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SMO

What Does SMO Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

SMO means "Shout Me Out," "Serious Mode On," and "Social Media Optimization."

Shout Me Out

On social media SMO typically means "Shout Me Out." It is a request for a mention or a tag in a post.

Serious Mode On

In text messaging and on forums SMO could also mean "Serious Mode On." In this context it indicates that the sender wishes to make it clear that they are serious about what they are about to say.

Social Media Optimization

Among marketers and business owners, SMO refers to techniques used to optimize a business's reach on social media. SMO is an aspect of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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meaning of SMO

"Shout Me Out"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of SMO

"Shout Me Out" is, by far, the most common meaning for SMO when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)
SMO
Definition:Shout Me Out
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of SMO

"Serious Mode On" is another definition for SMO.
SMO
Definition:Serious Mode On
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition of SMO

In marketing SMO usually means "Social Media Optimization."
SMO
Definition:Social Media Optimization
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Specialists

Example of SMO Used in a Text

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