Social Media Must Reads 10-10-15

Social Media Must Reads 10-10-15

Need help keeping up with news and updates in the social media world? Let us do the work for you! In our weekly post, we share 5 must-read articles for your small business’ strategy.

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1. How to Format Content for Sharing on Social Media

by uffer blog

This is an in-depth guide on how to make sure your content is visually appealing and easy to read. Note that most people “only…read 20–28% of a post on average”, so you need to make your content “scannable”.

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2. Facebook Outlines the Why and How of Instagram Ads in Two New Posts

by Andrew Hutchinson  on Social Media Today

Learn more about the new Instagram Ads from this post to help decide if they are a good tool for your business or brand. If you’ve already tried using Instagram Ads, do you like them?

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3. 11 Ways to Use Video in Your Content Marketing

by Gary Lipkowitz on Content Marketing Institute

Great ideas on what kinds of videos to create for your business, with some tips on how to position them in the various stages of your sales funnel.

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4. How to Create a Social Media Calendar that Follows a Clear Strategy

by Glen Kosaka on Social Media Today

Knowing what and when to post on social media can be a challenge for many small business owners. Use this post as a guide for creating a social media calendar – it takes some time to get organized, but it’s worth it for long-term success!

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5. How to Advertise Your Business on LinkedIn

by Lauraine McDonald on JeffBullas.com

If you’ve ever thought about using LinkedIn’s advertising options, check out this helpful tutorial! Lots of great information and tips to get you started.

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That’s it for this week’s list of top resources! Have a great rest of the weekend 🙂

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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.