Social Media Updates: Page 308

  • SMT Expert

    How to Keep Your Customers Happy on Social Media

    According to SmallBizTrends, 7 out of 10 consumers prefer giving their business to a business with a social media presence. Social media is a popular form of communication, and a valid method of retrieving information about a business for most customers. So it's in our best interest, as small business owners, to really learn the ropes of social media communication.

    By • June 17, 2015

  • Digital Dads vs. Average Joes: How Social Is Changing the Way We Parent [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Euro RSCG Worldwide asked 1,000 dads across the U.S. how the Internet and social media has influenced their parenting skills. The survey revealed that dads are actually doing a pretty good job keeping up with tech and digital (of those who try) -- comparable to their youngsters at home. 77 percent of digital dads are connected to their kids on Facebook, Twitter, and other social sites -- to stay connected, of course, and perhaps also to keep tabs. And, when it's all too much, 61 percent know when to tell the kids to unplug.

    By • June 17, 2015

  • Minds: The New, Super-Private, Super-Open Social Network

    The new social platform Minds is hoping to establish its own space in the world of social networks by doing the opposite of what most successful social networks do.

    By • June 17, 2015

  • Leveraging The Power of Snapchat For Small Business Marketing

    Here's how you can use Snapchat to tell your brand's story.

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Why the Next 'Facebook Killer' Probably Won't Succeed

    Every few months, another 'Facebook killer' comes to the attention of the social media community. But more often than not, 'the next big thing' falls flat - but why is that? What does it take for an incoming social network to take on the big players and succeed?

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Twitter Introduces Autoplay Video and Changes to Video Ads

    In a move many had anticipated, Twitter has announced the introduction of autoplay videos in user timelines. The new videos will play automatically as you scan through your tweets, thought muted, much the same as they do on Facebook. Twitter has also announced changes to video ads to entice more advertisers to the platform.

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Data Visualization for the Social Media Pro

    Data visualizations can be an extremely valuable and effective method of sorting the message from the noise on social networks. With effective data visualization, you can quickly and easily find the right people to connect with to maximize your results.

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Reddit and the Tricky Balance of Free Speech

    Online or not, any community is going to have its, well, its completely awful human beings. The struggle, in both United States law and now with online communities in the 21st century, is how to balance the rights of individuals with the rights, privacy, and health of the community.

    By • June 16, 2015

  • 7 Industries That Benefit Most from Social Media

    Entertainment, Retail, and Real Estate, to name a few.

    By • June 16, 2015
  • SMT Expert

    What Can Twitter Chats Do For You?

    Twitter chats can be a valuable, entertaining and informative resource for professionals from all types of industries. But how do you find the best ones? Here's a list of some of the top Twitter chats for reference.

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Can't Think of a Good Status Update? Facebook Will do it For You

    Reports have indicated that Facebook is testing a feature which would recommend topics to write about within the Status Update field. Is this a good thing? Should Facebook be prompting users on what they might like to discuss?

    By • June 16, 2015

  • Facebook Launches New Standalone Photos App - 'Moments'

    Facebook has launched yet another app, this time aiming to make photo sharing more personal and create community around the capturing of events. Mentions will enable users to share photos with specific connections, rather than everyone, and will include facial recognition technology to help locate and sort images - but will people use it?

    By • June 15, 2015

  • Report: 5 Insights on 'How CFOs Use Twitter'

    Twitter and CFO do not seem like two terms that go hand-in-hand. Yet, a new report shows that CFOs do use Twitter in some interesting ways.

    By • June 15, 2015

  • Brands Ignore 87% of Social Media Customer Queries

    According to a recent survey, social media active brands are developing a very bad reputation for their non-existent customer service. But what is the state of social media customer service experience exactly?

    By • June 15, 2015

  • New Targeting for Twitter Ads Includes Mobile App Downloads

    As mobile continues to expand, Twitter just added value to its platform by giving advertisers the option to target mobile app download history in Twitter Ads.

    By • June 13, 2015

  • Samantha Lee's Fun Food Sculptures Are a Hit on Instagram

    Samantha Lee, stay-at-home mom, has found her following on Instagram with her clever food art.

    By • June 12, 2015
  • SMT Expert

    Twitter to Lift 140 Character Limit on DMs

    Twitter announced Thursday that beginning in July (no specific date has yet been given), they will be lifting the 140-character limit on direct messages, giving users 10,000 characters with which to express themselves and mimicking more of an instant messenger feel.

    By • June 12, 2015

  • Assume Your Posts Are Public, Because They Might Be Someday

    Karen Fitzgibbons is by no means the first, nor will she be he last person who is fired because of something stupid said or done online. What I want to understand is why it keeps happening.

    By • June 12, 2015

  • 5 Ways To Make Customer Reviews Work To Your Advantage

    Customer reviews are a critical part of your online marketing process. While much of this element is in the hands of your customers, there are some things you can do - in addition to providing a great customer experience - that can help maximise the feedback and review process.

    By • June 12, 2015

  • Twitter Removing 140 Character Limit from Direct Messages

    The news announcements keep on coming out of Twitter HQ. Just hours after confirming that CEO Dick Costolo would be stepping down, Twitter's Development Team announced that they are removing the 140 character limit from Direct Messages (DMs).

    By • June 11, 2015

  • Twitter CEO Dick Costolo Steps Down - Big Changes Ahead

    In a move that many predicted, Twitter has announced that CEO Dick Costolo will step down, with co-founder Jack Dorsey to step in as interim CEO from July 1. The move could have major impacts on Twitter and the wider social media landscape.

    By • June 11, 2015

  • To Facebook or Not to Facebook: New Encryption Keys and the Google Factor

    As of this writing, if you Google the words "Facebook" and "privacy," the fourth result is an article about a lawsuit over privacy concerns. According to International Business Times, "The complaint centers around Facebook's photo-tagging feature," and the revelation that Facebook is creating "shadow-profiles" of non-users. Facebook is using "biometric" face recognition technology to collect data on not only its users, but on everyone else who shows up in its pages as well-which violates Illinois law.

    By • June 11, 2015

  • The Pantsuit Heard 'Round the World: A Review of Hillary's New Instagram

    Are pantsuits and #tbt a recipe for success on Instagram?

    By • June 11, 2015

  • Twitter, Reddit Take Steps to Stamp Out Abuse and Anti-Social Behaviour

    Both Twitter and Reddit have made moves to crack down on bullying and anti-social behaviour on their sites this week, a positive move forward for all social media generally. And when you consider the stakes involved, there can be no more pressing issue that needs to be addressed among online communities.

    By • June 11, 2015

  • How Facebook Lite Is Helping Advertisers To Connect With Consumers Across Asia

    How Facebook's new products are helping it reach its untapped audience in Asia.

    By • June 11, 2015