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Meta is expanding access to its Broadcast Channels feature, with all pages with more than 10k followers now able to create their own channels on Facebook and Messenger.

Meta first launched Broadcast Channels for Facebook and Messenger in October last year after seeing success with its initial launch on IG. Now, it’s opening up the one-to-many chat option to even more pages and adding new elements.

Meta’s Rolling out Broadcast Channels to Pages With Over 10K Followers A new way to connect with your audience on Facebook and Messenger.

Google Maps gets trending lists, customisation options, and AI summaries for places

Google Maps gets trending lists, customization options, and AI summaries for places Announcing new features for Maps, Google said it will show curated lists from publishers and community when looking for select cities. It will also add new customization options for the lists.

Posting on social media whenever you feel inspired might seem convenient, but if you’re running a business, it’s not going to bring you much success. If you want to attract attention and engagement, you need to post content regularly.

The easiest way to do this without burning out is to create a social media calendar and schedule your posts in advance.

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How to Create a Social Media Calendar: Tips and Templates for 2022 Follow our simple 8-step process to create a social media calendar that will help you stay organized and plan all your content in advance.

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics. Why doesn't that surprise me?

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics "Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.

Facebook test makes sure you’ve read an article before sharing it - just like Twitter. Does this sound like a good idea?

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Facebook test makes sure you’ve read an article before sharing it Facebook is testing a new feature that will make sure you read an article before you share it -- just like Twitter. It can help stop misinformation.

How to optimize your Facebook business page for the latest updates. When was the last time you updated the look of your page?

How to Optimize Your Facebook Business Page for the Latest Updates : Social Media Examiner Discover how to optimize your Facebook business page for the latest layout.

Facebook Provides Tips on How to Improve Your Visuals with Instagram Tools

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Facebook Provides Tips on How to Improve Your Visuals with Instagram Tools Facebook has shares some new, simple tips on how to improve your visuals for social media.

The Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2021 and Beyond [Infographic]

The Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2021 and Beyond [Infographic] Posting at high engagement times can help boost your social media performance - take a look at these insights.

Some good tips for promoting your Facebook business page

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Promoting Your Small Business page Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PinterestYour page is often the central hub for your entire social media marketing presence as a small business. It’s a crucial method of discovery, with users both enthusiastically recommending businesses to their friends, engaging with your content (which their...

25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021. What predictions do you think will happen?

25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021 After a tumultuous 2020, what's on the social media marketing horizon for the next 12 months? Here are our predictions for the year ahead. 

How to be happier while working from home - a return to the office is still some time away - if it ever comes, so these tips might help

Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

It's always useful to know image sizes for all of your social media platforms

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Always Up-to-Date Guide to Social Media Image Sizes From Twitter to Facebook to Pinterest, here's a guide to every important social media image size, always kept up-to-date.

MidasPlus do great work in the local area and this is a cause well worth supporting

Social media marketing can be a minefield for brands. Here are five of the most common social media mistakes marketers must avoid.

Social media marketing mistakes | Inbound Marketing Agency Social media marketing can be a minefield for brands. We take a look at five of the most common social media mistakes marketers must avoid.

I'd be surprised if there weren't at least a couple of ideas that everyone could implement in their social media

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17 Creative Social Media Marketing Ideas to Energize Your Online Presence [Infographic] Looking for ideas to liven up your social media presence? Check out this list of tips.

How to create a Facebook organic sales funnel

How to Create a Facebook Organic Sales Funnel Want to attract and convert more people without Facebook ads? Looking for tips to develop an organic Facebook funnel? In this article, you'll learn how to model an effective sales funnel with organic Facebook content. #1: Leverage Existing Facebook Audience Engagement to Create Awareness With New Pr...

MidasPlus are having a Virtual Duck Race on the 14th August at 5pm

Donation for Midasplus Fundraising MidasPlus is run by local people to support local individuals with physical or learning difficulties who demonstrate a need that cannot be fulfilled elsewhere and with funding for projects for local community groups. MidasPlus is often seen as a ‘last resort’. We cover South Middlesex and North ...

Always useful - social media image size guide.

Social Media Image Size Guide 2020 [Infographic] Are you using the right-sized images for your social media profiles? Check out this guide from the team at Constant Contact.

Don't forget it's VE Day 75 on Friday

Next Friday 8th May is VE Day 75. Help us commemorate this anniversary and have your own sponsored poppy in our virtual gallery. Share a loved one's name, a message, or your business. The full info is on our website at https://www.ashfordwide.com/ve-day-75/

We've already got over 30 registered for this event. If you are in the area and want to meet lots of business owners then why not come along. Tickets are only £7.25 which includes a buffet. There will be a raffle for local charity MidasPlus and we'd love to see you there. Just click on the picture to go to the event page and register

Social Business Networking Event Come and join us for an enjoyable social evening along with some informal business networking. A great chance to make some new local contacts. There will be an excellent buffet provided by Roost and there is a fully stocked bar at the venue. There is also ample free parking. There will be a raffle i...

25 things you should never do on social media - some great advice here

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25 Things You Should Never Do on Social Media Brands need to be active on social media – but having your own voice doesn't mean you can post recklessly. Know 25 things NOT to do on social media.

We always get between 40 -60 people along to these events - would be great to see some of you there if you're in the area

Social Business Networking Event from 6.30pm on Wednesday 26th February 2020

As the election draws closer, Facebook groups originally intended for a gentle chat about hedgehogs and wheelie bins are being overwhelmed by bitter political arguments.

Has politics hijacked your local Facebook group? Up and down the UK, moderators are grappling with an upsurge in political debate.

Twitter will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for more than six months, unless they log in before an 11 December deadline. So if you don't want to lose your account, you know what to do. You'll also find your number of followers may well drop.

Twitter prepares for huge cull of inactive users Accounts inactive for more than six months will be deleted - including those of people who have died.

The founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, says his new social network, WT:Social, now has more than 160,000 members. wonder if this will really take off or just be a '5 minute wonder'

Thousands flock to Wikipedia's 'Facebook rival' Jimmy Wales says his new social network, WT:Social, now has more than 160,000 members.

How to use LinkedIn to turn cold prospects into warm leads

How to Use LinkedIn to Turn Cold Prospects Into Warm Leads Learn how to use four LinkedIn marketing features to nurture leads that schedule more calls and meetings with you.

How to use Facebook live in your marketing

How to Use Facebook Live in Your Marketing: An 8-Step Plan Learn how to use Facebook Live video as the cornerstone of your marketing efforts.

If Monopoly was set in Surrey these would be the property spaces.

If Monopoly was set in Surrey these would be the property spaces Looking at the overall average house prices, these Surrey towns would replace spaces from Old Kent Road to Mayfair

Google has added more social-like options to Google My Business pages

Google Adds More Social-Like Options to Google My Business Listings Google has announced a new set of features for Google My Business profiles, which will provide additional opportunities for business listings across Google's offerings.