Twitter’s API Changes & SND
By now you’ve probably heard… Twitter is changing the way it interacts with third-party tools. But if you’re worried about how that might impact SND… don’t be. Any changes relevant to us (and you) have already been made and we’re guessing you didn’t even notice? That’s because all third-party tools aren’t created equal. Companies like … Continued
#FixItFriday – Bug Update
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you are experiencing at support@socialnewsdesk.com. Bug Fix: Fixed a bug related to some SND Reports not loading completely. Bug Fix: Fixed a bug where some stats were not populating in SND … Continued
Instagram TV… Is it for you?
Instagram recently announced and launched a new app: Instagram TV, aka IGTV. This vertical video (yes… you read that right) platform is available for anyone who wants to create content for it. You don’t have to be verified, and you don’t even have to be a business page. This is a nice benefit for any … Continued
Increase Facebook Engagement with 2 Simple Steps
Remember those old phone company commercials? They invited us to “reach out and touch someone” through long-distance calls, bringing us closer to our friends and loved ones. (If you want a blast from the past, check out this video!) The world has gotten a lot smaller now thanks to social media, but newsrooms are still … Continued
NEW: Facebook Links Clicks in Post Manager
File this under: “Ask and you shall receive!” Lots of SND Dashboard users have been asking us to tweak the way Facebook Link Clicks are reported… so we did! Facebook Link Clicks are now a separate metric in the SND Dashboard Post Manager! This isn’t quite as straightforward as it might seem, so let me … Continued
Tips for Successful Video Content
It’s no secret, video posts on Facebook drive the most engagement on average. Not only is this due to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm giving them a push, but the natural design of video content aids in those ever important “signals” Facebook talks about in their explanation of how News Feed works. A video view, a … Continued
The best reason to post to Instagram through SND Dashboard
I know I’m biased, sure, but the best way to publish to social media is by using SND Dashboard. That’s just a #fact. Why? There are so many reasons. If you’re a client already you know what I’m talking about. Let’s focus on one of those shining reasons right now, arguably the best reason to … Continued
News Feed isn’t about “News”!
This may or may not come as a shock, but the fact remains… Facebook’s “News Feed” isn’t about “News” at all. Not “News” in the sense of “journalism” that is. You may have come to this conclusion after some of the changes Facebook made to their News Feed algorithm over the past several months. Would … Continued
Facebook: Engagement on Link Posts Increases Click-Throughs
This year is already turning out to be one of the most tumultuous ever for News Feed. Algorithm changes impacting what users will see on Facebook have come fast and furiously. And as a content producer, changes around what defines “Engagement” – and how to get it – are among the most important to social-media … Continued