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3 Powerful Steps To Kick Start Social Media Automation
We are living in the Internet age and by now, the advantages of social media are just too obvious when it comes to the blogging community. And with so many social media platforms nowadays, we are always short of time and I am sure you can’t deny that either.

I don’t know about you, but creating the right social media automation is not always a piece of cake. Let’s face it guys … you are here because you want to know:
1. What is social media automation really is
2. How to make your social media campaigns easier
3. How to save more time but produce better social media results
The most important part for me isn’t any of these 3 above. Instead, my biggest concern is to ensure that social media automation is returning the biggest return of investment (ROI).

For me, social media automation is all about using technology with lots of planning.

The main goal is to create quality social shares and most importantly, sharing them at the right time!

Social media automation is never about quantity but what matters most is the audience and quality. However, don’t ever put aside the fact, ‘The larger your reach is, the better chance your articles will be receive better responses’.

Basically, you need a healthy dose of quality content to be shared, a large number of reach and of course, timing.

Sounds confusing right? I will explain them in a moment.

Social media automation helps you in time management

Do you find yourself always short of time thanks to the countless social media platforms?

I certainly do and it is rather annoying when you are trying all your best to ‘go out’ and the only thing that holds you back is time.

Here is where social media automation comes into play. To ensure that it works, you definitely need to have a proper social media plan and the right marketing automation softwares to work for you.

The goal is to ensure that you are maximizing your ROI with the minimum time spend on each social media. In other words, making your 24 hours works like a 36 hours or so.

Still don’t get it? Don’t worry as what you need now is to watch this video:

[Video] What is Social Media Automation really means to me?

Step 1: Basics before creating an out-of-this-world social media plan

The goal is NOT to create just any type of sharing but to create highly optimized, specific and high value social media shares.

To start up, you need to use the right social media analytics tools to help you with no other than … social media research.

I am pretty sure you are wondering what should you be finding when it comes to social media research right?

Here are a few information you should know (hint: social media research) when it comes to social media:
1. Targeted audience
2. Time of share
3. Constructing killer social shares
Targeted audience

This is where you understand the type of audience you have and what they are looking for. It is absolutely pointless to share information with a group who are not even closely related or interested with the said topic.

You need to analysis:
- What are the information the visitors are looking for?
- Who are you targeting (readers who are looking for information, recommendation or reviews for example)
This is one of those three parts which is very tedious and time consuming.

However, if you are able to work out a social media plan according to the analytic you had gathered, chances are extremely high where you will be able to perform not one but numerous and successful social media automation.

Sharing information at the right time

Planning your tweets or Facebook shares are very important too. The above technique would be able to provide you information on who to share and this in particular, will give you a hint on when to share.

At this point, I know the who, what, where and which are really making you nuts but hang in there with me! We are already halfway there.

When you are thinking of doing ‘social media’, it is always important to know when your readers are active.

Yup. What’s the point of sharing a shout if majority of your readers are asleep right?

That’s the whole point!

You want to make sure that every social media campaigns that you do are giving you the best results. Period.

Killer titles help to increase the click chances

You may have:
- 1.5k words article
- Highly optimized keywords and facts
- Shared on 15 different social media platforms
And … you ain’t getting any clicks. Not even one damn click.

Okay, what the hell is wrong?!

Personally, I’ve been there and I experienced it daily to be very honest. I had a few thousands followers on various social media platforms and I am always wondering; “why 95% of my tweets aren’t getting any clicks at all?”

Yup, no resharing, no favorites, no comments … nothing!

I read through some of the tweets (like a few hundreds of them) and I was like , “Hey, these aren’t good social shares at all” and the biggest issue was the title itself.

Check this title out:

Guys! I wrote a damn good article on Google Hummingbird and you should definitely check it out! (link) #SEO

What do you see from the above? Go on … I will wait.

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…

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The problem was … I wasn’t engaging enough at all. I was just merely telling others that I wrote a great blog post (which no one is able to clarify) on a specific topic.

For the readers, they wouldn’t know what to expect or … the shout wasn’t specific enough.

Here are two simple examples for better call-to-action social media shouts:

In short, my shouts and shares are not social media optimized.

I could easily get more clicks simply if I have added sentences such as “How to beat Google Hummingbird …”, “How did I hack Google Hummingbird …” and many more.

Of course, don’t use these as they are purely examples and you can’t beat or hack Google Hummingbird either 🙂

The above images are great examples. Simple call-to-actions or CTA would make readers think and wonder … which eventually some of them will click and read.

Recommended read: 500 Social Media Marketing Tips by Andrew Macarthy

Step 2: Which social media analytics tools to use?

Using the right social media analytics tools will actually help you to build a better marketing plan and believe it or not, they play more than just huge roles when it comes to social media automation.

There are probably a dozen more social media analytics tools you can use but here are a couple of them which are in my favorite list.

Followerwonk

Honestly speaking, I don’t really know how many of you are actually using Followerwonk and for me, I used to think that this is rather a ‘less useful’ analytic tool. And yes, I was wrong.

Followerwonk offers free membership (plus premium plans as well) and is highly focused on Twitter only. Well, since I am heavy user on Twitter, I think this rather self-explanatory right?

Features on free Followerwonk account:
- Search Twitter bios
- Compare Twitter users
- Analyze followers/follows
- Overlay your social graph
I am sure the above features are already very clear cut and I do not need to go any further with those. However, what really makes me to use Followerwonk is the third feature above; Analyze followers/followers.

Followerwonk provide detailed information on the best time to share information on social media

By allowing Followerwonk to analyze my Twitter account, I could easily determine the best time most of my followers are active on Twitter. This means that, sharing any information during that period would have the biggest impact and reach.

Remember that when it comes to social media, it is never about the quantity but the quality.

And if you think that it is all, you are absolutely wrong!

You can also use Followerwonk to ‘export’ those hot time periods to your Buffer schedule. Now, that’s what I really call as social media automation!

Google Analytics

If you are thinking of social media strategy, Google Analytics is definitely one of those analytics tools you need to use. Furthermore, it is runned by Google and thus, it should be trusted right?

So, how do you actually uses Google Analytics for your social media analysis?

You don’t use Google Analytics to learn about your followers (even though you could) … but instead, you should use it to focus on your social media campaigns.

For example, Google Analytics would be able to tell you which social media platform is the best and biggest contributor for your social media campaigns and blog traffic.

With this information, you would be able to perform the right social media optimization by focusing more energy and time on the right social media platforms that gives you the best results.

Personally, I would call this the “lesser work, more impact” social media strategy.

Does this make sense to you?

Step 3: The best social media automation tools

When it comes to social media automation, it is important that you uses the right tools for the job. In today’s world, there are probably a dozen or more social media marketing automation softwares out there but for me, I only stick to these three which are definitely proven to be working for my social media.

Buffer

BufferApp or Buffer is one of those tools that puts your social media marketing into 5th gear. For starters, Buffer has a free and paid version which is called Awesome plan.

Personally, Buffer is one of the best social media tools I ever used and their customer service team are top notch.

Buffer allows you to have a free account to manage one Twitter, Facebook (page or profile), and LinkedIn account with up to 10 updates in your buffer, aka scheduler.

If you are a heavy scheduler like me, you can easily signup for Buffer Awesome plan at $10 per month to manage 12 social profiles, have unlimited posts in your buffer, and even add two team members to help manage it all.

Buffer is really easy to use and what you need to do are:
1. Connect your social media accounts to Buffer
2. Select Schedule tab and assign dates and times of the share
3. Input the post or social share and hit the Buffer button
For your info, scheduled social shares will only take place once in an account. This means that if you would want to reschedule the same post more than once, you need to redo it again.

This is great as it ensures that each of your social shares does not sound ‘robotic’.

Sound complicated? Of course not. Sign up for a free account on Buffer now!

Related article: How do you schedule social media updates using Buffer?

HootSuite

Personally, I had used HootSuite for over a year now and am totally loving it since it worked well with scheduling and socializing. This means that you are able to schedule social media shouts using HootSuite and even use it on a daily basis.

HootSuite is all about having a balance of work and play. Imagine ‘working’ and ‘playing’ all under one roof!

Alike Buffer, HootSuite has both free and premium plans depending on your requirements. Using a free account, you are able to connect to 5 social media profiles and 2 RSS subscriptions (plus basic analytics reports).

If you would require additional features, you can subscribe to its Pro plan at $8.99 per month which offers 50 social media profiles, team members (up to 9) and most importantly, advanced analytics reports.

Scheduling a post on HootSuite is great and these are the steps needed to get the scheduling up in place:
1. Connect your social media accounts to HootSuite
2. Input your post and select the social media accounts to share with
3. Click on the Scheduling icon and select the time to share it
4. If you are planning to share more than one post, you can easily enable Auto Schedule feature on HootSuite
Through my experience, HootSuite is a good social media automation tool and it works extremely well with some of the best social media platforms such as Google+, Facebook and Twitter.

Don’t just sign up for a free account. Take full advantage of the free 30-days trials of HootSuite Pro and revert back to normal if you don’t like it.

Socialoomph

If you are looking for a ‘set once and forget’ feature, this is one social automation tool you must definitely consider. What makes Socialoomph so popular is the scheduling process.

Basically, Socialoomph brings social media automation to the next level.

For example, both Buffer and HootSuite only offers one posting per schedule. On the other hand, Socialoomph offers you the ability to control the number of social shares per scheduled post.

Still puzzled? Allow me to explain further.

Imagine setting Post A to go live every Tuesday at 10pm. Socialoomph will be sharing the same post every week at the same time … FOREVER!

Yup, I bet now you get the total meaning of the ‘set once and forget’ feature. Well, this could easily be spamming right? This is where Socialoomph had integrated article spinner in it!

Article Spinner is a tool used to spin the same article or sentences into several different versions. To read more, here’s an example of The Best Spinner which I am currently using. Basically, it spins a string of sentences into a newly formed sentences that totally make sense upon reading.

What makes Socialoomph different from the rest is the feature where it has the unlimited shares and scheduling feature. Socialoomph is a paid service which could cost you around $25 per month for unlimited social media accounts.

It is in fact one of the most expensive social media tool but I totally love the service they are providing. Personally, if you are running a small blog and doesn’t want to pay any extra for it, you can try out Socialoomph for 14 days just by clicking here.

Your account will revert back to the free account upon the end of trial and therefore, you have nothing to lose. For your information, free account do not have the auto scheduling feature.

Over to you …

Are you putting your social media campaigns into automation? If yes, what are your tricks and tips for it? Otherwise, what do you think of this topic?

I hope you enjoyed this article as much as I do. Feel free to tell me what you think using the comment form below plus, please hit the red button below to share it too!
January 20, 2024
7 Most Influential Social Media Platforms For Bloggers
Since the previous Google algorithm update, social media isn’t just an option. Instead, social media had transformed into a necessity which will impact your website traffic and SEO ranking.

And this is no secret either. The right social media platforms will help you build authority and web traffic to your site.

I had written an article on why social engagement is more important than SEO and if you have yet to read it, I suggest you do it right now.

There are more than 30 social media sites that you can choose from nowadays and you don’t have the time to find the best ones.

I get it … totally.

That’s why I have compiled the top 7 platforms for social media that will not only increase your blog traffic, but as well as assist you in terms of building authority as a blogger.

Note: Thanks to Adam, I would like to emphasize that the criteria used to determine the standings is no other than the number of users it has. Yes, I am fully aware it is debatable but I believe this could be a good guideline for bloggers to determine which social media platform is the best for them.

Before you start reading, here’s a quick video recap on this topic. I hope you liked it and please share it! *p/s Do accept my apologies for the ‘loss of words’ towards the end of the video.

The countdown for the top 7 social media platforms

Focusing on the right social media platforms will increase the chances of gaining web traffic

There are probably so many social media sites that you can choose from but the trick here is to ensure that every involvement or social engagement done have a high chance of success. Some call it ‘Return Of Investment’ aka ROI.

You know, taking into consideration of the time spend and the traffic gained.

An important tip I would like to share is that each social media platform works in a very different way. Therefore, you need to have the proper game plan in order to really stand out from the crowd.

Here, I would highly recommend you to have a look at what Dave Kerpen wrote on Likeable Social Media which gained over 300 satisfied readers on Amazon itself.

The 7th most influential social media platform: Pinterest

Alike Tumblr, Pinterest is extremely popular with its ‘pins’ and ‘boards’.

With over 70 millions users world wide, Pinterest has proved to be a great competitor to Tumblr especially in the photography world.

How to do build web traffic through Pinterest?

Alike Tumblr, Pinterest is a great social media tool for everyone if you uses it correctly.

Pinterest works in very similar ways when it comes to attracting readers.

Here’s a simple example: The hottest girl in the class will always get the most attention from boys.

Does this makes any sense to you?

You have to remember that Pinterest is another social media tool that could deem very useful. Before you can actually earn some traffic and money from Pinterest, you got to practice the right techniques to display your ‘artworks’ like what Maddie Alexander said.

The 6th most influential social media platform: Tumblr

The right social media strategy need to be practised in order to gain traffic from Tumblr

Tumblr as we all know is a great social media platform in terms of photography and images.

It is doing extremely well especially by having more than 216.3 million visitors a month and 108.9 million blogs on the site.

If you want to generate enough web traffic from Tumblr, you need to change your social media game plan … completely (almost).

Tumblr is rich with images … and images only. You could do well in terms of text but the results wouldn’t be (at most times) that great.

If you are looking for a trick or the ultimate Tumblr guide, you definitely came to the right place.

Here’s the trick: There … isn’t … any trick!

What?!

Before you grab your 12-gauge shotgun and take an aim on me, spare me a moment to think. Tumblr is all about images and does that make sense that you need to focus on that (just) one thing?

And yes, you are most welcome.

Take a look at some of Tumblr’s popular blogs. You will see that they have great images and basically, that’s it!

So the social media lesson here is —> If you want to gain traffic from Tumblr, start focusing in marketing your images. Ensure that these images are on high resolution and there’s a link back to your website.

Again, remember that majority of the readers are looking for great images and NOT text. So, play the right social media game correctly and you will see a steady flow of traffic.

The 5th most influential social media platform: LinkedIn

LinkedIn could be very social media tool if you are targeting corporate users

Until date, there are about 238 million active users and this makes LinkedIn, the top 5 social media site in the world.

I don’t use LinkedIn that much and I got to admit that.

Depending on your niche, investing time into building a social authority with this social media platform could be a complete waste of time.

What?!

LinkedIn is great if you are running a business but if you are just a blogger or anything else that doesn’t really relate to business and the corporate world, you will probably not get much return from this.

In order to benefit most out of LinkedIn, you got to know:
- How your product could attract others?
- What makes them (potential readers) to click on your link?
As you can see above, you can’t just do the usual ‘social media techniques’ that never fails with LinkedIn.

In order to ‘sell’ on LinkedIn, you need to think like a corporate user. Bear in mind that you are going to reach out to many corporate members.

That’s why you got to change the tone and the approach methods in order to gain promising results.

LinkedIn has quite an upper hand advantage especially when it comes to social media authority and traffic. Since the platform evolves around the corporate world, each social shares are taken seriously by others.

Does this ring any bells?

You are bound to get more authority and potential traffic if you are able to get social shares from large organizations. And you can probably find most of them ‘lurking’ away in LinkedIn.

Facing problems with managing multiple social media accounts? Try Socialoomph for free today!

The 4th most influential social media platform: Google+

Google+ brought social networking to a whole new level

Google+ is trailing closely behind Twitter with 343 million users and this makes everything more interesting.

Some people say Facebook and Twitter are for the masses while Google+ is for specific audience. Personally, I got to agree with that.

So, what makes Google+ so different from the rest?

Unlike Twitter and Facebook, Google+ brings social media to the next level. There are Google+ communities where you can join and these are very specific community.

Let’s take this community for as an example:

Sharing related article or blog post in the right community will guarantee a good chance of traffic

Sharing a related blog post or article here could mean having over 900 of targeted traffic

You might be wondering right now that 900 plus active users isn’t going to make the cut right? Think again.

What you have here is 900 plus of active users who are (and possibly) very interested with the related topic you are going to share.

Does this makes any sense to you?

There you go; Google+ is a social media platform where you are able to target very specific audience for your blogs, business, niche and probably, anything else you can think of.

Related read: Get Traffic From Google Plus

The 3rd most influential social media platform: Twitter

Share information with thousands of readers with just 140 characters

This is my favorite social media platform … ever. For the record, Twitter is the third largest community for social networking with over 500 million users.

Sending out a highly optimized tweet could easily reach hundreds if not thousands. And, we have not even count on the total number of retweets and favorites.

Twitter is a great social media tool if you are looking for:
- High possibility of huge traffic (quantity over quality)
- Wide range of recipients
- Word of mouth (thanks to retweets)
You see, Twitter is for the masses. The goal is to reach out (not send out) to as many readers as possible with the hopes of reaching the right audience.

Generally speaking, you can’t really specify who you are reaching out due to the above factors. This is definitely something you must consider if you are trying to make an epic appearance on Twitter.

For me, Twitter isn’t a very good source if you are looking for specific traffic (as I call) but with the right tune up and social media plan, you can turn that weakness into a huge marketing success.

Social media management techniques for Twitter are rather easy and straight forward. You got to:
- Compose a tweet that is highly optimized
- Within 140 characters only
- Possibly with one #hashtag
Now tell me. Are you doing the above?

The 2nd most influential social media platform: Youtube

A video goes viral on Youtube will drive thousands of traffic to your website

Let’s take a look at the stats. 1 billion users and over 4 billions views a day <– Oh wow! That’s epic!

I would be speechless if the stats aren’t able to say anything for themselves.

Honestly, I had just involved myself in this Youtube business recently. Until date. I had only filmed and published less than 5 videos which you can find the list of videos here.

Doesn’t seem like a world record to you right?

The biggest question is, “Can we classify Youtube as a social media platform?”. Probably yes and no but for me, my answer would be a definite yes (hint: watch the numbers).

People talk about how to get a Youtube video go viral or how to make a video that attracts. Truth is, there isn’t any logical way to achieve that since it depends solely on us (readers and viewers).

Now, how do you make Youtube works for you?

There’s a few ways I could think of which are:
- Create a good quality video
- Make sure the audio is clear
- Provide annotation if possible
- A killer title
- Video descriptions with a link back to your site
I am very curious here. Are you using Youtube as a social media platform?

The MOST influential social media platform: Facebook

Facebook is an excellent platform for both leisure and business matters

Facebook is the world’s leading social media platform with over 1.15 billions users world wide.

Oh Lord, I really hate Facebook! It all started out with by facing problems accessing my account etc and … okay I’ll stop it now. 🙂

Regardless how much I hate Facebook, it is still an extremely important social media tool for bloggers.

Look at the stats again, kid. Over 1 billion users and counting … yes there are 9 zeros at the back.

Do you see the potential that lies within it?

You should use Facebook if you want to build a strong authority in social media and with the number of users using Facebook, I don’t think I would need to explain it’s advantages.

Social media technique for Facebook is not that straightforward because:
- You need to know who your target market (audience) is
- What to promote and when to promote
If you think that Facebook marketing is all about composing a message, placing a link and press the submit button, you are absolutely wrong!

There isn’t any point sharing information to readers who aren’t interested with the topic. Therefore, make sure every shared information are craved exactly to and for the targeted audience.

Over to you

Out of these 7 social media platforms, which are your favorite(s) and are you using any of them?

Tell me what you think simply by replying using the comment form and could you please share it for me using the red button below?
January 5, 2024
Why Social Engagement Is More Important Than SEO?
For many bloggers, search engine optimization or SEO is very important when it comes to growing a website. And yes, this is wrong! Hell wrong … I should be focusing on reader’s engagement and let me tell you why.

I did two case studies last month and the figures really opened my eyes. Through my experience, new websites on competing on moderate to high competition keywords usually get very less traffic for the first few months. When I read Neil Patel’s Quick Sprout, it made me realized that I could actually grow my website from nothing to something … within days.

What’s worst is that I’m competing on super high competition keywords such as:
- Blogging
- Internet marketing
- Search engine optimization
- WordPress
Do you know how much competitions I’m actually facing? Literally, it felt like competing with a quarter of the total websites in the world.

So, this is probably not the question of the year but it sure sounds important for you and me; Why should you focus more on social engagement than plain, straight-forward search engine optimization techniques?

This is not about ditching your SEO strategies but to improvise it. Start thinking out of the box!

Here’s what Google said in the past:

‘In general, webmasters can improve the rank of their sites by increasing the number of high-quality sites that link to their pages.’

This is what Google says now:

‘In general, webmasters can improve the rank of their sites by creating high-quality sites that users will want to use and share.’

Source: Google

Does this make any sense to you? I even underlined the important words for you. So, ask yourself again now; How important is social engagement in Google point of view?

The below are two case studies which I did to see how social engagement affects my website growth and traffic.

Case Study 1

Focused on:
1. Search engine optimization techniques
2. Quality content
3. Using right keywords
My website traffic was pretty low considering that it is new and limited social engagement

Look at the graph. Does that look familiar to you? For me, absolutely yes. Regardless how many new websites I started up, my graph and website traffic has always be like that.

20 to 50 views a day? That doesn’t make the cut! I need to do more and think out of the box; Is there any other way to improve and increase my website traffic?

Case Study 2:

Focused on:
1. Social shares (social media)
2. Reader’s engagement
3. Commenting on other blogs of the same niche
My website traffic increase dramatically when there was comments done on Google+ and social media

Even a young boy could tell the difference right? My website traffic exploded, skyrocketed and increase more than what I expected.

This is H-U-G-E …
In just one week:
- Website traffic increase at least 2.5 times more
- Over 50 comments received
- Bounce rate reduced by 10%
- And my Gooogle Adsense revenue grow by 33%
This is H-U-G-E …

Case study 2 isn’t much about the normal SEO stuffs most bloggers talk about … you know, content, keywords and the list continues.

Instead, case study 2 is how clever bloggers and writers grow their websites. Just look at how Traffic Generation Cafe, Kikolani and CopyBlogger grow their websites.

Practically, they did everything every one was doing. From search engine optimization techniques to writing great contents.

But, they did everything with a twist … they added human touch.

What? Human touch?

Human touch is more than just hand shaking

Read some of your articles and tell me if these articles are written for search engines and not for readers. I admit it, even I have some article written for search engines and that’s bad.

I classify human touch as one part of social engagement. When your readers hits your website, you got to make sure that you try your best to get to them and welcome them.

If you are writing a blog or article, make sure you are catering for your human readers and not bots. Readers want to read facts and not SEO optimized articles. Period.

Be a reader yourself to be engaging

Nowadays, reader’s engagement is way more important than content itself.

Always put yourself in the shoes of your readers. Imagine you are visiting a blog and the writer is actually writing for search engines and not for the reader. Would you be back? I guess not.

Sames goes here. When a reader leave a comment, reply to them and tell them how much you appreciate them. I know a bunch of bloggers who don’t reply to comment and this is absolutely why you should … starting now!

You want to your website to grow in terms of traffic, search engine ranking and even subscribers right? You got to do something to make them come back for more! And, you wouldn’t go any wrong with some customer service or human touch I would say.

Small steps could create big improvements in social engagement

Before you even thinking of going into social media, make sure you are ready for it. Update all your profiles and make sure they are good. Yes, real good.

Tip when writing a profile: Compose a short profile where readers can get an idea of what you are in just 15 seconds or less.

You want your readers to engage with you and you want to create a good platform for that. There’s no better way then showing to people what you really are with a good profile and a nice photo of you. Please … no fake photos or some celebrities. That’s a recipe for disaster 🙂

Why reader’s engagement matters?

It doesn’t really matter if the reader is leaving a negative or positive comment. Taking for an example, I received a comment yesterday by Adrian Jock. He pointed out that I had overlooked one of the facts and I didn’t delete that. Instead, I published it and did the right amendment as what pointed out. You can find the article here: The Truth About Aweber And MailChimp.

I used to be a blogger myself who deletes all bad comments and leave good ones instead. Well, even though that is absolutely doable, I wanted to be slightly different.

Now, do a little thinking and do you get the point?

The fact is that any discussion could be a great discussion. It really depends on how you talk it out. I know some comments turned out to be heated one instead. And that, by all means … please avoid it! 🙂

Thank your readers who left comments on your website

A small note of thank you goes a long way especially for bloggers

This is another important part that is important for most readers following from the above. They love to see your reply and yes this is the real deal. I know quite a few bloggers and writers who do not respond to their reader’s comment. If you’re following their footsteps, you should stop right now!

If you want to boost your social engagement level and get your readers to come back for more, you should start talking to them. There’s no better way then thanking them for their time visiting and even reply to their feedback.

For me, I reward my readers and those who leave a comment by using CommentLuv plugin. Basically, anyone can entitle for a free DoFollow link as long as they comment and share the article on social media. Don’t hear my words for it. Instead, here’s the link (it’ll open a new window for you): What is CommentLuv WordPress plugin?

Start leaving your comments on other blogs!

Have you ever encountered a time where you stumbled upon some article on the web and liked it? Why don’t you leave a comment and thank the author for the hard work? Moreover, they deserved it since they had provided some sort of important information for you.

When you are leaving comments on blogs, make sure you make it as insightful as possible. This means that you must scrape off all those thank you and goodbye stuffs. Instead, thank them for the hard work and add some of your thoughts into the matter.

I know probably 90% of the blogs out there do not allow links on their comment right? This is where you should take advantage of CommentLuv enable sites. Sharing good comment and get a link share in return?

I don’t think there’s anything else better than this!

The importance of social share (social media)

Like it or hate it, social share is important. Imagine the webpage had just opened and immediately, your eyes are attracted to the total number of social media shares it has on that page. I bet your mind is telling you that the article is pretty impressive and worth your time reading right?

Yes! That’s it! The more social share you have, the better chance people are going to be convinced on what you’ve to say.

Recently, I’ve been very active on social media and for every like, retweet or share I got on social media, my traffic exploded multiple times. Does this make any logical sense for you?

I bet it do … right?

Writing good content is important but if no one is reading it, there ain’t any point. Therefore, it is best if you can allocate some time around daily for some social shares. Even sharing other articles is also a great move as well!

When it comes to social engagement, here are 14 recommended social engagement tools to help you in terms of marketing.

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Over to you …

I’m sure you are now convinced that social engagement is extremely important regardless it is for SEO, website ranking or even increasing website traffic.

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December 21, 2023
Facebook Videos: Who Can See Your FB Videos? The Basics
Facebook videos are a great way to share your thoughts and experiences with friends and family. But what happens if you want to keep your video privacy protected? Or, what if you want to make sure that only specific people can see your videos?

This blog provides information on Facebook video privacy, how to check who watched your videos on Facebook, and the different video privacy settings that you can use.

By following the steps outlined here, you can ensure that your video stays private on Facebook and is enjoyed by only those people who you want it to!

What are Facebook Videos?

Facebook videos are not Facebook Stories. But, Facebook videos are a great way to share your stories and experiences with your friends.

They’re also an easy way to keep your followers updated on what’s happening in your life – even if they don’t have a Facebook profile.

All you need to do is post them on your profile, and anyone who is logged in to Facebook can see them. You don’t need to add any extra tags or descriptions to make them more visible or interesting.

Videos will appear in chronological order, so it’s important to plan your content carefully so it flows well. Facebook videos are a great way to connect with your followers on a more personal level and give them a glimpse into your life.

So go ahead – start posting!

How to Check Who Watched Your Videos on Facebook

There’s nothing like a good video capturing an audience’s attention. But what happens when you want to know who saw your video and shared it?

Facebook has you covered!

Just click the three lines in the top left corner of your video, and you’ll be able to see a list of people who have shared or liked your video since it was published.

If you’d like to remove someone from this list, just send them a message and they will be removed automatically.

You can also share public videos with friends and family by sharing via their profile pages or News Feeds!

So go ahead and post those videos with peace of mind, tagging them properly so you can monitor the exposure and engagement!

How Do I See How Many People Viewed My Facebook Videos?

To view your Facebook videos, you need to log in with your account credentials and use your Facebook app. Once logged in, you will see a list of all the video posts you have made on Facebook – including public and private videos.

You can also see how many people have watched each post by clicking on its viewership link.

How it works on iOS

To see who watched your videos on Facebook app on iOS, open the Videos app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on the three lines in the top left corner. In the ‘Who Viewed This’ section, you will see a group of people who have watched your video within the last 24 hours.

You can also see a group of people who have viewed your video recently even if they haven’t clicked on it yet.

If you want to share your video with more people, click on the Share button at the bottom of the app.

How to work on Android

Working with videos on Facebook can be a pain if you’re not used to using Android.

Here’s how to share videos on Facebook from your device:
1. Enable the ‘Share This Image’ feature in Facebook (Settings->General tab).
2. You will now see a new button next to every image – click this and select Videos from the list of options.
3. On the Videos page, you will see who has watched your video – public or friends only (depending on whether you’ve enabled the sharing of posts by friends only).
4. If you want to make your video private again, just uncheck the Public box and hit Save Changes!
Who viewed my Facebook video?

There’s no hiding from social media anymore! As long as your Facebook video is public content and open to everyone, your friends and followers will have the chance to view and share it.

Note that videos that have been unpublished for more than 72 hours after they’ve been published are not visible to anyone.

That includes going live on Facebook and uploaded videos.

And last but not least, make sure you’re following the basic Facebook video etiquette by not sharing videos that are copyrighted or sensitive in nature.

Chrome browser plugins to find out who has seen my Facebook profile

One of the great features of Facebook is the ability to share videos.

However, there are some potential privacy issues that users need to be aware of. To find out who has seen my Facebook profile, I can use a Chrome browser plugin. The plugin will show me a list of people who have liked or commented on any of my posts that are public.

This information is specific to the date and time of the post, so it’s not available for future posts. If I want to see who has seen my entire profile, I’ll need to use third-party app like DislikeLogic or ViewCountr!

How to control who sees your videos on Facebook

Facebook videos are a great way to share your story and connect with friends. But what happens if you want to keep your video content private? That’s where privacy settings come in.

You can control who sees your videos by setting privacy settings.

By default, all users see your videos, but you can choose to share them only with friends who have been added as followers. If you’d like to limit viewers even further, you can set up an “invitation-only” mode for selected groups of people.

In addition to controlling who sees your video, you can also choose to make your video public or only viewable by friends on Facebook who have been invited to view it. So, whether you’re new to Facebook videos or you’re just looking to fine-tune your settings, these tips will help you get started.

Disclosing video views and likes on Facebook

There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a great video and discovering that you’re not the only one who thinks so. That’s why it’s important to disclose video views and likes on Facebook.

This information will help people decide if they want to watch it or not and could lead to more engagement with your content.

Keep track of who sees your videos by logging into your Facebook account and navigating to ‘videos.’

There, you’ll see a list of your videos and the number of views and likes each one has. It’s also important to be clear and legible when disclosing video views and likes, so viewers don’t have any trouble understanding it.

Last but not least, make sure you’re aware of how Facebook calculates views and likes – it can be different from website to website.

Reasons why people might want to hide their videos

Videos are one of the most popular social media posts, and for good reason.

They’re fun to share, engaging, and can capture powerful moments.

That being said, there are times when people might want to hide their videos from view. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as personal privacy or criticism.

Additionally, there are some situations where people might not want their videos seen by everyone on Facebook. To enable or disable video hiding, go to Privacy Settings (privacy shortcuts) and select Videos from the drop-down menu.

Make sure you remember that your Facebook friends will still be able to see your Facebook posts if you share them publicly on Facebook.

Video privacy settings explained

There’s no doubt that Facebook videos are a great way to communicate with your friends and followers. However, video privacy is of utmost importance to users.

When you create a video, you have the option to make it public or private. Public videos are viewable by anyone on Facebook, while private videos are only viewable by the person who shared the video with you and your friends.

To make a video private, click on the pencil icon in the upper-right corner of the video screen. If you want to make a video private for a post or page, just hover over the post or page preview and select Privacy Settings from the dropdown menu that appears.

By default, all videos are public, but you can change this setting if you want.

Steps to take to make your video privacy protected

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding Facebook videos – some people think they’re public by default, while others believe they have to make them private in order to be seen by only friends.

The truth is, video privacy is a pretty complex topic, and there are a few steps you can take to protect your video privacy. First and foremost, you have the option to make your videos private or public.

Private videos are only viewable by people you’ve approved as friends on Facebook, while public videos are viewable by anyone who happens to be viewing your Page, regardless of whether they’re friends or not.

To make a video private, click the lock icon in the upper right-hand corner of the video player and type in a password that you’ll remember.

To make a video public, leave the privacy off and it will appear in your News Feed with all of your other updates from Facebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Facebook Live Videos and Facebook Uploaded Video?

Differences between Facebook Live and Video: – A Facebook live video is a type of video you make and share with your friends on Facebook. – You can use this feature to show how you are cooking or baking, to give tips on a certain topic, or just for fun!

Videos recorded using this live feature will be publicly visible to everyone who has access to your profile – whether they are friends of yours or not.

Conversely, videos that you make and post as part of a Page’s public content stream (namely anything shared in an updated timeline) will only be viewable by people who are members of your Page.

Who can see my videos on Facebook?

Anyone who is logged in to Facebook can see your videos. In addition, you can choose to make your videos either public or private. If you share them with a group, only the people within that group will be able to see them. Did you know that you can also share your videos on Instagram?

How long will videos stay up on my Facebook page?

Facebook videos will stay up on your page for 3 days after they’re published. After the 3-day period, videos that have not been commented on or shared will be automatically deleted. Videos can be embedded in posts and articles as long as you include a link back to them.

Can I make money from uploading videos to my Facebook page?

Yes, you can make money from uploading videos to your Facebook page. Videos are a great way to promote your business, tell stories about your travels, and connect with your audience.

You can make money from ads that show up after people watch your video or as part of the actual video itself.

For example, you may be able to earn money by displaying an ad on your video after someone has watched it for a certain amount of time or when it is played in a specific location.

What are the restrictions on who can see my Facebook videos?

By default, all Facebook videos are public. This means that anyone on Facebook can see them. You can control who sees your video once it has been published by selecting the privacy setting for the video.

If you would like to keep a video private, you can block specific people from viewing it. This is also a good way to keep away from Facebook stalker.

How do I make sure that my Facebook videos are private?

When you make a Facebook video, it’s automatically shared with your friends and other Facebook users on the social media platform. If you want to make your videos private, go to Settings on Facebook and select Videos from the left sidebar.

You can also hide your videos by clicking on the three lines in the top right corner of any video that is public.

Conclusion

Facebook video number of viewers and likes are important metrics for businesses of all sizes. By understanding how to check who watched your videos and what privacy settings to use, you can help ensure that your videos are seen by the right people and that your privacy is protected.

Make sure to check out our website for more helpful tips on Facebook video marketing.
October 26, 2022
How To View Private Instagram Profile? [Updated 2021]

Are you wondering how to see private Instagram profiles and you are not getting any lead to it, then you must know that it is not difficult. Viewing a private Instagram profile is easy once you know the method! Take a look at this guide and learn how in just five minutes or less. Whether you’re trying to find out information about your crush or if it’s for work purposes, we’ve got all the details right here.

Reasons People might Want to View Private Instagram Profile

~See Private Account on Instagram

There are some reasons why people might want to use Instagram viewer to view private accounts. The reasons vary in type, but people might want to view private accounts for a number of reasons that could include monitoring their partner’s activity on the app, investigating an account they suspect is fake or simply out of curiosity. There are other sites on the internet than Instagram that allow users to view private profiles, but it is important for them to understand there are drawbacks and potential security risks.

Why People make their Accounts Private on Instagram

A lot of people have Instagram profiles that are only accessible by their followers. This is a great way to build your Instagram following because the people who find you through your private profile will most likely follow you on the public account as well.

You should use a private Instagram profile if you have been hacked and want to get your account back up and running without having any trace of the hacker left on your profile. Having an account that is private also helps to keep any unkind comments from strangers out of sight. You might also want to make your account private if you are a celebrity or public figure- this protects you from any potential hate groups, although it may not be enough to stay safe in some cases. If you are a business, you should always keep your accounts private because it helps to control who sees the posts.

How to make your Instagram account private?

~Private Instagram Profiles

Want to make your Instagram account private? Here are a few steps to making your Instagram account private:

1. Select “Settings” in the lower right-hand corner of the app.

2. Scroll down and select “Privacy”.

3. In the upper right-hand corner, select “Turn Off Post Notifications”.

4. Select “On” next to the following options: ‘who can follow you’, ‘who can contact you’, ‘direct message anyone’.

5. To make sure that no one is viewing your old posts, go to the settings page and scroll all the way to the bottom where it says “Posts You’ve liked, commented on or shared.” Toggle this setting to be off by selecting “None of my friends are seeing this.”

Can I view a private Instagram account?

It’s not easy to view a private Instagram account. It is possible, but it will require some work on your part. The first step is understanding why someone would want their profile to be private in the first place, which means you should ask them if they’d like you to take a look at it.

Instagram users often make their IG account private to avoid Instagram stalkers and keeping their social accounts viewable only to a small group of people (for example, family members).

Steps on How to see private Instagram account

Want to know how you can view a private Instagram profile? Follow these steps to start viewing private IG profiles.

Legitimate way to see a private Instagram profile

The easiest and most legitimate way to view a private Instagram account is to request to follow this person. Usually, even a person with a secure profile will approve people they know, so if they know or know someone, you have to ask that person to support your application. No worries. The request is approved. When the other person accepts it, you can view that person’s profile and upload their photos to Instagram.

This is the easiest way to access and view someone’s private Instagram account, no matter who they are. Unfortunately, however, it’s up to you, as an Instagram user, to have a pre-existing relationship with the person you’re trying to add on Instagram.

So if you’re trying to add someone you don’t even know, like a celebrity or a friend of a friend, the easiest way to reach them is via a private message on Instagram. Sending a direct message to the user or the DM will let you know who is requesting the user to follow. The best way to do this is to tell the requested user who you are, a bit of yourself, and why you want to follow him on Instagram.

Again, much of it is based on a pre-existing relationship with that person. If he is not there, you will have to rely on your social skills to talk to the user you want to follow. Many Instagram users will welcome new friends considerably since they can block or delete you if it becomes problematic. Just remember what you post and what this person posted. If you don’t know them and talk to them frequently even after your application has been approved, you run the risk of removing or blocking them.

Try to find the Instagram username and real name

If you’re on Instagram and want to find somebody’s private profile, the first thing you’ll need is their username. With this information, you can then use Google Images (or whichever search engine you prefer) to find other photos of that person online. Most of the time, these pictures will have been posted before they went private on Instagram. If you had an account with the same photo website as them and it was public too, you would be able to see those pictures there too if they’d been shared to your account or mirrored elsewhere.

You can also use a different kind of search for other people’s images – their real name. Find their full name using Google or another search engine and you’ll be able to find other photos of them. Additionally, you can often still find a person’s Facebook profile using their real name too. This is true even if they don’t have an Instagram account and you won’t be able to access anything on it. However, in many cases, the target will have their friends list public here too so you can then find people they know and follow on Instagram.

It’s important to remember that you’ll need their exact username to do any of this. (If you search for them by just a single name, like “John,” your results are going to be much less accurate.)

Use Instagram viewing sites

Google’s ways to view private Instagram profiles, and you’ll find endless results for solutions and guides, including this one! But it will also point you to several websites with dubious names that promote the ability to view private profiles in just a few simple steps. . The terms of these sites are like ‘WatchInsta’, ‘InstaSpy’, and ‘Private Instaviewer’. They all seem to promise the same general idea: Instagram is marked as private without any additional steps, payments, or Use your website to access accounts.

Unfortunately, after Google has tried some results from the first page or two search results, we do not recommend using these sites. Ideally, these come from suspicious environments, which often obscure the company name behind the site. Despite the promise of “free” results, they often call for a survey or sweep that requires a credit card or other form of payment. Some sites also appear to be linked, revealing names, but then when the survey request becomes heavy, another site’s name hangs. We cannot recommend that you use any of these sites when their backgrounds are obscure or that they hide their authenticity on their website. Please stay away from these sites; They are nothing but worries in your account. If you’ve tried to add someone to Instagram with a friendly message and still can’t access their account, there’s always an option left, although it’s hard to recommend it to users.

Important Instagram rules to follow (to see private Instagram account)

It is important to note that fake accounts violate Instagram’s Terms of Service. There are no additional legitimate (i.e., correctly identified) accounts. How will Instagram know you’re using real fake accounts? Because other visitors conspired to complain about the users they thought were (right or wrong) that they were fake. In particular, Instagram considers identity theft (using someone else’s real name and imitating their service) a severe violation and will go after the imitators. In a moment, we will see why this is necessary and how to fix it.

If you choose to create a fake ID, here are some ways to gain more acceptance from a private Instagram account holder. Select a female profile photo for your fake account. It is presented as more friendly and secure. The choice to use female identities on Instagram makes the performance feel less predatory than the male account, although this can cause problems on its own. Add real photos to your fake Instagram account. You can also use your fake Instagram ID to create a private account. If the private Instagram account you want to follow doesn’t approve your request to follow them, then that person is a DM. Make it clear that you would like to follow them on Instagram and for your reasons. Theoretically, you can do this in or out of character.

If you have any confusion about private Instagram accounts or how they work, ask the person who manages their private account. that way you will be able to tell whether you are on the right track.

Disclaimer: View private Instagram account with unethical reasons are not recommended

This tutorial is about “how to view a private Instagram profile” and it should be used properly.

Less legitimate way to view private Instagram profiles

There are many different ways to view a private Instagram profile, but it depends on the intention. Again, we do not wholeheartedly recommend these methods. These are immoral in most cases and potentially illegal in others, but it depends more on the intention. There are some advantages, but if you claim someone else online, it is fraudulent.

There are some ways. I’m gonna give you all the methods that I have personally used over the years to see if they still work. But first, it depends on why you want to get into someone’s account. You can use one of these methods for curiosity or for a good reason like sharing pictures with your friend who is blocked.

The slow way (and probably safe way)

The easiest way to view a private Instagram profile that you have been denied is by creating a new email address, a new Instagram profile with a fake name, and personalize that account. You have to send a membership request to the group. Instagram spammers regularly use this technique and spend hours circling possible passwords and naming all the members of their imaginary empires. Each device can have up to five separate terminals so unless you have created an account already, you should have plenty of available slots.

Once you have a new account (you’ll need your unique email address but Google Mail makes it easy), send the request to the private account that you want to track ۔ You can send the first DM to break.

Warn the moderator and the private account owner that a new person is coming. If you have been denied access to an account for one month, registration must be approved if you do not suspect that this is your marketing account.

The slow way to view a private Instagram profile that you have been denied is easy and works sometimes. What do we do if they aren’t?

The Trojan Horse

To view a private Instagram profile, you will first need to create a fake username. If it is a personal account of somebody famous, make sure that the fake username looks very natural. You should then try to start following their account and don’t act too suspicious. When they follow back, you can now view their private account and look at all the content they didn’t want to share with other people.

Just be sure not to act in a way that they will find out. Try to comment on the pictures you like, follow others and just have fun with them. Don’t overly interact with them or comment too much on their photos. If you view a private Instagram profile correctly, they should never know what’s going on.

In the game where I was playing, one of the users had their account protected. At that point, it started to become a problem because we wanted to ask some questions in private and it became very difficult to do so because we could only comment on their public posts and they didn’t answer them. It is possible to do this without having your profile visible to the public, which is a huge privacy risk for your account. This way we can be sure that our photos and videos won’t end up on social networks or blogs like Tumblr, Reddit or 4Chan.

The Doppelganger

~Make Fake Instagram Profiles

Doppelganger is a creature of myth and folklore, a shipbuilder who can take the form of anything he touches. Our Doppler doesn’t have that much magical power, but it does work very well. Think about it for a minute. The owner of the private account now accepts and approves without thinking about what kind of Instagram account.

The answer is, accounts that he has already authorized but will reappear in the approval queue. People stop following and continue all the time. It may be a little annoying to see your friend John’s account and ask him to come back, but he will gladly accept it.

So how do we get your friend John’s account? The answer is that we don’t, but we make it fake. There are two major issues with creating a “duplicate” account. One, it’s one of the most significant crimes about which Instagram is struggling to do something. Two, we don’t know who the duplicate accounts are! Private funds do not show up when browsing your follower’s list, so there is no way to know who is following them.

The best way to view a private Instagram profile is to follow the person from their actual performance. Once you’ve followed the user, they will be able to view, like, and comment on your posts. You can also send them a private message explaining why you want to follow their account. Or you could do both.

Another possible route is copying someone’s account with an exception- if the user doesn’t use their real name for their username. This needs official approval in the group and will require renaming your Instagram (along with changing your photo). Bill Okishoot disappears, while Larry_Kinner takes his place- no one’s sensible.

Doppelganger-ing your target correctly will almost certainly take you to the private account you need to access. Use wisely.

Suppose you’re looking for a way to view your account without taking any drastic measures. In that case, you can just head over and try following them first. If they then might happen to follow you back, then your account will be viewable and set for public viewing.

In general, the best course of action is to reach out to the user you want to follow first. They might include you if there’s a shared connection or an existing friendship. Instagram is a very positive social community of photographers and users sharing their experiences on social media.

Insta Looker

~Instalooker

Insta Looker is a free, easy-to-use tool to view private Instagram profiles without any difficulties or hassles. This spy tool is also safe to use and won’t cause any issues for the user.

InstaDPS

~InstaDPS

InstaDPS is also another good way to see private Instagram photos. You need to enter the username and hit the Get Profile Photo option. The tool will try to find the photo and show it if it’s successful. You need to right-click the image to download it on your system.

IGLookup

IGLookup

IGLookup is a tool that only has a few downloads and no payments. It can be used to view private Instagram profile photos. The user just needs to go to iglookup.com and enter the account name of a friend or person whose Instagram profile you want to view. Click search for private photos and wait till it loads all the images. Now, click the download button shown on the right side and then select .jpg photo to save them on your PC.

Private Photo Viewer

~Private Profile Viewer for Instagram

Private Photo Viewer is also one of the best free services available for viewing a private Instagram account without a survey. With this tool, you can search for any username of your choice and find all the associated photos or videos with that account easily. Since it is easy to use, you can access your own private Instagram account with Private Photo Viewer too.

ImageRocket

~Private Instagram Account Viewer

The ImageRocket website is a service for downloading Instagram photos or viewing private profiles quickly. You’re redirected to the user’s profile, which displays the person’s latest posts and a photo verification display at the top of the page.

We noticed a problem with this tool. For example, when you enter in someone’s public profile name, the system will still show it as private and ask for verification or do the human security check to see that person’s images. However, accessing their Instagram profile directly may provide access to those same pictures.

Private Insta Viewer

Private Insta Viewer is another free tool to view a private Instagram account. After entering the username, you need to verify as a human by participating in the survey so that only the private profile of entered username will be visible.

A Bonus Way to View Instagram Accounts that are Private

As a perk, here is an extra strategy that helps you to view a private Instagram account even without having an Instagram account yourself.

Run a Search Engine Check

Now, if you have the log-in name for your private Instagram account and it’s not a hassle to run a Google search – or another type of internet search on an Instagram user – then that is still an option.

A simple Google/other search will tell you if someone is who they say they are since all posts are date stamped.

I’m not saying that running a search would give you access to the account, but it will give you an idea of what information is found on the service. You don’t need to download an application with this method; just select your desired level of access and then scan for items with the basic criteria set up by yourself.

If you don’t know the log-in name, and don’t want to worry about making a fake profile on Instagram, then this isn’t going to work for you either. However, it can be helpful at times if you are familiar with your subject’s Instagram username.

Summary: How To View Private Instagram Profiles (Without Breaking The Bank)

There are many ways to view and see private IG profiles, if you have the right tools. I hope you find this Instagram tutorial useful!

August 4, 2021