Social Media Must Reads 1-22-17

Social Media Must Reads 1-22-17

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.

Must-Read Articles from the Week:

1. Instagram Hacks: 44 Tricks and Features You Probably Didn’t Know About 

by  Kendall Walters on the Hootsuite blog

Wow – this is a super helpful guide for using Instagram! Check it out and then save it for reference!

2. 9 Digital Marketing Lies You Should Stop Believing

by Michael Brenner on Marketing Insider Group

Use this list to avoid some major mistakes in your digital marketing strategy.

3. 5 Tactics to Make Sure You Never Run Out of Content Ideas 

by

There are some great ideas and tools (including a new one for me called Crate, that I’ll be testing) here for planning content.

4. 7 Infographics That Will Help You Be A Better Entrepreneur in 2017 

by Zac Johnson on the Jeff Bullas blog

Like Infographics? Check out some good ones on a variety of topics: from blogging, email and mobile marketing to travelling and relaxation.

5. How to Create Super Shareable Video Content

by Neil Patel on the Content Marketing Institute blog

Save this helpful resource when planning your video content and its distribution.

Facebook Resources & News from the Week:

Weekly Facebook Resources

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!

LinkedIn Desktop Redesign Puts Conversations and Content at the Center

Twitter loops all videos under 6.5 seconds as Vine shrivels into a camera

Introducing ad groups for more control over your Pinterest campaigns

Making Google+ work better for you

 

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.