You were probably online as little as possible this week due to the holiday, giving yourself no free time to browse the web or check your favorite blogs. But that’s okay! We’ve rounded up a few useful posts you may have missed, covering news and new features from your favorite apps.
1. Top 5 Web Design Trends for 2015
by @irfanahmad1989 via @socialmedia2day
Okay, here are three: mobile focus, interactive scrolling, and a clean and simple layout. Check out this infographic for the top five trends, each with some stats and tips.
2. ‘The Interview’ Released, Social Media Responds: Best Tweets, From Celebs to Viewers [Video]
via @theinquisitr
Here’s a video and some light reading as you play post-holiday catchup! You’ll see both professional and amateur reviews, tweeted live, about the movie.
3. 4 Awesome Social Media Campaigns of 2014
by @AlySchweigert via @HubSpot
Have you been following and noticing the best campaigns? Let’s put that to the test… which of these four – #p4a, #Cheerance, #ShareACoke, #TurnUpForWhat / #TurnipForWhat – were you aware of? And do you agree they deserve to be in the awesome top four of the year?
4. Twitter Users Can Now Track Tweet Impressions, Engagement Numbers Right in the iOS App
by @sarahintampa via @techcrunch
You can now view your tweet activity on mobile! Per tweet, you may easily see the number of impressions and engagements, including clicks and what percentage favorited that tweet. Maybe soon, we will be able to see these metrics for retweets from other accounts!
5. The Life of a Social Media Manager: As Told by Britney Spears
by Jennifer Kardell via @InboundAgent
Alright, not really a news piece… but some good post-holiday/pre-weekend reading. And c’mon… don’t say this isn’t #sorelatable.
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