{"id":13684,"date":"2016-03-28T08:21:08","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T15:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog?p=13684&preview_id=13684"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:16:33","slug":"___-and-social-media-best-trends-facts-and-productivity-tips-march-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/___-and-social-media-best-trends-facts-and-productivity-tips-march-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Viral and Social Media: Best Trends, Facts and Productivity Tips (March 27)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Geez. It’s been a busy week – not to mention it’s Spring Break!<\/p>\n

From the mouth of Ellen:<\/p>\n

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Happy spring break, everybody. Here’s my advice: Use sunscreen, no naked selfies, and don’t drink and tweet. I learned that last one the hard way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Need a trusted resource to keep you up to date on important content marketing news? We\u2019ve got you covered. Our weekly roundup is here to help you stay on top of all the latest in social media and other interesting facts, trends, tips and questions.<\/p>\n

This week featuring:<\/p>\n

Social Media Growth Hacks:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 – 3 Essential Stories You Need on Your Website to Attract Customers<\/p>\n

2\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>7 Weird Social Media Marketing Habits All Marketers Need to Break NOW<\/p>\n

3 –\u00a0How to Use Emojis on Instagram Effectively<\/p>\n

Bonus:\u00a0Why \u201cGo Viral\u201d Is Not An Effective Content Marketing Strategy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Just For Fun:\u00a0<\/strong>12 Things Successful People do on Sunday Night<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Social Media Growth Hacks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1 – From Judy Carter (Contributor to Entrepreneur):\u00a03 Essential Stories You Need on Your Website to Attract Customers<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Want to have more customers, opt-ins on your website\u00a0and clicks on your \u201cBuy Now\u201d button? Do what Hollywood does —\u00a0use stories<\/em> to sell your products and services.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Many businesses are losing customers because their methods of reaching them are outdated. Want to\u00a0get people to buy your product? Then get them to listen<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0Here are three essential stories you need on your website to do just that:<\/p>\n

1. Your customer\u2019s story<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Your company\u2019s story\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Your personal ‘heart’ story<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2\u00a0– From TopRank Blog:\u00a0<\/strong>7 Weird Social Media Marketing Habits All Marketers Need to Break NOW<\/a><\/h3>\n

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We all have bad habits. Some are easy to break while others quickly find their way back into our lives. The same can be said for social media marketing habits. Once you get in a routine, it can be hard to break habits that are helping, but may be hurting your brand.<\/p>\n

If you want to be one of those companies that has a positive impact on your community and generates tremendous value for your brand, make sure you\u2019re not<\/strong> following ANY of these 7 weird social media marketing habits:<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 Automating EVERYTHING<\/strong><\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Jumping on the WRONG Bandwagons<\/strong><\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 Engaging Too INFREQUENTLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

#4 \u2013 Focusing Only On YOURSELF<\/strong><\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 ASSUMING All Audiences Are the Same<\/strong><\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 Ignoring the Importance of VISUALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 PRETENDING Advertising Isn\u2019t Important<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3\u00a0– From Jenn’s Trends:\u00a0<\/strong>How to Use Emojis on Instagram Effectively<\/a><\/h3>\n

The wonderful world of emojis\u2026. you either love them or you hate them. But no matter what you feel about them, the reality is that they are dominant in today\u2019s communications.<\/p>\n

So, you may be wondering how \u2013 or when \u2013 you should use emojis on Instagram<\/strong>. Is there a right way to use them? A right time to use them? How many should you use? Which ones should you use?<\/p>\n

Answer \u2026 it depends \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Your Bio:<\/strong>\u00a0One of the mandatory places (in my opinion) to use emojis on Instagram, is your bio.<\/p>\n

In Your Post Captions:<\/strong> Of course, you can use emojis in your post captions as well. This is the chance to take your brand personality a little further with each and every post and message you craft.<\/p>\n

In Your Comments:<\/strong> One thing I do a LOT is respond to comments with emojis.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BONUS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Marketing Land:\u00a0<\/strong>Why \u201cGo Viral\u201d Is Not An Effective Content Marketing Strategy<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Most marketers would love to go viral \u2014 they want that amazing pickup, millions of shares, tons of attention, the elusive 15 minutes of fame. Why wouldn\u2019t you aim for huge success? It sounds amazing, right?<\/p>\n

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If you’re trying to go viral, you’re probably trying too hard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Just For Fun<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

12 Things Successful People do on Sunday Nights<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most people will tell you they don’t look forward to Sunday evenings.<\/p>\n

In fact, a whopping 76% of American workers say they get the Sunday-night blues, according to a 2015 Monster survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are six of the twelve things to combat those Sunday-night blues and prepare for the week ahead:<\/p>\n