2.8k 10 Comments July 17, 2015 Things that could only happen while Ariel is on vacation… Do you know what's bound to happen the moment I go on a date, editor Catherine goes to a movie, and our boss Ariel is on vacation with ZERO data on her phone and no internet connection? The post that went viral all day long — the one that had (miraculously) no drama for the amount of traffic it was bringing in, lulling us into a feeling of internet stranger security — will absolutely erupt in controversy. Read More March 2, 2015 How to tell a publisher you're unhappy with their website (and actually get them to consider making changes) Over the past eight years, I've dealt with thousands of complaints from readers… ranging from the completely baffling the to the hugely helpful. I've noticed a few patterns in what makes the difference between constructive and helpful feedback vs extremely frustrating feedback. The next time you're unhappy with a publisher, here are my suggestions for how to make sure your feedback is heard and acted upon: Read More May 18, 2014 How to report a photo on any Offbeat Empire site that shouldn't be there My editors work hard to ensure that we only use photos on the site that we have full permission and licensing to use. We've had solid attribution policies in place since 2011, and tend towards the obsessive when it comes to crediting photographs. Sometimes, however, despite our best efforts and intentions, things go wrong. Read More 2.9k 20 Comments May 13, 2014 Reader complaints that taught me things As y'all know, with a readership as large as the Offbeat Empire's, we get a fair number of reader complaints. Last week, we got a couple different reader complaints that were super valid, and I wanted to take a minute to share what I learned. Read More 1.5k 12 Comments April 28, 2014 Wrapper ads on Offbeat Home & Life and Offbeat Families I've had a couple readers write in this morning to report that they're seeing what's known as "wrapper ads" on both Offbeat Home & Life as well as Offbeat Families. This ad behavior is completely expected on Offbeat Families. BUT! Wrapper ad are absolutely NOT a part of the strategy for Offbeat Home & Life. Read More 1234 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
March 2, 2015 How to tell a publisher you're unhappy with their website (and actually get them to consider making changes) Over the past eight years, I've dealt with thousands of complaints from readers… ranging from the completely baffling the to the hugely helpful. I've noticed a few patterns in what makes the difference between constructive and helpful feedback vs extremely frustrating feedback. The next time you're unhappy with a publisher, here are my suggestions for how to make sure your feedback is heard and acted upon: Read More May 18, 2014 How to report a photo on any Offbeat Empire site that shouldn't be there My editors work hard to ensure that we only use photos on the site that we have full permission and licensing to use. We've had solid attribution policies in place since 2011, and tend towards the obsessive when it comes to crediting photographs. Sometimes, however, despite our best efforts and intentions, things go wrong. Read More 2.9k 20 Comments May 13, 2014 Reader complaints that taught me things As y'all know, with a readership as large as the Offbeat Empire's, we get a fair number of reader complaints. Last week, we got a couple different reader complaints that were super valid, and I wanted to take a minute to share what I learned. Read More 1.5k 12 Comments April 28, 2014 Wrapper ads on Offbeat Home & Life and Offbeat Families I've had a couple readers write in this morning to report that they're seeing what's known as "wrapper ads" on both Offbeat Home & Life as well as Offbeat Families. This ad behavior is completely expected on Offbeat Families. BUT! Wrapper ad are absolutely NOT a part of the strategy for Offbeat Home & Life. Read More 1234 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May 18, 2014 How to report a photo on any Offbeat Empire site that shouldn't be there My editors work hard to ensure that we only use photos on the site that we have full permission and licensing to use. We've had solid attribution policies in place since 2011, and tend towards the obsessive when it comes to crediting photographs. Sometimes, however, despite our best efforts and intentions, things go wrong. Read More 2.9k 20 Comments May 13, 2014 Reader complaints that taught me things As y'all know, with a readership as large as the Offbeat Empire's, we get a fair number of reader complaints. Last week, we got a couple different reader complaints that were super valid, and I wanted to take a minute to share what I learned. Read More 1.5k 12 Comments April 28, 2014 Wrapper ads on Offbeat Home & Life and Offbeat Families I've had a couple readers write in this morning to report that they're seeing what's known as "wrapper ads" on both Offbeat Home & Life as well as Offbeat Families. This ad behavior is completely expected on Offbeat Families. BUT! Wrapper ad are absolutely NOT a part of the strategy for Offbeat Home & Life. Read More 1234 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.9k 20 Comments May 13, 2014 Reader complaints that taught me things As y'all know, with a readership as large as the Offbeat Empire's, we get a fair number of reader complaints. Last week, we got a couple different reader complaints that were super valid, and I wanted to take a minute to share what I learned. Read More 1.5k 12 Comments April 28, 2014 Wrapper ads on Offbeat Home & Life and Offbeat Families I've had a couple readers write in this morning to report that they're seeing what's known as "wrapper ads" on both Offbeat Home & Life as well as Offbeat Families. This ad behavior is completely expected on Offbeat Families. BUT! Wrapper ad are absolutely NOT a part of the strategy for Offbeat Home & Life. Read More 1234
1.5k 12 Comments April 28, 2014 Wrapper ads on Offbeat Home & Life and Offbeat Families I've had a couple readers write in this morning to report that they're seeing what's known as "wrapper ads" on both Offbeat Home & Life as well as Offbeat Families. This ad behavior is completely expected on Offbeat Families. BUT! Wrapper ad are absolutely NOT a part of the strategy for Offbeat Home & Life. Read More 1234