article thumbnail

Facebook Updates News Feed

Mindjumpers

Last week, Facebook announced that they are going to update its News Feed to display more “high quality content” that is relevant for the users. Only three weeks ago, Facebook introduced an update to the news feed that allows organic stories to appear near the top of the News Feed if the stories are still getting likes and comments, as this improves the experience of the news feed. Think about, “Would my audience want to see this in their News Feeds?”.

Feed 230
article thumbnail

TikTok Adds Science-Based STEM Feed to Promote Educational Content

Social Media Today

The new feed of scientific content aims to highlight the educational potential of the app

Education 129
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is Your Content Top of Feed Worthy?

Pam Moore

There are still quite a few lazy marketers pushing out mass quantities of junk content trying to grab that sacred top of news feed position. Could it be your current over focus and desire to reach the top of the news feed is actually what is keeping you from achieving the goal? The only way your content is going to show up “Top of Feed” in the newsfeed of your ideal customer is if it's something that provides them real and relevant value.

Feed 162
article thumbnail

Facebook Renames 'News Feed' to Just 'Feed' to Avoid Potential Confusion

Social Media Today

The change will not change how the Feed works, nor have any impact on the Feed algorithm

Feed 174
article thumbnail

Facebook Adds 'Feed Filter Bar' News Feed Control Tool, New Options to Restrict Post Comments

Social Media Today

Facebook has launched a new News Feed control option, which makes it easier to switch to different feed display listings

Feed 189
article thumbnail

Instagram's Coming Chronological Feed May Not Work How You Expect

Social Media Today

Instagram says that it's bringing back the reverse chronological feed. But is it really

Feed 210
article thumbnail

Instagram Tests New Chronological Feed with “Latest Posts” Prototype

Later

The Instagram chronological feed could be making a comeback! A new “Latest Posts” feature has been spotted deep in the app’s code and could reveal the return of the Instagram chronological feed. This sounds like the chronological feed people are asking for.

Feed 101
article thumbnail

Instagram's Testing a TikTok-Like Vertical Feed Presentation for Explore

Social Media Today

The re-imagined Explore feed would enable full-screen, TikTok-like browsing of Instagram content recommendations

Feed 215
article thumbnail

Facebook Updates News Feed Algorithm

Ignite Social Media

Once again, Facebook is changing the way its News Feed is structured and many people have questions as to what it actually means this time. As this new feature on Facebook rolled out, so did a document titled “News Feed Values” by the company, which is meant to supply clarity around exactly that question. The post Facebook Updates News Feed Algorithm appeared first on Ignite Social Media - The original social media agency.

Feed 110
article thumbnail

Reddit Announces New ‘Watch’ Feed of Video Content

Social Media Today

Reddit's also working on a new, less cluttered UI

Reddit 132
article thumbnail

Facebook Rolls Out Easier Access to Chronological News Feed and Other Feed Sorting Options

Social Media Today

Facebook is giving users some new, simple options to sort their order in which content is presented in their News Feed

Feed 212
article thumbnail

What Facebook’s News Feed Algorithm Means To Your Reach

Mindjumpers

Last week, Facebook once again made an update to the way stories are ranked in the news feed. Facebook is on a continuous basis adapting the news feed algorithm and trying to solve which content that should be displayed to what users, as the News Feed only allows room for a certain amount of content. Similar Posts: Facebook Updates News Feed.

Feed 222
article thumbnail

Is Your Social Media Content Really Top of News Feed Worthy?

Pam Moore

Are you tired of looking for the magic easy button to help you get your business content to the top of the News Feed? Do you dream about your content showing up on top of the Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn News Feed? There are still quite a few lazy marketers pushing out mass quantities of junk content trying to grab that sacred top of news feed position.

Feed 165
article thumbnail

Buh bye Facebook “Explore Feed”

Janet Fouts

Back in October Facebook rolled out an experiment called the “Explore Feed”, moving non-promoted posts from publishers and brands to a tab on the left side of desktop feeds where Facebook said one could find content “automatically customized for each person based on content that might be interesting to them”.

Feed 156
article thumbnail

Don’t Sell Your Brand’s Soul to the Facebook News Feed Algorithm and Vanity Metrics

Pam Moore

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the news feed algorithm will be changing in a way that impacts brands and publishers. He made it crystal clear that we all will see less brand content in our news feed. I covered Mark’s announcement and what you can do about it in these two blog posts and webinars: Facebook News Feed Changes 101: What You Need to Know For Your Business. 10 Power Tips to Create Facebook Content That Owns the News Feed Like a Boss.

Feed 167
article thumbnail

Twitter Launches Default ‘Following’ Feed Option on Web, with Mobile Coming Soon

Social Media Today

Twitter users will now default to the last feed option they had open the app

Feed 148
article thumbnail

Instagram Moves to Stop People Sharing Feed Posts Within Stories

Social Media Today

Instagram is testing a new option that would stop users sharing feed posts to their Stories

Feed 211
article thumbnail

Facebook News Feed Changes. Stay Calm. Don’t Panic.

yMarketingMatters

#Facebook News Feed Changes. 7 tips to improve your chances of your followers seeing your posts [link] Click To Tweet Now that it’s been over three weeks since the announcements from Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s News Feed algorithm changes, I hope everyone has calmed down a little. Engagement bait will be demoted in the News Feed. This goes into the News Feed. #7 This encourages engagement, which in turn pushes your post into the News Feed.

Feed 145
article thumbnail

Facebook News Feed Update: Now What?

Jon Loomer

You’ve undoubtedly heard by now about the big Facebook news feed update that was announced recently. The news feed is sorted and customized based on a ranking system. Posts that get long, thoughtful replies will get priority in your feed. Social Media Examiner conducted a Facebook Live to discuss the news feed update that resulted in more than 5,000 shares, 400,000 views, and 1,000 comments. The post Facebook News Feed Update: Now What?

Feed 163
article thumbnail

Instagram Launches Algorithm-Free Feed Sorting Options to All Users

Social Media Today

Will this address all of your Instagram problems and concerns

Feed 212
article thumbnail

5 Best Tools To Embed Facebook Feed On The Website

Social Media Marketing

That is one reason why brands and marketers are actively embedding Facebook feeds on their official websites to exploit this marketing superpower of Facebook for benefiting their online business. Embedding Facebook feeds on your website helps you showcase user trust in your brand by displaying their reviews and Facebook posts around your brand. This article explains 5 such tools that allow you to embed Facebook feeds on your website easily.

Feed 102
article thumbnail

Instagram Launches Automated Captions for Feed Videos

Social Media Today

Now, you have the option to switch on auto captions within all Instagram surfaces

Feed 147
article thumbnail

Facebook Tests New Topic Exclusions for Advertisers Within News Feeds

Social Media Today

Facebook's testing a new set of ad placement tools to help brands avoid negative association within News Feeds

Feed 198
article thumbnail

Instagram's Testing New Ways to Navigate Through Your Stories Feed

Social Media Today

Instagram is working on new options to help people skim through their Instagram Stories feed faster, which could be a step towards the next evolution of the News Feed

Feed 215
article thumbnail

Twitter’s Working on a New Option to Show You Why You’re Seeing Each Tweet in Your Feed

Social Media Today

Twitter users have expressed frustration at the seemingly random tweets appearing in their feeds

Feed 119
article thumbnail

Snapchat Launches TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Short Video Feed Option

Social Media Today

Snapchat has added a new, TikTok-like short video feed called 'Spotlight' in the latest replication of the trend

Feed 200
article thumbnail

Twitter Pushes More Ads into Feeds, Improves Responsiveness of Algorithm

Social Media Today

Noticed more ads in your Twitter feed of late? Twitter testing out some new, in-feed presentation options

Feed 183
article thumbnail

How Do I Change My Instagram Feed to Show in Chronological Order?

SocMed Sean

Have you ever wanted to change your Instagram feed to chronological order rather than the interest-based order that Instagram rolled out a couple of years ago? The post How Do I Change My Instagram Feed to Show in Chronological Order?

Feed 130
article thumbnail

Instagram Launches Initial Test of Algorithm-Free, Reverse Chronological Feed Options In-Stream

Social Media Today

Instagram's new, reverse-chronological feed toggle is coming - but is it really a valuable improvement

Feed 212
article thumbnail

Instagram Shares New Insights into How it Selects Recommended Posts to Highlight in User Home Feeds

Social Media Today

The report looks at how Instagram looks t highlight recommended content in user feeds

Feed 164
article thumbnail

Twitter Adds New Feed Sorting Options to Communities

Social Media Today

The option could help to improve Communities engagement, by highlighting the most relevant discussions for each user

Feed 172
article thumbnail

10 Power Tips to Create Facebook Content that Owns the News Feed Like a BOSS

Pam Moore

Facebook recently announced big changes to the Facebook News Feed algorithm that impacts publishers, brands, celebrities and just about any business or human being who wants to conduct any type of business utilizing Facebook. Put on your content boxing gloves and learn how to own the News Feed like a boss. It's similar to the days when the SEO spammers figured out how to rise to the top of the feed with dirty black hat seo links sprayed all over the web.

Feed 164
article thumbnail

Facebook Provides New Explainer on How its News Feed Algorithm Works

Social Media Today

The video provides a good overview of the fundamentals of Facebook's feed ranking process

Feed 218
article thumbnail

Instagram Says Auto Captions for Feed Posts are Coming Soon

Social Media Today

The option will give users more ways to maximize accessibility with their IG updates

Feed 216
article thumbnail

Instagram Reverses Reach Penalty for Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories Amid Accusations of Censorship

Social Media Today

Instagram has reversed an algorithmic reach reduction for re-shared feed posts within Stories

Feed 218
article thumbnail

Facebook Marketers are Already Fumbling News Feed Change

Jon Loomer

It’s been a little over a week since Facebook announced the latest news feed change intended to surface more content from friends and less content from brands. In that time, it’s clear marketers are setting the groundwork for future news feed changes. This reaction will ultimately lead to — once again — a poor news feed experience. The History of News Feed Changes. So many of these are in reaction to marketers making the news feed worse.

Feed 166
article thumbnail

Facebook's Testing a New 'Threads' Option for Feed Posts

Social Media Today

The option is designed to help communicate live events and evolving stories

Feed 205
article thumbnail

Facebook Shares Insight into Content that it Looks to Limit in News Feeds

Social Media Today

Facebook's Content Distribution Guidelines provide more insight into the types of posts and providers Facebook seeks to limit in News Feeds

Feed 217
article thumbnail

Instagram Tests New 'Reshare' Sticker to Better Highlight Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories

Social Media Today

Instagram is testing another way to clarify when users have shared a feed post to Stories

Feed 209
article thumbnail

Musk Says That Twitter Will Open Source its Feed Algorithm Next Week

Social Media Today

Musk has pledged to provide more transparency into Twitter's internal proceses

article thumbnail

Pinterest Tests New Full-Screen, Vertical Scrolling Feed for Pin Discovery

Social Media Today

The new 'Watch' mode presents your Pin recommendations in a vertical scrolling, full-screen feed

Feed 200
article thumbnail

Instagram's Developing a TikTok-Style Vertical Feed for Stories

Social Media Today

Instagram is looking at another way to replicate the UI of TikTok, this time within Instagram Stories

Feed 215
article thumbnail

Instagram Confirms That it is Testing a ‘Re-Post’ Feature for the Main Feed

Social Media Today

Instagram has long-held that re-posts would not be a beneficial addition for the app

Feed 212