Social Media Must Reads 12-5-16

Social Media Must Reads 12-5-16

This week’s must-read posts include tips for content marketing in 2017, understanding Twitter analytics, holiday marketing ideas, and more…

Need help keeping up with news and updates in the social media world? Let us do the work for you! In this weekly post you’ll find:

(1)  5 “Must-Read” articles for your small business – use these resources to get tips on social media strategy or specific social media platforms

(2) A Facebook-only summary of helpful resources

(3) Top News from the week on the major social sites

Click on each title to go to the original article.

(1) Must-Read Articles from the Week:

1. Social Media News You Need to Know: November 2016 Roundup

By Kendall Walters on the Hootsuite blog

This is always a helpful round-up post as we look back on all that’s happened during the month on social media.

2. 7 Best Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing in 2017

by Drew Neisser on the Social Media Explorer blog

Use this help list to put a content strategy in place for the new year.

3. How to Use Twitter Analytics to Improve Your Marketing

by Nicky Kriel on Social Media Examiner

Check out this helpful guide to better understand Twitter analytics.

4. 6 Tactics to Instantly Boost Social Media Reach For Your Brand or Business

by Dhariana Lozano on Social Media Today

Whether it’s video, groups, or hashtags, these 6 tips will help any type of business.

5. Holiday Marketing Ideas: 7 Ways to Stand Out on Social Media this Season

by Benjamin Chacon on the Later blog

Get some good tips for marketing during the holiday season in this post.

Bonus: If you missed our blog post on Digital Marketing in 2017, then check it out here:

Your 8 Steps to a 2017 Digital Marketing Strategy 

(2) Facebook-only  Resources:

Facebook Messenger Stats and Other Resources

We share Facebook-only resources and news each Friday on our Page to make it easier for you to keep up with the constantly changing world of Facebook marketing.

Check them out here:   #FacebookFriday Resources

(3) Top 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 games are added to Facebook Messenger:

Facebook Adds Addictive New ‘Instant Games’ Feature to Messenger

A new, dedicated video feed is launched on Facebook’s mobile app:

Facebook Makes It Easier For You To Find Great Live Video Broadcasts

Instagram will be rolling out live video on Stories:

Instagram Launches Live Video on Instagram Stories: Here’s All You Need to Know

A new feature for business accounts on Pinterest:

Your big, beautiful new showcase

Twitter adds your own “Moments” to mobile:

Discover how you can create your own Moment

Twitter ranks and tallies Replys:

About conversations on Twitter

Yelp now lets you add your photo to check-ins (they are calling these selfies “Yelfies”):

But First, Let Me Take a Yelfie

 

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!

Top Image courtesy of Pixabay

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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.