The world of social media is always renewing itself in some way or another. With frequent updates and resurfacing content, it can be hard to keep up with on a daily basis. It’s important to stay informed of the current issues and trends so that your social media presence stays relevant. Using social media is one thing, but using it well is the key to online success. Stay updated with the latest social media news!
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With a new update to LinkedIn’s analytics, users can see how specific actions on the site are affecting the number of views their profiles get. Replicating the actions covered—profile updates, endorsements, joining a group or adding new connections—might then lead to further valuable connections.
By looking at the traffic driven from these specific LinkedIn activities, users can focus their time and energy on the actions that get them closest to their professional goals.
Reports are flying that Facebook is working toward entering the realm of anonymous sharing seen by other popular apps like Secret and Whisper.
According to the Times, the mobile app is due to be released in the next few weeks.
Snapchat co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel has announced that ads are finally coming to the messaging app. The ads will be opt-in and are going to appear within Snapchat’s Stories feature. Unlike the advertising methods seen by other social media platforms, promotions will not be targeted at specific users based on their demographics. This is the first move toward monetization made by the $10 billion company.
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