Internet Psychologist
Over the past couple of weeks, politicians in the UK have been suggesting that smartphones should be banned for children. And if that can’t happen, they want access to social media switched off for youngsters. British politicians are not alone. There have been similar calls in the USA, Spain, France, and China. People are realising … Read more
Much of this week in the UK has been dominated by the unedifying display of men talking about how big things are. Male politician, after male politician, was lining up on TV and radio to predict the size of the majority of votes their side was likely to get. They were in a kerfuffle about … Read more
Over the past few days, the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has had to make a decision. Should he dismiss his Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, for straying outside her Government role? Or should he keep her in her post? Over several days, he was given “advice” from various politicians and commentators whether he should sack … Read more
Social media disrupts the way you perceive time. As a result, social media is affecting your ability to work productively. Something needs to be done.
Mobile phone usage is associated with lower well-being and mindfulness
Sensory gratification marketing is easy to do in the real world. People can pick up and touch products, they can feel them, smell them, listen to them, even taste them. But online almost none of that is possible. So how can you use sensory gratification marketing on a web page? This article explains just how you can do that and gain the benefits of stimulating all the senses of your visitors.
Social media is harmful to children. Numerous studies now point to emotional damage, particularly for younger children. Here’s what you can do about it.
New year, new you, new business? The desire to improve your fitness and health at this time of year will have significant benefits for your online business.
People naturally avoid information they disagree with or do not like. People are attracted to information that confirms their beliefs.
Ben Cohen’s online sex tape is something that could happen to anyone. The Internet does funny things to your behaviour.
Peripheral vision is more important than we think. Your website visitors process what they do not see before paying attention to what they focus on.
People decided whether or not your website or online business is trustworthy before they are consciously aware of what is on the page.
Storytelling on websites is the way to really engage and capture your visitor. Indeed, when you tell a story they experience it and feel it.
Words that focus the brain on taste appear to engage people more making them more connected to your web content.
The Internet is distracting you from work more than you think. Even a few seconds of distraction destroys productivity.