3 Forms of Social Media You Need To Be On

Lately I have been stepping up my social media game. Part of doing well on social media includes being aware and on new forms of it! Of course, don't get on anything that looks suspicious or like a scam, but here are 3 forms of social media that are not as popular, but amazing for promoting your brand:

1. Snapchat
Just about everyone has this app. In Cnapchat, you can send a 1-10 second picture or video to someone specific, a group of people, or post it on your "Story" for 24 hours. Snapchat has a variety of fun filters, and the app is primarily used for sending funny pictures to friends. So how can it help promote your brand?
I have found that when I post a video on my Story about a new blog post, video, or another social media site I am on, I tend to get way more views than when I don't post on Snapchat!On Snapchat, you can edit your settings so that people can add you, but you don't have to add them back. The benefit of this setting means that you can have a ton of people view your Story, but you aren't cluttered with their Stories. For example, I have about 150 people who have added me on Snapchat, but I only follow about 60 of them back.

 2. Periscope
Let's be real. This app is probably my favorite at the moment. 
Periscope is a live broadcasting app, that allows live viewers to comment as they watch. After you finish broadcasting, the video can be watched for up to 24 hours after uploading. You can also link your periscope live broadcast to Twitter, so your Twitter followers who may not have the app can watch from there. Let's talk about how this app can help you out.
Many bloggers lately have been posting an Instagram, Facebook post, Tweet, etc. that announce when during the week they will be live on Periscope, so their followers can be prepared to view the video live. The blogger will post a title to the broadcast like "How To Build Your Following" or "How To Start A Business" so that the viewers can judge if the video will benefit them to watch or not. Live viewers can comment questions, answers, or other responses to the video so that the broadcaster can respond right then and there. This app requires no editing or long uploading on your part! All you have to do it sit down and start your broadcast. It's easy to get lots of videos out, which will definitely help build following and make your followers feel connected to you and your brand on a deeper level.

3. Crowdfire
So this isn't technically a form of social media, but it's an app that can upload posts to Instagram and Twitter for you! You have the options of posting to either accounts at a scheduled time, right now, or at the best time. The "best times" are usually around 9am or 6pm, depending on how many times you choose to publish per day. With Twitter, a tweet only stays relevant for 18 minutes. That means you would have to tweet 80 times a day to stay on people's feeds! That's insane! I'm guessing that your not going to be on Twitter every 15 minutes, so let Crowdfire help you out! Just type out some tweets or upload some pictures and schedule them over the course of a day, week, or even month! 

 

Being Sick in College: 5 Tips and Tricks

If you are currently sick and away from home, welcome to the club.
Being sick itself is not a fun time, but being away from home where you're loving parents have cabinets on cabinets of medicine well stocked? Ugh.
So here are five medicine and comfort tips and tricks from a fellow college kid to help you get through this flu season:

1. Theraflu Nightime Multi-Symptom Severe Cold Tea (Green Tea and Citrus Flavors)
HOMIES! This stuff is the best. Don't shy away because it's a "tea." All you have to do is put water in a mug, microwave that for 1.5 minutes, then put the tea poweder in and stir. And it legit tastes like fruit juice! I take this within the hour of going to bed. It helps me get drowsy and stops my runny nose and cough for a few hours.
I promise you, this is an amazing product. At Walmart, it's about $6 for a box of 6 packets.

2. Rice Bags
Hear me out. You know those heating pads that you plug into a wall and it warms up? People usually use them for cramps and such. Well, here's a much cheaper, DIY version! I had a friend gift one of these to me my first year of college, and I still use it 4 years later! It's literally a bunch of rice in a cloth bag. I heat it up in the microwave for a few minutes and I'm good to go! When I'm sick, I like to put these at the end of my bed to keep my feet warm, or wherever I have aches and pains.
Click HERE to see how to make one for yourself!

3. Emergen-C
Okay, I have to admit. I don't really like the taste of this stuff, but there are multiple flavors and you an definitely mix it with other drinks and fruit add-ins! While this may not help you get over your cold, it can help prevent one from coming on!
Currently, Walmart is selling a box of 30 for $10, which boxes of 10 are $5.

4. Yoga 
I've had a cold for the past three days, and it has really messed up my workout schedule. As much as I want to get back to the track, I can't! I have a pounding headache and my body just wants to chill out. If you feel the same way, you'll be so excited at this link I found! It's a short yoga sequence for days when you're not feeling well. It'll get your blood flowing and strech your muscle, without overdoing it.
Click HERE to see the yoga sequence!

5.Sleep and Hydrate
These are obvious tips, but they are so important! You're going to need to prioritize here, especially if you're away at school. While classes are important, you probably don't need to be at your friend's house until 1 am. And if you can, try and take a quick nap between classes.
I always have a water bottle by my bed when I sleep, but when I'm sick I usually have two! It's so so so important to keep your body hydrated, even if you're not currently sick. Keep drinking those fluids! 

March Favorites

In case you missed last week's video, here it is!

We talked about things from March that we enjoyed.
You can also follow me on Pinterest HERE and find links to videos on that page!

Don't forget: if you like our videos, make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, and/or SUBSCRIBE so that we know! My social media class is coming to a close, so I'm no longer obligated to post. However, Carli and I have been having a lot of fun, so let us know if you want to keep seeing videos!