Predicted changes for social media in 2016

Social media has become so huge, in fact, year upon year it changes into an even bigger beast, so what does this mean for 2016?

There are many predicted changes for social media in 2016, and all of them are innovative, fantastic for users, and mean that we will be heading to our smart phones much more than we already do. Can you imagine a life without social media nowadays? Well, over the following year, all memories of a life without it will be long gone indeed!

Social media will be more addictive

Some of you might be on your phone way too much as it is, but one of the biggest predicted changes for social media in 2016 is that we will use it so much more. Year after year it changes and year after year we get so much more addicted. Just remember to look up and have a breather every now and then!

Businesses will jump on-board

Companies recognize the huge money making possibilities from social media, which is why so many businesses are using it these days for advertising, offering their services and selling their products. A company without a Facebook page or a Twitter feed will practically become unheard of.

It’s a case of virtual reality …

One of the most exciting predicted changes for social media this year is the upcoming Facebook function, Oculus technology, that’s mission is to enable you to experience the impossible. Their technology opens up the possibility of completely new kinds of experiences.. This function opens up a whole new world! Sounds fascinating doesn’t it!

Purchase from your news feed

Picture this – you see something on your timeline that you want to purchase, but you don’t want to lose your spot in your news feed. That will no longer be an issue as you will soon be able to buy items direct from your time line, without leaving it. Purchasing from the comfort of your news feed, about time!

Employment requirement

If you don’t understand social media, it’s time you figured it out, because finding a new job in 2016 will mean you need to have at least a basic grasp of it, if not a very detailed one. Businesses need to use social media to reach more people nowadays, and they want employees who know how to do this.

Better service

Customer service on social media platforms has been famously difficult and tedious in the past, however now we use these sites on such a regular basis, forming part of our daily life, call center’s and help functions are set to get a whole lot better.

These are just a few of the predicted changes for social media in 2016 – it’s going to be an exciting year.

At Easy Consulting we’re here to help you create a captivating social media business page, engage your target market on Facebook, Google+ and others, and enhance your business with new customers and fans through social media marketing.

Whether you want to build brand awareness or promote your special events & new products, Easy Consulting is here to integrate social media into your overall marketing strategy! Contact us today and let’s get started!