How to Apply for Verification on Instagram
Any global brand, celebrity or public figure can now apply for verified status on Instagram. Verification means you’ll receive the verified badge next to your account name. Doing so helps…
Goodbye Google+
Google announced that Google+ is being closed after some security issues but probably more than that, lack of use. Google+ was launched 7 years ago. It was their own stab…
Facebook Pages Now Able to Join Facebook Groups
A recent Facebook update means it’s now possible for Facebook pages to join Facebook groups, having the option to comment and engage within the groups as the business page rather…
Brands Growing Social Media Followers at EGX
I spent last weekend in gamer heaven (or close enough). EGX took place at NEC and it was full of gamers and those from the gaming industry, trying out games,…
Instagram’s Founders Resign – All Change!
Instagram co-founders announced that they’re leaving the company in a shock announcement at the start of Monday, 26 September. CEO Kevin Systrom and CTO Mike Krieger haven’t given a formal…
4 Effective Social Media Marketing Tips
If you’re on Facebook one of the unavoidable facts to remember is paying for ads, boosted posts and Facebook remarketing is the most effective way of increasing reach. You'll need…
3 Ways to Increase Facebook Engagement
Facebook comments are a fantastic way of increasing the exposure your business page receives on the social network. Organic visibility has dramatically reduced in recent years, but that doesn’t mean…
3 Things NOT to do on Facebook
There are an estimated 2 billion users of social networks in the world, and this number is expected to keep rising. Ask around, most people have at least one profile…
Using SMART Goals for Social Media Goals
The SMART framework is an excellent base to build your social media goals around. S.M.A.R.T stands for: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely Let’s take a look at each of these…
Can Twitter Help You Rank on Page One of Google?
Have you noticed Tweets appearing on the top of the first page of Google’s search results? The Tweets are positioned in a thumb-friendly carousel, providing users of Google a…