Pinterest recently announced a new partnership that will make our lives a bit easier. Like Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest is granting API access to companies offering social media management platforms with their program called Marketing Developer Partners. 

Ah Google +, the SEO love child of social media. I would like to say it is the fall of a great Roman empire, but it is really anything but that.

Most people did not use Google + and businesses attempted to reap the slight SEO benefits of signing up for it. 

Just as the livestreaming market was cornered by Meerkat, a new video app made its grand debut. Periscope, a Twitter app, is giving its competitor a run for its money. 

Have a Q&A? Webinar? Event? Bust out your smartphones and get ready to livestream. 

Canva is a photo editing site that will make your life much easier (and more visually appealing). I can go on about every single way to use it, and there are quite a few, but let's focus on the basics. 

2015 is the year of video for brands. Facebook prioritizes video more on their algorithm, new platforms are rising up, and our old favorites are getting new options.

Find out what you can do to make the most of video this year.