Matt Alldian

The Next Web explains why the publication often rejects or ignores email pitches. via The Next Web.

Ian S. Port's article explores the exodus of artists from San Francisco. via Longform.

A study found that Twitter users with bad credit tend to follow other users with bad credit. via Useful Science

Hackaday highlights projects aiming to make it easier to grow fresh food in urban environments. via Hackaday.

Stone Brewing Co. has released Stone Ruination Double IPA 2.0, a reimagined version of their original West Coast double IPA. via Brewbound.com

No, that meeting could have been an email, argues David Burkus, who suggests that meetings where information is presented but no decisions are made are unproductive and could be summarized in an email.

Social Media Examiner shares eight tips for growing your Facebook audience organically and through advertising. via Social Media Examiner.

Mobile-friendliness is important, but Google reminds us it's just one of many factors in search ranking, and sites with great content can still rank well. via Search Engine Watch.

This article lists the 14 best data visualization tools and breaks them down by whether they are for developers or non-developers.

Mark Zuckerberg explains his visions for WhatsApp and Messenger, outlining why Facebook maintains both popular chat apps. via Quartz

Google's Project Fi is a new US wireless service that combines access to Sprint and T-Mobile networks with Wi-Fi calling. The service costs $20/month + $10/GB of data, with credits for unused data.