Welcome back to Salty Social Media Vocabulary, a weekly series where we cover everything from popular abbreviations and hashtags, to trends and jargon. There’s no particular theme to this week, so let’s get right to it! Vlog: Denotes a video blog, in contrast to a blog, which is usually written. Ghosting: Refers to the act…
As social media continues to evolve, so does the definition. The phrase “social media” historically has referred to internet software platforms that were built on one premise: digital interaction with other people. But with the advent of the blogosphere, instant messenger apps, and all of the photo sharing apps, what now constitutes social media proper?…
Welcome to Salty Social Media Vocabulary, a weekly series where we cover everything from popular abbreviations and hashtags, to trends and jargon. Because there’s a lot to cover (after all, the internet is big AF) we’ll be adding more every week. ICYMI: In Case You Missed It. Pretty self-explanatory. TBT: Throwback Thursday (sometimes also used…
Just a few years ago citing a tweet might have seemed absurd. But with academics, celebrities, and politicians all aboard the tweet train, tweets have become a valid and citable source for statements. But how does one cite a tweet? Check out the handy guide below. Of course citation guidelines depends on whether you’re using…
Here is a great social media checklist: Courtesy of: The Whole Brain Group
Pace picante had a big mess because they automated there Twitter account and no one person was caring for their followers. Their reputation has been harmed and it looks like they don’t care for their customers. Caring and acting like you care are two separate things. I care about my teeth I love my teeth…
Here is an awesome infographic about influencers online and how to engage with them. http://www.smartinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Different-types-influencers.png
The effects of social media are everywhere as business owners looking to grow their operations while connecting with customers and prospects use social media to yield tangible results. The Visalia Chamber of Commerce will host a half-day seminar designed to help business professionals implement social media tools and will highlight several local social media “success…
Managing a Twitter account for your brand or company is an essential part of your social media and online presence. However, managing that account and making sure the correct material is posted is even more essential. KitchenAid learned this the hard way when the following tweet was posted from their Twitter handle during the Presidential…
Gone are the days when you could use one profile picture for all of your social media sites. Now there are banners, backgrounds, avatars, and profile pictures all in different sizes, all of which have their own dimensions. This can make uploading pictures and customizing your social media sites a real pain sometimes. To help…