Yes, there are things social media can’t do. Social media is not a solution, or a sure bet. Here are 7 cautions to ponder.
Social Media
Stitching Tweets Together: Using a Twitter Thread
With a twitter thread you can provide additional context, an update, or an extended point by connecting multiple Tweets together.
Anti-Harassment and Cyberbullying Features on Twitter
Twitter Rules prohibit the kind of abuse we mean here — threats, hate speech, cyberbullying, and harassment and more. Let’s be civil!
Echo the Voice of the Poor @SVDPUSACouncil
Using Twitter? You help SVDP’s Voice of the Poor and lots of other Vincentian Twitterers by using handles (@) and hashtags in your tweets and retweets!
The Next Greatest Generation
Specialized social media platforms are facilitating the release of the creative and compassionate energy of today’s “greatest generation”.
4 Things You Must Consider Before Building Social Video
The great part about social video marketing and trying something new is that you have the ability to test your strategies and make tweaks accordingly. Don’t be afraid to try things as long as you evaluate and analyze well!
Connecting in a “Selfie” world
They were all there waiting for me,” the Pope said. “When I arrived, they made noise, as young people do. I went to greet them and only a few gave their hand. The majority were with their cellphones (saying), ‘photo, photo, photo. Selfie!’
Top 10 Social Sites
Most of this top 10 list probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but there are a few newer platforms here that you may not have heard of but should get to know if you’re immersed in the digital marketing industry.
Instagram Tips
To create engaging content on Instagram, show users how to fulfill the mission in their life. Friends like to get ideas and see what strategies that they use fit with yours…
Kinetic Typography: use it!
Here’s the best collection of kinetic typography possibilities I’ve seen in a while of this powerful, artful mode of communication. Here’s a nice example from the Vincentians (SSVP) of Australia. Tell Frédéric’s story, or anyone else’s!
Microblogging: Why you should use Twitter (and Instagram, WhatsApp, Tumblr and YouTube)
Microblogging wouldn’t be as big of a deal as it is right now without the growing trend toward mobile web browsing. It’s too hard to write, interact and consume lengthy blog posts on a smartphone or tablet.
So Many Metrics, So Little Time
Keeping track of these metrics doesn’t have to be so daunting when you have the right tools on deck. By knowing what people are saying about your organization’s content and responding in a timely manner, you ultimately set yourself up to grow your social presence faster.
