Being in front of a camera can be intimidating at first, but with the right amount skills (or coping mechanisms for some), you will not only look like a natural, but you’ll also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Here are our top seven tips for getting comfortable in front of a camera. 1. Talk to yourself. In the car on your way to work, in the shower, while at home, maybe even whilst you are out doing your shopping, if you don’t mind a few funny looks, pick a … [Read more...]
Is Snapchat Right for My Business?
Snapchat is becoming more and more popular as the years and months go by. As a social media platform it has a younger demographic of millennials and Generation Z users. However there is no denying its popularity and that it is a major player in the social media world - and THAT IT IS GOING NOWHERE! So the question “Should I be using Snapchat for business? Is Snapchat marketing right for my program?” The answer—it depends. What are Snapchat Strengths? With all the recent current … [Read more...]
Have you been wondering how to optimise your marketing images for all the different social media platforms?
Are you are looking for a guide to help you make sure your image dimensions are correct then read on..... This is more important on Social Media than some realise! Here is a breakdown for you on all the image sizes needed for what you need. Facebook Image Sizes Facebook Profile and Cover Image Dimensions The square Facebook profile picture should be 180 x 180 pixels and your cover image should be 820 x 312 pixels. Note that this profile picture will now show as a circle in the news … [Read more...]
Diving in head first with Social Media tips!
Let's see how we can give you a leg up with all that's trending this year on social media and some tips on how to use them to your business' advantage. 1. Videos According to the latest statistics, 80% of the total global internet traffic will soon be attributed by videos this coming 2020, with 87% of marketers utilise videos into their campaigns and viewers believe that 95% of messages from videos are retained on their minds. Tips: Create a unique video-something … [Read more...]
What’s the best fit for you?
Whether you’re new to social media or a seasoned professional, Identifying which platforms are the best fit for your business and making sure you use them effectively to stay ahead of the competition is key to ensuring your time is well spent. To help break it down, Smash Social have put together a summary of the key social media platforms, so you can check you’re on the right track. Twitter 13 million Twitter users in the UK. 500 million tweets sent per day. Most users are aged … [Read more...]
Snapchat Stories Or Instagram Stories?
The debate between Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories among social media users is real. For regular social media users, the preference really just depends on what you're comfortable with or what your friends use the most. Businesses, on the other hand, have to be more strategic when it comes to which platform they use. Clients often come to us wanting to add Snapchat or Instagram stories to their current social/marketing plan. Being the experts, we have to really consider whether or not … [Read more...]
Snapchat………”Whats New?”
Snapchat has a real problem: It's far too confusing for many people to use. Is there a solution? "YES" a major overhaul of this app's design that could prove to be either brilliance or a bad effort simply for growth. With the redesign, which Snapchat said have started to roll out, all messages from friends will be shown to the left of main camera. To the right of the camera is now a Discover feed of algorithmically chosen content from media partners, celebrities, and other public … [Read more...]
What did 2017 bring?
As we look back at 2017, we look back with such a great, positive feeling. Supporting Local Businesses in the Hertfordshire & surrounding areas has simply gone from strength to strength each month that has passed. Working closely with a great mix of products and services has been an exciting and challenging year!!! With many new clients on the horizon for 2018 there is no stopping us now is the time when we at Smash Social 2018 use this time to reflect and look back on 2017. A year of … [Read more...]
Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories
There is a debate between Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories with most social media users..... For regular social media users, the preference does just depend on what you are comfortable with or what your friends are using the most. Businesses, however, have to be more strategic when it comes to the platform they decide to use. If our clients want to add to Snapchat or Instagram stories on their current social/marketing plan we have to consider whether using those app features will make … [Read more...]
