This week’s must-read posts include tips and strategies for planning your content strategy, using Pinterest for business, optimizing the Buffer App, 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 a Facebook-only summary of helpful resources, as well as top News from the week on the major social sites.
Click on each title below to go to the original article.
Must-Read Articles from the Week:
1. Navigating the new waters of live content
by Caitlin Jeansonne on Marketingland
Get tips on live-streaming based on each major social platform.
2. The Complete Emoji Guide for Social Media Marketers
by Dara Fontein on the Hootsuite blog
Take a look at some helpful examples plus tips on using emojis.
3. 7 Ways B2B Brands Can Use Pinterest for Social Media Marketing
by Caitlin Burgess on the Top Rank Marketing blog
If you’e wondering how to make Pinterest a part of your digital marketing, then check out this guide.
4. 8 Powerful Features to Help You Use Buffer to the Fullest
by Brian Peters on the Buffer blog
This is a fantastic resource for one of my favorite tools – the Buffer App! Save this one for reference.
5. Why ‘What’s Our Purpose?’ is the Most Pragmatic Content Strategy Question
by Russell Sparkman Econtentmag
Learn how asking asking the question “What’s our purpose?” will help you create more meaningful content.
Facebook Resources & News from the Week:
We share Facebook-only resources and news each Friday, to make it easier for you to keep up with the constantly changing world of Facebook marketing. Check them out here: #FacebookFriday Resources
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!
Pinterest adds features to its advertising options:
Enhancements for even more targeted campaigns
Facebook rolls out Events as a standalone App:
Introducing the Events from Facebook App
LinkedIn Mobile App gets new features:
Simple Professional Hacks to Stay in the Know
Snap removes auto-advance on Snapchat:
Periscope gives users options for broadcasting from devices beyond a phone or tablet:
Periscope Producer, a new way to broadcast live video
Google Photos adds new features:
Turn that frown upside down, with suggested rotations and more
That’s it for this week! Let us know if you have any questions or comments on any of the resources we’ve shared here!
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