Insights into social platforms, creator tools, trends, algorithms, audience behavior, and the evolving role of social networks online.
![Social Gifting: The Reasons Why This Is The Buzzword [Infographic] Social Gifting: The Reasons Why This Is The Buzzword [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/social-gifting-social-media-1-optimized.jpg)
Social Gifting: The Reasons Why This Is The Buzzword [Infographic]
If I had to choose one phrase that has been the buzzword in social media for the past 17 days of 2013, I would have to say it's "social gifting." There is such a flurry of activity swirling around it, and it reminds me of a few years ago when everyone started talking about Groupon. Only time will te ...
![What Happened In 1 Minute On Social Networks In 2012 [Infographic] What Happened In 1 Minute On Social Networks In 2012 [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/social-media-statistics-2012-infographic-optimized.jpg)
What Happened In 1 Minute On Social Networks In 2012 [Infographic]
Within every minute, something transpires in social media. Whether that is a new like, a new connection, a tweet, or social networks gaining unique visitors, we are spending a lot of our minutes socializing in various forms on an array of social sites. The year of 2012 showed us that we prefer to sh ...
![Top 10 Retailers In Social Media: U.S. Brand Comparison [Infographic] Top 10 Retailers In Social Media: U.S. Brand Comparison [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/retail-social-media-rankings-infographic-optimized.jpg)
Top 10 Retailers In Social Media: U.S. Brand Comparison [Infographic]
Do you know who the top 10 retailers are in social media? I remember back in 2009 when brands were just starting to get involved with social media. We were all so new at it then, and they stumbled through the learning process along with the rest of us. Now, four years later, some brands are rockin t ...
![Popular Twitter Hashtags For Entrepreneurial Rock Stars [Infographic] Popular Twitter Hashtags For Entrepreneurial Rock Stars [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20-entrepreneurial-twitter-hashtags-infographic-optimized.jpg)
Popular Twitter Hashtags For Entrepreneurial Rock Stars [Infographic]
For every day that goes by, it gets harder and harder to break through the noise on Twitter. In the beginning, the interaction rate of each tweet was off the scale compared to what it is today. Maybe it's the overload of sharing and tweets that have saturated our interests. It's difficult to know th ...
![Brand Quality Face-Off: Social Customer Service [Infographic] Brand Quality Face-Off: Social Customer Service [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/brand-quality-customer-service-infographic-optimized.jpg)
Brand Quality Face-Off: Social Customer Service [Infographic]
Everyone is talking about social media being the new and ultimate way for brands to handle their customer service. It is supposedly the fastest and most optimized way for customers and brands to connect. Is that true? Well, by the looks of the data presented today, the reality is slightly different ...
![Social Media ROI: The State Of Infographics In 2013 [Infographic] Social Media ROI: The State Of Infographics In 2013 [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/state-of-infographics-data-chart-optimized.jpg)
Social Media ROI: The State Of Infographics In 2013 [Infographic]
When I talk to people about social media and the things we all like to share, nothing seems to get them going as much as the topic of infographics. People either love them or hate them, and if anything, they are polarizing. We feature a few infographics each day here on Bit Rebels, and they are alwa ...
![Most Effective SEO Hacks For Your WordPress Site [Infographic] Most Effective SEO Hacks For Your WordPress Site [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/most-effective-seo-hacks-infographic-optimized.jpg)
Most Effective SEO Hacks For Your WordPress Site [Infographic]
There are so many people who ask me what the most important SEO tweaks are that should be incorporated on a website. Since so many have asked me this question, I decided to take a closer look to see if I could either compile a list myself or find an infographic that listed them all. I don't consider ...
The Implications Of Video Ads On Your Facebook News Feed
According to AdAge, rumors are that Facebook is set to introduce video ads within the first half of 2013 in an attempt to attract more advertisers to spend money on the social platform. Facebook has reportedly briefed executives at various companies about their plans, which would allow advertisers t ...

Unpretentious: The Facebook App That Destroys Pretentious Photos
There are a lot of Facebook apps that have been getting their share of attention in the past few months. Some have gone viral, while others were left in their own shadow. It's easy to see why Facebook has become such a huge "market" for applications. There is so much potential given all the differen ...

How To: Get Someone’s Facebook Shut Down Quickly (This Is Harsh)
I read about this on two different sites yesterday, and even though I'm not a huge Facebook fan, it rocked my world that this could happen to someone - and so surprisingly easily. Some people are calling this the ultimate Facebook prank, but to me, it should be reserved for your enemies only. Once y ...

Ultimate Guide For Proofreading Your Posts Quickly & Effectively
As a blogger, you probably know it is very important to proofread and edit your posts before you publish them, especially if you want to be taken seriously as a writer. Poorly proofed articles can affect how many times they're shared and how many pageviews they get. Most importantly though, when you ...
![Film Industry Gets Creatively Social To Survive [Infographic] Film Industry Gets Creatively Social To Survive [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/social-media-saving-film-industry-optimized.jpg)
Film Industry Gets Creatively Social To Survive [Infographic]
As popular movies become available on an ever-expanding range of devices, fans who might have dropped a fistful of dollars for a theater ticket and some over-buttered popcorn in decades past are instead streaming their favorites to their tablet, PC, or smartphone. Even though Hollywood might have lo ...

Be A Better Tweeter: 5 Twitter Decisions To Make In 2013
2012 was a big year for Twitter. From tweeting about sporting events, elections, musical galas, sharing viral videos to expressing opinions about the latest happenings in the world - Twitter played a major role in 2012. Just as we make some resolutions for ourselves every new year, have you thought ...

3 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Blogging When I Started
It has been almost two years since I entered the blogging world, and I have learned a lot. I found some tips in articles, some I received from friends, and some I learned myself just through trial and error. No matter how experienced you are at blogging, there is always something more to learn. Blog ...

5 Steps For Creating A Successful Google Plus Business Page
Creating a Google Plus page for your business may sound like just one more task to mess with, but it actually comes with specific advantages. For example, Google provides a number of tools for connecting your site to your Google Plus account, which has been shown to improve search engine rankings. P ...