Twitter as first visual tools with stickers and “Twemojis” Twitter's version of stories that are called fleets, is the same as Instagram and Snapchat stories but without the additional engagement options of editing tools and effects that will certainly be well worth experimenting with and last week Twitter Took the first steps towards expanding the “Fleet” options with these new “Twemojis” These are the new stickers which you can access by tapping on the smiley face icon in the Fleets … [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...]
Photo updates galore
INSTAGRAM UPDATE - PORTAIT MODE Instagram is one-upping Apple with a portrait mode feature that runs on a wider variety of phones and works with video, not just photos. Instagram is rolling out Focus, which blurs the background while keeping someone’s face sharp for a stylized, professional photography look. Focus can be found in the Instagram Stories format options alongside Boomerang and Superzoom in both the selfie and rear-facing cameras, and it rolls out globally today on iPhone 6s, … [Read more...]
Why Blogging is a must for #smallbusiness
Blogging came on the scene as a great marketing tool in 2003 when marketers could see how many easy to use platforms were available for them to use.... Anyone can set up a blog but this does not mean that everyone should ave one, and many businesses start blogging without even giving it any thought to why, how and who is going to be doing it!!!!!! Over half of blogs written end up abandoned within the first few months. This is only very important if you start a blog for your business and … [Read more...]
Twitter in 2017 had a tough year…….
So, it started out OK for the platform who registered a rise in monthly active users in the first quarter but the quarter 2 results failed to build on its numbers and the platform unfortunately got all caught up in controversy surrounding their inconsistent approach to enforcing the platforms rules. The Bot Crackdown One of the biggest issues for Twitter stemming was the amount of bots on the platform, with investigations finding lots more fake accounts – thousands – which have been also … [Read more...]
Opened a small business, but what’s next?
You’ve launched your website, opened your doors and created a Facebook Page for your new small business, but what’s next? It’s time to get people aware of your brand and what better way than social media...... Many small businesses, approx. 94% use social media as a key marketing tool, but doing it with a strategy is a whole different subject. Paid adverts, organic reach and posting the relevant content across all your social media platforms is not the easiest thing do when you are running … [Read more...]
Amazeballs – The New Twitter Features
New Twitter Features Now we haven't yet seen Twitter jump on the trend of creating a video stories feature like most of the major social media platforms. We should expect to see more features and announcements soon like Twitter's deals to live-stream and breaking news that signal its emphasis on video content in the future. A New Layout! In June 2017 Twitter totally redesigned its desktop site and mobile app to make twitter feel like a ”lighter, faster, and easier to use" … [Read more...]
Emojis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Posts
To improve your brand, number of followers, engagement here's how you can improve your social media game. Emojis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Posts It is true, emojis can almost totally replace a normal typed out conversation with meaningful faces and symbols. With over 1,000 emojis, your combinations can be endless. Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, these great icons will certainly enhance the way a message comes across to its reader. On Twitter its said that emojis … [Read more...]