Month: April 2013

REPORT: New Data Shows Hashtags Really Work on Instagram

Instagram is one of the fastest growing sites on the web, yet there isn’t a whole lot of information available about the service to marketers. So Dan Zarrella of Hubspot decided to collect some data on over 1 million images posted to the site, and his findings illustrate the importance of hashtags. Not only do… Continue reading REPORT: New Data Shows Hashtags Really Work on Instagram

Twitter is Spotted Testing Out a New Hands-Free Tweet App for Google Glass

Google Glass geeks and Twitterholics have spotted land on the horizon! Twitter appears to be testing an app for Glass, Google’s futuristic foray into cyber eyeglass frames, that could allow users to send out tweets hands-free throughout the day! Two days ago, this unofficial tweet from a potential Twitter Glass app developer popped up, but… Continue reading Twitter is Spotted Testing Out a New Hands-Free Tweet App for Google Glass

How to Show Your Clients the Value of Facebook in 7 Easy Steps [INFOGRAPHIC]

Have you ever had clients who weren’t yet sold on Facebook? Most people know Facebook could potentially help them grow their businesses, but getting a page set up and managed properly can still be a daunting task for many folks. First off, you might need to nudge your clients toward acting. When researching your pitch,… Continue reading How to Show Your Clients the Value of Facebook in 7 Easy Steps [INFOGRAPHIC]

Top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves

Twitter continues to grow as it celebrated its 7th birthday earlier this year in March. The social network giant crossed the 500 million user plateau and enjoys over 200 million active users. While Twitter continues to be a valuable network, it’s not without some shortcomings. We bring you our top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves! 1.… Continue reading Top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves

5 Things You Need to Know About Facebook Home

The buzz continues to grow about Facebook Home — Facebook’s new integration on Android devices that emphasizes updates from social media. We’ve also featured the entire collection of offbeat Facebook Home video ads released to market the Home family of apps. But in case you missed that, check out one of the funnier videos below:… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Facebook Home

The 7 Risks of Social Media

We know that the benefits of using social media are profound. Through social networking, many businesses have grown, and individual users have blossomed many great friendships and found support when needed. Social media can be a huge blessing. However, at the same time, if you are not careful with how you use it, social media… Continue reading The 7 Risks of Social Media