Lindsay Walker • April 24, 2019

Top 3 Social Media Trends for 2017

Social media is one of the fastest growing industries out there. It continues to change every day. You want to be sure you are up to date on the latest trends that social media has to offer your company. The question is…how?

Fortunately, we have a few little secrets that can help you stay up to date with your social media strategies. Be sure to grab a pen and paper because you are going to want to take notes!

#1 Social Messaging:

Businesses are taking advantage of the enormous public base on social media messaging platforms. On Facebook, you can click on an ad and it will take you straight to a chat window with the brand. As brands start to realize the importance of social messaging compared to normal social networks, they will try even harder to have a presence there.

#2 Live Video Broadcasts:

You can now shoot live video’s through your Facebook and Instagram account. Just about everyone today owns a smartphone with a mic and camera. If you don’t…get one! People love to see live footage of your company or business. This allow customers to dive in with just the touch of a button. Did you know that eighty percent of marketers said they would like to start creating live video content? Start to capture and share live video content now and watch your business grow!

#3 Snapchat:

Let’s not forget about Snapchat. Snapchat has continued to blow up in many ways! Snapchat wants to continue to help businesses grow. Snapchat now allows individuals to create and sponsor their own filters in a location of their choice! It is so important to get your name out there in any way possible!

Your destiny is in your hands. You just need to plant the right seeds. Busy Seed is here to make your destiny, reality. Let us help your seeds grow today!

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