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 highlight 5 “must-read” articles for your small business – use these resources to get tips on social media strategy or specific social media platforms. Plus we share any important updates from the week from the major sites in the News section at the bottom of this post.
Click on each title below to go to the original article or save it as a Pin on your Pinterest account with the “Click here to Pin It” text.
1. 10 Ways to Squeeze More Value out of Your Long-Form Blog Post
by Jessica Mehring on CrazyEgg
Use this helpful resource to get more mileage out of your blog posts. Start with one or two ideas from the list, and see what works best for your business.
2. How the Facebook News Feed Works: Changes Marketers Need to Know
by Kristi Hines on Social Media Examiner
Understanding how Facebook’s News Feed works (what kinds of posts get shown based on many different factors) will help you decide (and test) the most effective content for your Page.
3. Social Media Crisis Management: How to Prepare and Execute a Plan
by Sarah Dawley on the Hootsuite blog
No matter how big or small your company, it’s a good idea to have some type of plan in place in case things go wrong on your social media sites. Get some good tips in this article to create your own plan.
4. How to Use Facebook Live: A Complete Guide
Lindsay Kolowich on the HubSpot blog
Save this terrific resource if you plan on using Facebook’s live-streaming tool! Great tutorial, tips, and more to help you optimize this feature.
5. 10 Hacks for Content Marketers Who Have Little Time
by Daniela McVicker on Marketing Insider Group
This quick read gives you 10 tips on saving time in your content marketing plan.
News from the Week:
We will be sharing some of the top updates and announcements from the major social media platforms here. Click on each title to read the full article / announcement and then stay tuned for further developments and/or strategic tips (on our Facebook and Twitter sites) as we all learn more!
New Ways for More Businesses to Drive Sales from Facebook and Instagram [updates to Custom Audiences and Dynamic Ads for Instagram]
A New Look for Instagram [new logo and interface rolling out]
Affiliate links are now allowed on Pinterest! [great news for marketers who have wanted to sell through affiliates]
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