So we’re starting off our Social Media update for 2014 and the while Facebook, Google and LinkedIN still rule, the runnersup are nibbling away at the user base. We’re looking forward to keeping up with new social media trends all through the news year!
* Social Media Usage Up 800% For U.S. Online Adults In Just 8 Years
* Crafting alluring and effective posts on social media
* How to Ensure Your Future Blog Posts Are Popular
* Embed Tweets on your website and blog
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
So we’re starting off our Social Media update for 2014 and the while Facebook, Google and LinkedIN still rule, the runnersup are nibbling away at the user base. We’re looking forward to keeping up with new social media trends all through the news year!
* Social Media Usage Up 800% For U.S. Online Adults In Just 8 Years
* Crafting alluring and effective posts on social media
* How to Ensure Your Future Blog Posts Are Popular
* Embed Tweets on your website and blog
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
Crafting alluring and effective posts on social media
While Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and the like all fall under the umbrella of social media, using each platform requires an individualized set of tricks and tips.
A new study recently found the most effective tips and guidelines for posting on different social media outlets. Implementing these tips will allow your business to see a higher number of likes, retweets, views and — most importantly — engagement. 
Full story : Emma Fitzpatrick — multibriefs.com/
How to Ensure Your Future Blog Posts Are Popular
Are you struggling to come up with blog posts that attract the right type of visitors Are you unsure where to turn for new article ideas?
how to make sure your future articles are the ones your audience is really interested in. Full story : www.socialmediaexaminer.com
Embed Tweets on your website and blog
Would you like to embed your tweets on your website or blog?
A great way to place tweets on websites or blogs, is by embedding them. Embedding them is a lot better than just placing a screenshot or an image of a tweet, as you when you embed them, people will be able to see the number of times the tweet has been retweeted and made favourite. Full story : Social Media Today
Social Media Usage Up 800% For U.S. Online Adults In Just 8 Years
Who remembers 2005? Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith was in theaters and while you may have heard of Facebook FB, you had no clue what a Tweet was.
Oh how times have changed for since the year 2005, the number of online U.S. adults who use social media sites has risen from 8% to 72% as it currently stands in the year 2013. Full story : www.forbes.com
More: Social Networking and Media Updates
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