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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday Zebras

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

Have you been neglecting your LinkedIn Profile? Jeremy Goldman brings us some fantastic tips in “6 Ways Content Marketers Can Supercharge Their LinkedIn Profiles.” Whether you’re a longtime user or new to the site, you should definitely compare your profile to his checklist.

Instagram’s new updates to their desktop feature is a game-changer that no longer limits your interaction to a mobile device. Sue B. Zimmerman has the scoop and a great video tutorial in “How to Use Instagram on Your Computer.” She also has a fantastic Instagram strategy guide she’s offering for free, so make sure you check it out.

Pinterest is changing the way they do business by allowing you to do your shopping through their new suite of tools. These new features aren’t live yet, but they’ll be releasing in the coming months. Mashable got an inside sneak peek of the “Shopping with Pinterest” tools, and Samantha Murphy Kelly tells us more in “Finding Things to Buy on Pinterest is About to Get a Lot Easier.”

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.

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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday Zebras

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

In a recent study from the Pew Research Center, it turns out that the majority of U.S. adults now turn to social media to get their daily news. Find out the exact stats and specifics at News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2016 on their website.

Are you one of the many companies using Instagram? Then I have some great news for you! Instagram now allows businesses to have access to analytics, create profiles and more. Mashable covers the changes in Instagram Will Finally Give Businesses an Official Presence on its Platform.

According to a report from The Guardian, Facebook May Add End-to-end Encryption to Messenger. The move illustrates how technology companies are doubling down on secure messaging while not wanting to get in the way of other business objectives. It’s another step towards motivating viewers to linger on this social media platform longer.

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.

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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday Zebras

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

Even people who think they have a handle on social media might be surprised to discover that they cause the occasional faux pas. In fact, Forbes put together this list of the 4 Social Media Mistakes You Are Unknowingly Making. Are you making any of these errors in your social feeds?

Instagram is a rising social media star right these days. Now AdWeek is saying there is an Instagram Code that Reveals 4 Potential New Features. The most exciting might be the opportunity to boost posts within the platform. Go forth, read, and speculate!

Snapchat just will not slow down with its fun new features. You can now add stickers to your Snapchat snaps, according to CBS News. These colorful and fun stickers can be added to your individual snaps and stories and closely resemble the Facebook Messenger sticker options. Super fun!

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.