Social Media Updates: Page 342

  • Is Social Media Publishing Dead?

    Facebook dropped a bombshell by not only acknowledging that Facebook pages' organic reach was declining but also by telling us we shouldn't expect them to recover. Facebook's VP of Product for Facebook Ads, Brian Boland, went on to explain that this is the new world we live in now, that the same ...

    By • July 9, 2014

  • The Top 7 Mistakes in Google+ Engagement

    Recently, I set out to attract more Google+ visitors. I did not succeed too well - in fact, I actually ended up making more headway on Instagram AND the elusive Facebook - but I thought my failures could serve as a lesson of what NOT to do when engaging on Google+.So here is a list of the top 7 m...

    By • July 9, 2014

  • How to Overcome Social Media's Most Frustrating Challenges

    In her recent report, Forrester senior analyst Kim Celestre states that LinkedIn has failed to gain traction as a social relationship building tool that drives customer engagement such as loyalty or customer service. Celestre discovered that only 21% of US online adults visit LinkedIn monthly, si...

    By • July 8, 2014

  • Get Connected, Not Rejected, With Your LinkedIn Invitations

    No one likes rejection.So why do so many LinkedIn users actually invite rejection instead of connection, by using one or other of LinkedIn's pre-set, canned, boilerplate invitations, such as "I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn?"Anyone who is new to LinkedIn could be excuse...

    By • July 8, 2014

  • 10 Tips for a LinkedIn Profile That Gets Noticed [INFOGRAPHIC]

    We've talked before about creating a LinkedIn Showcase Page for your small business. And what that's definitely an important milestone in any business's marketing evolution, what about the entrepreneur who started it? In many cases, businesses start out as one person offering a product or servic...

    By • July 8, 2014

  • Facebook Pages Vs. Facebook Groups: What's Right for Your Business?

    In today's post, we're going to look at the REAL differences between using a Facebook Group and using a Facebook Page for your business. Not just what Facebook says about the two options, which frankly doesn't help all that much, but the actual pros and cons in practice - from your future Faceboo...

    By • July 5, 2014
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    Why You Can't Afford to Miss Out on Google My Business

    When Google+ first launched, social media analysts weren't quite sure what to do with the service. On the one hand, it was tied to the most popular search engine in the world but on the other hand, it was woefully under-populated and underpowered. Google+ pages, which finally allowed profiles to ...

    By • July 3, 2014

  • What Happens in Just ONE Minute on YouTube [INFOGRAPHIC]

    YouTube is the third most trafficked website behind Google and Facebook, with at least 2,777,777 videos being viewed in just a minute. What else happens in 60 seconds? YouTube makes an estimated $10,654.49; at least 1,388 channel subscriptions are formed; and 100 hours of videos are uploaded. Thi...

    By • July 2, 2014

  • Google+ on Its Third Birthday

    I have been covering Google Plus since its inception three years ago. In that time, I have been a fan, a proponent, a critic, a skeptic, and conspiracy theorist.If you don't want to read a long article then here's the short version of my analysis of Google's latest in a series of failed social ne...

    By • July 1, 2014

  • Why We Love Twitter for Blogging (and You Should, Too!)

    I never really looked at Twitter as a powerful tool to generate traffic to my website until Facebook changed their algorithm, encouraging page owners to boost their posts in order to see the same amount of organic impressions prior to the change. Since the change, the amount of new likes to my pa...

    By • June 26, 2014

  • William Shatner Rants About Twitter Nobodies Being Verified

    @johncolucci Why are you even @verified? If this guy can get verified I'll nominate my Social Media guy.- William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 21, 2014Since Saturday night, William Shatner has been complaining on Twitter about non-celebrities like social media representative John Colucci of AOL...

    By • June 25, 2014

  • 3 Examples of Successful Google+ Local Pages

    How are people finding your local business? Does your foot traffic come from word of mouth, social media, Google search or a combination of all three?Most people use Google to search for a business in their area, look for the number to a restaurant in the neighborhood or to find the directions t...

    By • June 24, 2014

  • Top 8 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Updates in Brazil World Cup 2014

    Finally, the wait is over! Four years is such a long time to wait for the world's most competitive football tournament. Is your current Twitter feed actively delivering the latest information and news related to Brazil World Cup 2014? In order to keep you updated with what's happening out there, ...

    By • June 24, 2014

  • How Pinteresting: New Guided Search on Pinterest

    Pinterest is a great social network and one which I have used extensively since day one. I am excited to see how Pinterest has improved since launching just over four years ago. One of their latest updates include their Guided Search.Where do you want to go on Holiday? If you were to Google that...

    By • June 24, 2014

  • Google Minus: The Top 4 Google Plus Mistakes

    The most common complaint amongst marketers about Google Plus is that it simply doesn't work. Reportedly, they rarely see traction from the content they share, and have difficulty engaging fans and would-be-fans with their articles. The New York Times even called it a "ghost town," claiming that ...

    By • June 22, 2014

  • American Deported from Indonesia Due to Angry Tweet

    SURAKARTA, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA, JUNE 20 - An American's angry tweet about Indonesia's immigration service resulted in his arrest and deportation. American travel blogger Derek Freal was incarcerated in an immigration detention facility awaiting deportation for posting a tweet that apparently ...

    By • June 20, 2014
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    Did LinkedIn Ban Writers from Outbound Linking or is it Just Me?

    I normally avoid writing in first person, but this is one of those rare exceptions. As a content marketer I have many writing obligations. One of which is contributing to LinkedIn. Many folks have received invitations and are starting to take advantage of the opportunity. I've posted original and...

    By • June 19, 2014

  • Building the Foundation of Your Resume on LinkedIn While in College

    It is never too early to start thinking about landing a job once you graduate from college. There are things you can be doing while you are a student to improve your online reputation and start building the foundations for your resume. By the time you graduate from college, you can be sure that p...

    By • June 19, 2014

  • Social Media According to Game of Thrones

    The hit HBO series Game of Thrones, beloved by fans and critics all over the world, just saw a close to it's fourth season. Based off the books by George RR Martin, the unfinished saga's rich and detailed world has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. Full of political intrigue, betrayal, d...

    By • June 18, 2014

  • Discover What Is and Isn't Working on Your Facebook Page Without Digging into Insights

    Most Facebook admins don't have time to spend hours upon hours digging into the depths of Facebook's Insights. Managing a Facebook Page is already a lot of work and it's not the only job most of us have. While I don't recommend completely ignoring Facebook insights (at least once a month you sho...

    By • June 17, 2014

  • The Pros and Cons of Tweet Scheduling

    Social media dashboards are a blessing, and sometimes a curse. The upside: they allow us to monitor efficiently and make better use of our time. They also allow us to schedule important posts. But sometimes scheduling can be problematic. A couple quick thoughts today about what to watch for with ...

    By • June 13, 2014

  • Here's What Those New Instagram Editing Tools Actually Do

    Earlier this week, Instagram introduced a new set of creative tools to help you edit your photos even further. These include options to adjust the brightness, contrast, warmth and several other qualities of your pictures.Many Instagram users have turned to external tools like VSCO Cam for increas...

    By • June 11, 2014

  • 4 Crazy Social Media Wedding Trends Taking Off in 2014

    Take a moment to scroll through the dashboard on your Facebook, Tumblr, or Instagram account and it's highly iikely you'll spot the photos and accompanying hashtags of at least one couple tying the knot this summer. (Particularly in June, the most popular month of the year to get married in, acco...

    By • June 11, 2014

  • 17 Keyboard Shortcuts You'll Love

    Everybody loves a shortcut. Whether it's while driving or while using your laptop; if it saves time then great. I came across some amazing keyboard shortcuts that you'll love. Here are 17 of the best keyboard shortcuts.gMail1. g then i = Go to inbox2. e = Archive email and return to your inbox3. ...

    By • June 10, 2014

  • Is Social Media the Real Idiot Box?

    Modern television is often believed to be the home of lowest common denominator drivel that is of little to no cultural value. The slang term idiot box suggests that the blame for such a stream of inane rubbish lies firmly with the television companies, who chase ratings rather than any kind of ...

    By • June 10, 2014