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Social Media Terms

Social Media Terms Library

Our Social Media Terms Library is a comprehensive resource designed to help users navigate the essential terminology and jargon in the world of social media marketing. From foundational concepts like “Engagement Rate” and “Brand Awareness” to advanced terms such as “Conversion Rate” and “User-Generated Content (UGC)”, this library covers a wide range of definitions. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or a seasoned professional aiming to keep up with evolving terms, our library provides clear, concise explanations to enhance your social media strategy.

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B

Brand Awareness

The extent to which consumers recognize and remember a brand.

Boosted Post

A post promoted for a fee to increase reach and visibility.

Bio

A short profile description introducing a user or brand’s purpose or contact info.

Bounce Rate

The percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page.

Bot

An automated program used for tasks like responding to comments or liking posts.

D

Direct Message (DM)

Private messages exchanged between users on social media platforms.

Demographics

Statistical data about an audience, such as age, gender, and location.

Dark Post

An ad that doesn’t appear on a page’s main feed but is shown in targeted users’ feeds.

Drip Campaign

A series of pre-scheduled messages sent over time to engage or nurture followers.

Dashboard

An interface that displays analytics, insights, and performance metrics in one view.

F

Feed

A continuous stream of content shown on a social platform’s main page or home screen.

Follower Growth

The increase in followers over a specific time period, indicating audience expansion.

Filters

Visual effects applied to photos or videos to enhance or alter their appearance.

Frequency

The number of times an ad is shown to a particular audience in a given period.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

A marketing tactic that leverages the fear of missing out to drive engagement.

H

Hashtag

A keyword or phrase preceded by “#” used to categorize content and increase reach.

Handle

The username associated with a profile, often used to mention or tag someone.

Highlights

Archived Stories on platforms like Instagram that are saved and displayed on profiles.

Hootsuite

A popular social media management platform for scheduling and analyzing posts.

Hype

Generating excitement around a post, product, or event to attract attention.

J

Join Rate

The rate at which users join a platform or community, used to track growth.

JavaScript

A programming language used in social media plugins and integrations.

Jargon

Specialized terms or language used within the social media marketing industry.

Job Post

A post dedicated to announcing job openings or career opportunities.

Juice

Refers to the influence or authority a post or account has in a niche or industry.

L

Like

An engagement metric indicating users’ appreciation of content.

Live Streaming

Broadcasting video content in real time to an audience.

Link in Bio

A clickable link in a profile bio, often used to direct followers to external content.

Lead Generation

Strategies to attract potential customers or clients through social media.

Lurker

A user who views content but rarely engages with posts.

N

News Feed

The main area where users view posts from friends and followed pages.

Native Ads

Ads designed to look like regular content, blending seamlessly into feeds..

Notifications

Alerts from a platform about activity, such as comments, likes, or messages.

Network

The social media platforms where a brand or user has a presence.

Niche

A specialized segment or target group within a broader market.

P

Pin

A feature that allows users to save or prioritize specific posts on platforms like Pinterest.

Paid Reach

The number of people reached through paid ads or promotions.

Post

Content shared on social media, such as images, videos, or text.

Poll

A feature that allows users to ask questions and gather audience responses.

Profile Picture

The image representing a user or brand on their profile.

R

Reach

The total number of unique users who see content.

Repost

Sharing another user’s content on one’s own feed or profile.

Reply

A response to a post or comment, creating engagement and conversation.

Retention Rate

The percentage of followers or customers retained over time.

Return on Investment (ROI)

A measure of the profitability of social media efforts.

T

Tag

Mentioning or identifying another user in a post or comment.

Trending

Popular topics or hashtags gaining widespread attention.

Troll

A user who posts disruptive or inflammatory comments.

Thread

A series of connected posts or replies.

Target Audience

The specific group a brand or user intends to reach with content.

V

Viral

Content that spreads quickly and widely across social platforms.

Views

The number of times a video or story is watched.

Verification

The process of obtaining a verified badge, confirming a profile’s authenticity.

Video Marketing

Using video content to promote products or engage audiences.

Vlogger

A person who regularly posts video content, often documenting their life.

X

X-Posting

Sharing the same post across multiple social platforms.

XML Sitemap

A structured format of URLs for better search engine indexing.

X-Factor

A unique quality that makes content stand out.

Xennial

A demographic term for individuals on the cusp between Gen X and Millennials.

XP (Experience Points)

Points earned in social games or interactive content.

Z

Zero Click

When users get the needed info from search results without clicking links.

Zoom

A video conferencing platform popular for live-streaming and webinars.

Zapier

A tool for automating workflows between apps, often integrating with social.

Zuckerberg Effect

A term describing Facebook’s widespread influence on social media.

Z-List

Refers to lesser-known influencers or accounts with niche followings.