Our webinars over 'lockdown' were so popular, we decided that actually it's something we really want to carry on with! So, while we had a break over August and September, our free webinar series will return on the 1st of October 2020, to April 2021. Based on the...
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Twitter’s new update controls replies
Here's a sneaky update that we missed online until it popped up on our Twitter profile! I had noticed that Twitter itself last week during an entertaining conversation with NASA had only allowed NASA to reply to the thread. I assumed it was nice feature they'd given...
Boost Your Social – Downloadable PDF
We’ve been working on a handy PDF for businesses who use social media, with plenty of tips and advice to help you boost your social. We look at four of our favourite platforms – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, offering tips and advice on each. We hope you...
Say hello to “Fleets” – Twitter’s Answer to Stories
We've seen the rumblings for a while now, but the #RIPTwitter hashtag was at large this morning as Twitter finally announced that yes, it will be introducing a stories function to the platform. So, what do we know so far? Stories are already hugely popular on...
Using Twitter for Business
The fast paced Twitter can seem like a different world to Facebook or Instagram, but it's still important if you run a business, and are looking for platforms to expand your reach on. When it comes to Twitter, well, we'd be the first to admit that it won't suit every...
Twitter is Testing Switching Accounts
Social media managers rejoice! Twitter is testing out a new option that means you'll be able to switch accounts within the reply process - so you won't need to go to switch account and then find the tweet/thread to comment on. It's going to be a bit similar to...
Do you mute words or phrases on Twitter?
We all know that social media is pretty full on all of the time. If you're like us, you'll be bombarded all day from every angle - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, SnapChat, Instagram... and that's not even the end of the list. We've also talked a lot about the "social...
Retweets are changing on Twitter – for the better
I was pretty excited with this news this morning that retweets on Twitter are getting an update. Finally, rather than just the good old boring retweet or *wait for it*, retweeting with a comment and a couple of emojis - you can now retweet with all of Twitter's...
What is shadow banning?
What is shadow banning? Feeling alone on Twitter, like you're shouting into the darkness? For once, it might not be you. Your content might not be getting out there. You might be *looks around, whispers* shadow banned. But what is shadow banning? And how can it affect...
The Power of Emojis
You've surely heard or seen an emoji on your travels around the internet, but how can you utilise these when marketing online? Emojis were originally used for fun, but in more recent years have firmly placed themselves as a global language. Statistics from 2017...
Don’t Keep Your Eggs in One Basket
Did you notice the "downtime" across Facebook and Instagram the other day (it lasted just over 10 hours!)? It was a stark reminder to us as digital marketers not to put all of your eggs in one basket. Across the platforms (and others), brands were going crazy that...
Welsh: the Final Frontier?
Welsh - the Final Frontier? In a recent episode of Star Trek Discovery, a glitch in the ship’s systems meant that the universal translator failed, and a myriad different languages were heard on the bridge. For one blissful moment, one of those languages was Welsh. It...
Declutter your Digital Marketing
The end of the year is always a great time for de-cluttering the house, perhaps a deep clean over the Christmas period when the decorations come down, or simply just getting everything in order after a manic end of the year. It's exactly the same in the business - if...
25 Social Media Content Ideas
We hear it over and over - "what can I post on social media?" Some might find creating content for social media channels quite easy, others may struggle. We've come up with some quick fire ideas, as well as some tips and advice. Quick Fire Ideas Introduce...
Use Christmas for your Marketing!
We always encourage businesses to make the most of annual events to help plan social media campaigns. So what better than Christmas! Many businesses will have been gearing up to the Christmas rush for a while now, especially those already attending craft fairs and...