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Social Media Trends Continue in 2017

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There were plenty of social media trends and changes in 2016, with new features, brand opportunities, and consumer preferences topping the list. Now that 2017 is nearly half over, there are social media trends that will continue to evolve and even surprise.

According to Knoxweb it is impossible to know where the marketing landscape will be in December, however, there are some social media trends to be aware of.

Lenses

The facial filters used by Snapchat make engaging and interacting unique, however, it will not be long before the competition comes to the table. Facebook started testing its facial lenses last year.

Instagram Stories, which launched last year and acquired 100 million active users within the first 60 days of release, is watched by 20 percent of the 600 million Instagram active users every day. This is putting a huge amount of pressure on Snapchat to maintain its space in social media. Knoxweb explains that the competition is only going to increase with the popular social media site going public. With 150 million active users last year and 41 percent of adults in America aged between 18 and 34, Snapchat isn’t going anywhere soon.

Customer Service Chatbots

Everyone knows how important customer service is, and with the number of social media messages requiring a response growing by 18 percent in 2016, brands are looking for engaging ways to boost their customer service resources with more and more companies and organizations turning to chatbots.

Facebook Messenger and Slack are using chatbots to talk with consumers, answer questions and to provide information on products and services. These chatbots reduce response time and increase communication.

Paid Content Supreme

Social media algorithms have one purpose, to make people happy with what they are seeing in their social media feeds, but algorithms are making it tough for businesses and organizations when it comes to organic content.

The need for engaging content has never been more extreme. Users want engaging content that has a purpose whether it is organic or paid.

No More Automation

One of the biggest social media trends for 2017 will be less automation thanks to effective tools. People what humanistic and real interactions and will know if the automation is robotic. Unless businesses and organizations are using chatbots, they should steer clear of automated social media engagement. Instead of using an automated response, Knoxweb recommends that you:

  • Listen to your clients and customers
  • Create social media campaigns that allow you to interact with your consumers
  • Build a following organically with better relationships
  • Avoid messages that may be untimely when it comes to current events
  • Be personal
  • Respond like a human

Social Shopping

Instant purchases on social media are growing as the networks are making it easier to sell to clients and customers. Knoxweb explains that 57 percent of users are more apt to purchase from a brand that they follow on social media. In addition, 75 percent bought something because they saw it on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Social media has changed the world of shopping and can really increase sales. However, brands cannot promote their products and services without engagement. Interaction is still very much a part of the equation when it comes to social selling.

If you would like more information regarding social media trends, call or click and talk to a professional from Knoxweb. The team from Knoxweb understands social media trends and can help steer you and your business or organization in the right direction.