What you need to know about IGTV

• Videos are full screen and vertical
• Video length is 15 seconds to 60 minutes (The full 60 minutes is currently only available to larger accounts or verified accounts. Everyone else has a limit of 10 minutes.)
• Users can watch inside the Instagram app or on the IGTV app
• Videos play automatically for users upon opening the IGTV app
• Creators can add “swipe up” call-to-actions on videos
• Within the IGTV app, users have the option to browse between “For You,” “Following,” “Popular,” and “Continue Watching” tabs
• Engagement: users can like or comment on videos, or send videos to friends in Direct
• Creators have their own channels, like YouTube (and anyone can be a creator)
• Videos can be uploaded to the IGTV app or the web
• Videos on IGTV can also be uploaded to Facebook Watch
• File size: up to 3.6GB
• File type: *.MP4
• Video size: 9:16
• Video thumbnail / cover image: .JPG
• As of launch, no advertising options are available, but Instagram says it eventually plans to make sure popular video creators are able to make money from their efforts

Source: blog.hootsuite.com

Tools - Todobook - Facebook/ Chrome Add-on

I started using TodoBook a few days ago and it really helps keep me on task.
Here is how it works. Install the Chrome Extention and it will block your Facebook News Feed when you get off task and goto Facebook. This allows you to setup a task list and  not get distracted by Facebook.

Turn the Facebook News Feed into a todo list so you can stop wasting time and start getting things done. ** Now for LinkedIn,…

 "This Chrome extension makes your Facebook addiction productive" - Mashable

Instagram Tips - Social Media Marketing

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 1. Stories - use stories. start posting your videos and pictures using Instagram stories. Always tag with location and Hashtags, make sure they are relate to what your posting.

 2. Posts - Post with video. Most consumers will watch without sound so make sure users understand what they see when they scroll thru their feed.

 3. Tag your consumer. This will help you get seen and a re-post. This will help expand your reach to new Instagram users.

 4. Make all posts authentic. Instagram is about connecting your audience.

 5. Always answer your Direct Messages. Respond to all requests even if its an emoji or symbol, a simple thanks will go a long way.