#essentially Time Eater created a new timeline

[dramioneasks]

Hey

I wanted to ask if you can recommend any fics similar to the choices we make

Or any fic where Draco and hermione are dating during the war and Draco is undercover for the order

Thanks !

Amor Vincit Omnia - The Beginning by Twin_Flame_Blues - M, 7 chapters - All of the flashbacks (plus a few new ones!) from the original AVO, organized in chronological order. This is essentially the prequel fic to AVO, telling the story of how Draco and Hermione got together at Hogwarts, how they kept their relationship a secret, and what they went through in the lead up to, during, and immediately after the war. I really wanted to compile all of the flashbacks from AVO into their own story so you could read it all the way through in order for a different experience than you get in AVO. The story begins during 4th year and continues through the end of Draco’s trial after the war. You can read this either if you have or have not read the original AVO, it will make sense either way, and the backstory built in this fic will remain consistent for all other works in the AVO universe, including alternate timeline fics that will pick up where this story ends. Enjoy these two idiots falling in love!

What Is Necessary - Musyc - E, one-shot - War leads to rage - between sides, between enemies, between friends, and between lovers. Hermione and Draco are both enemies and lovers. It is necessary to hide love under rage, and they do what is necessary to survive.

Goodbye, Granger - sweetestsorrows (katschako) - M, 4 chapters - Though he loved her for years, Draco always knew Hermione wasn’t truly his, not for forever. So he did his best to aid her efforts in the endless war, to ensure her success against the Dark Lord, and to create a future wizarding society where she could thrive. He simply never expected that he would be granted the opportunity to share a happy ending with her.

of flavoured names and coloured sounds by Pink Panda (Ejacyeolation) - E, 2 Chapters - “He doesn’t question it at first, the fact that sounds have colours and words have flavours. He grows up with it, grows up seeing powerful ruptures of colour when his mother plays the piano and softer, translucent bursts when the people around him speak. His father’s voice fills his vision with sombre oranges and lilacs while his mother’s is a pleasant mix of delicate greens, blues, and greys. The word father tastes like wet wood and the word mother tastes like the pumpkin juice the house-elves frequently serve him.“ In which Draco just wants to know what colour Hermione’s moans would be. He also wants to know if her skin would taste as sweet as her surname or maybe as intoxicating as her given name.

The Fallen By: Shananigans10 - M, 9 chapters - Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy have been a couple for years, trying to toe the line and stay alive during the hard times the war has brought to the Wizarding world. What happens when Voldemort finds out that they’re together, and have been for quite some time? TW: Rape. Spy!Draco, Anti!Lucius, Anti!Death Eaters, Dark story. Rated M for violence, language, sexual situations.

A Melancholy Refrain by Misdemeanor1331 - K, one-shot - Seeing her one last time was worth any amount of pain.

Title:Hanging On Author: eau_bleu Rating: G Genre(s): Drama, Romance Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,068 Summary: Draco turned spy with Hermione Granger as his contact almost immediately after the the Golden Trio’s escape from Malfoy Manor when they were brought there by Snatchers . Only Hermione and Andromeda Tonks know of Draco’s position. Draco went to his aunt first, who contacted Hermione at Shell Cottage, on Draco’s behalf. They meet in secret at a safe house, a very small cottage belonging to the late Ted Tonks’ family. The cabin is located in Ireland.

-Lisa

[rabbitcruiser]

National Pickle Day 

National Pickle Day is on November 14 and it was created to celebrate the pickle as one of the worlds favorite fermented foods. Pickles prove to be preposterously popular with people across the country; the number of pickle-eaters is projected to proliferate to more than 250 million by 2023. That gives plenty of pretext to position November 14th as prime pickle time!

History of National Pickle Day

The practice of pickling has existed for thousands of years. The process ensured a degree of preservation otherwise impossible in pre-modern conditions and was essential in providing a mobile supply of provisions for travelers as well as a dependable source of nutrition for those living through barren winters. While a diverse set of foods can be pickled, the cucumber emerges as the dominant food that most associate with the idea of both pickling and the word “pickle” itself. Archaeologists believe that the first evidence of pickled cucumbers originates from Tigris river valley civilizations, and the nutritional benefits of the food would go on to be lauded by such historical figures as Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. 

With all their popularity in the Old World, pickles would not make their appearance in North America until 1492. As you may have guessed by the year, the one responsible for their introduction was none other than Christopher Columbus. Pickles were included in sailors’ rations on his expeditions as a means by which to prevent the onset of scurvy. By the mid-17th century, cucumbers bought from Dutch settlers farming in the New York area were pickled and distributed throughout the region. This would lay the foundations for the territory to be the perfect site for the introduction of the kosher dill pickle. 

In the period of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, a large number of Eastern European Jews immigrated to the United States and settled in the New York City area. They brought with them the unique methods that produce kosher dill pickles, and these early iterations of pickles would develop into the now-famous and ever-familiar food available in grocery stores throughout the United States.

National Pickle Day timeline

2030 B.C.

A Pickle Provenance

Mesopotamians pickle cucumbers native to India and give birth to one of the great staples of food condiments.

10th Century

A Pickle Pairing

Dill, a central ingredient in many brine mixtures used to culture cucumbers, arrives in Western Europe from Sumatra.

1940’s

A Pickle Portion

The United States government produces 40% of U.S. pickle output as they include pickles in rations for the armed forces.

2001

A Pickle Party

The first annual National Pickle Day celebrations take place in New York City.

Fun Stats About Pickles

A pickle in every home

More than 67% of all households eat pickles. American households in particular purchase pickles every 53 days!

America’s pickled angel

Americans consume more than 9 pounds of pickles per person annually. To give context, the average cucumber weighs about 0.8 pounds. 

A whole lotta acres

100,000 to 125,000 American acres are specifically devoted to growing pickling cucumbers and they’re grown in more than 30 states.

National Pickle Day FAQs

Is there a national pickle shortage?

Without raising too much alarm, there is a strain of mildew that has been particularly harmful to cucumber crops in the United States. However, researchers are working to develop a variety of mildew-resistant cucumbers, which would secure the future of the pre-pickle plant. 

What is the pickle capital of the world?

It’s up for debate! St. Charles, Illinois, the original home of the pickle-centric marketing company Pickle Packers International, held the title for more than four decades. However, the organization has since relocated to Washington, D.C., leaving this particular question open. 

What state makes the most pickles?

Michigan grows the most pickles.

National Pickle Day Activities

Break a Record: Got an appetite for pickles? Test your limits and see if you can break the world record for pickle consumption. The current holder of the throne gobbled up more than five-and-a-half pounds of pickles ... in six minutes. Good luck!

Envision Your Own Variety: Just because the technique has been around for thousands of years doesn’t mean that it’s been perfected… right? There are limitless possibilities as to how you can go about making pickles. Maybe it’s time for you to concoct your own formula and show the world what you (and your pickles) are made of!

Try 'Em All!: If you don’t want to stuff yourself silly with a peck of pickles, and you’re not inclined to brine your own cucumbers, consider sampling different kinds of pickles to discover which style is your favorite - from bread and butter, to sweet, to classic kosher dill, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this salty snack!

Why We Love National Pickle Day

Pickles Are Versatile: Although many choose to eat them on their own, pickles can be enjoyed fried, in a sandwich, in a dip, in a salad, among other ways.

Pickles Aid Athletes: Some may pucker at the idea of it, but drinking pickle juice can help athletes reduce the likelihood of experiencing cramps after intense exercise.

Pickles Have Probiotics: Pickles fermented in non-vinegar brine solutions carry with them probiotic microorganisms that provide a whole host of health benefits.

Source

[meteortorch]

So from what I understand Time Eater ate Norma’s time as in it reversed Norma’s time to 50 years into the past. By doing this it created two separate timelines. The original Norma and -50years!Norma. The original Norma is gone but the inhabitants who lived on the original Norma that escaped aren’t affected by the new -50years!Norma that was created. They two Weisz’s are the same person from the same timeline but that timeline split in two separating Old Weisz from New Weisz but they are no longer past and future versions of themselves but rather older and younger versions that exist at the same time. Old Weisz isn’t affected because he did not lose his time but rather the planet’s time reversed 50 years into the past, creating a whole new timeline. So they are no longer the same person because Old Weisz will not be affected by Young Weisz as they belong to different timelines now but exist within the same plane of reality. As long as you are on Norma you will be 50 years into the past.

tldr: Monster causes temporal paradoxes but not really

[heftyrumble77]

Sonic Forces Rewrite

I have been thinking of this for years, I have had many ideas for this , but I got a big nudge when I saw post about about Sonic Forces on Deviantart.

1st: Chapter Mania

The Phantom Ruby, created by Imperator Ix (From Sonic Chronicles) Jumps into Classic Sonic's time, creating an alternate timeline. After Eggman fails to control the ruby, the ruby, along with the power of the emeralds send Sonic into an unknown location.

2nd: Chapter Phantom

Modern Eggman finds the Phantom Ruby and experiments it on the Master Emerald, Little Planet, Lost Hex, and G.U.N, bringing back old enemies. G.U.N sends Shadow in, to figure out what's going on. Shadow encounters Silver, on his mission to fix the present after the Master Emerald expirement. The two have a grueling match with the brought back Metal Sonic, eventually being sucked into the Phantom Ruby's portal, allowing Neo Metal Sonic (present Metal Sonic) to take his place.

3rd: Chapter Forces

This is what we associate Forces to be, except this time, it has all original levels with dreary themes. Sonic is sucked into the portal that Shadow, Silver, Metal and Classic had gone into. Tails is captured by Eggman and after a week, both Sonic and Tails are presumed dead. 1 year later, A new enemy: Infinite has joined team Eggman and the game characters have all given up. The Freedom Fighters (from Sonic Satam and Underground) Have finally taken back Mobotropolis and have learned that Eggman has taken over the world. It's up to the Freedom Fighters to learn about events outside the kingdom during their war and reunite Sonic's friends together and find new recruits to stop Eggman.

4th: Chapter Generations

Classic and Modern Sonic wake up to a white space and jump in surprise at another Sonic (Sonic Generations hasn't happened in this alternate reality) And talk things out. (Headcanon: Jaleel White voices Classic) It's essentially Sonic Generations with more representation and they also align with Metal to get out of White Space. After defeating a non mechanical Time Eater, they figure out Mephilis is behind Eggman's new power and Tails is being used as a vessel to get Mephilis out of the Phantom Ruby. They Chaos Control out of White Space to get to Modern's real world.

5th: Final Story

Pressure is being put on Eggman's empire as the missing hedgehogs have returned. There is a short sweet reunion as they push into Eggman's inner base. Sonic pushes a fight with "Infinite" now known as Tails, as Eggman pushes him away now he is the one betraying instead of the betrayed. Cue Eggman final boss. As it might look as if Eggman will win, Tails saves him by destroying his robot, as Mephilis is finally freed from his prison. Here we find out, he manipulated time and space to be safe from the time wipe from Sonic 06, being sent to the time of the Nocturnus clan, fighting with Ix and being sealed in the Phantom Ruby and sent away. Cue actual final boss against Mephilis with Super Sonic and other super characters that we haven't seen as final bosses from other sonic games sometimes pop in to help him. We then get a cutscene as everything the the Ruby procured disappears, including Classic Sonic as he goes back to his time. Finally one last cutscene seeing Tails now finally back to normal self apologizing for everything he did. Cue cheesy Sonic line as credits roll.

[undertheinfluencerd]

https://ift.tt/3jO0Xf9 #

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings features the MCU’s latest interdimensional monster – and here’s all you need to know about the Dweller-in-Darkness. Marvel Studios has built up a reputation for secrecy, and as a result, nobody was especially surprised when Wenwu – the MCU’s version of the comic book villain the Mandarin, played by the tremendous Tony Leung – turned out not to be the real villain of Shang-Chi. Founder of the ancient terrorist group known as the Ten Rings, Wenwu had stalked the Earth for a thousand years before he fell in love and abandoned his quest for power – for a time.

But Wenwu’s beloved wife Ying Li was murdered, and Wenwu resumed his criminal activities – unexpectedly ushering in an age of superheroes, because some of his agents captured Tony Stark in Afghanistan and attempted to get him to build weapons for the Ten Rings, leading to the creation of the prototype Iron Man armor. By the time of Shang-Chi, Wenwu had become haunted with grief over Ying Li’s death and had begun receiving strange visions telling him there was a way to bring her back. Driven practically insane by these visions, he resolved to find the mystical land of Ta Lo and open the Great Seal.

Related: Every MCU Easter Egg In Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings

Wenwu was just a pawn of the real villain of Shang-Chi, an extradimensional entity named the Dweller-in-Darkness. The creature is a deep cut from the comics, and it’s been liberally redesigned, mixing it with another even less well-known threat. Here’s everything you need to know about the Dweller-in-Darkness.

In the comics, the Dweller-in-Darkness is one of five beings known as Fear Lords, who draw sustenance from fear on the mortal world and frequently seek to conquer this plane of existence. The most famous of these Fear Lords is Nightmare, sworn enemy of Doctor Strange, and both hail from a realm called Everinnye, described as “a universe higher than the Sixth Dimension.” Dweller-in-Darkness – sometimes called He Who Dwells In Darkness – first laid eyes on Earth some 20,000 years ago, and watched the development of sentient races with fascination and glee. The Dweller-in-Darkness found there was much fear it could harvest, but it soon learned Earth was not without its protectors.

The Atlantean sorceress Zhered-na was exiled from her homeland before the destruction of Atlantis, and she detected the Dweller-in-Darkness’ presence and (unspecified) purpose. Aided by Agamotto the All-Seeing, the first Sorcerer Supreme, she fought the Dweller-in-Darkness to a standstill and successfully plunged him into a deep slumber. Still, the creature was able to divest a fragment of his consciousness to this plane of existence and continue to work on Earth. Its power was boosted when the conflict between Eternals and Deviants built to a fever pitch, with the Celestials intervening and destroying the content of Lemuria – the basis of the legends of Atlantis. In spite of this power-up, the Dweller-in-Darkness remained in its sleep until recent times, finally emerging after some of its shade-thralls encountered Thor, Hercules, Doctor Strange, and his ward Clea.

The comic book version of the Dweller-in-Darkness is essentially a parasite, generating fear in others and feeding off it. The greater the fear, the more powerful the Dweller-in-Darkness becomes, and it is able to create nightmare beings with independent thought – so-called “Shade-Thralls” that can be killed by light, or even entities that can grow to rival its own power such as D’Spayre. It possesses phenomenal mystical power, enough to even penetrate the wards guarding Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, and it has proved a worthy challenger to Sorcerers Supreme. The Dweller-in-Darkness loves mind-games, and it has frequently used hallucinations and borrowed power to manipulate people into serving it – often promising to give them their heart’s desires, almost always breaking their minds.

Related: Shang-Chi End-Credits Scenes Set Up 6 MCU Movies & Shows

Shang-Chi has completely transformed the Dweller-in-Darkness, so much so the MCU version is basically unidentifiable. Visually, the creature has been combined with another – far more lesser-known – Fear Lord, Kkallakku, who looks more like a dragon than a humanoid creature and who is served by an army of Fear-Eaters, who consume the fear of other beings and convey it to him for food. But the changes don’t stop there; in Shang-Chi, the Dweller-in-Darkness is not a Fear Lord, but rather eats souls. It can devour souls directly, or else through its Soul-Eaters, who are clearly inspired by Kkallakku’s servants.

The story of the MCU’s Dweller-in-Darkness, and his fight with the Great Protector, does have some parallels with the comic book character, though. It seems the Dweller-in-Darkness found its way to Ta Lo millennia ago, and lay waste to many of that world’s greatest cities before it was restrained by the combined power of the Great Protector and the world’s last survivors. Even they were unable to destroy it though, and instead, they sealed it away within an enchanted mountain, with the villagers of Ta Lo guarding the Great Seal to prevent it ever being released. As in the comics, the Dweller-in-Darkness remained active, somehow able to draw sustenance from the Earth and use hallucinations to trick people into trying to free it. This was the method the Dweller-in-Darkness used to persuade Wenwu to break the Great Seal.

The Multiverse will play a major role in the MCU going forward, particularly in Doctor Strange 2, which will also introduce Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, a dimension-jumping character who – in the comics – originates from a mysterious dimension called the “Utopian Parallel.” Like Ta Lo, the Utopian Parallel may well be an entirely different universe. While all attention is on the idea of alternate timelines introduced in Loki, Shang-Chi serves as a crucial reminder the MCU’s Multiverse also includes other planes of existence and even different universes. Meanwhile, the Dweller-in-Darkness proves the Multiverse has some even more dangerous predators than Doctor Strange teased – quasi-mindless creatures who feast on souls and ravage entire worlds. If the Multiverse really is breaking down, as it seems to be, then it is entirely possible creatures like the Dweller-in-Darkness will break through to our plane of reality.

Marvel’s decision to merge the Dweller-in-Darkness with Kkallakku is particularly curious because it essentially takes two of Marvel Comics’ five Fear Lords off the table for the MCU. There have long been rumors Doctor Strange 2 will feature Nightmare, the most famous of the Fear Lords, and it’s entirely possible Marvel Studios view the other four as redundant because they don’t want to repeat themselves – explaining why Dweller-in-Darkness has been changed so much in Shang-Chi.

More: Shang-Chi 2 News & Updates: Everything We Know

#marvel #avengers #marvelcomics #spiderman #mcu #ironman #comics #captainamerica #thor #avengersendgame #marvelstudios #xmen #dc #marveluniverse #art #cosplay #tomholland #hulk #disney #comicbooks #dccomics #peterparker #tonystark #blackwidow #marvellegends #endgame #deadpool #marvelcinematicuniverse #loki #bhfyp

The post Who Is Shang-Chi’s Dweller-in-Darkness? Comic Book History & Powers Explained appeared first on undertheinfluencerd.net.

#entertainment, screenrant #tumblr #aesthetic #like #love #tumblrgirl #follow #instagram #photography #instagood #likeforlikes #s #likes #art #cute #o #girl #followforfollowback #a #tumblrboy #grunge #fashion #photooftheday #tiktok #l #photo #sad #k #frases #f #bhfyp

[minnievirizarry]

9 Skills Every Social Media Manager Must Have

As most social media managers know, their job is constantly in flux. It sometimes feels like you’re switching between multiple hats in one day: from marketing to customer service to sales. Some companies have multiple social media managers while others outsource the work. Whatever your case, we will identify baseline social media skills in this article.

These skills are a combination of “hard” and “soft” skills, though the descriptions don’t necessarily mean one is more difficult than the other. Both types of social media skills and attributes take time and effort to develop. Hard skills like programming and copywriting are technical in nature. Whereas soft skills like being empathetic and organized may be more difficult to analyze but just as useful in work.

In fact, some companies favor hiring on soft skills because the technical can always be trained.

These nine traits are a mix of skills that can be trained and are essential to the success of any social media manager. They can be a good base for what to look for when hiring a new social media manager.

1. Community Management

One of the core tenants of what social media was built on is being inherently “social.” This means that establishing and building a digital relationship is still a treasured attribute.

Community management is being able to navigate the online sphere of promoting your brand while engaging with your customers. It can mean slowly converting an observer into a customer by patiently answering questions. It can also be showing off what your customers are talking about when they post on social media.

2. Creative in Nature

Since a large part of social media involves visuals in some form or another, having an eye for creativity is helpful. This can mean being a decent photographer, videographer or graphic designer. At the very least, you should be able to distinguish between a great and poor design.

On par with being creative is also having a sense of humor and ability to improvise in any given situation.

We looked into the origin of the term 'body slam'.https://t.co/PRcdR8VKDU

— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) May 26, 2017

Resources

Since being creative is very generalized and can be a developed skill, there are many ways to improve on what you already know.

Improvisation classes: Taking improv classes can help in managing customer service on the fly. If your company’s voice allows for it, you can inject a bit of humor into your replies.

Online classes: Lynda and Skillshare, along with a myriad of other services, offer online classes on everything from writing to mobile photography.

Canva: Canva has basic design classes for non-designers that you can take online to improve on your graphic design skills.

3. Organized & Efficient

We’ve all been lost in the social media cycle. You find a funny video on Facebook and then 30 minutes later, you realize that you’ve spent a bunch of time clicking around and getting no work done.

A good social media manager needs to be task- and goal-oriented to accomplish all the items on the checklist. Are you individually scheduling posts throughout the day or are you setting aside time to schedule in batches?

Sprout Social’s publishing calendar and post approvals help you take out repetitive actions in your workflow. Along with features like collision detection and message tagging, teams of all sizes can work smoothly within the Smart Inbox.

4. Adaptive

Because the news and social media landscapes move so quickly, being adaptive is an important trait for a social media manager. It’s not enough to be able to schedule posts. You should also be able to willing to try out new features and change up your posts to fit with what’s being discussed in the timeline.

The Twitter Trends sidebar and Facebook Trending sidebar are both useful areas to keep an eye on when looking for new content. Conversely, it’s also a good idea to check a hashtag or news story before interjecting into it.

In the Q2 2017 Sprout Social Index, we reported that 34% of consumers found brands talking about timely events to be annoying.

Resources

Know Your Meme: This site can be helpful in keeping up with daily development of new memes.

Google Alerts: Enter keyword alerts for a variety of reason: keep up on company mentions on the internet, industry news and world news.

5. Copywriting

In addition to a basic eye for design, writing is an essential skill for a social media manager. You won’t be writing full-length articles but you should know how to write short copy that can grab your audience’s attention.

The ideal length of a Facebook post is 40–80 characters. Is your copywriting adjusted for each network you’re on?

Social media is conversation-driven so you don’t want to hire someone who is only familiar with writing marketing copy. Sometimes the best ad is the one that doesn’t market at all.

What will they say about you? Maybe they'll say you showed them what was possible. #believeinmore #nike

A post shared by nike (@nike) on Mar 8, 2017 at 7:00am PST

Resources

Grammarly: This standalone site or browser plugin can help check your spelling and grammar on the go. You don’t want an impactful Tweet to be marred by a simple grammatical error.

Hemingway Editor: This website and app can help your writing be more concise and readable. While this is geared more for long-form writing, it can also be used for creating impactful social media posts.

6. Sales & Customer Service

If your sales and marketing funnel includes social media like it should, you’ll find that sales leads inevitably fall into your inbox. Make the sales lead transfer as seamless as possible by asking for the information upfront instead of making them email you.

In addition, if you offer a product or service, you’ll find yourself troubleshooting at some point.

When 34.5% of customers prefer social media as their customer care option, you need to be able to navigate the waters. Being able to provide empathetic care in a short, digital format is different from in-person customer service. The social media manager should be able to clearly articulate a solution for the customer while making the customer feel heard.

We're experiencing some operational challenges around our system, John, but we truly appreciate your patience during the wait. ^SF

— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) June 5, 2017

Thanks for the shout out, Matt! We can't wait to welcome you onboard. ^MK

— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) June 5, 2017

7. Strategic

It may sometimes feel like you’re posting Tweets out into the ether. But if you have a documented social media strategy, you’ll be able to better navigate which posts are in line with your goals.

Being strategic in your posting includes noting the best times to post, balancing marketing campaigns and keeping an eye on what everyone else is talking about. You don’t want to be the boutique who is talking about a dress special when it’ll get lost in a stream of sport game updates.

ALL our flavors will be available tomorrow for #NationalDonutDay until we run out. Including the rainbow, rock candy, and galaxy. Those will sell out first! And don't forget… ⭐️ We'll be releasing 100 "Not So Mini" Gold Donuts for $25!! 😱 We'll be releasing 10 gold donuts every hour from 8am-5pm. DM us if you want to reserve one! CUT OFF TIME TO RESERVE IS THURS 6/1 AT 4 PM! ⭐️ We'll also be picking TWO random winners on Instagram to win the regular sized gold donut valued at $100. Follow and tag @birdiesdtla #birdiesdtla on National Donut Day! (📸: @eatupcali) . #eaterla #eater #dinela #eeeeeats #infatuationla #friedchicken #foodbloggers #lafoodie #laeats #dailyfoodfeed #eatfamous #foodbeast #foodgawker #forkyeah #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #yahoofood #f52grams #food52 #thefeedfeed #foodiechats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #cheatmeal #eatingfortheinsta #downtownla

A post shared by Birdies (@birdiesdtla) on Jun 1, 2017 at 10:10am PDT

8. Decisive

In a role that may be speaking directly to a customer, you want to have some decision-making power resting in your social media manager’s hands. If there’s a customer complaint about a meal that went wrong, give the manager the option to provide a gift certificate.

Consumers expect that brands respond to messages in less than four hours. However, brands only respond to 11% of these messages and in about 10 hours.

You certainly don’t want a customer to wait around in anger while you’re asking for supervisor approval. If this is common scenario, we would recommend documenting this in your social media strategy. This will help everyone know how to offer the solution.

We can get you set. Email me at andy@miir.com.

— MiiR (@miir) May 18, 2017

9. Analytical & SEO Driven

We recommend taking a look at your monthly analytics reports to make sure you’re on the right track. It will also help you see what type of posts have been performing well.

Paired with content marketing, search engine optimization skills can be handy in writing the best copy for your brand.

In Review

These nine skills are the ones that will make up the most effective social media manager. If you have the resources, these can be divided up and specialized. For example, you may want to have a graphic designer or in-house photographer if you have a lot of posts that could benefit from them.

Want to know what other pieces should be a part of your social team? We partnered with HubSpot to create a free guide on how to build a social media dream team from scratch, including some of the key positions you should fill. Download it here.

This post 9 Skills Every Social Media Manager Must Have originally appeared on Sprout Social.

from SM Tips By Minnie https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-skills/