A Simple Way to Make Images Stand Out on Pinterest

On a visual platform like Pinterest, you might think that it is hard to get your Pins to stand out and get noticed on the Newsfeed. It’s not.  Not if you use this simple, clever strategy.  It’s Visual Marketing Simplicity at its best! 

Images | Pinterest | Stand Out | Rounded Corners

Have you worked out what it is yet?

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Easy Ways to Create Original Images for Visual Marketing [PicMonkey]

I love visual marketing and I love using original, visual images on Facebook, Pinterest, and my Blog. 

I often get asked how to make original images without being a professional photographer, graphic designer or photoshop whizz.

Today I am starting a series of posts focused on tips for helping you easily create original images – images you can use immediately to add wow factor to your social media marketing.   And we start with PicMonkey!  

Visual Marketing Series | PicMonkey | Socially Sorted

This image was created with PicMonkey (screenshot + the fab PicMonkey creative tools)

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The Facebook Group Tools You Didn’t Know Existed

I love Facebook Groups.  I participate in a few, and I have started a few of my own.  The benefits of using Facebook Groups for a whole bunch of reasons can be found here, as I have posted about my enthusiasm for groups before.  Today I want to share with you two tools that are there for you to use within Facebook Groups but you may not know about them!  

Facebook Group Tools | Facebook | Socially Sorted

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Why Endorsements are the New “Like” On LinkedIn

There is a new “one-click kid” on the block.  It’s called Endorsements, and it is the Facebook “Like” of LinkedIn.  One click and you can give a very powerful nod to the skills and professional experience of another person in business. One click and you can be endorsed for what you are good at.  Like?

Endorsements | LinkedIn | SociallySorted

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When Feeddler Met Buffer – A Match Made in Social Media App Heaven

 

STOP THE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESSES.  Buffer and Feeddler are an item.  I couldn’t have dreamed up a more suitable couple to help me streamline my social media posting.  When I heard that they had hooked up, I did a happy dance.  In fact I was so happy that I ditched my just completed blog post to replace it with this one. Let me elaborate on why I am so happy… 

Feeddler | Buffer | App | Social Media | Socially Sorted

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Beyond Instagram: How To Use Multiple Apps To Get The Photo Effect You Want

GUEST POST by ANGELA HEMMING

I shoot photos for my blog with a “real camera,” but sometimes all I have with me is my iPhone. And, to be honest, sometimes people can’t even tell the difference. Heck, even professional photographers are starting to shoot weddings using only their iPhones!  

In this Post, I will show you how to use cheap, easy to use Photo Editing Apps to create stunning, share-worthy images for your blog, website or social media platforms.  

Beyond Instagram | Multiple Apps | Photos | Socially Sorted | www.sociallysorted.com.au | Angela Hemming | Guest Post

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The Social Quote – Darren Rowse on Taking Action (15 Minutes Per Day)

Are you Taking Action on Your Blog? In Your Business?  Not just Action…but Consistent Action?  If not, then listen up.    In “The Social Quote” this week, we feature Darren Rowse, Founder of Digital Photography School and the world-leading site about blogging, Problogger.   Don’t miss this one.  This is advice you will WANT to take action on!  

The Social Quote | Darren Rowse | Problogger Training Event | Socially Sorted | Taking Consistent Action | 15 Minutes Per Day

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Takeaways from Problogger Training Event 2012 – Day 2 #pbevent

Day 2 of Problogger  Training Event.  Melbourne. Etihad Stadium. More great content. More stellar speakers.  If you missed Day 1, check it here.  Enjoy.  

Problogger Training Event 2012 | Day 2 | Socially Sorted

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Takeaways from Problogger Training Event 2012 – Day 1 #pbevent

Day 1 of Problogger  Training Event.  Melbourne. Etihad Stadium. There wasn’t a football game but a crowd came. A crowd of bloggers. 300 Writers.  300 Self-publishers.  300 Innovative, creative thinkers.  And a Gaggle of Sensational speakers. These are my takeaways from the first day of this awesome event. Tips for Blogging at any level from beginner to established.  Tweetables, if you will.  

Problogger Training Event 2012 | Takeaways | Socially Sorted

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Check Your Source on Pinterest for Better Visual Marketing

What is the “Secret Source” on Pinterest?  It is the list of all the pins that have been pinned from or originate from your website.  In this post we will look at what it is, why it matters and why you need to check it regularly for better Visual Marketing.

Pinterest | Visual Marketing | Socially Sorted | Sunshine Coast | Australia

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