Social Media Must-Reads 9-4-16

Social Media Must Reads 9-4-16

This week’s must-read posts include tips and strategies for repurposing blog content, some Twitter features you may not be aware of, 9 visual content tips, and more…

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.

1. Why You Should Be Repurposing Your Blog Content

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We’ve talked about re-purposing content before, and this is a helpful guide that shares 4 advantages on doing it, plus some how-to’s.

2. Content Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 

by Joshua Nite  the Top Rank blog

Here are 11 things you should not be doing in your content marketing strategy.

3. 5 Under-Used Twitter Features That Can Help Your Business Stand Out Online

by Dhariana Lozano on Social Media Today

This is a good list of features you may not be aware of, including galleries and collections (along with one of my favorites: Twitter Lists).

4. How to Curate Content Without Being Mindless and Mundane

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Check out Barry’s suggestions to help you become a trusted resource while keeping your audience’s attention.

5. 9 Ways to Use Visual Content in Your Social Media Strategy

by Rebekah Radice PostPlanner

Use these tips to plan your visual content and digital strategy. Great resource!

News from the Week:

Top updates and announcements from the major social media platforms: Click on each title to read the full article and then stay tuned for further developments and strategic tips!

New features for Facebook Offers:

Facebook Offers gets revamped for mobile, now lets you track saved coupons in a dedicated section

New “Stories” recommendations in your Explore tab:

Instagram Stories diverges from Snapchat by suggesting who to follow

Updates and Geofilters on Snapchat:

Snapchat’s Added a New Custom Geofilters Creation Tool Along with Functional Updates

Now you can zoom in on Instagram posts:

Instagram FINALLY lets you zoom in on photos

Pinterest announces new targeting updates for advertisers:

Reach people ready to take action with new targeting updates

New Video on Messenger:

Bring Your Messenger Conversations to Life with Instant Video

 

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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.