tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56230577401212026212024-02-20T03:18:55.865-08:00Social Media Training BlogSocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-42047979843228697022013-06-28T04:19:00.001-07:002013-06-28T04:19:04.659-07:00Twitter 2 stage PIN verificationToday we're looking at the recently introduced 2 stage PIN protection feature on Twitter.<br />
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Few users seem to have taken the feature onboard, with even more not even knowing it exists. So we assess what it does, how you set it up and whether or not it provides additional security without compromise.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/It%27s%20a%20month%20since%20Twitter%20introduced%20a%20new%20security%20feature%20for%20users.%20%20The%202-stage%20PIN%20based%20login%20system.%20%20Are%20you%20using%20it?%20%20Did%20you%20even%20know%20about%20it?%20%20We%20take%20a%20look%20in%20todays%20blog%20entry.%20%20http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Twitter+login+verification-162" target="_blank">Social media training - Twitter 2 stage PIN verification</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com1England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-10776159955665036012013-05-27T06:40:00.002-07:002013-05-27T06:40:56.133-07:00Hashtags for legal professionsOur recent hashtag analysis has focused on one of the increasingly busy sectors on <strong>Twitter </strong>and <strong>social media in</strong> general - the legal professions.<br />
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Encompassing lawyers and others in the legal trades, <strong>tweet </strong>volume has been rising steadily over the last few years.<br />
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The sector remains very immature in its understanding of the platform
in general, amply demonstrated by a lack of any real engagement from
most accounts. <br />
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Click the link below to read the full article.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Hashtags+for+legal+professions-128" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Hashtags for legal professions</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-51312029772044919892013-05-19T06:19:00.000-07:002013-05-19T06:19:23.564-07:00Businesses ignore customer service on TwitterA collection of surveys suggests that businesses on<strong> Twitter</strong> continue to ignore customers who contact them on the <strong>social media</strong> network.<br />
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The combined statistics, from sources in multiple countries and
accounting for the monitoring of over 10,700 businesses, reveal that
organisations have yet to fully understand the vital importance of
feedback and managing their online relationships.<br />
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Click the link below to view the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Businesses+ignore+customer+service+on+Twitter-123" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Businesses ignore customer service on Twitter </a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-38022449638037186242013-05-19T06:17:00.000-07:002013-05-19T06:17:21.003-07:00Pinterest drives DIY and Crafts interestAs<strong> Pinterest</strong> continues as the headline-grabbing
social media platform of growth at present, online technology site
Mashable has revealed its power in the DIY & Crafts sector.<br />
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Speaking to Mashable, <strong>Pinterest</strong> have revealed even
they've taken note of the huge popularity of their site amongst
"Crafters" and those who like to try their hand at "DIY".<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Pinterest+driving+DIY+and+Crafts+businesses-122" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Pinterest drives DIY and Crafts interest </a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-64358529863148074342013-05-19T06:15:00.000-07:002013-05-19T06:15:21.011-07:00Has the average Twitter user changed?Statistics published by Beevolve suggest that the average <strong>Twitter </strong>user has changed in profile - albeit slightly.<br />
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Using a huge sample data set of 36 million users, the survey reveals
some interesting points. One thing that doesn't seem to have changed a
great deal is the 53% of users that are females - because in 2011 this
stood at 54%.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Has+the+average+Twitter+user+changed%3F-118" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Has the average Twitter user changed?</a> SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-37137587794982437382013-05-19T06:13:00.000-07:002013-05-19T06:13:22.266-07:00Pinterest content delivers for longerAn in-house analysis we've completed has shown <strong>Pinterest</strong> content delivers traffic long after <strong>Facebook</strong> and <strong>Twitter</strong> content has stopped doing so.<br />
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As you'd expect from a company in our field, we conduct regular monitoring of our <strong>social media</strong> activity in terms of the traffic it refers to us, from what sources and much more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Pinterest+content+delivers+for+longer-115" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Pinterest content delivers for longer </a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-88998947345449828032013-05-19T06:11:00.000-07:002013-05-19T06:11:31.911-07:00UK law on social media under reviewThe UK's Crown Prosecution Service is to hold discussions with the
legal professions, academics and representatives from Facebook and
Twitter, on free speech via social media.<br />
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It follows the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the UK
telling the BBC that "the right to be offensive has to be protected".<br />
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Click the link below to view the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/UK+law+on+social+media+under+review-114" target="_blank">Social Media Training - UK law on social media under review</a> SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-37775838214877797472013-05-18T04:50:00.004-07:002013-05-18T04:50:57.842-07:00Marketing hashtags for TwitterFor the past week we've been monitoring the use of hashtags related to marketing in the United Kingdom.<br />
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Many Twitter users seem to stick to the traditionally known<strong> #marketing</strong>
hashtag but it's interesting to look at hashtags closely associated
with it. Many reveal new opportunities and audiences for increased
tweet exposure.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Marketing+hashtags+in+the+UK-109" target="_blank">Social Media Training - Marketing Hashtags for Twitter</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-29947012212596386102013-05-18T04:48:00.002-07:002013-05-18T04:48:57.888-07:00Twitter competition rulesTwitter represents a fantastic opportunity if you're an organisation
with a competition to promote. The potential for exposure to a wider
audience of entrants is substantial, but there are a number of rules to
be aware of.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Twitter+competitions-108" target="_blank">Social media training - Twitter competition rules</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-36484079791064320562013-05-18T04:46:00.005-07:002013-05-18T04:49:27.803-07:00Facebook profile pictures - how to stand out from the crowdWhen we're discussing Facebook brand pages with clients it often
makes for very interesting conversation. The Facebook cover of many
companies is often overlooked as a branding opportunity of any real
creativity.<br />
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However, there are some organisations that make the most of the
branding and impact value that Facebook offers in quite superb style.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Creative+use+of+profile+pictures-106" target="_blank">Social media training - Creative Facebook Profile Images</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-71528594015186575942013-05-18T04:45:00.002-07:002013-05-18T04:45:31.819-07:00Pinterest continues to attract female usersWe've regularly kept you informed of the development of Pinterest and its impact as a major social media platform.<br />
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So, it should come as no surprise that new statistics from Pew
Internet in the United States confirm its position as the platform on
which to connect with the female gender<br />
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You can read the full article on the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Pinterest+continues+female+popularity-101" target="_blank">Social media training - Pinterest continues to attract female users</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4994677 -21.828616700000069 62.2115677 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-82968805896411266062013-05-11T02:27:00.001-07:002013-05-11T02:27:34.053-07:00UK businesses begin to embrace social mediaMore and more UK businesses are looking to social media marketing
services than ever before. <br />
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That's just one of the outcomes of research
we completed in 2012.<br />
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Using platforms such as Google Insights to draw data from as far back
as 2004, the growth in interest for a range of social media services
has never been greater.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/UK+business+interest+in+social+media+soars-99" target="_blank">Social media training - UK business embrace social media</a><br />
SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com1England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-55022644942894389472013-05-11T02:25:00.001-07:002013-05-11T02:25:08.896-07:00Autoreplying to Twitter followersOne of the questions we're often asked is how to set up a Twitter
account to send an automated Direct Message (DM) to a new follower.<br />
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We have a nice short reply for this. Don't.<br />
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We're not the only ones to think this either - Twitter recommend you don't too.<br />
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Whilst we're sure there are a small number of accounts that might
have reason to do (though you really have to dig deep to justify it) the
simple fact is that auto-replies to new followers have one common
result - they annoy people.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Auto-replying+to+new+followers-98" target="_blank">Social media training - Autoreplying to Twitter followers</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-40706755369696740552013-05-11T02:22:00.002-07:002013-05-11T02:22:52.022-07:00Facebook StoriesSome time ago Facebook has launched a sub-site
dedicated to telling the stories of some of its millions of users.<br />
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Facebook Stories focuses on the plight, journey, recollections and
writings of those who Facebook have selected to feature in the launch
programme for the site.<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Facebook+Stories-95" target="_blank">Social media training - Facebook Stories</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4938017 -21.828616700000069 62.2172337 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-72773397087595584652013-05-11T02:21:00.000-07:002013-05-11T02:21:03.342-07:00Automatically blocking Facebook posts based on words usedOne of the most common questions we receive from brands unfamiliar
with Facebook page management is centred on "issue management".<br />
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That is, just how do you handle those awkward posts or feedback?<br />
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Click the link below to read the full article. <br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Auto-blocking+Facebook+posts-94" target="_blank">Social media training - automatically blocking posts on Facebook</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-62293065299464258852013-05-02T11:42:00.001-07:002013-05-02T11:42:01.720-07:00Social media furnitureIf you're addicted to Facebook or Twitter then you'll be pleased to know there are talented designers out there thinking of you.<br />
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However, we're not talking about web designers. <br />
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No, these are
product designers of an entirely different type - and their ingenious
ideas are something to behold.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Social+media+furniture-93" target="_blank">Social media training - Social Media Furniture</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-11982329443984478882013-05-02T11:40:00.001-07:002013-05-02T11:40:23.594-07:00Reasons people follow specific Twitter accountsIt might seem like a rather obvious question. <br />
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You might even think the
answer is obvious too. <br />
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People follow accounts to receive information -
but how does that help you know how to engage with followers?<br />
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Read the full article on the link below<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Why+do+people+follow+Twitter+accounts-87" target="_blank">Social media training - Reasons people follow Twitter accounts</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-7911561833580724932013-05-02T11:38:00.002-07:002013-05-02T11:38:23.701-07:00Want to show off a portfolio?If you consider the number of organisations or individuals that might
want to draw attention to a portfolio of their work you'll soon come up
with a big number.<br />
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Photographers are an obvious choice.<br />
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However, how many advertising agencies are there that aren't using a
global platform on which to publish their work? Lots. Your website is
one thing, but you've got to bring people to it - and Pinterest can do
that.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Want+to+show+off+a+portfolio-86" target="_blank">Social media training - Want to show off a portfolio?</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.4957972 -21.828616700000069 62.2152382 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-68024164070826274992013-05-02T11:30:00.001-07:002013-05-02T11:30:21.749-07:00Facebook monitors chat for criminal activityAn interview given to Reuters by Facebook's Chief Security Officer
has revealed that the social networking giant actively monitors users
and passes on indications of criminal activity to police authorities.<br />
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Facebook is said to have deployed software and processes that scan
for certain words and phrases with one social media blog referencing
examples as being the exchange of personal information or vulgar
language.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Facebook+monitors+chat+for+criminal+activity-83" target="_blank">Social media training - Facebook monitors chat for criminal activity</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-4156435987513214372013-05-02T11:28:00.003-07:002013-05-02T11:28:38.907-07:00Facebook lowers heart rateHere's an interesting one for anyone in the health professions, or if
you've an interest in the impact of social media platforms on the human
body and mind.<br />
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Research by MIT and the University of Milan from 2012
has shown that use of Facebook can aid relaxation, reduce stress levels
and slow down the human heart rate.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Facebook+can+slow+heart+rate-82" target="_blank">Social media training - Facebook lowers heart rate</a><br />
SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-23346715710954217382013-05-02T11:26:00.002-07:002013-05-02T11:26:07.498-07:00Which social media network is most trusted?We've just been discussing an interesting find in respect of which of
the major social media platforms is most trusted by its users.<br />
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Socialmouths have put the topic up for discussion because of an
Infographic produced by JumpThru and it raises some interesting points.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Which+social+network+is+most+trusted-78" target="_blank">Social media training - most trusted social media network</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0England, UK52.3555177 -1.174319700000069142.5088317 -21.828616700000069 62.2022037 19.479977299999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-43768888627260015202013-05-01T11:17:00.000-07:002013-05-01T11:17:00.885-07:00HR staff embrace social media<br />
Two years ago we spoke about the rapid rise in the number of requests we received for training Human Resources personnel.<br />
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Today, it is evident that the embracing of Twitter as a channel of communication for those in the HR sector continues at pace.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/HR+personnel+embrace+Twitter-75" target="_blank">Social media training - HR staff embrace social media</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-49907345206264011022013-05-01T11:14:00.002-07:002013-05-01T11:14:22.801-07:00Social media ideas for small businessesA couple of quick and easy pointers that you might like to try to
help to engage with your audience and grow your numbers on your <strong>Social Media Networks</strong>.<br />
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If you are new to social media and are looking to quickly grow your
numbers there are a few techniques highlighted below that might be able
to help. These are a small number of the techniques discussed in our <strong>Social Media Training</strong> courses if you are looking for more in-depth and specific knowledge.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Social+Media+ideas+for+Small+Businesses-59" target="_blank">Social media training - ideas for small businesses</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-8476854934061043732013-05-01T11:10:00.004-07:002013-05-01T11:10:54.298-07:00How your customers complainDo you know the most likely methods of complaint for your customers? We are considerably past the <em>'moving into'</em> era and can now class ourselves <em>very much in</em> modern times. A recent survey by <em>Sage UK</em> has revealed some interesting results about complaining online.<br />
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More than one in five people are now turning to Social Media
platforms to complain! 22% of the 2,000 consumers surveyed said Social
Media would be their first choice to compain.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below: <br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/How+your+customers+complain-56" target="_blank">Social media training - how your customers complain</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623057740121202621.post-3589459661233618382013-05-01T11:08:00.002-07:002013-05-01T11:08:29.094-07:00Content is KingBusiness are always trying to come up with the newest and best ways
to grab your attention and stand out from the crowd in their marketing
campaigns. This is no different when it comes to their Social Media
marketing campaigns.<br />
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Whether it be splash pages, fancy profile pictures,
custom apps for businesses and other useful Facebook techniques,
businesses are always trying to lure you in.<br />
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However, in a recent study using eye-tracking webcams by <em>Mashable</em>, content has proved to be the true winner.<br />
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Read the full article at the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.social-media-training.co.uk/blog/post/Content+is+King-54" target="_blank">Social media training - content is King</a>SocialMediaTraininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00775068265624465803noreply@blogger.com0