Social Media Trends

Now it's easier than ever to have your favorite blog post featured on your blog. Read all about it at Blogger Buzz. Blogger adds featured post app http://buzz.blogger.com/2015/12/highlight-posts-that-matter-most.html

Walmart has taken an unexpected route with their new Walmart pay app. Many already know about Walmart's pay app, that allows you to scan the QR code at the checkout counter and then it will pay for your items using the method you previously entered into your app. But - did you know that you can also comparison shop with the Walmart Pay app? If you are comparison shopping for an item elsewhere and find it, just pull out your Walmart app and check their price and availability to. If they have it cheaper, you can purchase it through the app and pick it up later. First Walmart increases their employee pay, and not they've developed an app to make comparison shopping and paying for products easier. Sounds like they are finally listening to the masses. These may be baby steps, but that's better than standing still. You can get more details about the Walmart app at ZDNet.com http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-walmarts-launch-of-walmart-pay-could-change-the-mobile-pa

First off, in case you didn't know, or forgot, SEO stands for search engine optimization, which is paramount in getting your websites and blogs in early results of search engine queries. I found a great article with six excellent tips at Social Media Today. My favorite and probably most useful (in my opinion) is number six... Local Business and Community Building Last but certainly not least, if you’re a business looking for some local action, social media can be a key traffic builder. Local businesses with major community engagement will pop up closer to the top of that search list, so make sure you’re interacting with your community. How? A few methods come to mind: If you attend or host a local event, take pictures, post them to your account, and tag people. Offer discounts and incentives for local business. Make sure you thank your local customers (a simple personalized “thanks for shopping with us” goes a surprisingly long way). In addition to all this, build trust

A few days ago, the royal baby princess was born. She is definitely special by any definition of the word. Oreo (The Martin Agency) jumped on this opportunity to declare that all babies are special. Adweek.com brought it to my attention on FaceBook. In response to their new ad, I read a viewer comment that said: "if everybody is special does special still have a meaning?" The answer is YES . When something or someone is special, it simply means that there is something worthy of knowing in or about that person. It is up to each of us to seek out what is worthy, what is special. Each person is a treasure map in my opinion, worthy of seeking out that unique quality that makes them special. We must also seek what is special in ourselves, so that we may more easily share it with the world. It is our gift, our talent, our skill, or our teachings... it is what we offer to others. What makes you special? Figuring out what is special about your business or servic

Sure, you've thought about it. Everyone has thought about it, but most people aren't sure how to go about making and posting social media videos. Check out the following article and you'll know what to do next time you get the urge to record something that can get your business, your name or your products the attention they deserve online. Just remember that people need to be entertained. Be unique. Be yourself. If you have the time and resources to create quality content consistently,YouTube is a great place to start. If you’re just dipping your toes in, you might want to start with Instagram or Vine. How to Create Social Videos With Your Smartphone | Social Media Examiner http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/create-social-videos-smartphone/

Here's the best PR tip I've read today. It's a must do for social media marketing. It's number six of a list of ways to improve your PR skills in this informative article / tutorial.  Be sure to read the whole article by Peter Economy:  9 Ways to Do PR Like a Pro inc.com/peter-economy/ 6. Be social for an hour each day If you're going to engage with customers, prospects, and reporters on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media, then dedicate at least an hour in your day for social time. Post timely and thoughtful content, acknowledge comments and be responsive to questions. Start conversations with your content and social posts rather than just broadcasting your opinions.