How did you all go with the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog podcast? Got a to-do list a mile long now?!

I also hope you liked the stories of Megan, Nicole, and Heather about how they both dealt very differently with quitting their blogs. I know I learned a lot from hearing them share their experiences.

This week has thrown up some interesting reading – I hope you find a useful nugget in there somewhere.

How to manage your Instagram in 20 minutes a day // Hootsuite

Are you falling victim to being on Instagram all day every day? These are simple tips, but they bear repeating because they work. It’s time for you to take charge and slot in some time to get Instagram marketing under control.

Case Study: How Film4 grew their followers to 600k in one year // Pinterest

Pinterest is still an amazing traffic referrer, if you know how to use it right. See how Film4 capitalised on current pop culture issues to grow their followers to such a crazy amount.

Facebook now makes 76% of ad revenue from smartphones and tablets // Mashable Australia

If you haven’t already, it’s time to ensure your Facebook ads are mobile-friendly! You can have a look at the series we did on Facebook advertising last year, and the hot tips we shared for big returns.

Watch out Meerkat and Periscope, Facebook Announces Live Streaming // Social Media Today

Never one to leave a good internet craze behind, Facebook now says it’s getting on the live-streaming bandwagon in its efforts to be the online leader of video content. It’s only for people with verified accounts at the moment, though.

You Can Now Schedule Instagram Posts in Hootsuite – But There’s a Catch // Entrepreneur.com

Always the way! But if you’re into scheduling things in advance (I’m a fan), this might save you some time. Don’t put down your phone, though…

What are your thoughts? Excited to live stream on FB or schedule your Instagram?

Stacey is the Managing Editor of ProBlogger.net: a writer, blogger, and full-time word nerd balancing it all with being a stay-at-home mum. She writes about all this and more at Veggie Mama. Chat with her on Twitter @veggie_mama or be entertained on Facebook.

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