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Facebook Watchbait: Misleading and Sensational Videos Will Be Down-Ranked

Jon Loomer

Facebook ad policies don’t specifically call out watchbait, but there are references to sensational content, misinformation, deceitful practices, and misleading claims. Let me know in the comments below! Facebook has announced that videos using “watchbait” will be penalized and receive less news feed distribution.

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Dear Blog Comment Spammer: I Think Your Comment Spam Tool is Broken

Bill Hartzer

Dear Blog Comment Spammer, who just left a comment on one of my recent blog posts: I think whatever software tool or script that you are using is broken. Whatever the reason, you should have noticed that none of the blog comments that are left on my blog actually allow outgoing links to websites. referring to this article.

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Eight Common Facebook Issues And Steps To Resolve Them

SocMed Sean

Refer to it if you ever experiences these issues to get it sorted out quickly. Also, be sure to share your tips for solving Facebook issues in the comments. -- Sean. Clearing your browser’s cache, restarting your browser, updating its software, and turning off any Facebook-related extensions can also help.

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Blog Comment Spammer Leaves Comment. Forgets to Spin the Content.

Bill Hartzer

When you have a fairly popular blog, you have to deal with comment spammers. Unfortunately, blog comment spamming still works apparently, or at least the blog spammers haven’t learned that it doesn’t work. Nonetheless, I’m still amazed at some of the comments left on the blog.

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How Search Tactics are Replacing Hashtag Strategies for Social Media Success 

Ignite Social Media

Search tactics in social media refer to the strategies and techniques used to increase the visibility and discoverability of content on social platforms. Regularly analyze the engagement metrics of your posts, such as likes, shares, and comments, to determine which types of content resonate most with your audience.

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Instagram Analytics: 2024 Guide to Smarter Results Tracking

Hootsuite

For reference, the average monthly follower growth rate is 0.98%. Post comment rate: Number of comments as a percentage of followers or reach. If your goals involve building loyalty, or nurturing relationships, count comments separately from overall engagements and work to lift that number specifically.

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How to Grow on Threads: 9 Learnings from the Buffer Team

Buffer Social

Jump into the comments Net new content is not always the answer. I’ve found that jumping into the comments and (thoughtfully!)   For example, while the comment below didn’t get much engagement, I woke up to find a flurry of notifications after sharing my thoughts on a thread started by one of my favorite creators.

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