As the latest group to explore the arena of social media governance, the New York Police Department recently issued a set of new, strict social media guidelines for its workforce of over 35,000 individuals. The motivation to renew the social media policies was rooted in a series of recent social embarrassments involving members of the…
12 Mistakes To Avoid If You Want To Win On Facebook
Do you want to win on Facebook? Perhaps you have a personal profile you want to push or a business account that needs more engagement to help sales. If you avoid 12 common Facebook mistakes you can’t win over the social networks users. Amy Porterfield at MooKooDeisgn examines the most common mistakes made by Facebook users.…
Pinterest Recipes Go Viral With Just The Right Social Ingredients
It is nearly impossible to log into a Pinterest account and look around without running into some delicious dessert recipe or a new mediterranean dish that you simply can’t live without. While the rapidly growing social network might just seem like a huge hodgepodge of information, the truth is there is already a science behind what…
Virgin America Explains Its Social Media Strategy
Compared to other domestic airlines Virgin America has one of the largest growth rates on Facebook and Twitter, so if you’re wondering what you should be doing to foster your brand’s social media growth it might be wise to start taking notes. Ryan Holmes, HootSuite CEO, recently posted a video on LinkedIn featuring Virgin’s social…
30 Minutes Of Social A Day: Work Smarter, Not Harder [Infographic]
Mastering social media can take years of testing, trial and error, and a bit of luck. However, effectively using social media to expand your brand or simply to connect with current customers can be done in 30 minutes or less. The marketing leads team at Pardot have created an infographic that showcases how users can implement…
Social Media Image Maker Creates Perfect Fit Images, Awesome Effects
If you’re reading this, chances are that you already know how important your social media images can be when building a brand. It’s the very first thing people look at when visiting your social networking sites — and we all know how important first impressions are. AP, a design studio that focuses on graphic and…
Facebook’s New News Feed: How To Get In Line For New Features
When Facebook announced its new News Feed, Thursday they said it would be rolling out to desktops starting that day. We reported about the new features and streamed the event live on Social News Daily, but if Facebook announced that users had to join a waiting list to get the features rolled out to my…
YouTube’s Harlem Shake Easter Egg: Here’s How To Find It
The Harlem Shake has become a hugely popular success thanks in no small part to social video sharing website YouTube. But did you know that you can actually make YouTube do the Harlem Shake? Having a little bit of fun with its search feature YouTube allows users to type in the phrase “Do the Harlem…
Facebook Shares: 14 Tips For Increasing Engagement
There is a science to achieving a higher rate of Facebook shares. From the consistency of Facebook posts to the right timing, and eye-catching images, understanding the science of Facebook sharing is important for businesses, website owners and even individuals who are looking to increase their social reach. Realizing the importance of Facebook Sharing…
R/LifeProTips Hacks Your FWPs [Awesome Reddit Of The Day]
The best subreddits are often those you come across when you’re scanning the main page for one reason or another — some well traveled and some not so much — and we here at SocialNewsDaily hope to give props to fantastic lesser and better known subreddits as we assist you in navigating the Reddit social strata.…
Using Pinterest To Increase SEO: A Simple Guide For Business Owners
Pinterest is a great way for website owners to increase their online presence. While the social network is mostly seen as a platform for sharing recipes, baby pictures and various other types of creative posts, it can also help other website owners spread their message while increasing search engine optimization (SEO). So how exactly can…
Facebook Shortcuts: A Comprehensive List [Infographic]
Want to make Facebook work a little faster? Facebook is sort of awesome, right? No? Are you on Facebook right now? That’s what I thought. Look, I’m only trying to help. We all use it every day, but it doesn’t always work as well as it should, right? See, there’s our common ground. Luckily, there…
Facebook Saves Your Search History: Here’s How To Delete It
Were you aware that Facebook saves your search results? Whenever you search for a long lost friend, spy on an ex-girlfriend or simply look up information via the Facebook search bar that information is saved inside of your account settings. For users looking to increase their own privacy Facebook searches can be deleted and the…
Facebook Wall Post Interaction. Tips For Increasing Reader Interest
Not all Facebook wall posts are created equally, in fact certain posts receive far more people interaction because of the way they are composed. For example, were you aware that posts with photos have a 39% higher rate of interaction? The team at LinchpinSEO conducted some research and then created an infographic that highlights Facebook wall post…