When it comes to microblogging platform Twitter, nothing helps spread the news faster than the retweets. Followers reproduce interesting tweets of others, and, in a matter of minutes, word spreads [...]
Digg.com has finally announced some of the much anticipated changes to the way it delivers news to the community. One of the most interesting aspects is that the unwritten “don’t digg your own stuff” is no longer an issue. In the near future you will be able to post all your content automatically to Digg.com via RSS. Connect with Facebook and Tweet this features are also there, as expected, but if you watch the video below you will see a lot of features that remind a great deal of Twitter.
The recent BP oil spill disaster generated a lot of media flack against the company. There’s so much going on, that starting a discussion about this here would be just a drop in the ocean. But we can take a look at a Twitter account that makes waves: @BPGlobalPR
A good background is vital for a business account. If you are a freelance writer hoping to attract customers with Twitter, your background should reflect your profession. If you are a designer, the background should awe your visitors, and stand out through creativity and skill. It’s not enough to throw together a few stock images and icons, you’ll have to do better – think outside the box. For larger brands, it is important that your Twitter background is consistent with the corporate identity philosophy, and the list could go on.
Sometimes the most popular trends discussed on Twitter make no sense, especially if you don’t put your thinking cap on, to understand them from a marketing perspective. Could a trending topic like #whatnottosayaftersex be useful for marketers and PR? The answer is yes, and here is why:
There are a lot of things you can do to boost your followers on sites like Twitter and usually I’ve compiled lists and lists about this. Today, however, we are going to go a little further into the how of gaining followers by offering freebies.
Have you ever typed something out in the heat of the moment on Twitter, sent it out into the Twitterverse and then realized that it might not have been the most appropriate thing to say? It happens to all of us and it can cause problems, particularly if what you had to say was insulting to someone else. So, how do you avoid this situation when social media is so instant?
Yesterday I wrote about Twitter and the best guides out there. While Twitter is most certainly the biggest microblogging system out there, you’ll find that a lot of people are predicting its imminent downfall. There are a number of people who detest the platform and want to see it fall. Will it? Only time will tell.
Yesterday I wrote about building expert status on social media. Instead today, I would like to share how to avoid the total opposite. No one wants to look stupid, particularly on social media where your mistake lives on for eternity! Taking the time to check what you’re posting and avoiding common issues that really can take a bite out of your reputation.
Social media is often looked at as a text based networking solution. While many social networking sites are indeed text based, most also have the option for sharing photos, audio and videos, something that is sorely underused. Just look at Facebook, for example. While photos are rampant, when was the last time you shared a video on there? Or Twitter, for that matter?