Social Snapshot – 20.02.19

February 20, 2019

Another week has passed, which means one thing… time for another social snapshot! This week we are bringing you a variety of content; channel reports, platform updates and ways to help you improve your social strategy. We’re always here to help!

10 Instagram tools you need in 2019. https://po.st/9fSmp1

Looking to improve your Instagram, but don’t know where to start? Social Media Today has compiled 10 tools you may need to get you off your feet in 2019

New report looks at the latest trends in Facebook page engagement. https://po.st/zrH04w

Creating content that your audience will engage with is always important, especially for businesses. But, what type of content should you be posting and when?

Snapchat releases new report on user behaviour in relation to entertainment.https://po.st/vIbNDe

Just in time for awards season, Snapchat has released a report surrounding their users’ trips to the cinema… lights, camera, action!

Instagram is testing a donation sticker in Stories. https://po.st/bQx3t9

Similarly, to Facebook’s fundraising tools, Instagram is testing out a new ‘donation sticker’ in stories. But, will it stay, or will it go?

Social media dos and don’ts for 2019. https://po.st/XgKozy

Always proofread your posts, incorporate community management into your strategy, and be realistic. These are just a few things to think about when creating your social strategy.

11 reasons your website speed is killing your social media marketing. https://po.st/2nBSlk

If your website is slow and unable to reload, it could be having an impact on the success of your social ⚠️ You’ll want to get your site in gear after you see these stats!

LinkedIn announces new groups features, catering to increased group engagement.https://po.st/eAIf5S

2019 seems to be the year for LinkedIn updates. The platform has recently announced 5 new tools coming soon to LinkedIn groups, in a bid to overall increase engagements.

How to survive (and outsmart) the Instagram algorithm in 2019. https://po.st/h5TILw

Is Instagram’s algorithm getting you down? Check out how you can overcome it here!

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