Many of us have been wondering what is going on with Google+. There have been very few updates to the service. Most of the movement has been to breaking services out (i.e. photos, hangouts) than improving what is there. This week we finally got an answer. They are evolving Google+ to focus on the strengths […]
Timothy Goleman
Is Instagram the King of Social Commerce
Global Web index produced this study. The top two sites interested in a “Buy” Button are Instagram and Tumblr. Which are both very visual social platforms. Is it a coincidence? I don’t think so. Especially if it’s a fashion, home or other good that looks great in a picture! I just wanted to pass this […]
Video for Social Made Easy with Videohance
Video is one of the most important things you can do in social these days. There is no way around it. But how can you do video and distribute it across social platforms? One tool I use is the Videohance app. Its from the makers of WordSwag, one of my favorite apps! Its very simple […]
ME0036 – This Week in Social Media Nov 15
The Marketing Elements This Week in Social Media for Nov 15th features a few things. The first is the changes to Vimdeo allowing coming soon and VIP Access. The next is the easier way to find Pericopes through the apps. Lastly I discuss the visual search coming to Pinterest. Find me at http://www.marketingelementsblog.com Tweets by […]
Marketing Elements Seeks New Talent
Do you love social media marketing? Could you talk about it for hours? Do you like to tell your friends about what new things are happening in the world of Social media? If you answered yes we need to talk! I am looking for some marketing, small business and corporate people who want to talk […]
Periscope Updates include Global Map and Skip Ahead
Periscope released a new update yesterday. The new features of the app include a Global Map, skip ahead in play backs and an Apple TV app. Twitter is going in all in on the app for video. Other services such as Meerkat and Facebook Mentions are still developing and evolving. The Facebook streaming is currently […]
Why you should Focus on Mobile
You keep hearing that Mobile is the wave of the future. In the US this is very true. Pew Research center did a survey of Young Adults and device ownership. It looked at young people between 18-29 years old. What did they find? Some interesting facts to note: 86% have Smart Phones 50% have […]
Pinterest Takes Search to the Next Level
Pinterest is releasing a “crazy-fun” search tool. What does that mean? Now you will be able to find items similar to items that are in a pin you like. This means they are going all in on image search. This is a great new tool for the service. Pinterest is a visual social network and searching […]
Go Reto with Polamatic
Do you remember the days of going to the store, buying film and taking pictures? Long before digital cameras there were Polaroid cameras. They were an instant camera and you could see the picture you just took, minutes after you shot it. It would develop right before your eyes. Hence the line from Outkast “Shake […]
ME0035 – This Week in Social Media Nov 8
This week I kick off the “This Week in Social Media” Series. Each Sunday I will be telling you about some off the important things happenings in Social Media and how they affect your business. This week is: Messages on Social media Blogger Statistics Buyable Pins on Pinterest Rolling out to Android & Pinterest Shop […]