This could be a handy reminder, or maybe new information for those not aware of the full functionality of Instagram’s UI. Today, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has outlined a range of tips on how to use the app’s various navigation shortcuts. The shortcuts outlined in the video clip are as follows: Tap on the Home icon to go … Read more
Google has announced an update to its ranking algorithm in relation to product reviews, in an effort to highlight more in-depth, informative overviews within search results. As explained by Google: “We know that people appreciate product reviews that share in-depth research, rather than thin content that simply summarizes a bunch of products. That’s why we’re sharing an improvement … Read more
Despite seemingly losing some of its shine as the leading social platform of choice, Facebook continues to see the most daily usage, according to the latest findings from Pew Research. For its 2021 social media usage survey, Pew interviewed 1,502 US about their social media habits, providing an overview of key trends and shifts in social media … Read more
Pinterest has announced its first-ever Creator Fund, which will allocate money to support creators on the platform, while it’s also launching a new ‘Creator Code’ initiative, which aims to encourage positive interaction on the platform. First, on its new Creator Fund – Pinterest has announced a new $500k funding program which it will use to provide support for creators from underrepresented … Read more
Marking World Health Day, and the broader roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook has today launched new stickers on both Instagram and WhatsApp to encourage people to get vaccinated if possible. Facebook already launched similar stickers and profile frames in its main app late last week, when it also announced a broader initiative to encourage vaccine take-up by … Read more
TikTok has announced a new set of support resources as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is an important initiative for the app, given its reach to younger, more socially active audiences. As you can see in these images, TikTok has partnered with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) in developing a new collection of educational content, … Read more
In an effort to provide more clarity around its various ad offerings, and make it easier for brands to find the right promotional option/s for their needs, Twitter has announced a re-branding of its ad products, which essentially streamlines its different options into fewer, grouped segments. As explained by Twitter: “After an extensive discovery and research process, we … Read more
Facebook has agreed to restore the Pages of Australian news publishers on its platform after the Australian Government added some new amendments to its proposed Media Bargaining Code, which will essentially give Facebook more time to negotiate separate deals with publishers, paving the way for the launch of Facebook News in the region. As explained by Facebook: “We’re … Read more
If you want to maximize your usage of any platform, you need to have an understanding of why people use it, what they’re looking to discuss there, and how you can tap into those trends. To help with this, Twitter has published a new, 33-page trends report, which highlights a range of rising topics based on overall tweet … Read more
This week (February 22nd-28th), is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which aims to put a spotlight on eating disorders in order to raise awareness and educate the public on the need for support and assistance for those in need. Around 1 in 7 people will experience an eating disorder of some kind in their lifetime, whether that’s through food … Read more