Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bluesky , the innovative open social network, has thrown open its doors to the public on February 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of social media. A hallmark feature of Bluesky lies in its status as an open-source platform, where users are not mere spectators but active contributors to its evolution.

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Almost Savvy

JULY 12, 2010

Social Networking Lines Get Blurred With the unprecedented growth of Facebook, it has become the largest social networking platform by far. Is this because social networking is new? I’m sure this has been going on since the early days of humans interacting and forming communities.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 11, 2018

” “But recently we’ve gotten feedback from our community that public content — posts from businesses, brands and media — is crowding out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other.” That’s how freaking convoluted this is. ” Immediately, we see the problem. .”

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. But, successfully reaching, engaging, and converting your audience via social networks necessitates a strategic approach. The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2%

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The fourth most-popular social network for Canadians is Instagram. Forty per cent of Canadians is on Pinterest, an image-based social network and a third of those use it daily. A balanced communications strategy is going to maximize the return on investment. Almost a third of those use it daily.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 25, 2011

Keeping the early adopter community in context, t here isn’t a desire to connect more, or even connect better. The need for a social network that automatically aggregates all my “friends&# and then cuts off the irrelevant noise. Or are we in an infinite loop of growing out of social networks every five years?

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Among them is Bluesky , which is a decentralized, invite-only social network built on an open-source protocol  (I’ll explain what this means even though I barely understand it myself). Bluesky is a decentralized social network created by Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter CEO who started it while still in the role.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. This system empowers the community to actively enforce standards of civility, ensuring that respectful discourse flourishes.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

This premise is essentially the case for the growing number of vertical networks that are taking off online. Vertical social networks aren’t overnight sensations. If you look closely, online communication preferences have hinted that this was coming all along. But first, what are vertical networks?

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Buffer Social

MAY 12, 2016

Instagram changed its logo on Wednesday, and as with almost any significant change to a popular social network, the internet was split. But why do social networks feel the need to change their core functionality and design? Why social networks change (and why we keep coming back). Some loved it.

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Jason Yormark

JULY 22, 2009

While community is a hot buzz word these days, it’s still quite a ways before most businesses truly embrace the idea. Companies like Starbucks , Dell , even my previous employer Microsoft Advertising , all do community incredibly well and it has paid off for all of them many times over.

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Open Community Means Collaborating with a Purpose.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 7 Reasons To Add Amplify To Your Social Networks December 21st, 2010 Tweet I first heard about Amplify earlier this year; I believe it was at the January chapter meeting of IABC/DC Metro.

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Almost Savvy

JULY 15, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Happy Holidays! Elaine Kirk said: RT @IreneKoehler: Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends” Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You [link] [.] It ain’t gonna happen.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

In a post on his Facebook Page back in January the Facebook founder noted : “Recently we’ve gotten feedback from our community that public content — posts from businesses, brands, and media — is crowding out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other.” ” The rise of Stories.

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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

As the number of multi-generational families using online social networks increases daily, so does the number of “Oh no, she didn’t!&# Let’s take a peek at three humorous looks at how social media is, or might be, used to connect with our beloved family members. Ready for Yet Another Social Platform?

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The following is for those who want to be found on social networks, or for the networks on which they want to be found. Social Media Dataflow. Why You Want to Be Found on Social Networks. Think of your profile and activity on social networks as creating brand recognition. Name Branding.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The fourth most-popular social network for Canadians is Instagram. Forty per cent of Canadians are on Pinterest, an image-based social network. When it comes to social media in advertising, we benefit from pay per click models which put paid campaigns within reach for most organizations.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 12, 2022

Are you experiencing issues or errors while accessing the Instagram social network? We restrict certain activity to protect our community. Here are some insights as to what causes these eight common issues and steps to resolve them. Instagram Feed Not Refreshing. You may have encountered the “Try again later.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nothing captured first-day-of-school energy quite like the release of Threads, a new text-based social media platform from Meta. The launch of a new social network is typically met with equal doses of curiosity and concern. Brands and the social media managers that run them took to the platform with enthusiasm.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

  The platform bears a striking resemblance to X, but fans are quick to point out the community-building focus. Plenty of Bufferoos have become regular users of the tool, with a handful of teammates finding success (and community) in some niches. Follow along with our transparent roadmap for progress.

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Dave Fleet

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

If you’re not familiar with the phenomenon, the top social networks – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – all allow users to ‘follow’ other people whose content then provides the basis for what they see when they log in to those services. Here are a few thoughts from my perspective. Echo Chambers Prevail.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 17, 2024

Other social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook have their own algorithms, too.) Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a fitness influencer used to grow from 0 to 600,000+ followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear. What is the Threads algorithm? Psst : More of a visual learner?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

The velocity of change across social networks shows no signs of slowing, prompting advertisers to brace themselves for what lies ahead in 2023. While the social media marketing environment is constantly shifting, there are several social media advertising strategies that marketers may choose to focus on this year.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2021

As one of the world’s top 5 most popular social networks, Twitter has long been an important platform for brands to include in their marketing plans. Communities. Almost since the beginning of the social network’s life, Twitter competitor Facebook has allowed for what they call Groups.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JUNE 29, 2013

I like that my online communities help surface the content that is most relevant to me and it seems to keep me up to date with news and events. However, the social network has been working on Reader for more than year, according a report in the Wall Street Journal and is said to resemble Flipboard. Do you use Google Reader?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Reddit isn’t often mentioned alongside the “big” social networks, though it’s one of the most influential. Download the full Social Trends report to get an in-depth analysis of the data you need to prioritize and plan your social strategy in 2022. Reddit is a social network with a forum-style discussion structure.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Building up a loyal community is an important aspect of any marketing strategy. On Instagram you have an unique opportunity to create a community that can extend beyond your brick-and-mortar store. The most important part of building an Instagram community is to talk with your community, not at your community.

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Jason Yormark

AUGUST 9, 2009

jasonyormark.com Home About Me My Videos My Resume Contact Me Browse > Home / Social Media / Social Network Quality vs. Quantity: What’s More Important? Subcribe via RSS Social Network Quality vs. Quantity: What’s More Important? Community, marketing, video production, are some examples of professional connections.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok may be taking over as the social network of choice for digital marketers. TikTok is a social media app that allows its users to create, share, and watch 15-second videos shot on mobile devices. Is TikTok Emerging as a Powerhouse Social Network? TikTok's popularity has exploded since its 2016 inception.

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Sprout Social

JULY 19, 2022

That’s the question frustrating social media marketers today. According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. Using hashtags on different social networks. I designed the hashtag to thwart any one social network from becoming the dominant gatekeeper.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

They can boost your visibility by: Showing off your products on social media. In short, an engaged community leads to better sales outcomes. Keep reading for our guide to building a strong social media advocacy program. What is social media advocacy? How to set up a social media advocacy program. Use the S.M.A.R.T

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

It is Jay Baer joined today by a very special guest, my friend who is the Director of Community and all things fabulous at BlogWorld and also the author of Online Community Management For Dummies , Ms. It really is a treasure trove of advice and best practices around community management. Deb, how are you? How are you?

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Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Just when you thought you had your social media and digital marketing strategy and plan together, 2018 hit many marketers like a load of bricks with fast, unexpected changes. Current 2018 and future social media and digital marketing landscape for business. Don't let the social networks control where and how you focus.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you are a seasoned social media professional or just getting started on leveraging the power of LinkedIn, it can be easy to fall prey to some of the most common misconceptions about this powerful social network. Being professional on LinkedIn means being respectful to all members of the LinkedIn community.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

The content in this widget providers users with a quick way to see what topics of conversation are trending across the entire Facebook community. Facebook Featured Social Media Tech facebook social media social networking tips usability user experience' Have another way? Feel free to share it in a comment!

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