Tired of 'Liking' Things on Facebook? Here Are Six New Emoji Reactions

A screenshot of “Reaction” emoji on Facebook. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

The ubiquitous “Like” button is no longer the only way to react to a Facebook  post.

The social media giant announced on Thursday that it will be testing six new ways to respond to Facebook posts or comments, unveiling emoji reaction icons for “love,” “yay,” “haha,” “wow,” “angry” and “sad.” The “Reactions” are alternatives to the thumbs-up “Like” button, originally built in 2007 as an “awesome” button, and are aimed at making it easier for users to quickly express a range of emotions.

Facebook Is Finally Making An Instagram App for Window 10.

One of those developer feats is forthcoming from Facebook,  the platform will be building all new Windows universal apps for Windows 10 devices, including a new Facebook app, a new Messenger app, and  Instagram. Instagram has long remained the missing app for Windows 10.

Facebook C.E.O. Mark Zuckerberg to provide free Internet access.

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A rendering of a satellite called Amos-6, which Facebook says will provide internet coverage to large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mark Zuckerberg is really determined to bring free internet to the world.
The CEO announced via Facebook that the company is working on a project to deliver internet to the people of earth from space.
Zuckerberg has partnered with Eutelsat, a French-based satellite provider, to literally launch this project into the stratosphere.
The satellite, dubbed Amos-6, is expected to provide internet coverage to parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and is slated for launch in 2016.

ways your company can benefit from social media.

Social media helps enhance all the basic pillars of good business, such as engaging with the public, converting on-the-fence onlookers into revenue-generating clients, and addressing customer service issues.
Here are some of the biggest upsides to social media:

Customer engagement. Social media is conversational in nature, so people want to talk. Reach out, and you’ll be pleased with the results.

Revenue creation. Social media expands your exposure, increases traffic to your site, creates interest in what you sell, and gives you the opportunity to offer promotions or specials to seal the deal.

Building loyalty. Customers are more likely to stay with your brand if they trust you. Social media can enhance this like photos of your office gives a glimpse of your business to customers .

Search engine optimization. As much as word-of-mouth works, many people go straight to Google to search for what they need. Having active accounts on various social media sites can help place your company higher in page rankings and more likely to show up in a search.

Getting helpful feedback from your clients on social media

 There are 47 newspaper publications in Nigeria. 50 online newspapers and 83 million internet users (according to statistics)

When you include broadcast media (television and radio) – most of which are broadcasting 24 hours daily, it’s no wonder that organizations that have a presence in the media find it impossible to keep track of it all.

Your Business On Facebook: Engage Your Customers With Photos.

If your business has a Facebook page (and why shouldn’t it?) tell your story and engage with your customers (and would-be customers) with creative photos that enhances your brand.
According to social media examiner, Photo posts account for 93% of the most engaging posts on Facebook. They can get 53% more likes, 104% more comments and 84% more click-throughs on links than text-based posts!
So make it fun, make it catchy and make sure it makes a bold statement that drives home the message!
Check out these examples..