Using HootSuite as a marketing tool

By Meghan Peters via Mashable 


HootSuite is a social media dashboard that you can use to manage multiple social media accounts. HootSuite is free to use and you can add up to five accounts on the free plan and even more for the paid plan on HootSuite.

It's also used online through a web browser rather than using a desktop client. Social media is beginning to play a big role when companies try to expand their brand. "With the vast reach social media can have, it's important for marketing organizations to be aware of who has access to which accounts and how they're using them."


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Tips on how to grow your SoundCloud following

By SoundCloud Community
SoundCloud

SoundCloud is an online distribution of music. People have the ability to listen to music and share the music that they listen to. "The heart of SoundCloud is its deeply engaged community of creators who share the sounds they create with each other and the world."


Tips are included on SoundCloud on how to increase your following. Tips that are given include listening to as much as you can and share as much you can. Another tip is to reply to your messages and comments.


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Using the New Myspace

By Mary-Ann Russon

Myspace used to be one of the biggest if not the biggest social media website around 10 years ago. "Its public profiles allowed users to upload photos, post short messages on other users’ profiles, send emails using the internal messaging system and receive updates from the much loved "Tom". 

Since the introduction of other social media sites, primarily Facebook, Myspace has gone down in popularity. Facebook was able to adapt and start promoting artists' music and Myspace had to change its core philosophy. "

The most interesting thing about the new Myspace is the fact that you can stream entire albums from a multitude of popular artists and replay the tracks as much as you want, completely for free." 


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The Unspoken Rules of LinkedIn Etiquette

By Staff Writiers


On most social media networks like Facebook and Twitter, you are able to post almost anything at once. That's not necessarily the case with LinkedIn. LinkedIn is strictly professional and you have to be careful what you put out there.

Having proper LinkedIn etiquette is essential for setting up the best professional profile. "Remember that LinkedIn is a professional site, not a personal one. Vacation pictures, whining, and drama are not appreciated. Stay professional, offering business discussions, events, and opportunities instead." 

Another unspoken rule that is listed is to not make everything about you. "Be careful not to get to full of yourself."

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10 Tips on how to use LinkedIn

By Tracy Gold

LinkedIn is a tool that is used to make business connections. It can be a powerful and even the most active LinkedIn users can miss simple things to make their experience better. Tracy Gold attended a seminar and gives us ten tips on how to make the most of your LinkedIn presence.

These include simple things like posting a picture, or posting statuses because these give you visibility on your profile. Another tip is to participate in groups because they can valuable.


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YouTube Tips and Tricks

By Amy-Mae Elliot

YouTube is the biggest site in the world for online video viewing. With three billion views per day, YouTube is the king of online videos. People also share YouTube videos through social networks like Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus. It's a simple process that can be done in your channel settings. "As you upload, comment, favorite or like a video, these actions will be broadcast to your Facebook and Twitter accounts for your friends and followers to see." 


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Tips and Tricks for the New Myspace

Myspace was once what Facebook is now. Arguably the biggest social media website in the world. Since the inception of other social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, Myspace went through a decline and decided to go into a different direction. Enter the "New Myspace" era. Mashable provides 8 essential tips and tricks for the New Myspace in a slideshow/gallery/

http://mashable.com/2013/01/16/new-myspace-tips-tricks/ 

Tips to Maximize Your Brand's Facebook Reach

By Stacey Politi

Mashable gives 5 tips on how a single person or a company can maximize their Facebook use, to reach an audience. Tips include: "Know your audience." And to "Engage the engagement."

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Increasing Twitter Followers

"How to increase your twitter following the right way," (@bpw), #SocialMedia #Twitter #VJSM http://www.pandemiclabs.com/blog/social-media/how-to-increase-your-twitter-following-the-right-way/

Google Plus Tips and Tricks

"Google+ tips and tricks for the newbie and semi-newbie." #GooglePlus #SocialMedia #VJSM http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/07/17/google-tips-and-tricks-for-the-newbie-and-semi-newbie/

Google Plus Tips

"5 Google Plus Tips to Help you Generate More Likes and Followers," (@DanielSharkov), #GooglePlus #Tips http://www.reviewzntips.com/google-plus-tips/ // #VJSM

Twitter Apps and Tools I Use

"The 11 Twitter Apps and Tools I use Every Day in 2011," (@NealSchaffer) #TwitterApps #TwitterTools http://windmillnetworking.com/2011/09/14/twitter-tools-apps-2011/ // #VJSM