Facebook has been making changes to their News Feed algorithm and Page apps recently. Earlier this year, they announced a crackdown on Pages that shared content using “like-bait” or spammy material. This essentially meant that posts encouraging followers to “Like”, “Share” or “Comment” would be unlikely to show up in the […]
Facebook At 10: A Look Back
Facebook recently marked its 10 year anniversary in February 2014. The social network has come a long way since it’s early days, and it continues to be a major player worldwide. Bloomberg produced an interesting segment on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and the rise of social media. You may have […]
The Value of Social Media for Businesses
Much like a company website, business pages on social networks are an excellent tool for brand positioning and marketing. In fact, there are studies that show that consumers value a brand’s social media presence more than their website. Social networks give businesses a chance to interact with these users, provide valuable product […]
Smartphone users spend 12% of their time on Facebook
A recent study by ComScore shows that mobile users in the United States are big fans of mobile apps. According to the study, four out of every five minutes spent on smartphones are with apps. When it comes to specific apps, Facebook appears to be leading the way in popularity and […]