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Sh*t Social Media People Say

The sh*t people say meme won’t die. And that’s okay. People are saying some funny stuff.

Let’s take a look at some of the top videos about what “social media people” say. I may be guilty of saying a few of these things myself.

Sh*t Social Media Experts Say

Sh*t A Social Media Community Manager Says

Sh*t Social Media Pros Say

Facebook Page Management Tip #4: Ask For Different Perspectives

Different perspectives

Fans want to be heard. You want a successful Facebook Page for your brand (a successful Page really depends on your goals, but that’s another post for another time). So, what is the best way to make your fans feel heard and gather information to help make your Page successful all at the same time? Ask. Asking your fans’ perspective to see what value they are getting from your Page is priceless. The following are questions you should consider asking:

  • What they think of your brand?
  • What you can do better?
  • What you are doing well?

After you gather and sort through the data you will most likely find that your fans have a wide variety of viewpoints. From here, you have the opportunity to test different content and adjust your voice to see what really drives community and conversation.

Your fans will take notice that you are actively listening and make them feel that they do have a voice in making your business. It’s a win-win.

Are you asking your fans their perspectives of your Facebook Page?

Related Posts:

Facebook Page Management Tip #1: Use Relevant, Evolving Content

Facebook Page Management Tip #2: Respond To Fans In A Timely Manner

Facebook Page Management Tip #3: Ask Probing Questions

Instagram for Businesses: 5 Must-Reads

Below are 5 must-reads on using Instagram for business that we wouldn’t want you to miss.

Instagram for business

23 Brands Using Instagram And What They’re Doing Right
By Jason Keath So the question is, can brands get real business value out of a photo sharing app that is not focused on link sharing or buying products or distributing specials to fans? The jury is still out, but there are some big brands testing the platform for spreading awareness and cultivating relationships with their biggest fans.

5 Key Takeaways From Brands Rocking Instagram

By Jessica Malnik It’s pretty natural that big brands and to a lesser extent smaller businesses are starting to jump on the Instagram bandwagon. With the very recent announcement that Instagram is coming to Android devices, I suspect that number will be increasing rapidly.

25 Ideas On Using Instagram For Business
By Bernadette Jiwa Instagram provides ‘real time’ insights into how people are interacting with the world and most probably your product. This platform will enable brands to connect directly with users and customers like never before and gain ‘real-time’ insights into how consumers are interacting with their brand.

Why Instagram Matters to Marketers: Evolving SoLoMo to SoLoMoSto
By Ann Handley At its core, Instagram allows you to tell stories visually, with a simplicity and immediacy mobile users expect. At the same time, it adds another layer of elegance and artfulness. That’s what makes its stories so appealing, and (for me) why it breaks new ground.

The Marketer’s Scoop on Instagram and How to Use It
By Corey Eridon Not everyone should be on every social network. But here are some reasons that, as a marketer, you should at least keep an eye on Instagram, if not begin participating.

Social Media & New Tools Continue To Change Education

After mentioning Apple’s new textbook market in last week’s blog post (Read: Be Your Own Publisher In The iBooks Store,) I’ve noticed how online tools and social media have changed many aspects of education.

No, I don’t mean how much harder high school teachers need to work to keep their students off Facebook during Algebra. I mean how not only can you attend school without ever entering a building, but you can also get support from others by just sending messages.

During my time at IU, I’ve had assignments that involve blog posts, wiki articles, and students doing group projects via chatroom. In my first year, I was shocked to hear “Your assignment is to come together as a class and create an article using the school’s wiki system!” Just maybe ten years ago, teachers were still using blackboards and instructing you to handwrite a paper with eight book sources.

Beyond that, during a large snow storm last year, one of my classes has an impromptu online meeting using Adobe Connect. My teacher broadcasted by displaying her screen, along with a webcam of herself. We even broke up in to groups using special chat rooms to finish a project. Was this common even five years ago?

EdSocialMedia, a website dedicated to showing the relationships between SM and modern education, mentions that there are a number of thoughtful, scholarly blogs that students can use, though they should be wary of all the “superficial” websites that can lead to superficial papers. Other articles on the website point out that students can support each other in ways that weren’t possible before, and also find out about current events faster than ever before.

Now the biggest question is – how will these change even more ten years from now?

Facebook Small Business Boost: Free Ads for Small Businesses

Calling all small business owners! Facebook Marketing Solutions, the official Facebook Marketing page, has launched a contest called Facebook Small Business Boost that will award a $10,000 prize to the 10 participating small businesses that accrue the most likes on their Facebook page by April 1, 2012.

facebook small business boost

What you need to participate:
1. A Facebook Page for your small business
2. Your business must be based in the US
3. Your page will need at least 50 likes

How it works:
1. Instantly get $50 in free ads if you have at least 50 likes on your Page
2. Get $100 more in free ads if you add 100 more likes to your Page before April 1, 2012
3. Win $10,000 more in free ads if you are one of the top 10 pages that gains the most new likes before April 1, 2012

Enter on the Small Business Boost tab on the Facebook Marketing Solutions Facebook page.