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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Who shapes digital learning in Southeast Asia? We mapped 745 accounts across 4 countries and uncovered fragmented communities, key institutional bridges, and limited connections between conversations. Swipe to see what the network revealed. #NodeXL #NetworkAnalysis #DigitalLearning

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This Tuesday we're running a live NodeXL Academy session on social network analysis. No coding needed, just Excel. Bring a question about a conversation you've always wanted to map. Oct 6, 3:00 to 6:00 PM BST, online. Link : nuel.ink/0HzFMo

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Who really shapes the conversation around digital learning? 👀 We mapped 3 years of conversations across Southeast Asia to explore the people and organizations influencing digital learning online. Read the full research → NodeXL #NodeXL #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Who shapes digital learning in Southeast Asia? A new NodeXL study maps 745 accounts across 4 countries and 3 years to explore influence, connections, and digital-learning communities. By Gerong, R. E. & Tiew, C. C. #NodeXL #NetworkAnalysis #DigitalLearning

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who is the NodeXL Academy Short Course for? Whether you’re a student, teacher, researcher, or analyst, there’s a different way this course can help you. Complete the course and receive a free 1-month NodeXL license. Swipe through to find your reason to join. #NodeXLAcademy #SocialNetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Who’s really driving the 'Sodium ion' conversation? We mapped the top 10 accounts shaping the conversation. #sodiumion #NetworkAnalysis #SocialMediaAnalytics #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Who is the NodeXL Academy Short Course for? *Students *Teachers *Researchers *Analysts Go deeper into Social Network Analysis through live sessions, work with your own data, and learn how to map conversations. Complete the course and get a free 1-month NodeXL license.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Learn. Teach. Research. Apply. Go deeper into Social Network Analysis with live sessions. Map conversations and work with your own data. Complete the course and receive a free 1-month NodeXL license. December 08–09, 2026 register now: nuel.ink/W79w7C

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Don’t just study the conversation. Map it. Join the NodeXL Academy Short Course and learn how to turn social media data into network insights. November 10–11, 2026 Register Now: nuel.ink/VrOuCa Free 1-month NodeXL license upon completion. #NodeXL #socialmediaanalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Want to understand the networks behind social media? Join the NodeXL Academy Social Media Network Analysis Short Course. Learn to map relationships, communities & influence. Complete the course and get a free 1-month license. Register: nuel.ink/nMQnuL #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Can network analysis identify the influencers who actually matter? Follower count tells you who’s big. Network analysis tells you who’s connected, influential, and driving the conversation. That’s the difference between reach and real influence.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Who’s really driving the Marvel conversation? 🦸‍♂️📊 We mapped the top 10 accounts shaping the conversation. #MarvelStudios #Marvel #NetworkAnalysis #SocialMediaAnalytics #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

How much can a TV show take over social media in just 24 hours? 🎬 Researchers used NodeXL Pro to map the Squid Game conversation as viewers binge-watched and shared their reactions. #NodeXL #SquidGame #SocialMediaResearch #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Public narratives are constantly shifting. Here’s what Dr. Rafal’s research reveals about how timing, events, and network position can shape which narratives rise to the surface. #NodeXL #SocialNetworkAnalysis #SocialIntelligence

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Social media may be public. But is the data still accessible? Researchers once had broad access to platform data. Today, access is more restricted, expensive, and shaped by privacy, security, and platform policies. #NodeXL #SocialMediaResearch #DataAccess #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Is social media really democratic? At NodeXL Summer School 2026, we explored how data and network analysis can reveal patterns and power structures that we simply can't see by scrolling. #NodeXL #SocialMediaResearch #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A look back at NodeXL Social Media Summer School 2026! From learning network analysis to mapping social media conversations, it was a great few days of learning, research, and connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #NodeXL #NodeXLSummerSchool #SocialNetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Who's driving the #AISafety conversation? 🤖 We mapped the network to reveal the Top 10 voices shaping the discussion—not just by popularity, but by their role in the conversation. Built with NodeXL. #AISafety #NodeXL #SocialNetworkAnalysis #SocialIntelligence #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Looking for an easy way to import X (Twitter) conversations? We've got you covered. #NodeXL #Apify #TwitterAnalytics #SocialNetworkAnalysis #DataVisualization

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From JIRS 2026 to an international research collaboration. See how researchers are using NodeXL to apply network analysis to Social Representations Theory. Read the full blog @ www.smrfoundation.org

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Interested in Binface? Here's the Top 10 Voices on Bluesky 👇 Report · Jul 24, 2026 Made with NodeXL Map conversations across X, YouTube, Reddit, Bluesky & Wikipedia. #NodeXL #SocialIntelligence

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Top 10 voices in #AcademicSky — a NodeXL network countdown.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Do you know the difference between Betweenness, Closeness, and Eigenvector Centrality—three metrics that reveal influence beyond follower counts. #NodeXL #NetworkScience #SocialMediaAnalytics

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Who shaped the #WorldCup conversation? ⚽ Here are the Top 10 Voices driving the discussion, mapped with NodeXL. #NodeXL #SocialNetworkAnalysis #SocialMediaResearch

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us at the NodeXL Social Media Summer School 2026 and hear from leading researchers and practitioners in network analysis, data visualization, and computational social science. 📅 August 4–7 | Live Online Register now at: nuel.ink/bByqas #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Want to master social media research? Join the NodeXL Social Media Summer School 2026 and learn how to: ✔ Analyze social media networks ✔ Visualize conversations ✔ Discover communities ✔ Identify influencers 📅 August 4–7, 2026 | 💻 Live on Zoom Register now.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Meet the experts behind the NodeXL Social Media Summer School 2026. Learn directly from leading researchers and practitioners in social media research and network analysis. August 4–7, 2026 | Online via Zoom #NodeXL #SocialMediaResearch

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Behind every hashtag is a network. A quick look at the conversation patterns around #Mexico South Africa using NodeXL. #NodeXL #TwitterAnalysis #NetworkAnalysis #SocialMediaResearch

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Influence isn't about the number of connections. It's about being connected to the right ones. #NodeXL #SocialMediaResearch

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Evento: Introducción al análisis de redes sociales con NodeXL 📅Fecha: 18 junio 2026. ⏳Duración: 3 horas 🕰️ Hora: 9:00 a 12:00 h (Tiempo del Centro de México) __ ▪️ Enlace del evento: nuel.ink/GsdzAa ▪️ Solicita tu beca completa aquí: nuel.ink/JztIlP

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Con tu participación recibirás una licencia de NodeX por 30 días si utilizas Mac o por 60 días si utilizas Windows, así como una constancia de participación emitida por la Social Media Research Foundation. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducci... ▪️Solicita una beca completa: forms.gle/beRP4chEhj7z...

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Introducción al análisis de redes sociales con NodeXL

NodeXL es una herramienta de análisis de redes sociales de código abierto que se utiliza ampliamente para visualizar y analizar redes.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Evento: Introducción al análisis de redes sociales con NodeXL 📅Fecha: 18 junio 2026. ⏳Duración: 3 horas 🕰️ Hora: 9:00 a 12:00 h (Tiempo del Centro de México) ✔️Beca completa para estudiantes o instituciones sin fines de lucro.

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Introducción al análisis de redes sociales con NodeXL

NodeXL es una herramienta de análisis de redes sociales de código abierto que se utiliza ampliamente para visualizar y analizar redes.

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Introduction to Social Network Analysis with NodeXL 📅Date: June 18, 2026 ⏳Duration: 3 hours 🕰️ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Central Mexico Time) ✔️Full scholarship available for students or non-profit institutions. __ ▪️Event Link: nuel.ink/CM5zKB

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

¡Lleva tu investigación al siguiente nivel! 18 de junio de 2026 (3 horas) 🔗 ¡Plazas limitadas! Regístrate a través del enlace en nuestra biografía. #NodeXL #InvestigaciónEnRedesSociales #CienciaDeDatos #VisualizaciónDeDatos

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In social networks, not everyone is highly connected. In fact, the most common degree is just 1. NodeXL helps transform complex social media conversations into clear visual insights. #NodeXL #SocialMediaAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Network analysis doesn’t have to be complicated. NodeXL helps transform complex social media conversations into clear visual insights — making it easier to identify communities, influencers, and patterns that matter. #NodeXL #SocialMediaAnalysis #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

What’s really driving the conversation around Cannes on X? We mapped the network behind the trend to uncover the key voices, communities, and conversation patterns shaping the discussion. Here’s what the data revealed. #Cannes #NodeXL #TwitterAnalytics

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Explore the future of social media network research at the NodeXL Academy Symposium 2026. Join researchers, analysts, and industry experts for 2 days of insights, innovation, and network intelligence. Register now — shorturl.at/R2deH. #NodeXL #NetworkAnalysis

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of the NodeXL Academy Symposium 2026 was hearing participants like Rochelle Herong share how they connected research, creativity, and social media analysis in meaningful ways. Be part of what’s next. Announcement coming soon. #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New Blog Alert! NodeXL now integrates with Apify, making it easier to import X data directly into NodeXL for powerful network analysis. Map conversations, discover influencers, identify communities, and uncover hidden patterns behind hashtags. Read on website #NodeXL #Apify

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Getting social media data just got easier NodeXL now integrates with Apify → Import X data in minutes → No API headaches → No coding required More platforms coming next #SocialMediaAnalytics #DataDriven #MarketingTools #Analytics #NodeXL

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

NodeXL now integrates with Apify 🚀 Pull X (Twitter) data directly into NodeXL for fast, affordable network intelligence analysis of hashtags and conversations — all in just a few clicks. #NodeXL #Apify #TwitterAnalytics #SocialMediaAnalytics

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Who’s actually driving the “Claude Code” conversation? Not the loudest voices. The most connected ones. Here are the top 10 influencers identified through network intelligence Want this kind of insight for your niche? Comment “REPORT”. #ThursdayTrends #ClauseCode

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Your data, your platforms. NodeXL connects to the sources that matter — all inside Excel. #NodeXL #SocialAnalytics

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Your data, your platforms. NodeXL connects to the sources that matter — all inside Excel. #NodeXL #SocialAnalytics"

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Marc Smith @marcsmith.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Ever wondered what's actually happening behind your social media feed? -Nodes represent the people or entities. -Edges represent the connections between them. Swipe to see how these building blocks create the complex networks we navigate every day. #NetworkScience #NodeXL

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