Hello and welcome to the first Reading Roundup of 2017! May this be the year we make the breakthroughs we want, understand the things we haven’t yet, and have more fun than ever. Let these readings be your guide!
The Top 9 Social Media Strategists to Watch In 2017 | Entrepreneur
I love these picks because they’re so diverse. They’re not all Digital Whizkids, they’re just people at the top of their game, not matter what the genre. Following them won’t only teach you how to be a better online marketer, but they’ll be entertaining to boot.
How to Fix Internal Server Error in WordPress | Web Hosting Secret Revealed
Who hasn’t come across one of these? And panicked?! Bookmark for the next time your site returns an error and you have no idea what to do.
Plan Beyond January to Achieve Your Goals: A Whole Year of Wins | Potential Psychology
I know, we’re all so motivated RIGHT NOW but a little longevity in our planning never goes astray.
Why SEO & lousy content don’t mix | Search Engine Land
Look, I’m not suggesting any of you are writing lousy content! This is more a reminder to really aim for high standards when it comes to creating your content.
How Much Does Facebook Advertising Cost? The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads Pricing | Buffer
This was fascinating not only because it explains why Facebook charges what it does, but also how your ad gets chosen (or not) over millions of others to be shown. Essential reading for anyone who relies on FB advertising.
Will the buzz continue? Influencer predictions for 2017 | AdNews
2016 was arguably the year of the influencer, and I was intrigued to read these predictions from people who have worked with them before. Can you say “video?”!
Instagram Looking to Push Ad Content into Stories | Social Media Today
Ahem.
How to Find and Fix 14 Technical SEO Problems That Can Be Damaging Your Site Now | Moz
Make 2017 the year you get on top of your SEO game. We have plenty of info here, but you might wanna check these 14 problems to see if they apply to you.
Why a Side Hustle May be More Important for Women Than Men | BBC
And what better side hustle to have than a blog?!
Snapchat launches universal search to simplify navigation | TechCrunch
There’ll be plenty of you out there saying “IT’S ABOUT TIME”. The confusion about how to use Snapchat and find friends to follow is a big reason it turns a lot of newbies off. Hopefully this will help.
Go forth and blog well!