Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest – Complete Social Media Image Size Guide [INFOGRAPHIC] It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to social media or a savvy, seen-it-done-it-all veteran – when it comes to setting up a new Twitter Profile or Facebook Page, working out the heights and widths of all those images you positively need to make your channels look fantastic is a time-consuming and, unfortunately, regrettably forgettable business.

And what about those other social platforms, such as Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube? Wouldn’t it be really convenient if somebody put all this information within one, easy-to-read image? Well, fret no more, fact fans. This super-handy infographic from those nice folks at Tent Social contains, in their own words, ridiculously exhaustive social media design information (that’s image heights and widths to you and me) for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, all in one fact-packed blueprint. So go ahead, and enjoy. (Source: Tent Social.) The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Timeline Picture Dimensions & Sizes (Infographic) 25 Things That Make You Look Dumb on Pinterest.

Pinterest is one of the hottest new social media networks for small businesses and nonprofits.

This highly visual platform rakes in 2 1/2 billion monthly pageviews from its 70 million users monthly. Pinterest users also buy more of the items they encounter in pins than items on Facebook, and spend 70 percent more money when they arrive at your website from Pinterest versus non-social referrals. But how can you successfully use this channel for your small business or nonprofit without looking dumb? Whether you’ve been too busy to figure out what Pinterest is all about or have fully embraced the social network, there are things you don’t want to do on Pinterest as you get started or more involved.

To help you begin pinning your way to success, we’ve assembled a list of 25 mistakes to avoid: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 5 Ways to Get Your Pins Noticed on Pinterest. Is Pinterest important to your business?

Do you want to get your pins in front of more people? In this article, I’ll show you 5 ways to get your pins noticed on Pinterest. Why Pinterest? Pinterest has over 70 million users globally. The site also drives more referral traffic than Twitter, LinkedIn and Reddit combined. And if you want to take advantage of it, your pins have to be seen not only by users who follow you, but also by new users. Here are the tips: #1: Optimize Your Name, Boards and Pins for Pinterest Search Your Business Name Many branded companies make the mistake of using only their branded name for their Pinterest user account name.

Add a descriptive keyword that you want to be associated with to the end of your business name to increase the chances of your Pinterest business account being found through a search for Pinners. Users search for Pinners when they are looking for specific brands and people to follow. Your Board Titles Your Pins #2: Pin Consistently #4: Repin Your Old Pins.