This week’s must-read posts include tips and strategies for: using the new Instagram business profiles, debunking some Pinterest myths, creating great content if writing isn’t one of your stronger skills, 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. Instagram Business Profiles: How to Set Up and Analyze Your Activities
by Kristi Hines on Social Media Examiner
This tutorial / guide for the new Instagram business profiles will help you set your’s up, and learn how to use its features.
2. How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Trust
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Learn about the “social media trust formula” and how to use it in your social strategy.
3. How to Create Engaging Content (Even If You’re a Terrible Writer)
by Neil Patel on Crazy Egg
Worried you don’t have what it takes to write great content? Use the tips and resources in this article to develop better writing skills and optimize other types of content.
4. How to Re-purpose Your Blog Content [InfoGraphic]
by Pat Flynn on The Smart Passive Income Blog
Get lots of great ideas for re-purposing blog content from this helpful resource!
5. 11 Pinterest Myths Debunked [Infographic]
by Melissa Megginson on Social Media Today
Learn more about using Pinterest for your business while you get the truth behind some “myths” that could affect your success on this platform.
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!
Snapchat rolls out a “suggest” feature and bitmoji integration:
Snapchat “Suggest” is the new way to get famous
Watch a video to learn more about the Bitmoji app / feature
Yelp adds a “Pokemon Nearby” filter
Catch ‘Em All With Yelp’s New PokéStop Filter
Longer live-streams, hiding comments – a few updates for Facebook Live:
Facebook Announces New Options for Live – Both for Viewers and Broadcasters
Canva launched an App for iOS (Android to launch soon). It’s an easy-to-use graphic design tool that offers lots of options!
Watch a video on the Canva Facebook Page about the new App
Twitter has opened up their “Verified Account” feature:
Announcing an Application Process for Verified Accounts
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