Thursday, June 6, 2013

Top Stories From Around the Web


There’s always something new and exciting happening in the world of social media! Whether it’s an updated feature on Facebook or a brand new article about how to write the perfect tweet, there’s always something new to read, learn about, or explore. Keeping up with all of the latest social media news can be a daunting task, so we’re here to help! Here’s a quick run-down of last week’s top 5 social media new stories you should know about.

How to write awesome tweetsYou only have 140 characters, so you gotta’ make ‘em count! Check out this helpful article from Social Media Today about how to write short n’ sweet tweets that get your message across effectively.
Do you know what others see when they look at your Facebook Profile?If you’re not checking your Facebook privacy settings regularly, you’re probably sharing more than you think (or want!) with people who aren’t your friends. Eeek! If you’re not 110% sure how much of your personal info is visible to your friends versus the public, this article on Mashable is for you!
Grumpy Cat got a movie dealIf you don’t know who Grumpy Cat is by now, you’re missing out! Grumpy cat is an Internet sensation taking the web – and the world – by storm. Get to know Grumpy Cat here, or check out this Huffington Post article about the latest breaking news regarding her movie deal.
10 Hot social networks to watchYou’ve heard of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but what about Viddy, Pose, or RunKeeper? While they may never be as big or as groundbreaking as the most well-known social networks, it’s always fun to see what else is out there and who you can connect with. We suggest starting with this list of 10 hot social networksyou’ve never heard of before.
Facebook announced verified pages & profilesLast week Facebook announced that they will begin the process of verifying pages and profiles with the large numbers of fans and followers. They hope that doing so will help eliminate confusion stemming from fake profiles and pages that show up in search results. To learn more about verified pages, please see this Facebook Studio announcement.
These are our top 5 favorite news stories from the week, but we want to hear yours! Comment with a link to an article or post published last week that you think we should know about! 

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