Klout is starting to roll out a set of complimentary tools today for businesses that will help them identify key influencers engaging with their brands in social media. Klout helps measure influence based on the ability to drive action on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Klout for Business will help you tap… Continue reading Klout Launches New Tools for Businesses Including Klout Perks and Audience Insights
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Facebook Quietly Relaxes Restrictions on Cover Images for Pages
In a very quiet move, Facebook has removed almost all of its restrictions on cover images for pages that were previously in place! The only basic rule that survived is that text can still only occupy 20% of the overall image area. Social media expert Mari Smith reported the changes about Facebook’s page guidelines in… Continue reading Facebook Quietly Relaxes Restrictions on Cover Images for Pages
Who’s Going To Win The NCAA Basketball Tournament? Find Out Using LinkedIn Profile Data
The Madness has finally arrived folks. Monster upsets and heartbreaking buzzer-beaters are on the way! But who’s going to win it all? As a basketball fan, March Madness always brings a certain level of excitement unlike any other sport. I love filling out brackets and predicting winners, despite never being right. Well, today LinkedIn is… Continue reading Who’s Going To Win The NCAA Basketball Tournament? Find Out Using LinkedIn Profile Data
11 Things You Need to Immediately Stop Doing on Facebook
Are you getting tired of Facebook or some of the behavior of your friends on the site? Facebook is the most popular social network with over 1 billion active users. And with great popularity comes some shameful characters looking to tap into Facebook’s viral market to sell you their crappy products or scheme your money… Continue reading 11 Things You Need to Immediately Stop Doing on Facebook
Kickstarter Releases Improved Tools for Project Creators
Have you ever tried to raise funds for a new project or idea via Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a crowd-funding platform for creative projects that includes everything from new film, games, music, art, design and technology. Since launching on April 8, 2009, Kickstarter has helped more than 3 million people (and 35,000 creative projects) with over… Continue reading Kickstarter Releases Improved Tools for Project Creators
LinkedIn to Buy Pulse Newsreader App for Over $50 Million
LinkedIn will acquire Pulse, the popular newsreader app, in a deal worth a reported $50 to $100 million. The Pulse app, made by San Francisco-based Alphonso Labs, has 20 million users who read more than 10 million stories per day! Previously Alphonso Labs was able to raise about $10 million from venture capital firms like… Continue reading LinkedIn to Buy Pulse Newsreader App for Over $50 Million
YouTube Releases One New Channel Layout to Rule Them All [UPDATE]
Google is unleashing the new YouTube One Channel available to everyone now after a limited month long beta testing period. This update gives all YouTube channels a sleek new look that promotes a consistent feel for your brand across multiple devices, whether that be mobile or desktop, and it also looks to help content creators… Continue reading YouTube Releases One New Channel Layout to Rule Them All [UPDATE]
Facebook Confirms Acqui-Hire of Young Storytelling Site Storylane
The action at Facebook continues. Just yesterday, Facebook made a major announcement unveiling a radically new redesigned News Feed. Well, today Facebook also just acquired Storylane, a relatively new social network focused around telling stories, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition makes sense given Facebook’s desire to be in the storytelling business themselves. As reported… Continue reading Facebook Confirms Acqui-Hire of Young Storytelling Site Storylane
