Weekly Social Media Wrap Up 7-12-14

Social Media Wrap Up 7-12-14

Each week, we share the top articles we’ve found in this social media wrap up. Check out the list below to keep up with the ever-changing world of social media marketing.

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1. 5-Step Content Marketing Checklist

This is a terrific resource for creating blog posts and more! Read it in post form or check out the Infographic included.

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2. New and Insightful Statistics About Facebook Customer Service

Check out some interesting statistics in this post that point out the importance of having a customer service plan in place for your Facebook Page: 

  • 82% use Facebook to speak with a customer service representative
  • 47% think that Facebook is the quickest social media channel to solve customer service issues

If you don’t already have a customer service plan in place, you may want to create one after reading this post.

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3. 6 Simple Tips to Craft a Stellar SlideShare

Are you using this platform in your social media marketing?  If you want to learn more about it, then check out this very helpful guide for putting together your presentation!

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4. How to Write an Article in 20 Minutes

This a good formula to follow, whether or not you’re short on time.

Tip #5 is a great one: Keep It Short (500 words or less); but here’s the important point: “Make every word count and you’ll save time without letting quality slip.” 

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5.  8 Stats You Should Know About Tumblr, Instagram, And Pinterest 

Are you using Pinterest, Instagram or Tumblr? This post shares 8 interesting statistics that may help you decide if your business should be using any of these platforms.

With the growing popularity of visual content, adding one of these platforms to your social media strategy may reach more of your audience and encourage higher rates of engagement.

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Have you found any helpful resources this week? We’d love to hear about them!

 

This week’s local photo is of one of the many Salt Marshes found along our coastline. Photo by Ken F. Tracey

 

About Terry League

Terry helps small business owners with social media strategy, training and account management. With a background in marketing and training, she enjoys combining those two areas to teach business owners how to get the most out of their social media marketing. Connect with Terry on Twitter and Instagram @TerryLeague for more on social media with a mix of positive motivation and inspiration.