Category: Social & Online Media
It’s still really easy to game Facebook’s algorithm
Meta’s accounting of the most popular content on Facebook continues to be a confusing mess to untangle. The company released the latest version of its “widely viewed content report,” which details some of the most-viewed Facebook posts in the United States. And, once again, the latest report raises questions about…
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Google Docs adds new table tools for easier project management
Last year, Google announced smart canvas, a suite of tools the company promised would make it easier for people to collaborate across its productivity apps. Since then, it has consistently introduced new “smart chips,” small modular features designed to further that goal. The latest adds a new tool for creating…
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LinkedIn is building new analytics and video features for creators
LinkedIn is building more tools for its growing base of creators. A year after introducing a dedicated “creator mode” profile setting, the company is adding a suite of new analytics and video features meant to help creators boost their following on the platform. The updates include more detailed analytics for…
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Facebook gives Group admins new tools to block misinformation
Facebook is once again trying to stem the flow of misinformation within Groups. The social network is giving group admins new tools to help prevent misleading information from spreading. With the update, group admins will be able to “automatically decline” posts that have been determined to be false or misleading…
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Twitter tests in-app ‘shops’ for brands and businesses
Twitter is launching another experimental shopping feature, with in-app storefronts for brands and businesses. The feature, called Twitter Shops, builds on the “shop module” it launched last summer. But while the shop module only allows companies to showcase a handful of products on their profile page, the latest update gives…
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Instagram is demoting Russian state media accounts and labeling their posts
Instagram is joining Facebook in its attempt to bury Russian state media in its app. The app will now down-rank posts from state media outlets in its feed and in Stories, and will add prominent labels to discourage other users from sharing their posts. “Instagram believes the account that created…
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