Social Media Updates: Page 287

  • Facebook Messenger Now at 900 Million Users, Announces Improved Connection Features

    Facebook Messenger has marked another milestone, hitting 900 million active users. To celebrate, Messenger has released a trio of new connection features to help facilitate the next evolution of the platform.

    By • April 7, 2016

  • Social Media for Accountants: Likes, Tweets and Hashtags...Oh My!

    To many, the mysteries of building a social media network can be scary - so much so they avoid social media or discount it as frivolous and unnecessary. But, as we all know, squeezing our eyes shut won't make the monsters go away.

    By • April 7, 2016

  • 3 Myths About Boosting Facebook Posts

    One of the easiest ways to advertise on Facebook is to "boost" a post. But is boosting an effective tactic?

    By • April 7, 2016

  • Facebook Automated Captions Improve Accessibility, Provide Additional Insights

    Facebook has this week unveiled a new automated image identification system which uses AI to describe the contents of photos. The announcement has significant implications for future data possibilties.

    By • April 6, 2016

  • Facebook Announces Major Update for Facebook Live, Including New Discovery Tab

    Facebook's announced a major update for their live-streaming offering, adding in a whole heap of new features, including a new video discovery tab to improve the reach of Live content.

    By • April 6, 2016

  • Social Media Algorithms and What They Mean for You

    A growing number of social media platforms are switching to algorithm-based feeds. So is it time to panic? Maybe not - there are ways to work with the algorithms and use them to best advantage.

    By • April 6, 2016

  • Twitter Introduces New Message Button to Quote Tweets via DM

    Twitter has announced a new Message button which will make it easier for people to share tweets via direct message - another indicator that Twitter's looking to develop their messaging options.

    By • April 6, 2016

  • Twitter Announces New Deal to Broadcast NFL Matches - New Possibilities for Tweets

    The NFL has today announced that Twitter has been awarded a deal to become an exclusive league partner and deliver live digital streams of Thursday Night Football to its global audience across devices.

    By • April 5, 2016

  • Why You Shouldn't Freak Out About Instagram's Algorithm Changes

    The coming algorithm for Instagram has bloggers and brands who rely on the platform looking for answers, concerned it'll reduce their audience reach. Here's some notes on how to prepare for the arrival of the algorithm.

    By • April 5, 2016

  • 5 Tips on Creating Better Instagram Content (and Avoiding Algorithm Restrictions)

    Freaking out about losing Instagram reach due to the coming algorithm? There's one way to fortify your presence and defend against restrictions - create better content. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

    By • April 3, 2016

  • 7 Facebook Ad Tips That Will Help Improve Conversions

    If you've dabbled in paid advertising, you've no doubt come to realize that composing the perfect Facebook advert takes time and practice. Here are some best practice tips to get you on track.

    By • April 3, 2016

  • How We're Closer to Public Figures Than Even Before [Infographic]

    As social media has evolved, public figures have increasingly turned to social platforms to connect with their audiences. This infographic looks at how public figures have used social platforms through the years.

    By • April 2, 2016

  • The Ins and Outs of Pinterest SEO: How To Build a Strong Foundation

    Is SEO a part of your Pinterest strategy? Make sure your brand gets found on the platform by following these best practices.

    By • April 1, 2016

  • How Brands Can Thrive in Instagram's Algorithm Era

    Instagram's algorithm is coming - so what's a brand to do to ensure they stay relevant on the platform? Here are some tips.

    By • April 1, 2016

  • New comScore Traffic Report Underlines the Strength of Facebook, Rise of Snapchat

    comScore has released a new report looking at digital media trends as reflected in overall traffic data, as tracked by comScore's systems. And the numbers underline Facebook's market dominance, with Snapchat also on a steady rise.

    By • March 31, 2016

  • Twitter Simplifies Remarketing and Custom Audiences with Universal Website Tag

    Twitter's introduced a new universal website tag to help advertisers better track and utilize web traffic data.

    By • March 31, 2016

  • Blab Adds Dropins and Private Mode in New Update

    Group live-streaming app Blab has added in two new features, one enabling users to add in other types of media in a Blab presentation window, and another to allow users to create private broadcasts.

    By • March 31, 2016

  • 5 Social Media & Digital Marketing "Must Haves" for 2016 - Part II

    In Part I, I gave you a bird's eye view of what is only going to INCREASE in 2016 and recommended concentrating on and implementing these "Must Have" tactics to see fast, powerful and reliable results in your marketing and sales for your B2C or B2B business:

    By • March 30, 2016

  • Instagram Makes 60-Second Videos Available to All Users

    Instagram is opening up the capacity for all users to create 60-second video content, moving beyond the previous 15-second and 30-second limits.

    By • March 29, 2016

  • Twitter Adds Alt-Text Image Descriptions to Extend Tweet Accessibility

    From today, people using both the iOS and Android versions of the Twitter app will be able to add descriptions of up to 420 characters to images within Tweets.

    By • March 29, 2016

  • Snapchat Unveils Major Messaging Update - Stickers, Video, Audio Clips and More

    Snapchat has unveiled a major new update to their on-platform messaging functionality, including stickers, the ability to seamlessly switch between text, audio and video chats, video clips and more.

    By • March 29, 2016

  • 10 Twitter Secrets You Should Know [Infographic]

    Twitter is a great platform to share your thoughts and opinions, interact with people in your niche and to promote your business or brand. However, even if you're an active Twitter user, you may not know all of the Twitter secrets that can help you improve your social media presence. Here are some tips.

    By • March 29, 2016

  • Here's Why Turning Instagram Notifications On Might Not be a Good Idea

    Instagram users are freaking out over the potential impacts of the coming algorithm, asking their followers to turn on notifications for their posts to avoid the impact. But will that actually work?

    By • March 28, 2016

  • 3 Ways to Use Twitter to Locate Relevant, Actionable Insights

    Here are three examples of ways in which Twitter data can be used to garner genuine, valuable insight, for anyone.

    By • March 27, 2016

  • Social Platform Audiences Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

    Each social media platform has it's own unique audience. This infographic breaks down some of the key audience stats for each of the major networks.

    By • March 27, 2016