social media optimization
[ soh-shuhl mee-dee-uh-op-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn ]
/ ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈmi di ə ˌɒp tə məˈzeɪ ʃən /
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noun
a strategy that enhances the online visibility of a company, product, or brand in interactive social media communities, as through original posts by the company or its representatives and the sharing of content by other participants in the community. Abbreviation: SMO
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of social media optimization
Term coined by marketer Rohit Bhargava in 2006
Words nearby social media optimization
socially excluded, socially included, social market, social media, social media intelligence, social media optimization, social-minded, social mobility, social movement, social network, social networking
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