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Instagram Tip: Instagram Tests "ScreenShot" Alerts

Instagram Tip: Instagram Tests “ScreenShot” Alerts

By Green Umbrella / 16/04/2018
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When will Facebook/Instagram stop copying Snapchat? When someone takes a screenshot of your post, you will be notified as the content creator. I mentioned this new feature to my 15-year-old…

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LinkedIn Tip: Have you looked at LinkedIn Groups Recently?

By Green Umbrella / 09/04/2018
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If you are an administrator of a rather dormant LinkedIn Group, then you may be interested to know how to breathe new life into your community. If you are a…

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Give People a Reason to Follow You

Give People a Reason to Follow You

By Green Umbrella / 03/04/2018
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Ask yourself “Why should people follow me?” If you are not sure of the answer then it may be time to ask your audience. Perhaps add a poll question to…

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Video, Video, Video

Video, Video, Video

By Green Umbrella / 27/03/2018
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If you do not want to get left behind then it is time to start embracing video. Even LinkedIn is encouraging its users to upload native video now, which is…

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Facebook Tip: Do not use a social media management tool for Facebook

Facebook Tip: Do not use a social media management tool for Facebook

By Green Umbrella / 19/03/2018
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We have been seeing a real decline in the reach on Facebook posts that have been using an external posting system so we decided to split test the same post…

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Social Media Tip: Be Picky About What You Share

By Green Umbrella / 12/03/2018
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Less is often more. Please do not post something on a social media channel just to tick a box. Sharing a few times a week on a platform such as…

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Instagram Tip: Are You Following Hashtags on Instagram?

By Green Umbrella / 05/03/2018
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This feature was introduced in January 2018 allows you to follow a hashtag in a similar way to following a person on Instagram. Simply search for a hashtag, click on…

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Facebook Tip: Never use the words “Tag a friend” on your Company Facebook Posts

By Green Umbrella / 26/02/2018
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In January 2018 Facebook introduced a new addition to their algorithm which penalises content that says “tag a friend” in this post. This change is being rolled out, but rest…

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LinkedIn Tip: Have you registered as a mentor on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn Tip: Have you registered as a mentor on LinkedIn?

By Green Umbrella / 19/02/2018
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LinkedIn users in the US, UK and India are now able to connect with mentors to help coach them with their career development. This is a good opportunity for Recruitment…

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Facebook Tip: Have you Updated "Our Story" on Your Facebook Page?

Facebook Tip: Have you Updated “Our Story” on Your Facebook Page?

By Green Umbrella / 12/02/2018
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You may be confused but “our story” is absolutely nothing to do with the SnapChat like feature called “stories” on Facebook. Our story is found within the ‘about’ area of…

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