Facebook launches verified accounts
A new Facebook feature has been launched: Verified Pages. This is very similar to verified accounts on Twitter, which display a small blue tick, next to the user’s name. Facebook pages will now display a small blue check mark...
17th May: Top Ten Tweets of the Week
It’s that time of the week again – see who has made our list of the Top Ten Tweets of the Week. Tweets are in no particular order and have been chosen due their informative, or inspiring nature. 1. @BusinessTimes1...
YouTube launches pay-to-watch channels
YouTube has launched a trial scheme for paid channels. The pilot programme consists of a small number of content makers that offer subscriptions to their channels starting at $0.99 (£0.64) a month. Each channel will offer a 14...
What will you gain from hosting a LinkedIn group?
LinkedIn is not only a place to communicate and find old colleagues, it’s a place to find new prospects, build connections and utilise the people you know in your required industry. There are masses of groups already live on...
4 Tips for leading a LinkedIn Group
A LinkedIn group is a great way of building contacts, and positioning yourself as an expert within your specific industry. We previously looked over the benefits of running such a group, and here we’ll look at what you need to do...
Make online videos without spending a penny
People love videos. A lot of people love videos: over 4 billion YouTube videos are watched PER DAY. But don’t let these numbers put you off; there are still plenty of opportunities for brands to create new and innovative videos....
How much is a Facebook fan actually worth?
Social media has allowed brands to connect with consumers on another level. Consumers have changed their buying habits, and companies had to respond quickly. This meant social media sites saw a massive influx of businesses trying...
Facebook losing millions of users each month
Facebook is losing millions of users every month, according to the latest figures. In Britain 1.4 million users deserted the site last month, in a move that is being described as ‘Facebook fatigue’. In the last six months,...
Don’t ignore social media
Everyone and their mum has a social media profile these days. But some people still haven’t bought into the social media tsunami that has swept the business world. Some business owners may believe that social media is a waste of...
Chat apps based messaging over takes texting
Research firm Informa have announced figures that show chat based applications have overtaken traditional SMS texting. Informa stated that over 19 billion messages were sent through chat apps in 2012, compared to 17.6 billion SMS...