Here we go … the holidays season shifts into high gear and social media is humming — good information for all online users, designers and marketers :
* 11-point checklist for a healthy social media strategy
* Young People Not Quite Ready for Twitter Primetime
* 26 Tips for Managing a Social Media Community
* The 10 Keys to Optimizing Facebook Engagement
* 4 Ways to Improve Your Google+ Engagement
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
Here we go … the holidays season shifts into high gear and social media is humming — good information for all online users, designers and marketers :
* 11-point checklist for a healthy social media strategy
* Young People Not Quite Ready for Twitter Primetime
* 26 Tips for Managing a Social Media Community
* The 10 Keys to Optimizing Facebook Engagement
* 4 Ways to Improve Your Google+ Engagement
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
Young People Not Quite Ready for Twitter Primetime
Many of us in today’s workforce use Twitter professionally, either as part of our job responsibilities or to stay attuned to the latest trends and conversation topics in our respective industries (or perhaps, a combination of both).
But what about members of the younger generation? Do they seem to have an understanding of Twitter and the role it can play for them professionally? 
Full story : associationmediaandpublishing.org
26 Tips for Managing a Social Media Community
Do you wonder how to go about exercising good social etiquette and managing your social networking communities, all at the same time?
Social media community management has expanded into a growing field and there’s a lot to think about. Full story : Social Media Examiner
11-point checklist for a healthy social media strategy
It’s time to zero in on your social media strategy and determine if you’re having an identity crisis. Is your digital strategy healthy, or lingering on life support?
Keep in mind that strategy is the big picture and tactics are the everyday activities that help you achieve success in your big picture. Full story : Ragan’s PR Daily
The 10 Keys to Optimizing Facebook Engagement
Track Social recently conducted the largest and most study of Facebook posting activity by major brands that we’ve seen. Our Optimizing Facebook Engagement white paper, available for download here, includes surprising new insights and accompanying charts ranging from the best time of day to post to the most compelling kinds of content.
All this new data comes together in 10 Keys to Optimizing Facebook Engagement. Full story : socialmediatoday.com
4 Ways to Improve Your Google+ Engagement
Are you looking for better engagement on Google+? Google+ has a unique culture and set of capabilities that set it apart from other social networks.
Here are four tips that have helped me build engagement and expand business networking. Full story : socialmediaexaminer.com
More: Social Networking and Media Updates
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