Is there a best time to post on Instagram? Every brand might have a slightly different sweet spot for posting on Instagram — because every brand caters to a unique audience, with unique behavior patterns on social media. But, that said, there are certain best practices you can follow that tend to yield great results across the board. In general, posting when your followers are online is key, because the Instagram algorithm prioritizes recency. This means that, if all else is equal, a newer … [Read more...]
17 Social Media Trends for 2022 and Beyond
Saying that most people spend a good part of their days on social media would not be an exaggeration. Well, not in today's world. Social media has become an integral part of people's lives and daily routines. Given the importance of social media in consumers' lives, marketers and businesses flock to social platforms in the hope of connecting with their target customers. However, there is a content overload on social media, and the competition is very high. It can be challenging for you to … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Reels
Here is a very quick overview for all you reel lovers out there!!! YOU ARE WELCOME Do’s: • Make sure reels are attention-grabbing and entertaining. Give the reel a plot twist or come up with a witty video. • Be inspiring. Inspirational reels can start trends that other users can participate in. • Use creative tools like filters or camera effects. • Share vertical videos instead of horizontal. • Use sounds from Instagram’s music library or original audio. • Experiment. … [Read more...]
Get to know social media marketing..for beginners
Around the world, nearly four billion people use social media on average each day. Because consumers spend about 30% of their time using social media, businesses looking to market themselves use social media, too. Social media marketing gets products and services in front of consumers with authenticity and some transparency. Social media marketing usually includes attractive images, helpful videos, and information-gathering links. Businesses use social media to share product … [Read more...]
Awesome Social Media Tips for Cyber Weekend
Friday, 26 November Black Friday 2021 & Monday, 29 November Cyber Monday 2021 Social media plays a huge part in driving visitors to online stores for Black Friday. So come Black Friday weekend make sure your channels are prepped for promoting special offers, as well as responding to customer service requests. Here are some expert tips to help you to crush Black Friday weekend 2021! Prepare your social media profiles Facebook drives the most referrals to eCommerce sites. … [Read more...]
How does the Instagram algorithm actually work?
Smash Social get asked this question a lot! If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, you’ll know that the algorithm can behave in very mysterious ways and with that comes questions like: “Why is my Instagram engagement down?” “Why am I now getting less likes on Instagram?” “Have I been shadow banned?” Instagram know they need to do a better job of explaining the Instagram algorithm, and you may have noticed in recent months they have been more transparent in blog … [Read more...]
It’s a busy social media life!!
A typical day in the life of Tarryn (repeated daily!!! - well almost) This can vary but basically a good idea of what goes into a day. 😁 Wake up 7.30am and immediately very quickly scan emails, check bank account and freak at that mascara that I didn’t really need to buy! 😁 Then shower etc…and put something pretty on. 😁 A few household duties to be done before sitting at office desk at 8.45am, grab a diet coke, water, chewing gum and a breakfast bar. 😁 8.50am Go through emails … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Being Comfortable & Confident In Front of the Camera
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...]
It’s Official – Instagram will focus mainly on video instead of photos.
Yes, we knew this was coming, Instagram will focus mainly on video instead of photos. So we must all take note, you MUST start getting infront of the camera. Take a look at our blog on how to get comfortable infront of the camera! Exciting news about the future of Instagram! Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, shared that the social network won’t just be a photo-sharing app anymore and that it will focus more on videos to create better entertainment experience. “We’re also going to be … [Read more...]
How to repost on Instagram
Every social media site has a way to share other members’ memes, photos, and more — except for Instagram. You can tag people in the comments so they can see a post that someone else shared, but there isn’t a way to share the post on your own feed so that everyone can see it. Even though Instagram doesn’t provide a tool in the app to share posts, you can still do it. There are two main methods: Using a dedicated reposting app or taking a screenshot and sharing that on Instagram as you … [Read more...]
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