The Social Kru

25/01/2019

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47001460

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

23/01/2019

Wednesday Goals!

21/01/2019

A little bit of humour for a Monday to keep everyone excited for the new week!

13/01/2019

Do you agree?! 🤔

03/01/2019

01/01/2019

Happy New Year to all ⭐️

27/12/2018

With 2019 just around the corner, start the new year fresh and with positive energy, best wishes from The Social Kru Team ♥️

25/12/2018

✨🙏🎄

21/12/2018

😬

20/12/2018

Let us take C O N T R O L of your social media✅

18/12/2018

🤣🤣

13/12/2018

Layout:
As you know facebook & Instagram use square blocks when posting. So not to cut out any important information and to have a better idea what your post might look like, it is better to use the square block on the iPhone in order for you to make sure you are not cutting out an important aspect of your image. If you do not have an iPhone there are many apps you can download that will help with this.

Composition:
The Rule of Thirds which is taught at the introductory level in any photography class. In this rule, you can think of taking your camera screen and splitting it up into 3 vertical strips and 3 horizontal strips with lines in between, resulting in a 9 by 9 grid on your screen. When you take a photo, centre your object of attention either on the grid lines OR at the intersection of two grid lines. For outdoor photos, line the horizon up with either the top or bottom horizontal grid lines. The result will be a photo with more interest and movement that easily catches the eye as people are scrolling through their feeds much more than photos that are centred. To turn this function on in your iPhone, go to Settings > Photos & Camera > Grid, and swipe to turn it on. In a Samsung phone, tap the settings cog in the camera app and scroll to the bottom of that menu.

Styling:
Tell the story. Your social media pictures are just as much a story by themselves as the words you use to write your captions. If you post food pics all the time, start including some of the raw ingredients, along with the kitchen tools or utensils you used to make the dish. If you post a picture of an inspiring book you're reading, add in the pen or highlighter you use to make notes in the margins along with your super cool bookmark. If you're posting a picture of your fave tea or bulletproof coffee, include an interesting napkin or tea towel, along with a few of the loose coffee beans or tea leaves.

Editing:
The best part about this is that most smartphones come with editing tools so no need for photoshop. The best advice is to make sure you use the same filter/editing styles for all your images in your news feed to be coherent. Some tips that help are to up the exposure to make my photos look brighter, up the saturation a tad for brighter colours, and adjust the contract slightly. Figure out what you like and try to stick to this formula with all your posts going forward. You will create yourself a very professional looking feed.

Have fun editing!

07/12/2018

A simple way of looking at things 😀

04/12/2018

There are many effective ways to create amazing content but here are 3 foundations that are sure to work wonders 🤩 :

1) ENTERTAIN:
- create relevant content that your target market will love
- use memes that are fun and light-hearted
- share viral content which already has performed well
- share your personal hilarious situations
- create original content as this shows authenticity

2) EDUCATE:
- this is especially true for more “boring” products or services
- use storytelling to make education more fun and interesting

3) ENGAGE:
- think about the things you like sharing or commenting on and why you do so (because they’re funny/political/make a statement?)
- people engage when a post or video makes them FEEL. Try incorporate emotion into your post to make it relatable
- think of the things your target customers can’t help but engage with!

ENJOY!

02/12/2018

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/2019-year-of-the-man-on-pinterest/542991/

New fathers, fashion-conscious Millennials, and DIY home buyers now make up 30% of the total user base on a platform that loves to facilitate spending.

02/12/2018

Safety first! Then Social Media... 😉

29/11/2018

Life as we used to know it 😀

28/11/2018

Be honest. Has this ever happened to you🤔🙈?

27/11/2018

Marketing is the ability to finish the conversation your customer is already having in his head.

26/11/2018

https://petapixel.com/2018/11/23/instagram-redesigns-profiles-to-focus-less-on-follower-count/

Instagram is rolling out a redesign to its profile view. The goal is to make it "easier and cleaner to use," but the new look will also deemphasize

25/11/2018

The Psychology behind Social Media

Ever wondered why you have an urge to reach for your phone or laptop when you feel the need to relax, even after a hard day of work. Entering the social media world sometimes helps us to relax and distance ourselves from tiring face-to-face conversations, whether we acknowledge it or not. We always find ourselves wondering what the other person is thinking, what does that facial expression mean... What did they really mean by that? We find that it is easier to hide our emotions behind an email, a Facebook post or an Instagram message.

Experiencing this predisposition is what makes social media so effective. There is no mental or emotional involvement with a computer, thus making these interactions so much easier. People experience nonverbal communication easier sometimes because it requires less effort.

Relaxing with a cup of coffee while entering the digital world makes more sense these days because being with people during business hours makes you want to break away from face-to-face interaction, like facial expressions, the tone of voice, body language, eye contact, and even the physical distance between you and others. With social media, verbal feedback is not immediate, thus we are not constantly aware of the other person's responses.

Communication via social media makes us feel connected, without the complications and frustrations involved in face-to-face interactions.

24/11/2018

This is so so amazing. Get the tissues people!
🤧😭😭

https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2018/10/shark-tank-cup-board-pro-sales-keith-young/

Firefighter Keith Young died from 9/11-related cancer before he could pitch Cup Board Pro on Shark Tank. Immediately after his kids Kaley, Keira, and Christian got an investment from all five sharks…

22/11/2018

Caught by the buzz of Black Friday and you cannot wait to whip out your savings to purchase all your dream items at incredibly low prices?

Don't Fall for the SCAM!

Here are some useful tips on what to look out for, not everything advertised is what it seems.

1. Black Friday deals are usually older models and are often the same deal as last year.

2. These products would most likely be on sale anyways.

3. You do not need to be there when the stores open as the sale is on the whole day if not the whole weekend.

4. Stores will use all sorts of tricks to get you to spend more. Offering you "free" prosecco to make you spend more time browsing possible options to buy.

5. Prices are sometimes increased before the shopping season to make sure the discount seems even greater.

6. Some items are manufactured specifically for Black Friday and are of a lower quality.

Happy Saving. 😀

22/11/2018

😂😂😂😲

20/11/2018

https://instagram-press.com/blog/2018/11/19/reducing-inauthentic-activity-on-instagram/

Recently, we’ve seen accounts use third-party apps to artificially grow their audience.Every day people come to Instagram to have real experiences, including genuine interactions. It is our r…

18/11/2018

Social media to the rescue!

Social media saved many lives in Texas during Hurricane Harvey.

First-responders were simply overwhelmed with calls in many parts of the Southeastern Texas area, which left many people stranded and desperate for help

Fortunately, many turned to social media, like Facebook and Twitter, allowing strangers on social media to inform medical rescue services on the exact locations, and other important details, of people in need.

One of these posts read:

“Please help!
My dad and family is trap in their home. 
Kings Lake Forest Subdivision 
12327 Haroldson Forest Dr. Houston, Tx?”


This is just one of many examples were Social Media changed and saved lives!

15/11/2018

Building strong relationships with existing clients can set you up for repeat business or allow your clients to recommend you to their colleagues.

1. Focus on Communication
Efficient communication should be your number one priority. Make your clients feel comfortable enough for them to be open and honest with you, they should feel like their ideas and concerns are taken seriously.

2. Positive attitude
No matter how stressed or overwhelmed you feel it is important to show a positive face. Exude the energy and confidence that you want your clients to feel about your work.

3. Acknowledge your Client as an individual
Show your client you see them as a person and more than just a pay-check. You can ask them about personal life and how they are doing. (this can vary according to how close you feel to the Client).

4. Share knowledge
Share information that will help the client understand what you do and why this will build trust and confidence in the process. Explaining to the client what you did, why you did it, and how you came to your decisions will help them feel knowledgeable and in-the-loop.

5. Be open
Clients must be able to trust and rely on you as an expert. That’s why it’s crucial that you maintain a policy of openness when it comes to your professional opinions and point of view regarding the best interests of the project.

6. Exceed expectations
Develop a reputation as an independent consultant who delivers exceptional results, don’t oversell yourself and promise unrealistic results. By setting reasonable expectations, you give yourself the opportunity to completely impress the client.

14/11/2018

"I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may update your Facebook status!"

It is almost the weekend, so get that SMILE on your face. How true is this 📲 these days, BUT oh Facebook we still love you!!

Good night all 💤

14/11/2018

LinkedIn has outlined its latest efforts to rejuvenate its groups experience, with still more to come.

13/11/2018

Yes.... you read correctly...

How do you relax and stay on top of your 'gram while on a weekend away? In Switzerland, Ibis hotels have found the solution: "social media sitters."

11/11/2018

SOCIAL MEDIA - OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Social media reaches far beyond the earth. Astronaut, Mike Massimino, posted the first tweet from outer space on 12 May 2009 while on a mission to do reparations on the Hubble Space Telescope. When asked by Forbes interviewer, Jim Clash, to confirm that he was indeed the first person to tweet from outer space, Massimino responded:
“I was, yes. The flight I tweeted on was STS-125. Twitter had just started getting popular. The President [Obama] had tweeted during his inauguration and NASA was looking for a way to get into the game. A month before I launched, their public affairs people asked if I would be interested in tweeting during training and from space. It wasn’t my idea -- I was just the guinea pig they approached.” (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2016/12/08/astronaut-mike-massimino-first-to-tweet-from-space-releases-spaceman-book-at-explorers-club/ )

The first out-of-this-world Tweet read as follows: “From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, & enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!” (, 12 May 2009)

Needless to say, the possibilities of Social Media are astronomical!