Find out who Unfollowed you or Unfriended you on Social Networking sites

Social networking is changing the way we connect and communicate with each other. There’s no question about that. One of the unique ways it changes our conversations with friends and acquaintances is that you may think the conversation is still going well after the other party has walked away.

I’m talking about friends who’ve unfriended (or unfollowed) you. You don’t want to be the guy or girl following hundreds of people who only have 3 followers in return. (Ouch.) Here’s how to manage several major social networking sites to keep your lists of followers healthy.

Facebook and Twitter

We’ve covered both of these before, so this is just a quick overview. For the full scoop on Facebook. For Twitter, Our application of choice for managing Facebook friends has been Unfriend Finder, but for the past several weeks the site has been unresponsive. (Rumors online are that the project has been abandoned.) However, there are a number of Facebook apps (Who Deleted Me and Social Fixer, to name a couple) that will do more or less the same thing—notify you when a friend drops you from their friend's list right on your Facebook page.

For Twitter, there are a number of options, but NutshellMail is the one we recommend. The service does a lot more than just track lost followers, and it summarizes activity in emails you receive on a schedule you set.

Google+

Google+ is more like Twitter than Facebook when it comes to followers. You can add folks to your circles (which is more or less like following them) without them adding you back. To find out who you’ve added but hasn’t added you, there’s Uncircle Circlers+.

Uncircle Circlers+ is cumbersomely named, but the extension proves to be a handy little addition to Chrome for managing your Google+ account. Simply add the extension to Chrome and then click the button it adds in the top right-hand corner of your Chrome toolbar. Uncircle Circlers+ will then analyze your circles and tell you who hasn’t added you back. You can even drop people directly from the results in mass, making it a breeze to use.

Tumblr

Xkit is a beast of a tool for anyone who uses Tumblr regularly. The extension itself (available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and RockMelt) is a hub that puts a wide variety of extensions created exclusively for Tumblr at your fingertips. There are lots of goodies and tools in the extensions library, some of which are installed by default. One such extension is the Mutual Follower Checker.

To install Xkit, follow the download instructions on the website. (It will detect which browser you are using and send you to the correct version automatically.) Then log into Tumblr and it will complete the install. Once the installation is finished, you’ll notice an Xkit icon at the top of your Tumblr home screen. From here, you can add and remove extensions and manage Xkit.

To see who doesn’t follow you back, go to your followers page. In the sidebar, there will be a “Mutual Checker” button. Click it and Xkit will work its magic, giving you a list of the folks who you follow but who don’t follow you in return.

Keeping track of your Pinterest followers is either very easy or practically impossible (at the time of this writing) depending on one simple question: do you own an iPhone / iPad?. If you do, Followers on Pinterest works much like the other applications and extensions in this round-up—it lets you know when someone on Pinterest drops you and checks for follow-backs.

One notable difference with Followers on Pinterest, however, is that it will let you know as people unfollow you, but it also keeps a list of anyone who has ever dropped you. (Presumably, Pinterest users can be slow to let go of a grudge.)

If you don’t have an iPhone (like me—I’m an Android user), then you are presently out of luck. There isn’t a tool at the moment for any platform other than Apple’s. Most likely, someone is already working to fill that gap, so keep an eye on the Android market and the extension/add-on libraries for Chrome and Firefox.

Instagram

Last but not least is Instagram, the photo-sharing wonder kid of the digital world. Like Pinterest, Instagram users can follow other users and cultivate a list of their own followers. To see who isn’t following you back and to keep track of lost followers as they leave, all you have to do is employ the delightfully simple Unfollowgram.

Unfollowgram works from the website or from your mobile—unfortunately, like Followers on Pinterest, there is no Android version of the mobile app, so Google fanboys will be forced to use the website.

There you have it—tools for keeping track of your followers (and unfollowers) for the most popular social sites. Now that you know how to keep track of this stuff, a few words of advice.

There is, unquestionably, the value in cleaning up your follower's list from time to time, and if folks don’t follow you back, there is wisdom in not following them. The currency of social networking is that number, after all: how many followers/friends do you have? And you want the ratio of “followers” versus “following” to be healthy. (For example, on Twitter, it’s considered a positive sign if there are more people following you than people that you follow.)

That said, militantly tracking your followers and obsessively cleaning these lists can be a time suck. While each of the apps above is relatively quick to use, cumulatively it will take you a few minutes to chug through each service you have an account with. What’s more, people are going to drop you from time to time. That just happens. Use the above services to manage your connections periodically, but don’t invest too much emotion in the process, and there is no reason to check daily.

Use these tools well, and you should be able to manage your social connections like a pro.

What You Need to Know About E-commerce Sites and POS Systems

If you’re running an eCommerce store, you’ve probably heard of the option to use POS on your site; but what’s all the fuss about? Is a POS system really such an asset to your eCommerce store? What does it do that your merchant payment options don’t already? Here’s everything you need to know about eCommerce sites and POS systems and why you should utilize one of these amazing tools on your own site.

ECommerce and POS Go Together

There’s often a misconception that POS systems are strictly for brick and mortar locations. While POS systems certainly operate in brick and mortar locations, they can also integrate incredibly well with eCommerce sites to provide an easier payment processing solution for online merchants.

Ecommerce sites can benefit from the inventory management tools, payment integration tools, and other management features of a modern POS system. You’ll be able to run a more efficient website overall; making a POS system truly a necessity for your site. If you’ve never thought about using one of these systems on your eCommerce site, consider the following features that can truly revolutionize the way you do business.

Inventory Mangement Has Never Been Easier

POS systems take the pain and stress out of inventory management. This can be a stressful and often confusing process, especially if you have multiple people performing the counts. Information is often misinterpreted or confused, and manual counts are prone to error. Not to mention, with certain software, it can be nearly impossible to synchronize in-store and online inventory numbers.

A POS system will eliminate the stress and worry of your old inventory system. With all of your inventory stored and managed in one software program, you’ll have no trouble synchronizing (accurate) numbers on both your online store and your brick and mortar location(s). This makes keeping track of products and ensuring your customers’ favorite items are in stock is simple; with easy to use, intuitive software at your fingertips.

Many POS systems update inventory in real-time, so no matter what time of day you’re accessing the system, your counts will always be accurate.

Unify Online and Offline Operations

Unifying your in-store and online operations is essential for greater efficiency. You can’t exactly run two businesses at once without some difficulty, so any aspect that you can unify will benefit you greatly. A POS system will unify payment processing methods, inventory management, and even stock ordering. Many POS systems can integrate directly with third-party software such as Quickbooks, so even your budgeting and taxation software will be updated on a daily basis.

Don’t make the mistake of trying to run an eCommerce store without the right tools. POS systems can help you improve your marketing efforts as well, making your business more effective at retaining the loyalty of your current customers and attracting new ones.

Once you unify your operations across all platforms, you’ll find that your business runs smoother and there’s less confusion (and work) all around. You’ll have more time to address other aspects of your business, such as connecting with customers and expanding your operations.

Accept More Payment Methods

The more payment methods your online store can accept, the more customers you’ll have access to. People like to pay in specific ways for goods and services, so as an eCommerce store, it’s important that you cater to as many of these payment methods as possible; so you can have access to a wider customer base.

If you’re only accepting credit card payments, you’re already falling behind in the payment processing trends. While credit cards are still one of the most widely-used payment options, there are dozens of other payment methods available, and new ones are created every year.

An All-In-One Management Solution

Essentially, a POS system is your all-in-one business management solution. From inventory management to payment processing, POS systems make managing your online store easier, more efficient and unify operations across all platforms.

Whether you’re running one website or several, or have a brick and mortar location to accompany your website, your business can truly benefit from a modern POS solution. Don’t take the risk of managing your inventory manually, or using an outdated POS system, when there are literally dozens of POS options available for eCommerce stores.

If you’re looking for a new POS system, start with brands like Vend, Shopify, or Square that already have a reputation for excellence in the POS market. The best POS software is just a click away!

The Take-Away

Even the best of managers need help sometimes. With a modern POS system, you’ll have access to the best technology on the market and a 24/7 support staff that’s ready to address any issues that may arise. Don’t leave your eCommerce store to the mercy of faulty and outdated merchant services; choose a POS system that can help you better organize and streamline your business operations.

How you can incorporate chatbots into your Facebook messenger marketing?

In an article on Forbes, it was stated that 1 in 4 social media users follow a brand on social media. It has come out that this behaviour may result in them making a purchase. Brands have taken this huge potential that social media provides – in terms of converting users into customers – and have looked at ways in which they can further leverage the power of social media marketing for their digital marketing campaigns.

A ‘chatbot’ – which is defined as a computer program that is designed in order to simulate conversations with users – has been employed on social media in order to assist brands to make the online experience of their company seamless for the user. (The most well-known of these chatbots is Facebook Messenger.) Other chatbots that are familiar to many people are Siri, Cortana and Alexa.

Chatbots have an incredible part to play in social media marketing as they ultimately become another ‘employee’ in your business and help to spread your brand message on social media. Companies are increasingly seeing the benefits of having a chatbot act as the spokesperson for them. According to a study by Oracle, 80% of businesses want to have a chatbot in place by 2020.

The power of the chatbot on Facebook

Facebook has 2.38 billion active monthly users. There are 65 billion local businesses who use Facebook Pages for the business. These monthly users will be contacting the businesses who make use of the Free Pages feature either by writing on their walls or sending them private messages through Facebook Messenger.

A user’s experience of a company is determined by the service that they receive from the company. In other words:

• Does the company offer me speedy resolutions to my queries?

• Do they make me feel special that I’m a client of their business? What added value do they give me?

• If I complain, are my complaints dealt with speedily?

In other words, if a company communicates well and timeously with their clients these customers will rate the business highly in terms of customer service.

What do Facebook chatbots do?

Chatbots – some of which are integrated into Facebook Messenger already – provide organisations the opportunity to be in constant communication with their clients. As the chatbot can be programmed with various automated responses to questions they can take away the necessity of a human employee responding manually to the query being posed.

Think about the chatbot as your receptionist. There are certain frequently asked questions that people who phone your business ask, such as what times are you open? A chatbot can be programmed to give these responses to people who ask these questions. They can also direct the person to someone who can help them further with their query.

Chatbots are also able to introduce your company to those people who message your page. It’s very easy to get up an automated response that gives a short introduction to who your company is and what you stand for. Be careful about making this too salesy. Remember that the purpose of Facebook Messenger is communication and not advertisement. If you want to advertise on Facebook keep it to your page where there are many advertising options for you to choose from.

In this way, the chatbot provides the customer with the solution to a pressing need – for information – that they may have. It provides your enquirers with this information in real time so freeing up your employees to do other things. At the moment, these bots are only able to answer very simple questions as the technology has not evolved to such an extent that they are able to process complex logic questions. However, with the rate at which tech is evolving, we are sure that this ability will be forthcoming soon.

What is OpenCart?

OpenCart is an open source e-commerce solution built on PHP that can be used to start online stores easily. OpenCart is feature rich, easy to use, search engine friendly and with a visually appealing interface can be used “out of the box” .

Open Cart is a unique open source shopping cart system. It is a secure e-commerce solution for online stores which provides you to set up your own online business and run your e-commerce cost-effectively. It can be used on any web server with PHP and MySQL running on it. Open Cart is available as free software as it’s specified in the GNU General Public License released in 2009.

It is a turn-key shopping cart solution. All you need is just to install Open Cart, select the template you like most, add your online store products and that’s all! Now you’re ready to start your business and accept orders. Open Cart has an order management as well as built in multiple payment gateways and moreover the developers provide lifetime free support and free software updates.

Among the obvious advantages of Open Cart we’d like to focus on the following ones:
Open Cart has open source; attached documentation; unlimited categories, products and manufacturers; it is templatable, multiple language, tax rates and currency along with product reviews, its ratings; downloadable products; automatic image resizing; unlimited information pages; built in discount coupon system; shipping weight calculation; module system; related products; backup & restore tools; sales reports and printable invoices. It is also SEO- friendly.

The built in template system helps you to switch easily between different templates or transport your website’s current look into Open Cart. Open Cart’s multi-store abilities allow you manage multiple stores using one admin interface. You can localize each store with a different default language, tax class and currency, choose the number of products that will appear at the specific stores, set different prices at each particular store and it also gives you a huge amount of other opportunities.

And beside that at Open Cart you can setup numerous tax zones thus you will have correct taxes are paid depending on the country which the goods are going to be paid from or shipped to. Above all it optimizes search and lets your pages be indexed by all main search engines and has support for custom product and category Meta tags.

Open Cart has also 3 types of reports:

o Sales Report - shows the total amount of sales per day, week or month.
o Products Viewed – shows the items that have been viewed most by customers.
o Products Purchased – shows the items that have been sold most. It will help you to create a marketing strategy aimed at increasing sales.

Open Cart has a lot of features to manage your online store as a B2B application:

o You can set different customers groups (for example default, retail or wholesale) and put different prices
for each group.
o Set the store to show products’ prices only to logged in customers
o Set discounts depending on the quantity of ordered stuff.

The customers at Open Cart don't have to sign up for an account; they can just enter minimum required details to process their order. Open Cart is an easy to use, well designed search engine friendly feature with an appealing interface. CartTuning team has a lot of Open Cart templates and modules to offer.