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  31. <title>How SND Dashboard Can Level Up Your Agency’s Social Game</title>
  32. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snd-dashboard-can-level-up-your-agencys-social-game/</link>
  34. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Carskadon]]></dc:creator>
  35. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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  41. <description><![CDATA[<p>From agencies to government teams, SND Dashboard streamlines your social media workflow.</p>
  42. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snd-dashboard-can-level-up-your-agencys-social-game/">How SND Dashboard Can Level Up Your Agency’s Social Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  69. <p>Managing social media for multiple clients or departments can be chaotic without the right tools. Between switching platforms, tracking content performance, and ensuring compliance, agencies are under constant pressure to deliver results—fast. That’s where <strong>Social News Desk (SND)</strong> can help!</p>
  70.  
  71. <p> </p>
  72. <p>Whether you&#8217;re part of a social media agency, a government communications team, or any organization managing multiple accounts, <strong>SND Dashboard</strong> is designed to bring clarity, control, and consistency to your workflow. We&#8217;re all about working smarter, not harder. At the end of the day, you want to trust the tools you have in place get the job done.</p>
  73.  
  74. <p> </p>
  75. <p>Here’s how SND can level up your agency’s social game:</p>
  76. <p> </p>
  77.  
  78. <h3 id="h-universal-inbox-one-place-for-all-conversations" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Universal Inbox: One Place for All Conversations</strong></h3>
  79.  
  80. <p>No more toggling between platforms or missing messages. Or, sometimes worse: not working within the intended account! <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/introducing-inbox-simplify-your-social-media-engagement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">With SND&#8217;s <strong>Inbox</strong></a>, you can centralize client communications, manage incoming messages across accounts, and streamline your response time—all from one screen.</p>
  81.  
  82. <p> </p>
  83. <p>And all of those post comments? We&#8217;ve got that covered, too. Track and respond to the latest comments so that you never miss the latest conversation.</p>
  84.  
  85. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="986" height="607" class="wp-image-24731" style="width: 629px; height: auto;" src="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.38.51 PM.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.38.51 PM.png 986w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.38.51 PM-300x185.png 300w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.38.51 PM-768x473.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px" /></figure>
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  87. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  88. <h3 id="h-customizable-dashboards-tailored-for-each-client" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Customizable Dashboards: Tailored for Each Client</strong></h3>
  89.  
  90. <p>Need to show one client engagement metrics and another account performance? No problem. Build <strong>client-specific Dashboards</strong> that surface only the data and activity that matter to them. Personalization meets productivity.</p>
  91.  
  92. <p> </p>
  93. <p><strong>Pro tip:</strong> SND also features tabs within each Dashboard. This allows you to organize client feeds across different tabs. One tab may show feeds with recently posted content, and another may feature their RSS feeds with available content.</p>
  94.  
  95. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  96. <h3 id="h-scalable-solutions-for-growing-agencies" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Scalable Solutions for Growing Agencies</strong></h3>
  97.  
  98. <p>Whether you’re managing 5 accounts or 50, SND grows with you. Our <strong>flexible pricing plans</strong> and feature-rich platform are designed to scale alongside your agency—no matter your size or scope.</p>
  99.  
  100. <p> </p>
  101. <p>If you do have a good handful of accounts, we offer ways to easily manage them. One way: creating folders for each client&#8217;s social accounts. This way, you can quickly choose <strong>one </strong>folder that houses, maybe, 5 different platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads &#8211; for example). And just like that, you were able to send a post out quickly for a client.</p>
  102.  
  103. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  104. <h3 id="h-ada-compliant-by-design" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ADA-Compliant by Design</strong></h3>
  105.  
  106. <p>Accessibility isn’t optional—it’s essential. The <strong>SND Dashboard supports ADA compliance</strong>, ensuring images can include alt-text and content meets modern accessibility standards for your agency and clients alike.</p>
  107.  
  108. <p> </p>
  109. <p><a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/snd-adds-new-alt-text-options-for-instagram-linkedin-threads-bluesky/">SND currently supports alt text across 6 platforms</a>: Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Threads.</p>
  110. <p> </p>
  111.  
  112. <h3 id="h-search-and-listen-real-time-social-intelligence" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Search and Listen: Real-Time Social Intelligence</strong></h3>
  113.  
  114. <p>Stay informed and never miss a beat. With <strong>Search and Listen</strong>, you can monitor public conversations, follow local community updates, and create customized search streams—all in real time.</p>
  115.  
  116. <p> </p>
  117. <p>From staying on top of the a certain Instagram hashtag to monitoring keywords across X, you can rest assured you&#8217;ll stay on top of conversations.</p>
  118.  
  119. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="862" class="wp-image-24732" style="width: 672px; height: auto;" src="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.46.08 PM-1024x862.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.46.08 PM-1024x862.png 1024w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.46.08 PM-300x253.png 300w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.46.08 PM-768x646.png 768w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-1.46.08 PM.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
  120.  
  121. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  122. <h3 id="h-recurring-posts-save-time-on-repeat-content" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Recurring Posts: Save Time on Repeat Content</strong></h3>
  123.  
  124. <p>Why recreate the same content over and over? Use <strong>SND&#8217;s Post Composer</strong> to <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/set-it-and-forget-it-schedule-recurring-posts-in-social-news-desk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">schedule recurring posts</a>, automate your social schedule, and spend less time posting—and more time creating impact.</p>
  125.  
  126. <p>There&#8217;s no need to reinvent the wheel with <strong>recurring posts</strong> &#8211; compose your post, set your schedule, and let it do its thing.</p>
  127.  
  128. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  129. <h3 id="h-calendar-your-strategy-hub" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Calendar: Your Strategy Hub</strong></h3>
  130.  
  131. <p><strong>SND&#8217;s Calendar</strong> helps you plan, organize, and execute your entire social media strategy at a glance.</p>
  132.  
  133. <p>Whether you need to see scheduled posts, sent posts, and &#8211; yes &#8211; even recurring posts, Calendar&#8217;s got it covered. And those folders we mentioned earlier? They come in handy here, too! Sort by clients&#8217; folder to only show their content.</p>
  134.  
  135. <p> </p>
  136. <p>Coordinate across teams, visualize your content plan, and keep everything aligned in one place.</p>
  137.  
  138. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="600" height="697" class="wp-image-10975" style="width: 505px; height: 587px;" src="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ezgif.com-video-to-gif.gif" alt="" /></figure>
  139.  
  140. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> </h3>
  141. <h3 id="h-nextdoor-integration-reach-local-audiences" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nextdoor Integration: Reach Local Audiences</strong></h3>
  142.  
  143. <p>Engaging your local community has never been easier. With SND&#8217;s <strong><a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/nextdoor-publishing-available-for-government-agencies-in-snd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor integration</a></strong>, you can <strong>publish, schedule, and listen</strong> to neighborhood-level conversations—perfect for agencies supporting municipal clients or community initiatives.</p>
  144.  
  145. <p> </p>
  146. <p>Are you ready to take your social game to the next level? The SND Dashboard isn’t just another tool—it’s the <strong>agency-ready platform</strong> designed for smarter collaboration, scalable success, and efficient social media management.</p>
  147.  
  148. <p> </p>
  149. <p>Have questions? Want to learn more about how SND can help manage your client accounts? Don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more: <a href="mailto:sales@socialnewsdesk.com">sales@socialnewsdesk.com</a>.</p>
  150.  
  151. <p> </p>
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  157. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snd-dashboard-can-level-up-your-agencys-social-game/">How SND Dashboard Can Level Up Your Agency’s Social Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  164. <title>Meta Advises Including Links in Post Comments</title>
  165. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/meta-advises-including-links-in-post-comments/</link>
  167. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Carskadon]]></dc:creator>
  168. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
  169. <category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
  170. <category><![CDATA[SND Dashboard]]></category>
  171. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  174. <description><![CDATA[<p>Meta has officially confirmed that Page Managers should not include links within a post's caption.</p>
  175. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/meta-advises-including-links-in-post-comments/">Meta Advises Including Links in Post Comments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  202. <p>It seems Facebook has officially confirmed what many have known (or assumed): that you <a href="https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-advice-suggests-adding-links-in-comments-not-post-caption/750754/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">should <strong>not</strong> include links within your post&#8217;s caption</a>. Instead, they are touting adding a link to your <strong>first comment</strong>.</p>
  203.  
  204. <p>Where does this confirmation come from? Many started noticing a recommendation within their Page&#8217;s Insights for Facebook Pages:</p>
  205.  
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  208. <p>Now, even though Meta is recommending against including links <strong>within your posts&#8217; caption</strong>, it seems that you can still <strong>publish</strong> <strong>link posts </strong>(without being penalized, that is). This means that so long as you&#8217;re publishing that regular link card, you shouldn&#8217;t see the above recommendation to remove any link. The main thing to keep in mind is not including links in the <strong>caption.</strong></p>
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  211. <p>Here&#8217;s the good news about either scenario: Social News Desk offers ways to do both! This means you can easily schedule Facebook link posts <strong>or </strong><a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/get-in-the-first-word-with-scheduled-comments-for-instagram-and-facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook media posts with a scheduled link</a> (did you hear that? <strong><em>scheduled</em></strong>) within the comments.</p>
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  226. <p>The scheduled link is obviously great for taking care of your post in one sitting, not needing to remember to go back within the post later. This could especially come in handy for publishers now that we also know this interesting tidbit from Meta: According to their latest “<a href="https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-transparency-reports-q1-2025-community-notes/749361/">Widely Viewed Content Report</a>,” about 97% of all post views on Facebook (in the U.S.) go to updates that don’t include a link to a source outside of that app.</p>
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  229. <p>All this to say: we think it&#8217;s definitely worth experimenting with links in Facebook post comments, and just regular link posts. Good thing SND makes both super easy!</p>
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  232. <p>Have questions? Want to learn more about how SND can help streamline your social media strategy? Don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to learn more: <a href="mailto:sales@socialnewsdesk.com">sales@socialnewsdesk.com</a>.</p>
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  265. <description><![CDATA[<p>In this webinar Sarah Loyd from SND will explore practical strategies and tools to streamline social media management.</p>
  266. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/webinar-replay-your-blueprint-for-better-school-social-media/">Webinar Replay: Your Blueprint for Better School Social Media</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  279. <p data-start="260" data-end="593">Managing social media for a school or district is no small task. From juggling multiple accounts to staying compliant with public records laws—it can feel like a full-time job. That’s why we’ve put together this free webinar to help you build a smarter and more strategic approach to school social media. This webinar is hosted by Sarah Loyd, Head of Product Success and Evangelism from SND.</p> </div>
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  287. <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transcript:</span></h2><p><strong>Sarah Loyd:</strong> My name is Sarah Loyd, and today&#8217;s webinar is Your Blueprint for Better School Social Media.  thank you so much for taking the time to join us today during your summer, and if you have questions, please drop those into the questions box as we go through today and time permitting. We will answer those at the end of today&#8217;s webinar.</p><p>Before we get started, just a little bit about us. Social News Desk is the only social media management software that&#8217;s purpose-built for important business. We were founded in 2010 and since then we&#8217;ve proudly supported America&#8217;s largest news companies, cities, government agencies, school districts, universities and businesses who require powerful, always on social media tools.</p><p>Social News Desk helps organizations save time with a one-stop shop for social media publishing. Take control of their entire social footprint in a single easy to use dashboard. Stay informed and engaged with the community around them. With social listening tools, demonstrate value to stakeholders with powerful reporting and gain peace of mind with our always ready human support team.</p><p>And a little bit about me. I&#8217;m Sarah Loyd, the head of Product Success and Evangelism here at Social News Desk. I&#8217;ve been with the team for 11 years and prior to joining SND I managed social media and worked in several newsrooms, and I was a social news desk customer before I joined the team, so feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.</p><p>The address is there on the screen, or you can search for me, Sarah Loyd with one L.  let&#8217;s start by addressing the elephant in the room schools. Social media managers are often doing the work of at least five people you&#8217;re expected to post regularly. Respond to comments, handle crises, manage multiple pages, and of course, follow public records laws.</p><p>And if you&#8217;re at the district level, you&#8217;re probably juggling dozens of Facebook X and Instagram accounts. Some of them maybe even created without your knowledge. Without the right structure or tools, it can be really overwhelming, and you might be asking, how do I keep up? The good news is there are smarter, more sustainable ways to manage your district&#8217;s social presence without burning out or compromising on quality.</p><p>In this next session, we&#8217;ll walk through some practical strategies that can help you organize your team, streamline your processes, and create content that connects with your audience. We&#8217;ll talk team structure, tools, content planning and collaboration, all grounded in real world examples from districts just like yours.</p><p> let&#8217;s dive in. Let&#8217;s start with your team structure. This often sets the tone for how manageable your social media strategy really is. We typically see three models used in school districts. Centralized, decentralized, and hybrid. Let&#8217;s break those down. In a centralized setup, your communications team, usually at the district level, controls all social media posts.</p><p>This offers consistency and strong oversight, but it can create bottlenecks, especially if you are the only person reviewing and posting content. In a decentralized model, each school or department runs their own accounts. This creates more authentic localized content and builds ownership at the school level, but it also increases the risk of inconsistent branding, tone, and importantly compliance issues.</p><p>Then there&#8217;s the hybrid model, which is increasingly popular here. The district sets guidelines and provides oversight while schools and departments contribute their own content. This model supports both consistency and creativity, and its scalable and collaborative. The keys to success with any of these models are to have clear policies, share common tools, and engage in regular communications.</p><p>Whether you manage five accounts or 50, efficiency is critical. Logging in and out of individual Instagram or Facebook profiles isn&#8217;t sustainable and it increases your risk for password loss, security issues, and posting mistakes. With a social media management tool, like Social News Desk, you can manage all your district and school accounts from one place.</p><p>You can monitor messages. Schedule posts and even tag content for easy organization without toggling between profiles. You can also control who has access to what. For example, a high school principal might only see their school&#8217;s account while your central communications team has a bird&#8217;s eye view of all activity.</p><p>These kinds of controls are crucial when you&#8217;re working with a mix of staff, some seasoned communicators and some just dabbling in social media. Let&#8217;s take a moment to talk about one of the most powerful time saving tools in your social media toolbox. A content calendar. A content calendar helps you plan ahead, balance your messaging, and ensure you&#8217;re posting consistently, not just when you have time or when something urgent comes up.</p><p>You can build one in a shared Google sheet. Use a planning tool like Trello or Asana, or if you want to streamline everything, use a platform like Social News Desk where your calendar is built right into the scheduling workflow. A strong content calendar includes recurring themes like Motivation Monday or Teacher Tuesday.</p><p>District events such as board meetings, early dismissals, and enrollment deadlines, celebrations, and campaigns like Teacher Appreciation Week or Hispanic Heritage Month, and engagement hooks. That can include things like polls, fun holidays, and photo contests. Whether you&#8217;re working with multiple schools, a shared content constant calendar also ensures that you don&#8217;t end up with three posts about football and none about academics.</p><p>It helps you stay strategic, and it makes it easier to collaborate across teams. So now let&#8217;s talk about approval workflows. Having a strong workflow helps ensure quality and compliance without stifling creativity. Think of it as a funnel at the top. You invite schools or departments to submit their post ideas, maybe through a simple form email or directly into a scheduling tool like SND.</p><p>Those posts are sent to a reviewer. Usually someone in your comms office who checks for clarity, consistency, and compliance. Once approved, the post can go live or can be scheduled to publish at the optimal time. This not only protects your brand and legal standing, but it also builds trust with contributors.</p><p>They know their content is being seen and supported and not just lost in an inbox. And there&#8217;s also a bonus. This workflow helps during absences or turnover. If someone leaves or goes on vacation, the process can continue smoothly. If you want a steady stream of great content, you need collaborators across your district, and that means building relationships.</p><p>Think beyond just your school principals, who are your hidden content creators, coaches, librarians, counselors, bus drivers. They&#8217;re all experiencing powerful moments that parents and students would love to see. Start by identifying a point person at each school or department, provide a simple way for them to submit content.</p><p>Maybe a shared folder for photos or a Google form to collect story ideas. And don&#8217;t forget about recognition. When someone sends in a great post, shout them out. Highlight their contribution in your staff newsletter or at a principal&#8217;s meeting. The more you show appreciation, the more consistent your contributions will become.</p><p>Remember, you don&#8217;t have to do it alone. When your schools feel like they&#8217;re co-owners of your social media presence, you&#8217;ll build a stronger, more authentic voice that reflects your whole district. So now let&#8217;s talk content. The most successful school districts on social media are consistent, positive, and human.</p><p>Consider your goals. Are you trying to boost enrollment? Engage with parents, stay connected with alumni, keep your sports fans informed. Connect with the local community or even reach job seekers. Each goal has a variety of audiences, and each audience tends to gravitate to different social media platforms.</p><p>It&#8217;s important to consider the content types that perform best on each network and match that format to the story you are trying to tell and the audience you want to reach. Social media narratives can be centered around several things. Sharing information or building awareness about a program or feature of your school or district promoting an event or initiative where the goal is for your audience to take action, spotlighting a student, faculty or staff member, or a club or organization recapping an event such as a pep rally, sporting event, field trip, or other big days at school.</p><p>And of course, the stories that we tell just for the fun of it. Think about what makes your schools unique. Do you have student clubs and organizations that are a little out of the ordinary? Does your campus offer an unusual class or sports that can&#8217;t be found anywhere else? You can also tap into your school&#8217;s history to showcase where you&#8217;ve been to plot where you&#8217;re going.</p><p>Share what your alumni are up to, especially if they come back to visit their alma mater. And your campus also likely has some interesting features, like a garden started by students or unique architecture. Sharing student and alumni traditions are also great ways to engage and connect the community to the past and to the future.</p><p>Once you&#8217;ve identified the story you want to tell, consider how you&#8217;ll get the viewer or reader interested. You might start with a surprising fact. Hook a reader with a challenge, ask a compelling question or p the viewer&#8217;s curiosity. You can also use a pertinent statistic to get your viewer&#8217;s attention.</p><p>Use a narrative, intro, or quote to get your story started. Look ahead to the future or begin with the call to action to get the reader involved right from the start. The platforms you choose for your audience will influence the type of content that you&#8217;re producing. Videos, particularly videos that are a few minutes long or longer are more often encountered on platforms like Facebook and YouTube.</p><p>Vertical video shows up in several places, including Facebook and Instagram reels and stories, TikTok videos and YouTube shorts. It&#8217;s a great video format to get comfortable with since it can play on so many platforms. Photo carousels or galleries are also great for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn and TikTok also supports photo galleries now, and single photos can also do well on Instagram and Facebook, as well as X and LinkedIn.</p><p>You may consider telling the same story in several different formats, such as a longer version of your video for Facebook and YouTube, and a one-minute vertical version for reels and stories. The more formats you use to tell the same story, the more likely it will be that your story can reach a greater share of your audience.</p><p>It&#8217;s also hard to be the only person on campus in charge of telling these stories, so get your faculty, staff, and student body involved in content creation. They can help identify opportunities to tell a story and even capture video or images of key moments that you can use to build your stories Later on, you can use a social media management platform, like Social News Desk, to set up some of your key content creators with ways that they can create posts directly.</p><p>Then you can approve and schedule the post after making any necessary edits. Letting students and staff share their unique voices on social media will give your content a greater sense of authenticity. Gathering content can be a challenge as well. You may consider an online form, which can be as simple as using platforms such as Google Forms or chat form.</p><p>Use QR codes around campus to remind students, faculty, and staff of how they can send you content or story ideas. A dedicated email address that points to a distribution list for your marketing department can also be useful for gathering media content. There are also SMS services that allow you to collect media content and don&#8217;t forget about social media comments.</p><p>Asking people to share their pictures can lead to even more stories to tell. Encourage your community to share their stories in media with you so you have plenty of content to choose from. You might suggest a few content ideas, like photos of a student working on a project, and a lab or studio, or a behind the scenes video of what goes into an athlete&#8217;s training.</p><p>Don&#8217;t forget to share stories of what your faculty and staff are up to in and out of the classroom as well. Gathering content organically also gives your stories that feeling of greater authenticity. Every story doesn&#8217;t have to be overly produced. Now let&#8217;s take a look at a few examples of great content from schools on social media.</p><p>Dalton Public Schools in Dalton, Georgia shared an Instagram reel that despite having no dialogue, captures the story of their high energy pep rally from start to finish, the caption sets the scene. It wouldn&#8217;t be a DHS Cat&#8217;s homecoming without a loud and highly competitive pep rally. We can&#8217;t wait to see which class will win the spirit stick.</p><p>Tonight, you can feel the energy of the cheerleaders, the band, and the whole student body. Wild Lake Consolidated School District in Michigan shares a way for their school community to engage with them, not just on social media, but also in person. They run a summer scavenger hunt that encourages followers to look for clues on Instagram and then find the team in person to win a prize.</p><p>It&#8217;s a great way to keep families engaged and checking in with your content over the slower summer months. This enrollment video from Union School District in California is informative, shareable, and showcases the many ways students are learning at their school. They even had elementary school students perform the voiceovers for this reel.</p><p>I love the caption for this slideshow on Instagram from Allentown schools in Pennsylvania. It shares a quick story of how a student&#8217;s computer broke, but he took the initiative to open it up, clean it out, and fix the fan that ignited his passion for technology, which was celebrated at the opening of a new science and technology academy in Allentown.</p><p>Sharing. Matthew&#8217;s story really personalizes the school&#8217;s opening ceremony. Deon Darien School District in Wisconsin has a great video podcast series called Little Voices Big Fun with Mr. H. It features their superintendent asking students questions and getting their thoughts on the world around them.</p><p>It&#8217;s a simple concept, but super engaging and hilarious to watch. Sharing how staff both inside and outside the classroom are impacting students in real ways, is just another way to tell your district story of caring for and educating students. This post from Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky showcases a bus driver who helped one of his regular students participate in Pajama Day.</p><p>Bellingham Schools in Washington recognize several of their faculty, staff and volunteers. With their Promise Award, they had several compelling profiles of the award recipients sharing their stories of experience and leadership in the classroom. The series is put together well and showcases each of the people that were recognized.</p><p>Finally take pictures of old yearbooks for easy throwback Thursday posts. It&#8217;s an awesome way to engage parents and alumni who reminisce about their own school experience, and it gives our kids an insight into what, what life was like back then. Back in the good old days.  for more great ideas to tell your school story, you can download SND’s free eBook, ‘Social Media Storytelling Strategies for K-12 Schools’.</p><p>You&#8217;ll learn more about defining your social media goals, knowing your audiences and platforms, the five Cs of storytelling, collecting content for social media, and executing a storytelling plan. You can scan the QR code on the screen to get it or look for the follow up email after this webinar. So now let&#8217;s talk about some practical ways you can execute your social plan.</p><p>Social media management tools allow you to write once and publish everywhere. With SND, you&#8217;re able to post schedule and automate your posts across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok Threads, Nextdoor and Bluesky. Our Nextdoor integration includes both publishing to agency pages for K 12 school districts, as well as our search and listen tool that allows you to search for Nextdoor content in any neighborhood in the United States, along with posts from other agencies across the country.</p><p>Our approval workflow makes it easy for content creators like staff or students to submit posts that are ready to publish. Then approvers can edit, publish, or schedule, or even reject posts to be resubmitted as needed. Customize your publishing schedule by day, week, or month. Track your schedule by campaign or tag in a single view.</p><p>If you need to reschedule something, it&#8217;s no problem. You can drag and drop your post right on the calendar with no need to go back into the post and edit. You can also view and create notes to help remind you about holidays, school closures, or other special events. You also can quickly identify the kinds of content that are overperforming on social media for your page, and then you can easily repost across all of your social channels.</p><p>Our news and bio tool makes it easy to share links for Instagram and TikTok without adding extra steps to your social media publishing process. And this tool is included in our dashboard with no extra cost. With our tool, you&#8217;re also able to easily organize and control all your social media users in one central location, and that includes establishing permission levels for each user.</p><p>This helps our customers easily keep track of who&#8217;s posting to social media, and if an employee leaves your school district, you can easily revoke that user&#8217;s access within seconds and not have to worry about them accidentally posting to social media. Our inbox helps you to never miss a message coming through your social media channels.</p><p>Social media managers don&#8217;t need to worry about messages or comments falling through the cracks, and it also helps cut down the time it would take to manually check each social media channel for comments. Speaking of comments, you can get the interaction started on your Facebook and Instagram posts by scheduling the first comment.</p><p>It&#8217;s kind of like putting a dollar in your own tip jar. Facebook also began recently showing messages that posts with links in the caption, receive less distribution in its algorithm, and they suggest that you&#8217;ll get better reach if you post the link in the comments. Scheduling that link as you&#8217;re creating your post also saves a lot of time, and you can also schedule shares between your Facebook pages, which makes sharing a snap.</p><p>Use our search and listen tool to keep tabs on what&#8217;s happening in neighboring districts, first responders in your area, and even neighbors in your community with our exclusive Nextdoor integration. We also offer actionable insights with an array of data from real-time dashboard to live post stats, easily create emailed reports that you can then share with your school or district leadership.</p><p>Also keep in mind that social media is public record for many public entities such as public school districts across the country. SND Archive from Social News Desk makes it easy to ingest, retain, search, and export records to easily comply with public records requests. Our search tools and filters make it easy to find exactly what you&#8217;re looking for, whether you need to find a specific comment.</p><p>Items from a particular date, range, or records from a single social account or group of accounts. SND Archive is designed to capture all types of social media records, including posts, comments, photos, and direct messages. Each item will be stored as its own record to make it easy to retrieve for open records requests.</p><p>We also have a case management system that gives you the ability to build containers for selected records so you can easily gather records for an open records request all in one place. You&#8217;ll be able to set up real-time alerts. To let you know when there&#8217;s content that may require action, such as personally identifiable information like social security numbers, driver&#8217;s license numbers, date of birth, things like that.</p><p>And you can also easily set up alerts for profanities and explicit images as well as keywords that you can set up if you need to be alerted about a particular topic. S and D Archive supports nine different social networks, including Nextdoor, which isn&#8217;t supported by any other archive product. We also support Blue Sky, which is one of the newest social networks out there, and is gaining in popularity.</p><p>But I know a lot of public schools, social media managers haven&#8217;t dived in yet because there hasn&#8217;t been an archiving solution out there that supports it. As new networks continue to grow in popularity, you can be confident that we&#8217;ll continue to expand our offering to support them in SND Archive.</p><p>Before we wrap up, just a quick note. Social News Desk will be at the National School Public Relations Associations National Seminar, July 21st and 22nd in Washington DC and you can meet up with our friendly team there and learn more about how we&#8217;re serving K-12 schools. So now let&#8217;s take some time to answer some questions.</p><p>Uh, our first question, what are some quick wins for improving a school&#8217;s social media presence? Especially if you&#8217;re just getting started. The best way I can think of to get started is to develop a content calendar, either in your social media management software, a planning tool like Asana or Trello, or even just a Google Docker sheet.</p><p>Developing a plan for your social media content can help you feel more in control, more proactive than reactive, and then you know exactly what needs to be done and you can execute your plan with confidence. All right, our next question, how often should we post on our school social media accounts?  I recommend that you first aim for consistency.</p><p>Posting three to five times per week is a good starting point. Focus on quality over quantity and then use that content calendar to plan ahead and avoid last minute scrambling. If you&#8217;re using a tool like s and d&#8217;s calendar to schedule your posts. You can easily visualize what&#8217;s coming up in the next few weeks or months and schedule posts accordingly.</p><p>And the great thing is you can schedule those posts far in advance so you&#8217;re not limited to how far ahead you can plan like you are with Facebook Business Manager. All right. How can schools create a consistent voice and messaging across different social media platforms?  consider developing a style guide or even just templates for your social media content.</p><p>SND has a template tool that makes it easy to create social templates. It&#8217;s really simple to start a new post without starting completely from scratch. And I also recommend, uh, using a tool with approval workflows built in so that way you can have the final word on what gets posted and when. And that&#8217;s a really great way to ensure consistency across all of your content.</p><p>All right. How can we promote events effectively on social media?  I suggest that you start early. Um, use eye-catching visuals and post reminders leading up to the event. SND has a recurring post tool that makes it simple to schedule a post to repeat several times so you don&#8217;t have to schedule each one separately.</p><p>Al you can follow up with photos or highlights afterwards to keep the momentum going from that event. Alright, how do you handle sensitive or controversial topics on social media while maintaining a positive image for the school? Alright, this is tricky, but I recommend sharing only verified information with a calm, empathetic tone and refer to your district&#8217;s social media policy when moderating comments and if things get heated in the comments.</p><p>Don&#8217;t take the bait. You can always respond calmly or try to move that conversation offline. And of course, keep in mind for public entities, comments on your post may be considered public record and should be archived. And I also suggest coordinating messaging internally with your district&#8217;s leadership to ensure consistency and maintain that community trust.</p><p>All right. How much does it cost to use s and d? Uh, that&#8217;s a great question. Um, it depends on how many users you have. We do price by the user seat. Um, we have pricing, uh, special pricing for K-12 on our website. Uh, that includes a pack of content creator accounts. Um, so you can set up folks to submit content without being able to publish.</p><p>If you have more questions, definitely reach out to us at <a href="mailto:info@socialnewsdesk.com">info@socialnewsdesk.com</a> and we can get you a specific quote. Should schools be on every social media platform? Not necessarily. I suggest that you focus on the platforms where your audience is most active, and that&#8217;s typically Facebook and Instagram for parents, and sometimes TikTok and Instagram for students.</p><p>But it&#8217;s better to manage just a few platforms really well than to stretch your team too thin. All right, next question. What&#8217;s the best way to get more engagement from parents? Um, so you can post content that highlights their kids, like classroom moments, sports award ceremonies, and of course those everyday wins.</p><p>Parents love seeing their kids in action. Also ask simple, positive questions in your captions or in the comments to invite interaction. And you can of course, schedule that first comment on Facebook and Instagram with Social News Desk to steer the conversation. How do we handle student privacy on social media?</p><p>Always follow your district&#8217;s policies and ensure that you have proper media releases on file. Before you post photos or videos of students you want to avoid sharing full names, personal details, or anything that could identify a student without consent. All right. What kind of posts help build trust with the community?</p><p>Um, so again, transparency is key. Um, so share your regular updates, celebrate your successes, and show the hard work that&#8217;s happening behind the scenes. Highlight those real stories from students and staff to humanize your school and foster better connections. And that&#8217;s really helpful, especially when it comes to crisis communications.</p><p>If you&#8217;re building that trust with your community on sunny days, then when the storm comes &#8211; and it always does &#8211; your audience is going to be much more understanding and forgiving. Alright, how can we measure the success of our social media efforts? That&#8217;s a great question. I recommend that you track me track metrics like engagement, which of course includes likes, comments, and shares.</p><p>Um, track your reach, track follower growth over time, and then use those insights to understand what content is resonating with your audience. And then you can also adjust your strategy for even better results down the road. SND has a ton of great reporting tools that help you track both individual post performance and overall page performance.</p><p>I especially love using our post manager tool to identify your best performing posts. By engagement, reach, video views and more, and you can compare some metrics across platforms and really see where your content shines, and then make content decisions for the future based on what&#8217;s performing the best.</p><p>All right. It looks like that is all of the questions that we had, so thank you so much for your time and attention today. I hope that you got some great takeaways for planning and creating social media for your school or district, and a plan for consolidating your accounts to streamline publishing, reporting, and archiving your social media content.</p><p>Hope you have a great afternoon and enjoy your summer.</p> </div>
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  299. <title>Using Hashtags on Instagram: A Guide for Colleges</title>
  300. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/using-hashtags-on-instagram-a-guide-for-colleges/</link>
  302. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelli Papendick]]></dc:creator>
  303. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
  304. <category><![CDATA[Instagram]]></category>
  305. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  308. <description><![CDATA[<p>Instagram hashtags can effectively amplify your posts, enhance brand visibility, and showcase campus life.</p>
  309. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/using-hashtags-on-instagram-a-guide-for-colleges/">Using Hashtags on Instagram: A Guide for Colleges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  316. <p>Instagram is a fantastic way for colleges to connect with students, prospective applicants, and alumni. Using hashtags is a key way to get noticed. They help your posts reach a wider audience, build your school’s brand, and give a peek into campus life.<br /> </p>
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  321. <p>Hashtags do more than just boost likes. They help schools:</p>
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  333. <li><strong>Increase Visibility: </strong>Hashtags put your school’s name in front of prospective students and parents, showcasing your programs and culture.</li>
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  341. <li><strong>Showcase Campus Life</strong>: Hashtags highlight your school’s unique events and achievements, giving prospective students a glimpse of daily life.</li>
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  349. <li><strong>Engage Alumni</strong>: Custom hashtags let you reconnect with alumni and encourage them to share their experiences and stay involved.</li>
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  357. <li><strong>Promote Events</strong>: Use hashtags to boost attendance at events, track conversations, and get the word out.</li>
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  366. <p>Adding hashtags is easy, but doing it right takes some strategy. Here are a few tips to make your school’s hashtag game strong.</p>
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  378. <li><strong>Mix Popular and Niche Hashtags</strong>: Popular hashtags reach more people, but niche ones help you stand out in smaller, focused communities.</li>
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  386. <li><strong>Create a Branded Hashtag</strong>: Choose a custom hashtag that reflects your school’s identity and values. Use it for events, student projects, and campaigns. Pro tip: Encourage your community to use it, too. Spread the wealth!</li>
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  394. <li><strong>Be Specific and Relevant</strong>: Use hashtags that match your content. This helps the right people find your posts without the clutter.</li>
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  402. <li><strong>Keep It Simple</strong>: Instagram lets you use up to 30 hashtags, but too many can feel spammy. Stick to 5-15 relevant hashtags per post to keep it clean and effective.</li>
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  407. <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5S8AaxH78/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here’s a great example from Middle Tennessee State University</a>. They use Instagram — along with a few key hashtags — to celebrate one of their own football players becoming a Super Bowl Champion.</p>
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  422. <li><strong>Wider Reach: </strong>Help more people discover your posts with hashtags, even if they don’t follow your school’s account.</li>
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  430. <li><strong>Increased Engagement:</strong> They help build community by connecting students, faculty, and alumni, encouraging meaningful conversations and shared pride in your school.</li>
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  438. <li><strong>Tracking Trends</strong>: Hashtags let you monitor trends and public sentiment around events or topics, like a new initiative or sports win, helping you gauge how people feel.</li>
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  446. <li><strong>Alumni Engagement</strong>: Hashtags let alumni share their stories and milestones, keeping them connected to the university and building lifelong relationships.</li>
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  454. <p>Hashtags are a great way for colleges to promote their identity, attract students, showcase campus life, and engage with alumni. It’s not just about reaching more people—it’s about connecting with the right audience and highlighting what makes your school unique. So get creative, track what works, and have fun showing off what makes your campus special!<br /><br /></p>
  455. <p>If you’d like to learn more about how Social News Desk can help streamline your Instagram workflow &#8212; or  ifyou’d like to try SND for free &#8212; get in touch at: <a href="mailto:sales@socialnewsdesk.com">sales@socialnewsdesk.com</a>. </p>
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  463. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/using-hashtags-on-instagram-a-guide-for-colleges/">Using Hashtags on Instagram: A Guide for Colleges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  470. <title>KSAT News leverages Nextdoor and SND for local news impact</title>
  471. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/ksat-news-leverages-nextdoor-and-snd-for-local-news-impact/</link>
  473. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Loyd]]></dc:creator>
  474. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
  475. <category><![CDATA[News & Publishing]]></category>
  476. <category><![CDATA[Nextdoor]]></category>
  477. <category><![CDATA[SND Post]]></category>
  478. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  481. <description><![CDATA[<p>In just 45 days, KSAT turned 2 followers into 2,000+ on Nextdoor—driving millions of impressions with zero extra effort, thanks to Social News Desk.</p>
  482. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/ksat-news-leverages-nextdoor-and-snd-for-local-news-impact/">KSAT News leverages Nextdoor and SND for local news impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  489. <p>When KSAT News launched its official page on <a href="https://nextdoor.com/page/ksat-news">Nextdoor</a> in mid-April 2025, it started with just 2 followers. By June 2—just 45 days later—that number had skyrocketed to <strong>1,951 </strong>(and growing!), and the station had racked up:</p><ul><li><p><strong>46,000+ link clicks</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>30,000+ comments and reactions</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>3.2 million+ post impressions</strong></p></li></ul><p> </p><p>This explosive growth wasn’t accidental—it was the result of strong community-focused content, consistent posting through SND Autopilot, and a strategic embrace of a new platform that’s tailor-made for reaching verified local audiences. The best part? KSAT was able to set up their Nextdoor page and begin publishing content in just a few minutes with Social News Desk.</p><h3> </h3><h3>Why Nextdoor?</h3><p>Unlike broader social media networks, Nextdoor is hyper-local by design. Every user is verified by address, which makes it uniquely effective for newsrooms like KSAT that want to serve their communities with geographically relevant information. That includes breaking news, public safety updates, community events, and human-interest stories that are truly local.</p><h3> </h3><h3>What Worked for KSAT</h3><p>KSAT set up their Nextdoor page via Social News Desk, with the onboarding process taking just a few minutes. Adding an RSS feed to their Autopilot setup means they could literally &#8220;set it and forget it&#8221; &#8211; with no direct management of the page necessary after just a few minutes of time invested in the setup process.</p><p>Here are a few standout elements of KSAT’s Nextdoor strategy:</p><h4> </h4><h4>A Steady Climb in Engagement</h4><p>Early posts had modest engagement—but by April 24, things took off. That day alone saw:</p><ul><li><p><strong>492 link clicks</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>33 engagements</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>14,820 impressions</strong></p></li></ul><p> </p><p>From there, the numbers snowballed. On May 1, impressions topped <strong>107,000</strong>. On May 22, KSAT’s content reached <strong>127,471 impressions</strong> in a single day.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-23933 aligncenter" src="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-9.55.41 AM.png" alt="" width="387" height="500" srcset="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-9.55.41 AM.png 592w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-9.55.41 AM-232x300.png 232w" sizes="(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px" /></p><h4> </h4><h4>Clicks That Convert</h4><p>With over <strong>46,000 total link clicks</strong>, KSAT’s Nextdoor audience isn’t just passively scrolling—they’re actively clicking through to read stories. That kind of traffic is a goldmine for both news impact and audience monetization.</p><h4> </h4><h4>Real Conversation</h4><p>More than <strong>30,000 comments and reactions</strong> show that the content is sparking meaningful engagement. Whether users are asking questions about developing stories, reacting to human interest pieces, or sharing their own experiences, KSAT is fostering community conversations in a space built around trust and neighborhood identity.</p><h3> </h3><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Build early momentum</strong>: A few days of high-performing posts can significantly boost visibility and follower count.</p></li><li><p><strong>Meet people where they are</strong>: Nextdoor users are actively seeking local news. KSAT simply gave them a reliable source.</p></li><li><p><strong>Engagement fuels the algorithm</strong>: More comments, reactions, and clicks mean better placement in Nextdoor’s neighborhood feeds.</p></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Final Thoughts</h3><p>KSAT’s early success on Nextdoor shows what’s possible when newsrooms invest in community platforms. In just six weeks, they&#8217;ve created a highly engaged, fast-growing audience that’s local, loyal, and hungry for quality reporting. They&#8217;ve easily passed the 2,000 follower mark without adding any additional steps to their social media workflows.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re a newsroom considering expansion into Nextdoor, KSAT’s numbers speak for themselves: <strong>Nextdoor isn’t just a place for lost pets and garage sales—it’s where local news lives. </strong>Get in touch with our Client Success Team at <a href="mailto:support@socialnewsdesk.com">support@socialnewsdesk.com</a> if you need help getting started.</p> </div>
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  494. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/ksat-news-leverages-nextdoor-and-snd-for-local-news-impact/">KSAT News leverages Nextdoor and SND for local news impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  502. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/set-it-and-forget-it-schedule-recurring-posts-in-social-news-desk/</link>
  504. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Loyd]]></dc:creator>
  505. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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  525. <p>Managing social media often means delivering the same critical messages again and again &#8211; whether it’s reminding residents about bulky item pickup, sharing weekly job opportunities, or posting monthly council meeting notices. Until now, repeating posts in Social News Desk required a workaround: copying and pasting the same content, reusing post templates, or reposting previously published content.</p><p> </p><p>We’re excited to announce a better way to schedule a series of messages: <strong>Recurring Posts</strong> are now available in Social News Desk!</p><h3> </h3><h3>Why We Built It</h3><p>Recurring content is essential for our partners, several of whom asked for this feature to help them streamline their outreach and stay consistent on social.</p><p> </p><p>We knew there had to be a better way to schedule repeat messages without starting from scratch each time. So we designed a solution that’s intuitive, flexible, and built right into the SND Post Composer.</p><p> </p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23926 aligncenter" src="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.25.23 AM.png" alt="" width="547" height="459" srcset="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.25.23 AM.png 547w, https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.25.23 AM-300x252.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px" /></p><h3>How It Works</h3><p>Now, when you compose a post in Social News Desk, you’ll see a new <strong>Recurring Post</strong> icon right next to your scheduling options. Just click to open the recurrence settings and choose:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Start date and time</p></li><li><p>Recurrence frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly)</p></li><li><p>Specific days of the week or month that the post should repeat</p></li><li><p>End of the series:</p><ul><li><p>After a certain number of posts</p></li><li><p>On a specific date</p></li><li><p>Or let it repeat indefinitely</p></li></ul></li></ul><p> </p><p>Once configured, just click <strong>Schedule Recurrence</strong>, and SND will take care of the rest—creating scheduled posts for every instance in your chosen pattern.</p><p> </p><h3>Total Control Over Each Instance</h3><p>Each scheduled occurrence will appear individually in <strong>Scheduled Posts</strong>, <strong>Calendar</strong>, and <strong>Planner</strong>, so you’ll always have full visibility. Need to tweak one? No problem:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p><strong>Edit future recurrences</strong> by adjusting the content or schedule.</p></li><li><strong>Drag and drop to reschedule</strong> a single post in the series.</li><li><p><strong>Delete the series</strong> with a clear warning before all future posts are removed.</p></li><li><p><strong>Delete a single post</strong> easily from your Scheduled Post column, Planner or Calendar without affecting the rest of the series.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>To make recurring posts easy to spot, we’ve added a visual cue: look for the <strong>recurring icon</strong> in place of a profile picture in Planner and alongside other icons in Calendar and Scheduled Posts. Plus, we’ve added a <strong>filter</strong> so you can quickly find and manage recurring content at any time.</p><h3> </h3><h3>Built for Critical Communicators</h3><p>Recurring Posts are designed specifically with your critical workflows in mind. Whether you&#8217;re reminding residents about weekly events or reinforcing public safety messages, this new feature helps you stay consistent without repeating the work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ready to save time and boost your content consistency?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Recurring Posts are available now—go give it a try in your Post Composer!</p><p>Need help getting started? Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:support@socialnewsdesk.com">support@socialnewsdesk.com</a> or check out our Knowledge Base for more information.</p> </div>
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  530. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/set-it-and-forget-it-schedule-recurring-posts-in-social-news-desk/">Set It and Forget It: Schedule Recurring Posts in Social News Desk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  537. <title>Reaching School Communities on Bluesky—Even When You&#8217;re Short on Time</title>
  538. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/reaching-school-communities-on-bluesky-even-when-youre-short-on-time/</link>
  540. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelli Papendick]]></dc:creator>
  541. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
  542. <category><![CDATA[AI Automation]]></category>
  543. <category><![CDATA[Bluesky]]></category>
  544. <category><![CDATA[Higher Education]]></category>
  545. <category><![CDATA[K-12 Education]]></category>
  546. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  549. <description><![CDATA[<p>Ready to dive in? Grab your Bluesky handle, sync it with SND, and start sharing your school’s story without all the extra work.</p>
  550. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/reaching-school-communities-on-bluesky-even-when-youre-short-on-time/">Reaching School Communities on Bluesky—Even When You&#8217;re Short on Time</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  557. <p>Schools have another new way to connect with their communities online &#8211; Bluesky. Built on a decentralized framework, it’s designed to be more open and transparent than traditional social platforms, which makes it a solid option for authentic, meaningful engagement.</p>
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  560. <p>The challenge? Most school teams are already stretched thin. That’s where <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/snd-autopilot-solid-reliable-automation-tool-with-a-customer-service/">Social News Desk’s (SND) Autopilot</a> can help &#8211; making it easy to schedule and share content without adding more to your plate.</p>
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  562. <p><strong> </strong></p>
  563. <p><strong>1. Start with a Trusted Identity<br /></strong>Kick things off by creating an official Bluesky account using your school’s domain, so people know it’s really you. Then, use SND to manage and schedule content across your main platforms. You can repurpose that content for Bluesky manually or through an RSS workflow. It’s a great way to stay consistent without extra effort.</p>
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  566. <p><strong>2. Schedule the Basics</strong></p>
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  568. <p>Let SND take care of your routine Bluesky posts like calendar updates, lunch menus, student shoutouts, or even urgent messages. You can schedule them in advance or publish right away when something time-sensitive comes up. Either way, it helps keep your community informed without taking up too much time.</p>
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  570. <p><strong> </strong></p>
  571. <p><strong>3. Let Students and the Community Shine</strong></p>
  572. <p>Get students or clubs involved by having them share quotes, photos, or event highlights each week. Just schedule their content into <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/publishing-calendar-manage-content-seamlessly-across-platforms/">SND’s calendar</a>, and it’ll post automatically. It’s an easy way to boost engagement on Bluesky and showcase what makes your school special without adding extra work.</p>
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  574. <p><strong> </strong></p>
  575. <p><strong>4. See What’s Working (and Tweak as You Go)</strong><strong><br /></strong>SND gives you helpful stats so you can see what’s resonating with your audience and adjust your content accordingly. Keeping an eye on replies, reposts and overall interaction with Bluesky can give you a good feel for what’s connecting with your audience there.</p>
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  577. <p> </p>
  578. <p>Bluesky gives schools a quieter, more transparent space to connect with the community. And with SND Dashboard, you don’t need a big team to make a real impact. Just set it, schedule it, and keep the conversation going.</p>
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  580. <p> </p>
  581. <p>Join thousands of agencies and school districts that trust Social News Desk to automate content and save time.<a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/demo/">Book a personalized demo now</a> and see the difference.</p>
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  588. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/reaching-school-communities-on-bluesky-even-when-youre-short-on-time/">Reaching School Communities on Bluesky—Even When You&#8217;re Short on Time</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  595. <title>Customer Review: Empowering Lee County Sheriff’s Office to Save Time and Lives Through Cutting-Edge Social Media with Social News Desk</title>
  596. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/customer-review-lee-county-sheriffs-office-boosts-productivity-with-snd/</link>
  598. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Loyd]]></dc:creator>
  599. <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 19:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
  600. <category><![CDATA[Crisis Communication]]></category>
  601. <category><![CDATA[Customer Review]]></category>
  602. <category><![CDATA[Government & Public Safety]]></category>
  603. <category><![CDATA[SND Dashboard]]></category>
  604. <category><![CDATA[SND Planner]]></category>
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  607. <description><![CDATA[<p>Jessica Henderson uses Social News Desk to save time, reduce stress, and manage emergency communications more efficiently for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.</p>
  608. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/customer-review-lee-county-sheriffs-office-boosts-productivity-with-snd/">Customer Review: Empowering Lee County Sheriff’s Office to Save Time and Lives Through Cutting-Edge Social Media with Social News Desk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  615. <figure></figure><p><b>Title:</b> Jessica Henderson, Media &amp; Community Relations Specialist, Lee County Sheriff’s Office</p><p> </p><p><b>About Lee County Sheriff’s Office:</b> The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, based in Alabama, is a full-service law enforcement agency serving a population of over 174,000 residents in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. With a team of <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">over 200 employees, 100+ of whom are sworn deputy sheriffs</span>, the agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive public safety services across the county’s 616 square miles.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Simplifying Social Media for Solo Teams</strong></p><p>Jessica Henderson, Media and Community Relations Specialist at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama, knows firsthand the challenges of running public communications solo. “As a one-person team, the biggest challenge I faced was timing,” she says. With Social News Desk, Jessica can <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/scheduling-tools-social-media-scheduling-for-teams/">schedule content for multiple platforms</a> in a single click—saving hours each week and removing the stress of juggling accounts. It’s a powerful solution that gives her time back to focus on what matters most: engaging her community.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responding to Emergencies Faster</strong></p><p>When every second counts—like during a missing child alert—Jessica relies on Social News Desk to help <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/leveraging-nextdoor-for-effective-government-crisis-communication/">get critical information out fast</a>. “Time is of the essence,” she explains. “With Social News Desk, it’s allowed us to get it across every single platform all at one time and very quickly.” She can also monitor all incoming messages for tips, all within one dashboard. In urgent situations, the platform becomes a lifeline for rapid, efficient communication across the community.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Strategic Scheduling with Built-In AI Automation</strong></p><p>Planning ahead is vital, but emergencies don’t wait. That’s why Jessica uses <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/ai-powered-automated-social-publishing/">Social News Desk’s calendar tool</a> every day. “It allows me to schedule things I know are coming, like holidays, so if there’s an emergency, I don’t have to worry about the simple things—they’re already handled.” With drag-and-drop functionality, rescheduling takes seconds. From strategy to execution, Social News Desk empowers her to stay agile and responsive.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Reliable Support That Feels Like an Extension of Your Team</strong></p><p>Jessica Henderson’s experience with Social News Desk goes beyond the platform’s powerful features—what truly stands out to her is the exceptional customer support. “The support is top notch,” she says, emphasizing the value of having a reliable team behind the software. Whether it’s answering questions, resolving issues, or providing guidance, the Social News Desk support team is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping her succeed. For Jessica, knowing that expert help is always just a message away gives her added confidence and peace of mind in her role as a solo communicator.</p><p> </p><p><b style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">America’s top communicators trust in Social News Desk</b></p><p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">10,000 users like Jessica Henderson publish over 1 billion posts per year using SND, saving 20 hours or more per month. For publishing, listening and reporting on social media, there is no better choice.</span></p><p> </p><p><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';" href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/snd-customer-stories/">See more stories of social media success here.</a></p> </div>
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  630. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/customer-review-lee-county-sheriffs-office-boosts-productivity-with-snd/">Customer Review: Empowering Lee County Sheriff’s Office to Save Time and Lives Through Cutting-Edge Social Media with Social News Desk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  637. <title>Instagram Now Recommends Longer Reels in Explore: What Creators Need to Know</title>
  638. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/instagram-now-recommends-longer-reels-in-explore-what-creators-need-to-know/</link>
  640. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Karie Clor]]></dc:creator>
  641. <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
  642. <category><![CDATA[Instagram]]></category>
  643. <category><![CDATA[Instagram Reels]]></category>
  644. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  647. <description><![CDATA[<p>Instagram is making a major update that could change how creators and brands think about Reels.</p>
  648. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/instagram-now-recommends-longer-reels-in-explore-what-creators-need-to-know/">Instagram Now Recommends Longer Reels in Explore: What Creators Need to Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  656. <p>Instagram has made a major update that could change how creators and brands think about Reels: the platform will now recommend <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/attention-instagram-creators-updated-image-and-video-dimensions-for-2025/">Reels that are up to 3 minutes long</a> in places like Explore and the Reels tab.</p>
  657. <p> </p>
  658.  
  659. <p>Previously, only Reels under 90 seconds were eligible for broad distribution. But according to Instagram’s announcement, longer Reels will now be treated equally by the recommendation system — a move designed to give creators more flexibility with storytelling, tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more.</p>
  660. <p> </p>
  661.  
  662. <p>“We heard from creators that they want more time to tell their stories. So we’re expanding the length of recommended Reels to up to 3 minutes.” —<a href="https://creators.instagram.com/blog/the-latest-with-instagram"> Instagram Creators Blog</a></p>
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  667. <p> </p>
  668. <p>This change is a direct response to feedback from the creator community. Longer videos can help deliver more meaningful content, and now those videos will have the same chance of discovery as shorter Reels. That means creators no longer have to trim important moments just to stay under a time limit for performance reasons.</p>
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  673. <p> </p>
  674. <p>If you’re a social media manager or content creator, now is a great time to:</p>
  675. <p> </p>
  676.  
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  678. <li><strong>Experiment with longer formats</strong>: Try Reels that go deeper — think storytelling, mini-documentaries, or educational breakdowns.</li>
  679.  
  680. <li><strong>Keep it engaging</strong>: Even with more time, viewer retention still matters. Make sure your content grabs attention early and delivers value throughout.</li>
  681.  
  682. <li><strong>Monitor performance</strong>: Pay attention to how <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/understanding-instagrams-algorithm-how-it-ranks-content-how-to-succeed/">your longer Reels perform compared to shorter</a> ones and adjust your strategy accordingly.</li>
  683. </ul>
  684.  
  685. <p> </p>
  686. <p>This is part of Instagram’s broader push to evolve Reels and support more diverse content types. With new flexibility in video length and increased visibility in Explore, it’s clear that longer Reels are officially in the spotlight.</p>
  687.  
  688. <p> </p>
  689. <p>You can publish Reels to both Facebook and Instagram right from Social News Desk, streamlining your workflow and making it easier to publish to multiple platforms at one time. </p>
  690. <p>If you’re interested in learning more about how Social News Desk can help or if you’d like to <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/#book-a-demo">try SND for free</a>, get in touch at: <a href="mailto:sales@socialnewsdesk.com">sales@socialnewsdesk.com</a>.</p>
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  696. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/instagram-now-recommends-longer-reels-in-explore-what-creators-need-to-know/">Instagram Now Recommends Longer Reels in Explore: What Creators Need to Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  703. <title>How SND’s Approvals Feature Transformed Town of Little Elm&#8217;s Social Media Workflow</title>
  704. <link>https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snds-approvals-feature-transformed-town-of-little-elms-social-media-workflow/</link>
  706. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Carskadon]]></dc:creator>
  707. <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
  708. <category><![CDATA[Municipalities]]></category>
  709. <category><![CDATA[SND Dashboard]]></category>
  710. <category><![CDATA[Social Strategy]]></category>
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  713. <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how the Town of Little Elm streamlined social media collaboration, improved quality control, and empowered their team using Social News Desk’s Approvals feature—and why your organization might benefit, too.</p>
  714. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snds-approvals-feature-transformed-town-of-little-elms-social-media-workflow/">How SND’s Approvals Feature Transformed Town of Little Elm&#8217;s Social Media Workflow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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  720. <div class="elementor-widget-container">
  722. <p><em>There can be a lot of  moving parts when it comes to managing your town&#8217;s social media &#8211; especially with different departments contributing content. Social News Desk offers a way to streamline posts and control the message with Approvals. </em><em>This guest blog has been <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nolting/"><strong>written by Sarah Nolting, Communications &amp; Tourism Manager &#8211; Town of Little Elm, Texas</strong></a>. Sarah has first-hand experience with SND’s Approvals feature.</em></p>
  723. <p> </p>
  724. <p>If you’ve ever hit “publish” on a post and then immediately spotted a typo—or worse, realized it wasn’t quite the right message—you’re not alone. For the Town of Little Elm’s Tourism &amp; Communications team, managing social media across multiple departments means a lot of moving parts. That’s exactly why having an approvals system in place is not just helpful—it’s essential.</p>
  725.  
  726. <p> </p>
  727. <p>We’ve been using <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/solutions/snd-social-media-management-features/">Social News Desk’s Approvals feature</a> for a little over two months now, and it has truly transformed the way we work day-to-day, giving us peace of mind, smoother collaboration, and better content across the board. The Approvals feature has allowed our team to see edits in real time from supervisors and be able to not only make the changes necessary, but review what needs to be corrected.</p>
  728.  
  729. <p> </p>
  730. <p><strong>Why an Approvals System Is a Must-Have</strong></p>
  731.  
  732. <p>When multiple people are contributing to your town’s social media—Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Special Events—it’s easy for things to get chaotic. Messages might get duplicated. Tones can vary wildly. And sometimes, posts go live before they’ve had a second look.</p>
  733.  
  734. <p> </p>
  735. <p>We knew we needed a way to:</p>
  736.  
  737. <ul class="wp-block-list">
  738. <li>Keep content consistent and polished</li>
  739.  
  740. <li>Review and catch errors before publishing</li>
  741.  
  742. <li>Track who posted what and when</li>
  743.  
  744. <li>Empower teams to contribute while keeping oversight in place</li>
  745. </ul>
  746.  
  747. <p> </p>
  748. <p>Basically, we needed structure without making people feel micromanaged. That’s exactly what the approvals process in Social News Desk has given us.</p>
  749.  
  750. <p> </p>
  751. <p><strong>Our Experience with Social News Desk’s Approvals</strong></p>
  752.  
  753. <p>With SND, we can set different user roles—so staff across our Tourism &amp; Communications Department can draft their posts, but nothing goes live until the person in charge of approvals for that specific page gives it the green light. For us, the process has been:</p>
  754.  
  755. <ul class="wp-block-list">
  756. <li>A staff member creates a draft post in SND (no more emailing Word docs or copy-pasting from texts and no more shouting across cubes in the office).</li>
  757.  
  758. <li>The draft gets submitted for approval with a single click.</li>
  759.  
  760. <li>Someone on the approval team reviews it—sometimes we approve right away, sometimes we send feedback for a quick tweak.</li>
  761.  
  762. <li>Once it’s good to go, we either schedule it or publish it on the spot.</li>
  763. </ul>
  764.  
  765. <p> </p>
  766. <p>It all happens within the same platform. No back-and-forth emails. No confusion about which version is final. It has been a smooth transition for both myself approving posts and my team creating the posts.</p>
  767.  
  768. <p> </p>
  769. <p><strong>How It’s Helped Our Day-to-Day Workflow</strong></p>
  770.  
  771. <p>We’ve seen some improvements in how we work, especially in quality control and brand management, collaboration, and just overall smarter scheduling. Every post gets a second set of eyes, which means fewer typos, clearer messaging, and a consistent voice that sounds like “Little Elm”—not ten different people speaking at once.</p>
  772.  
  773. <p> </p>
  774. <p>Team members love being able to craft their own content but also have a second set of eyes look it over. I feel as though this has helped boost confidence in my teams understanding of our brand and voice.</p>
  775.  
  776. <p>With everything in one place, we can see what’s going out each day and avoid crowding our feed. It’s easier to spot gaps in content or overlapping messages before they become a problem too.</p>
  777.  
  778. <p> </p>
  779. <p><strong>Why It Works for Us (and Might Work for You, Too)</strong></p>
  780.  
  781. <p>The beauty of the approvals system is that it doesn’t slow things down—it actually helps us move faster, because everyone knows the process. My team can draft posts confidently, knowing someone will catch anything they missed. And we can focus on strategy, not chasing down post drafts or fixing errors after the fact.</p>
  782.  
  783. <p>Plus, having a clear workflow builds trust across our internal team. Everyone knows what’s expected, and we all work better together.</p>
  784.  
  785. <p> </p>
  786. <p>At the end of the day, good communication builds community—and that starts with the right tools. <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/snds-approvals-workflow-makes-collaboration-a-breeze/">Social News Desk’s approvals system</a> has helped us stay organized, professional, and responsive, all while making room for more voices in our digital outreach. If your team is juggling multiple contributors, managing sensitive info, or just wants to clean up your workflow, I recommend the Approvals function in Social News Desk. It has been efficient and effective when training new employees. And the best part is—when it’s time for the training wheels to come off, the approvals can too!</p>
  787.  
  788. <p> </p>
  789. <p>Want to get started with Approvals? Have questions? We’re here to help – send us an email: <a href="mailto:support@socialnewsdesk.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">support@socialnewsdesk.com</a>.</p>
  790. <p> </p>
  791. <p><em>This preceding post is a guest blog written by Sarah Nolting, Communications &amp; Tourism Manager for the Town of Little Elm, Texas.</em></p>
  792. </div>
  793. </div>
  794. </div>
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  796. </div>
  797. <p>The post <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com/blog/how-snds-approvals-feature-transformed-town-of-little-elms-social-media-workflow/">How SND’s Approvals Feature Transformed Town of Little Elm&#8217;s Social Media Workflow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.socialnewsdesk.com">Social News Desk</a>.</p>
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