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Algorithm

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A complex formula used by social media platforms to decide which content a user will see, often based on user behavior and engagement patterns.

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Share

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To repost or forward content from another user or page to one's own followers on social media.

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Tag

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To create a link to another social media user's profile in a post or photo, which typically notifies them and associates the tagged content with their profile.

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Lookalike Audience

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A group of social media users who are identified to resemble another group of users, typically existing customers, in terms of interests and demographics, often used in targeted advertising.

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Newsjacking

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The practice of capitalizing on the popularity of a news story to amplify your sales and marketing success.

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Engagement

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Interactions between users and content on social media platforms, such as likes, shares, and comments.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

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The practice of increasing the quantity and quality of traffic to a website by enhancing the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines.

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Webinar

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An online seminar or workshop that is broadcast over the web, often used for educational or marketing purposes.

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Click-Through Rate (CTR)

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The percentage of users who click on a specific link out of the total users who view a page, email, or advertisement.

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Bio

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A section of a user's social media profile where they can provide personal information about themselves.

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Reach

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The total number of unique users who come across content on social media.

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Social Commerce

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The use of social networks for e-commerce transactions, including buying and selling products and services through social media platforms.

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Direct Message (DM)

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A private form of communication between users on a social media platform.

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Trending

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A topic or hashtag that is popular on social media at a particular time.

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Viral

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Content that rapidly spreads across social media platforms, receiving a large number of shares and views in a short time.

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Follower

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Someone who subscribes to receive updates from a user's social media profile or page.

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Newsfeed

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A continually updating list of stories and content from people and pages that the user follows on a social media platform.

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Post

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Content created by a user that is shared on their social media profile or page.

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Analytics

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Metrics and data that provide insights into the performance of content on social media platforms.

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Feed

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A stream of content from other users and pages that a user follows on social media platforms.

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Hashtag

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A keyword or phrase preceded by the '#' symbol used to categorize content and facilitate search on social media platforms.

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Influencer

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A social media user with a significant following who can affect the buying habits or quantifiable actions of others through their endorsements or content.

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Meme

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A humorous image, video, or text that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.

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Pay Per Click (PPC)

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An online advertising model in which advertisers are charged every time a user clicks on one of their ads.

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Social Listening

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Monitoring social media channels for mentions of a brand, competitors, products, and more to gather insights and respond to conversations or trends.

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Engagement Rate

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A metric used to assess how actively involved with your content your audience is, often calculated by the total engagement divided by total followers or reach.

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Retargeting

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An online advertising technique that involves showing ads to users who have previously interacted with a certain website or page.

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User Generated Content (UGC)

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Content created and shared by regular users rather than brands or companies, often used by marketers for promotional purposes.

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Verification Badge

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A checkmark or symbol indicating that a social media platform has confirmed the authenticity of a profile or page, often used for public figures or brands.

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Impression

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The number of times content is displayed on a screen, regardless of whether it was clicked or not.

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Platform

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An online service or site where users can create profiles, share content, and interact with others.

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Pixel

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A piece of code placed on a website to track user interactions and conversions related to social media advertising.

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Thread

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A series of messages or comments posted by users in response to a single message or topic on social media.

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Organic Reach

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The number of unique users who see content without the help of paid promotion.

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Widget

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A small application or component that can be embedded within a web page to provide a specific function related to social media, such as displaying a Twitter feed.

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Clickbait

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Sensationalized headlines or content designed to entice users to click on a link.

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Like

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A feature allowing users to show appreciation or agreement with social media content, often represented by a thumbs-up or heart icon.

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Social Media Optimization (SMO)

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The process of using social media networks to grow and manage an organization's message and online presence.

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Sponsored Content

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Content that is paid for by an advertiser and is meant to look and feel like the regular content that surrounds it on a platform.

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Vanity Metrics

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Metrics such as likes, follows, and comments that make a post or page look good but may not necessarily correlate with actual business goals.

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