Social Media Updates: Page 277
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Cracking the Code of Virality: What Makes a Video Go Viral (and Can You Use That to Advantage)?
"Going viral" is not something that can be planned. Or is it? An Australian video production company recently conducted a two year long experiment to find out.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2016 -
Snapchat Adds New Discovery Features, Making it Easier to Find Other Users
Snapchat has quietly added in two new discovery features to help users expand their Snapchat networks.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2016 -
6 Fundamental Tools For Social Media Success
While every social media manager will have there own approach, here are six types of social management tools you should consider to help maximize your time.
By Jordan Lore • July 19, 2016 -
10 Brands Using Facebook Messenger Bots for Business
Ever since Facebook announced the release of their Messenger Bots platform at their most recent F8 conference, brands have been falling all over themselves in an attempt to reach the platform's 900 million users for sales, marketing, and customer service purposes.
By Paul Chaney • July 18, 2016 -
Getting Better Results with Pinterest's New Ad Options
Pinterest recently announced the ability to target ads based on what companies know about their customers - here's what you need to know about promoting Pins with these new options.
By Stephen Jeske • July 18, 2016 -
6 Key Steps to Generate More Business From LinkedIn
If you're looking to generate business on LinkedIn, here are six steps to consider in your process.
By John Nemo • July 18, 2016 -
How Social Media is Saving Lives
Social media may be best known for hosting selfies and light-hearted status updates, but in various applications, social media is saving lives every day.
By Brian Hughes • July 18, 2016 -
11 Simple Ways to Get More Followers on Instagram
Looking to give your Instagram presence a boost? Here are some quick, simple tips that can help get your Instagram content more attention.
By Austin Miller • July 17, 2016 -
Is Video the Next Big Thing For LinkedIn?
After it's acquisition by Microsoft, could LinkedIn's next big move revolve around the power of online video?
By John Nemo • July 17, 2016 -
Facebook Testing Out New Update Presentation Features to Expand Opportunities
There's a couple of interesting updates in the works at Facebook which have the potential to provide a whole new way to communicate your messages on the platform and gain more attention.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2016 -
Facebook's Testing a New, Ad-Free Desktop Page Layout
Facebook's testing a few new desktop Page layout options, putting more focus on the cover images and call to action buttons.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2016 -
5 Tools to Help Build a Picture Perfect Instagram Feed
To ensure your Instagram grid looks its best you need to plan your posts, schedule them in advance and monitor their performance. Here's a list of five smart tools to help you create a picture perfect Instagram feed.
By Darnelle O'Brien • July 12, 2016 -
3 Perks of Creating a Customer Support Twitter Handle
More and more brands are using customer service specific Twitter accounts - and for good reason. Here are three benefits.
By Emma Chainani • July 12, 2016 -
8 Tips for Creating More Effective Tweets (from Twitter)
Twitter's released an eight step guide on how to compose more effective tweets. And even if you're an experienced Twitter user, the advice serves as a good reminder of what works on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 11, 2016 -
The Easy (and Insanely Effective) Way to Connect with Customers on LinkedIn
Here's a fast and efficient way to both personalize AND automate your invitations when connecting with potential customers on LinkedIn!
By John Nemo • July 11, 2016 -
4 Often Overlooked Ways to Highlight Video on Social Media
Making the best use of video content on social media isn't restricted to just posting a video to a social stream. Here are four additional ways to leverage and utilize video on Facebook and YouTube.
By Raubi Perilli • July 9, 2016 -
5 New Features Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram That You Need to Know About
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are all testing some small, but important, refinements to their systems.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2016 -
Snapchat Adds "Memories", a Major Expansion of the Platform's Offering
Snapchat has announced a major new update with the addition of a new 'Memories' section for saved Snaps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2016 -
How We Got Featured On The Front Page Of Slideshare
SlideShare is a platform with a heap of potential, particularly for B2B brands. In this post, contributor Kevin Ho explains how Wishpond have maximized their SlideShare success.
By Kevin Ho • July 6, 2016 -
Beware Snapchat - The Olds Are Coming
A new report has shown that Snapchat is seeing significant growth amongst users aged over 35 - will it lose it's "cool" appeal as a result?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2016 -
The State of Social Media for B2B Brands
While there's a lot of hype around platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, these are often not effective outreach options for B2B brands.
By Alex Chaidaroglou • July 6, 2016 -
How Podcasters and Radio Stations are Utilizing Social Media [Podcast]
In a new podcast, Jorgen Sundberg speaks with Delaney Simmons from WNYC, to discuss the futures of radio and podcasting, and how they're using social media to deliver their content.
By Jorgen Sundberg • July 6, 2016 -
Should You Accept All LinkedIn Connection Requests?
Should you accept every legitimate connection request on LinkedIn? Contributor John Nemo says you should - here's why.
By John Nemo • July 5, 2016 -
A Marketer's Guide to Facebook Profile Optimization
Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Facebook profile presentation, including best practice tips for your profile and cover images.
By Matthew Capala • July 5, 2016 -
Instagram Marketing: How to Grow Your Community
So how do you go about building your Instagram following? Here are some key growth tips from contributor Melissa Megginson.
By Melissa Megginson • July 3, 2016