Social media can change quickly. This list can help you keep updated.

The first section provides some suggested websites that are updated regularly to provide you with the latest data, stats, and strategy updates for social media in general and for specific social media platforms. The second section provides a list of regularly updated professional courses and certifications.

Social Media Update Resources

AdAge:

• How Agencies Are Using AI: adage.com/article/agency-news/how-major-ad-agencies-are-using-ai/2511196

Buffer:

• Flow Social Media Blog  buffer.com/resources/flow/
• Science of Social Media Podcast  buffer.com/resources/science-of-social-media/

Canva:

• Free Design Tool with Templates: canva.com/

Center for Humane Technology:

• Foundations of Humane Technology: humanetech.com/course

CMO Survey:

• CMO Survey Results Report  cmosurvey.org/results/

Convince & Convert:

• Convince & Convert Blog  convinceandconvert.com/blog/
• Social Pros Podcast  convinceandconvert.com/podcasts/shows/social-pros-podcast/

Hootsuite:

• Best Time To Post On Social Media All Networks  blog.hootsuite.com/best-time-to-post-on-social-media/
• Free AI Generator Tools  https://www.hootsuite.com/social-media-tools
• How Often to Post to Social Media in 2023  blog.hootsuite.com/how-often-to-post-on-social-media/
• Social Media Advertising 101  blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-advertising/
• Social Media Algorithms: A Guide For Every Network  blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-algorithm/
• Social Media Demographics That Matter To Marketers  blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-demographics/
• Social Media Strategy blog.hootsuite.com/channel/strategy/
• Social Media Updates  blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-updates/

HubSpot:

• How Often to Publish on Social Media for Business? blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-frequently-should-i-publish-on-social-media/
• Social Media Analytics  blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-analytics/
• Social Media Demographics For Marketers blog.hubspot.com/marketing/state-of-social-media-demographics/
• Social Media Marketing Report blog.hubspot.com/marketing/hubspot-blog-social-media-marketing-report/
• The Best Times To Post On Social Media  blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-times-post-pin-tweet-social-media-infographic/

HypeAuditor:

• Free Tools for Influencer Marketing  hypeauditor.com/free-tools/

Influencer MarketingHub:

• Free Influencer Marketing Tools  influencermarketinghub.com/free-influencer-marketing-tools/
• Influencer Benchmark Report  influencermarketinghub.com/influencer-marketing-benchmark-report/

Overdrive Interactive:

• Social Media Map  ovrdrv.com/knowledge/social-media-map/

Pew Research:

• Social Media Fact Sheet  pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/
• Social Media Publications  pewresearch.org/topic/internet-technology/platforms-services/social-media/

RiteTag:

• Hashtag Suggestions  https://ritetag.com/

RivalIQ:

• Live Social Media Benchmarks rivaliq.com/live-benchmarks/
• Head-to-Head Reports (under free tools) rivaliq.com/

Shorty Awards

The Best of Digital and Social Media  shortyawards.com

Similarweb:

• Website Analysis  similarweb.com/

Social Media Examiner:

• Social Media Examiner Blog  socialmediaexaminer.com/
• Social Media Examiner YouTube  youtube.com/socialmediaexaminer/
• Social Media Marketing Industry Report. socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report-2023/
• Social Media Marketing Podcast socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-podcast/

Social Media Law Bulletin:

• Social Media Law Blog  socialmedialawbulletin.com/

Social Media Today:

• Social Media Today Blog  socialmediatoday.com/

Sprout Social:

• Best Times To Post On Social Media  sproutsocial.com/insights/best-times-to-post-on-social-media/
• Data Reports  sproutsocial.com/insights/data/
• Social Media Templates  sproutsocial.com/templates/
• Social Media Updates  sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-updates/
• The Most Important Social Media Marketing Statistics  sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-statistics/
• The Sprout Social Index, sproutsocial.com/insights/index/

We Are Social:

• Insights Blog (Yearly Digital Report)  wearesocial.com/us/blog/

WebFX:

• How Much Does Social Media Advertising Cost?  webfx.com/social-media/pricing/how-much-does-social-media-advertising-cost/
• Social Media Cost Calculator  webfx.com/social-media/pricing/
• Social Media Management Tools  webfx.com/blog/social-media/social-management-tools/

Wikipedia:

• List of Defunct Social Networking Services  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_social_networking_services/
• List of Social Networking Services en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_services/

Social Media Professional Certifications

Agorapulse Academy:

• Agorapulse Certification Course academy.agorapulse.com/courses/agorapulse-certification-course/

Canva Design School:

• Canva for Beginners  canva.com/designschool/courses/canva-101/?lesson=opening-canva-for-the-first-time/
• Social Media Mastery  canva.com/designschool/courses/social-media-mastery/?lesson=master-social-media/

Google Academy:

• Google Ads Certifications  skillshop.docebosaas.com/learn/public/catalog/view/1
• Google Analytics Certification skillshop.docebosaas.com/learn/courses/14810/google-analytics-certification

Hootsuite Academy:

• Hootsuite Academy Student Program  hootsuite.com/pages/landing/student-program/
• Hootsuite Platform Certification  education.hootsuite.com/courses/platform-cert/
• Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification  education.hootsuite.com/courses/platform-cert/

HubSpot Academy:

• Inbound Certification  academy.hubspot.com/courses/inbound/
• Social Media Marketing  academy.hubspot.com/courses/social-media/

LinkedIn Marketing Labs:

• LinkedIn Content and Creative Design  training.marketing.linkedin.com/page/certifications/
• LinkedIn Fundamentals  training.marketing.linkedin.com/page/certifications/
• LinkedIn Marketing Strategy  training.marketing.linkedin.com/page/certifications/

Meltwater Academy:

• Influencer Marketing Certification  academy.meltwater.com/courses/Social-influencer-marketing-certification/
• Social Media Marketing Industry Specialist academy.meltwater.com/courses/social-media-marketing-certification/

Meta:

• Meta Certified Community Manager  facebook.com/business/learn/certification/exams/600-101-exam/
• Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate  facebook.com/business/learn/certification/exams/100-101-exam/

Muck Rack

• Fundamentals of Media Measurement academy.muckrack.com/fundamentals-of-media-measurement

Pinterest Academy:

• Advertising Essential  pinterestacademy.com/student/collection/1286620-pinterest-advertising-essentials-badge/

Reddit Ads Formula

• Reddit Ads Fundamentals Certification adsformula.redditforbusiness.com/student/path/1529271-reddit-ads-fundamentals-certification?sid=9b63219c-f352-4d2b-8561-db1f61c42a28&sid_i=0
• Reddit Ads Boost Certification adsformula.redditforbusiness.com/student/path/1529314-reddit-ads-boost-certification?sid=9b63219c-f352-4d2b-8561-db1f61c42a28&sid_i=1

Salesforce Trailhead

• Get Started with Artificial Intelligence trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/trails/get-started-with-ai-data

Semrush Academy:

• Many Short Topic Specific Digital Marketing Courses https://www.semrush.com/academy/certification/

Snap Focus:

• Ads Manager Campaign Activation  focus.snapchat.com/student/collection/856258-ads-manager-campaign-activation/
• Ads Manager Campaign Optimization  focus.snapchat.com/student/collection/931145-ads-manager-campaign-optimization/
• Snapchat Essentials  focus.snapchat.com/student/collection/580772-snapchat-essentials

Spotify Advertising Academy:

• Digital Audio Advertising  ads.spotify.com/en-US/advertising-academy/

TikTok Academy:

• Commerce  my.academywithtiktok.com/learn
• Small Business  my.academywithtiktok.com/learn
• TikTok 101  my.academywithtiktok.com/learn

Twitter Flight School:

• Ads Manager Fundamentals  twitterflightschool.com/student/path/1120386-ads-manager-fundamentals/
• Getting Started On Twitter  twitterflightschool.com/student/path/886208-get-started-on-twitter/
• Twitter for Creatives  twitterflightschool.com/student/path/989765-twitter-for-creatives/

WordPress Learn:

• Intro to Blogging  wordpress.com/learn/courses/intro-to-blogging/
• Intro to Podcasting  wordpress.com/learn/courses/intro-to-podcasting/