) exemplifies this when he mentions that SEO improves the visibility and the searchability of a brand’s website.

Previously we also discussed Gen Z apps, which are popular with the masses and I do use popular apps on a regular basis. For example, Tik Tok, Spotify, Instagramd, etc.

Hollingsworth (2021) reading also reveals to its readers that Google owns the biggest share in the search engine market with 92.26%, followed by Bing (2.29%), Yahoo (1.52%), and Baidu (1.47%); not that these other companies do not provide visibility but Google owns a bigger share. One of the factors responsible for this trend is Google’s ability to provide the most positive user experience.

As a digital platform user, I agree with this report that Google remains the largest search engine market shareholder. Whenever I am searching for information, even if it’s to make a purchase or for academic studies, I prefer to use the Google platform. In addition, I agree about SEO because anytime I am searching for information, even if it’s about buying an item, I focus on the list of businesses whose information is provided at the top of the engine. I have realized about local optimization is terms of brands targeting its market because I find myself seeing ads for businesses that are close to where I live.

Speaking of SEO, Data.ai. (2022) introduces the concept of App Store Optimization (ASO) where the study examines the most searched for keywords in the iOS App stores. In looking at the keywords searched most, Zoom stands at the top, followed by Google meet, and LinkedIn as per the nations examined (Data.ai., 2022). That spells to the reason why Zoom is the most downloaded online meeting platform followed by Google meet. As per the SEO concept, the iOS App store is more likely to suggest Zoom (at the top) to searchers as more preferable compared to the other online meeting platforms.

I have previously heard of the word SEO but I had not looked at it in terms of the local optimization as well as app optimization, which means this module has expanded my knowledge in the field.

Reference:

data.ai. 2022. State of Mobile 2022

Hollingsworth, Sam. April 13, 2018. “12 Reasons Why You Business Absolutely Needs SEO.” https://www.searchenginejournal.com/why-seo-is-important-for-business/248101/#close

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PEER REVIEW #3

Shannon’s blog : https://littlefeatheradventures.com/

For my third peer review, I was assigned to review Shannon’s website.

When I clicked on Shannon’s website, I was captivated by her theme. “Little Feather Adventures” made me think that her life was full of stories. I guessed correctly that Shannon mentioned in her profile that she is a traveler and loves to explore. I was driven by Shannon’s description to explore the beauty of nature.

Shannon’s website as a whole looks clean and neat. In particular, I think the logo designed by Shannon is very interesting. And the site has a pleasant color scheme and an easy-to-navigate layout. The header image is compelling and gives visitors an idea of what the blog is about.

I noticed that Shannon has a back to home button in the middle or top left of each post, which provides a lot of convenience for readers.

I saw the video of Shannon’s design with DALL-E in Mini Assignment #4. It made me marvel again at how powerful it is and how great the color scheme is.

But as I clicked on Shannon’s post, I saw text filling the screen, and I suggested trying to change the font, or the layout structure of the text.

But Shannon’s content is more worthy of my attention, as mentioned in the article “How to Survive the Digital Apocalypse”, “The content should speak to the few The content should speak to the few people who can identify with this personality because this is the only audience that matters.” I agree with this statement, and Shannon does the same thing in her content posts. For example, by doing her research and then popularizing some of the knowledge and things that we don’t commonly see. I think that’s great content.

In Shannon’s process post 5, she says, “In my own digital garden, I want a sense of “daring to wonder about nature” and “finding joy in the wonder that surrounds you. ” I’d say you’ve done a great job of creating your own garden and keeping it all in order. The article “digital garden” says everyone is doing their own weird thing, and yes, we don’t follow the rules, we just want to focus on what we want to cultivate.

All in all, I love what Shannons has done with the site and I hope to see more of her content.

This review is for content posted before March 28, 2023.

References:

Gertz, T. (2015, July 10). How to Survive the Digital Apocalypse. Louder Than Ten. https://louderthanten.com/coax/design-machines

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PROCESS POST—— Our breadcrumbs

Almost everything in our lives can be done digitally. This is especially true with the use of social media and shopping sites, which leads us to leave things behind that we may need to pay more attention to.

After reading “Digital breadcrumbs: the data trail we leave behind us”, I realized that I leave a lot of information on the Internet, both intentionally and unintentionally. This includes my search history, online purchases, social media activity, location data, and more.

As mentioned in the article, especially with Google’s search history, our information is transmitted to various Internet service providers and then stored in Google servers and can be located in various parts of the world. These digital breadcrumbs can be very valuable to some companies. By analyzing this data, they can provide insight into our behavior, preferences and interests, which can inform a number of aspects of product development.

However, I think the collection and use of digital breadcrumbs also raises some issues. For example, there is the potential for this data to be used to invade people’s privacy and track their whereabouts. Just a short time ago, my friend told me that her photo and some other information had been maliciously stolen, leading to the theft of her WeChat identity.

As far as I am concerned now, every time I hit the keyboard and post, we are leaving evidence of our time online. I think we should take some precautions that can reduce some of the risks that digital footprints may leave behind.

We can use Google Analytics to bundle our website. Google Analytics can help me monitor many suspicious activities on my website. It can also help me identify vulnerabilities on the site and take steps to improve the security of the site. By analyzing user behavior on my website, potential security risks are identified and steps are taken to address them before they become a problem.

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