Tag: digital-marketing
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Figure Friday: You’ve Already Checked Your Phone Today (Probably 96 Times)
Did you just check your phone before reading this? Be honest. If you did, you’re in good company. Most of us do! In fact, a recent study by Asurion found that the average person checks their phone 96 times a day. That’s once every 10–12 minutes we’re awake. I’d bet my last cold cup of…
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Analyzing My Toddler’s Tantrums (So I Don’t Cry Into My Coffee)
Let me preface this by saying: I love my toddler. I love his chubby cheeks, their mispronunciations of the word “spaghetti,” and their oddly specific demands like “I want the BLUE cup with the dinosaur but NOT the T-Rex, the other one.” But I’m also a data person. So when the tantrums hit a certain…
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What Is the Data Lifecycle? A Beginner’s Guide
Ever wonder where data actually comes from—and where it goes once it’s collected? You’re not alone! In a world filled with charts, trackers, and smart everything, it’s easy to forget that data isn’t magic. It has a beginning, a journey, and a destination. Whether you’re a curious beginner or just trying to make sense of…
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Patterns Are Data in Disguise
A gentle intro to one of the most underrated data superpowers: noticing what repeats. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said, “Why do I always feel tired around this time?” Or maybe, “Every time I skip breakfast, I end up snacking all day.” ✨ Congratulations — you just did data work. You noticed…
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Charts Made Simple: See the Story, Skip the Stress
Charts are everywhere. They’re in the news, on social media, in your budget app, and even your fitness tracker. While they look helpful… sometimes they feel more like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. 😅 Don’t worry — you don’t need to panic when you see a bar graph or a line chart. You…
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Unlocking the Power of Data Through Questions
Start with Curiosity Have you ever looked at a chart or spreadsheet and thought, “Okay… but what does this mean?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly where all good data work begins: with a question. Before you dive into graphs or start crunching numbers, take a moment to get curious. What do you actually want…
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Meet the Data Types: Words, Numbers & Everything in Between
Have you ever written a grocery list, checked the weather app, or answered a quick survey at work? Congratulations — you’ve already interacted with different types of data! But let’s slow down and really get to know what that means. Understanding data doesn’t start with spreadsheets or coding. It starts with knowing the types of…
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You Already Use Data Every Day — Here’s How
Hey there! 👋 If you’ve ever felt like “data” is something only scientists, techies, or spreadsheet wizards understand—think again. The truth is, you’re already using data all the time—you just might not realize it yet. And that’s good news, because it means you’re already better at this than you think. Let’s walk through some everyday…
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Data Preschool: Where It All Begins
Hey there, and welcome to Data For Humans! 🎉 I’m so excited you’re here. You’re in the right place, whether you’ve stumbled across this blog by accident. Or maybe you’re actively looking to understand data without diving into a textbook. Let’s start simple. So… what is data? At its core, data is just information. That’s…
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