Do you feel like there is so much change afoot this year? I totally do! And I think this week’s picks really reflect that. There is an undercurrent of taking risks and moving forward. My kind of undercurrent.
I’d love to hear what changes you’re making, if you’re starting a blog, revamping a current one, branching out into online business or something else? I’m also keen to hear your input into our community discussion on what social platforms everyone uses and why.
WHSR Twitter Chat Recap: Blog Smarter and Stay Productive to Grow Traffic | Web Hosting Secret Revealed
Plenty of ideas to stay on top of things here, and I particularly love the tools breakdown.
Google to Penalise Widget Link Tactics | Search Engine Roundtable
If you’ve got some keyword-stuffed or otherwise not-so-legit links in your widgets, you might wanna remove them – now!
Instagram Reaches 500,000 Advertisers, Releases New Business Stats | Social Media Today
With the advent of new business accounts and integration with Facebook, Instagram has seen a surge in people using the platform more strategically. Have you got a business account, and do you find it helpful?
Facebook Plans to Expand Program to Fight Against Online Hate Speech | Wall Street Journal
This is more for online activists fighting against terrorist propaganda, but I can imagine it would be the beginning in a drip-down effect for online hate speech in general.
How This Social Media Strategist Stays Focused on His Goals | Entrepreneur
I LOVE hearing how other people deal with these issues! Super helpful.
Two Pads and a Calendar: The Simple System I use to Organise Life | Kelly Exeter
If you’re struggling with overwhelm, your to-do list threatening to take over your entire life, then check out productivity ninja Kelly’s streamlined life/work organisation.
Want to Slowly Kill Your Content on Google? Simply Use a Directory Structure With Dates | Sistrix
Ouch! Probably time to get the date out of your URLs – just like we’ve done here at ProBlogger.
How Creating A Private Facebook Group Can Unlock New Business Opportunities | Business2Community
It’s like a virtual office/sitting room where everyone can network, chat, share ideas and information and ask you questions. It can be invaluable (but also getting to the point of being overdone). Do you have a Facebook group? What do you do in there?
4 Creative Ways to Use Instagram for Business | Social Media Examiner
Oh my gosh, that Old Spice idea is GENIUS.
Want to be a Better Social Media Marketer? Listen to These 10 Podcasts | HubSpot
Something for everyone here – from strategy to ideas to hacks to success stories. I’m hooked!
What’s caught your eye this week?
