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. 32 Stats That Should Guide Your Social Media Marketing Strategy in 2017 [Infographic]
by Mark Walker-Ford on Red Website Design
Some of these stats are just mind-boggling, like this one: 22% of the world’s total population uses Facebook (!) Check it out for more helpful information.
2. How to Create Social Media Marketing Videos Without Appearing On Camera : Social Media Examiner
by Megan O’Neill on Social Media Examiner
If you’re hesitant to appear on camera when creating video content, then use this list of ideas / tips to get around that.
3. Twitter Replaces Moments With Explore: Here’s Why it Matters
by Svitlana Latysheva on Post Planner
Learn more about Twitter’s new Explore button with insight from this post.
4. 7 Ways to Reach Your Local Community with Pinterest
by Julie Chomiak on Social Media Today
Get some great ideas for optimizing Pinterest for your local market with this article!
5. 5 Social Media Studies That Will Boost Your Marketing Skills
by Alfred Lua on Entrepreneur
Get links to some helpful Studies, plus key takeaways for your business.
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!
Introducing Search Ads on Pinterest
Snapchat rolls out QR-style ‘Snapcodes’ to open links in app
Twitter Provides Major Events Calendar to Help Brands Tap into Key Conversations
Two January recaps:
All the Best Facebook Business News from January| Facebook
Social Media News You Need to Know: January 2017 Roundup
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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