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Pinterest imposes character limits on captions
Changing tides For months, AGBeat has led the conversation about Pinterest, particularly in how it can be improved, with 30 suggestions made early this year, followed by 12 more suggestions of features and tweaks the company could make to the visual bookmarking service to insure their longevity. Because of our suggesting the site can be used for business, much of ...
3 simple social media monitoring tools you need to know about
The Ultimate Watch-Dog Have you ever wished you could know what everyone has ever said about you as a business professional? Sure, you’ve received great client testimonials and feedback over the years, but maybe there are some disgruntled clients out there who have not been happy with something you’ve done or the services you’ve provided and are broadcasting their dissatisfaction ...
Photoshop template for creative Facebook Timeline Covers
Get ready to get creative Before and after the launch of the new Facebook Timeline features, complete with the large “cover photos,” AGBeat shared with you 100 Facebook Timeline cover photos to inspire your creative side. Now that you’re inspired to do something creative as pictured above, or perhaps a branded and streamlined version of your website as a cover ...
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Ten ways businesses can use Everpix to demonstrate their culture
Everpix for business Everpix is an app that allows you to mass-upload your photos from your iPhone or similar Apple products to your Everpix account online. All you have to do is launch this little app and it will automatically sync all your photos and make them accessible online. Once your photos have been uploaded and synced with your Everpix ...
Pinterest directly addressing copyright issues
Pinterest and copyright violations Although Pinterest is a visual curation of bookmarking photos and websites, it is being considered publication, so content creators, photographers, news outlets and the like are seeing their copyrighted materials popping up on Pinterest and lawyers are itching around the collar. The wildly popular site has a very complex situation when it comes to copyrights, as ...
Is Google making your phone’s photos public?
Google+ offers Instant Photo upload The above commercial caused quite a stir at AGBeat last week as many of us panicked and pulled out our phones to try to determine whether or not Google was putting all of our phone’s pictures on our Google+ stream without our knowing. The Google+ app has existed on Android for some time, and has ...
Hide Facebook Timeline features if you hate them
Not everyone loves Timeline Facebook is like most social networks in that it is constantly changing and evolving, and when using the site more for business than personal use, keeping up with changes can be irritating. While AGBeat has been vocal about our enthusiasm for the new Facebook Timeline features, not even our entire team is on the same page. ...
The case for using Google+ in your business
Google+ growth patterns (AGBeat) – When compared to some other social networking sites, Google+ is still in its infancy. Because many professionals are most comfortable with Facebook and other sites that have been around for a longer time, some have yet to add Google+ to their social media marketing plans. Even so, in just a few short months, it has ...
How Pinterest reminds us that the web is for adults
Pinterest and porn (AGBeat) – Recently, we reported that as Pinterest grows, the chance of young men discovering Pinterest grows as well, and with young men visually bookmarking their interests, the site will easily be populated by potentially offensive material. Tech bloggers are tossing up polls about whether nudity in art or otherwise is offensive, and while Pinterest is like ...
How to spot a Fakexpert in five quick steps
How to spot a fake expert A recent editorial about whether the web is leveling the playing field so much that we no longer value experience and knowledgeable people spurred my own response, after which, I began to think of how professionals can help protect potential customers and clients from going astray. Not for any altruistic reasons, mind you. I’m ...
Shoutlet launches new social media marketing tool suite
Social media campaigns Every modern business knows that employing social media campaigns can increase online traffic, visibility, and ultimately profit. But for some companies, using social media to its fullest potential isn’t always easy or straightforward. Enter Shoutlet 5.0 which offers its users a customizable platform for building social media widgets, email marketing, Twitter and Facebook management, and analytics in ...
UK proves Pinterest can attract men and wealthy users
The UK couldn’t be more different than the US The top complaint of people considering using visual bookmarking site, Pinterest, is that it is dominated by women and many men do not feel that there is a place for them amidst instructions on fancy braids and hand made wreaths from coffee filters. Pinterest has done itself no favors by keeping ...
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