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Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands?

Contently

Social media has profoundly shaped global events, public discourse, and the very fabric of our societies since the early 21st century. This provision established that online platforms (and later social media companies) would not be classified as publishers, which gave them immunity from liability for user-generated content.

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The Platform Authors Need Now (That Isn’t Social Media)

Jane Friedman

You think of precious writing moments sucked into the gaping maw of social media. We joked about our mailing list of 3000+, “all it took was showing up to deliver quality information every other week for two years.” Social Media If you’re working hard on the Three Ps, social media is a tool, not a destination.

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6 Psychological Techniques to Help You Write Great Social Media Hooks

Buffer

The secret to engaging social media posts has been in front of you this whole time.  Copywriters call it a 'hook,' and learning how to write social media hooks can be the difference between your followers scrolling past your post or stopping in their tracks to see what you have to say.

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The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Freelancers

Freelance Magic

More than half of the world’s population uses social media today. In this case, an effective social media strategy can help you expand your network and get lucrative high-paying clients. Instead of shooting in the dark and hoping that you hit the mark, back your social media strategy with tips and data.

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Why You Should Be Writing on Social Media

Jane Friedman

Join us on April 5 for the online class Write Better With Social Media. Social media doesn’t sell books in any provable way. Authors can’t get social media impact statements with their royalties, because publishers can’t get that information either. You should still be writing on social media.

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How to Get Freelance Writing Clients WITHOUT Social Media

Kayleigh Moore

How can a freelance writer go about getting new clients if they don't use social media? As someone who's been thinking a LOT lately about the mental bandwidth social media takes up, this seemed like a good topic to tackle head-on. Now, don’t get me wrong: I *love* social media ( Twitter especially.)

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Social Media Marketing Consulting

Neil Patel

Hiring a social media marketing consultant could be a game-changer for your business. Social media consultants have the knowledge and skills to turn your lagging social media campaigns around. Social media consultants have the knowledge and skills to turn your lagging social media campaigns around.