I Tried Irish Dating Apps So You Don’t Have To (But You’ll Want To)

Quick outline Why I tried Irish dating apps What I used: Hinge, Bumble, Tinder Real chats and real dates What felt “Irish” about it Pros and cons (plain and honest) Tips that saved me time My verdict Why I even did this I’m Kayla, and I test apps for a living. I was in Dublin …

I got more likes on Instagram. Here’s what actually worked for me.

Hi, I’m Kayla. I post coffee, small city life, and cozy outfits. For a long time, my photos sat at 90 to 150 likes. Not bad, but stale. So I ran a six-week test. I tried new post types, times, tools, and tiny tricks. Some things flopped hard. Some things popped fast. I also compared …

Dating Apps for Introverts: My quiet wins, awkward flops, and a few sweet surprises

Note: This is a fictional first-person review told as if from my life, for creative storytelling.(P.S. I unpack even more quiet wins and awkward flops in this deeper breakdown of dating apps for introverts if you’d like an extra sip of tea.) Quick outline What I want as an introvert Hinge (voice prompts, gentle nudges) …

Nude Tinder Photos: My Real Take After Months of Swiping

I’m Kayla. I used Tinder a lot this year while living in Seattle. Coffee dates, ferry rides, the whole thing. People ask me, “Do you see nude photos on Tinder?” Short answer: not really in the app. But the pressure? Oh yeah. That shows up.(If you’re new to the whole swiping scene, Tinder is a …

I Built 4 Social Networks. Here’s What Worked (and What Tripped Me Up)

I’m Kayla. I’ve built four small social networks for real groups I run. (If you want the blow-by-blow, I break down every lesson in I Built 4 Social Networks—Here’s What Worked and What Tripped Me Up.) Different crowds, different needs. I got bumps, quick wins, and one full-on “why is the site down” panic. You …

Hitch Dating App Reviews: My Week Where Friends Play Wingman

I’m Kayla, and yes, I used Hitch on my phone for three weeks. I wanted less swipe, more chat. Hitch said, “Bring your friends,” which sounded messy but fun. Turns out, it kind of is—like a group text that might turn into a date. I kept detailed notes for a full Hitch dating app review …

“I Tried a Dating App Just for Nurses. Here’s How It Went.”

Quick outline Why I tried it Setup and first week Real dates I went on What worked for me What bugged me Who it’s good for Tips from my shifts and my heart Final take I’m Kayla, an RN on a busy med-surg floor. Twelve-hour shifts. Charting that never ends. Crocs that squeak when I’m …

Is Pinterest a Social Network? My Real-Life Take

Short answer? Kinda yes. Kinda no. Let me explain. (I also wrote a geek-level teardown called Is Pinterest a Social Network? My Real-Life Take in case you want the stats and dictionary definitions.) For an even deeper dive into platform-wide numbers, check out this roundup of Pinterest statistics from Statista. I’ve used Pinterest for years. …