Social Media Updates: Page 288
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How Twitter's Working to Reinvigorate the Platform (and the Results Thus Far)
Twitter's been making efforts to reinvigorate the platform and generate more engagement. So what are their key areas of focus, and how are they doing thus far?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2016 -
Instagram by the Numbers [Infographic]
​To get a better handle on Instagram's expanding audience, this new infographic from younity takes an in-depth look at the make-up of Instagram's audience and the most popular trends.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2016 -
The Key Elements of a Great LinkedIn Profile - According to its Co-Founder
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman recently shared some of his best tips for an effective LinkedIn profile.
By John Nemo • July 25, 2016 -
Social Media Quick Tip: LinkedIn Recommendations
In a new social media quick tip, contributor Karen Yanovich gives us the lowdown on LinkedIn recommendations.
By Karen Yankovich • July 25, 2016 -
How To Create Perfect Posts on Social Platforms [Infographic]
Each social media platform is different, and the different reasons people log on to each need to be taken into account when posting. This updated infographic looks at the best practices for posting on a range of social platforms.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2016 -
11 Pinterest Myths Debunked [Infographic]
As with all social platforms, there are a number of rumors about what works and doesn't on Pinterest. We're here to set the record straight.
By Melissa Megginson • July 22, 2016 -
8 Tips for Generating More Leads Through LinkedIn
Used well, LinkedIn can be a powerful lead generation tool - here are some tips on how to maximize your LinkedIn efforts.
By Dan Steiner • July 22, 2016 -
Facebook Testing New, Snapchat-Like "Quick Updates" Feature, Adding to Many Other Attempts
In an effort to keep users away from Snapchat, Facebook is trialing another Snapchat-esque feature, this time enabling users to send private updates in a separate section of the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2016 -
Temporary and Anonymous Apps: What's the Teen Appeal? [Infographic]
Non-profit organization Rawhide has put together this new infographic which looks at how teens use anonymous and private messaging apps, and the dangers that both parents and children need to be aware of.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2016 -
Facebook Announces New Options for Live - Both for Viewers and Broadcasters
Facebook has announced a set of new features for live, including full-screen mode, longer session time and the ability to hide reactions and comments.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2016 -
Facebook Messenger Reaches 1 billion Monthly Active Users (and Why That Matters to You)
Facebook Messenger is now being used by over 1 billion people every month, a significant growth milestone for The Social Network.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 20, 2016 -
Now Anyone Can Apply for a Verified Account on Twitter - Here's How
Twitter is opening up the account verification process, giving all users a chance at getting one of those prestigious blue checkmarks on their profile.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2016 -
Snapchat Announces Bitmoji Integration - New Options for Your Snaps
Get ready - Snapchat has announced the integration of Bitmoji cartoon characters into the Snapchat experience.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2016 -
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