Tips & Tricks

Twitter is giving users more insight into who's DMing them with new details on messages from people you don't follow.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-adds-more-detail-on-dms-from-users-you-dont-follow/583917/

Looking to improve the performance of your website? These insights will help.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/15-website-ux-stats-to-guide-your-web-design-process-in-2020-infographic/583908/

TikTok has shared a new update on its efforts to detect and remove hate speech across its platform.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-provides-an-update-on-its-approach-to-hate-speech-and-offensive-cont/583905/

After recently updating its approach to hate speech, and banning thousands of subreddits as a result, Reddit is now seeing significant improvements.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/reddit-reports-18-drop-in-hateful-comments-after-recent-change-in-enforcem/583902/

As part of National Black Business Month, Pinterest is highlighting Black-owned businesses in the latest update to its Pinterest Shop.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-highlights-black-owned-fashion-and-beauty-businesses-in-latest-sh/583894/

Instagram has added a new notification which will alert users when they go to share a private post with their connections.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-new-prompt-to-alert-users-when-they-seek-to-share-private-po/583843/

Instagram has added new QR codes for profiles, which will replace Nametag Codes, which Instagram launched in 2018.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-replaces-nametag-codes-with-qr-codes-to-help-quickly-connect-user/583841/

A new report from human rights group Avaaz has found that Facebook Pages spreading health misinformation have seen an estimated 3.8 billion views this year alone.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/new-report-finds-facebook-is-a-major-facilitator-of-health-misinformation/583833/

Facebook's adding more ways for Portal users to connect into video meetings, with a range of new integration tools.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-portal-adds-support-for-video-calls-via-zoom-webex-and-more/583828/

Facebook has announced some new measures to help support black-owned businesses as part of its broader efforts to address racial inequality.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-resources-to-support-black-owned-businesses/583826/

Facebook is removing or restricting thousands of groups, Pages and accounts linked to conspiracy theory group QAnon.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-takes-action-against-qanon-impacting-thousands-of-groups/583827/

Instagram is officially rolling out a new suggested content listing for when users reach the end of their main feed.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-rolls-out-suggested-posts-at-the-end-of-your-following-feed-to-al/583825/

Twitter has launched a new Transparency Center to help provide more insight into actions it's taken based on rule violations, information requests and more.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-launches-new-transparency-center-to-better-highlight-actions-taken/583815/

TikTok is now controllable via Alexa voice activation thanks to a new collaboration between Amazon and the app.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-collaborates-with-amazon-to-enable-tiktok-controls-via-alexa-voice-a/583761/

Facebook has shared some new tips on how to make best use of Facebook Live as part of its internal experts video series.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-provides-tips-on-how-to-optimize-your-facebook-live-broadcasts/583748/

Facebook will soon launch a new update for its Ad Preferences tool to make it easier to understand each element.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebooks-updating-its-ad-preferences-hub-to-make-it-easier-to-control-you/583746/

Facebook with further integrate its Oculus VR arm and its main app with a new linking requirement for Oculus users.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-will-soon-require-all-oculus-vr-users-to-sign-in-via-facebook/583741/

Snapchat is working on some new ways to share content, both within and outside the app itself.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-looks-to-expand-off-platform-sharing-options-to-expand-audience-re/583738/

Amid ongoing discussion around its future, TikTok has launched a new ad campaign to underline the benefits of its app.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-new-ad-campaign-to-highlight-community-benefit-and-positivi/583733/

Cloud computing giant Oracle has expressed its interest in acquiring the US operations to TikTok, challenging Microsoft. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/oracle-emerges-as-another-potential-buyer-for-tiktok/583731/

TikTok is partnering with UnitedMasters to offer additional music promotion opportunities for independent artists via the app.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-establishes-new-partnership-with-unitedmasters-to-assist-indie-music/583663/

Looking to improve the performance of your business website? Check out these tips.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/7-tips-for-a-more-effective-business-website-in-2020-infographic/583585/

Facebook is giving users more control over the alerts they see from a Facebook Page.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-page-follow-settings-to-control-which-updates-you-see/583584/

A TikTok employee is looking to launch legal action against the US Government over its threat to ban the app, while new investigations have highlighted more concerns with the platform. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-employee-plans-legal-action-against-us-government-new-insights-high/583573/

LinkedIn has built a new system to detect harassment and unwanted advanced via its messaging platform.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-outlines-new-process-to-detect-and-hide-inappropriate-inmail-messa/583507/

TikTok has launched a new Tutorials education platform, which provides lessons on how to use the various platform tools.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-new-tutorials-mini-site-to-help-brands-make-best-use-of-its/583502/

Snapchat is looking to increase awareness of its AR Lenses by piggybacking on the popularity of TikTok dance trends.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-adds-lenses-inspired-by-tiktok-dance-trends-to-boost-exposure-for/583499/

Facebook has officially launched its new Voting Information Center, which will appear in user News Feeds in the US and provide official updates on how people can participate in the upcoming poll.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-voting-information-center-as-it-looks-to-encourage-4-mill/583493/

Instagram will now ask account owners to confirm their information when it detects potential bot activity in connection with their profile.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-looks-to-crackdown-on-bots-with-new-review-and-id-process/583491/

Facebook has published its second monthly update on the state of SMBs amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-publishes-new-report-on-the-impacts-of-the-covid-19-lockdowns-on-s-1/583438/

Instagram is testing a new Reels button on the lower function bar, which would make Reels more of a focus.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-tests-reels-button-on-lower-function-bar-in-some-regions/583436/

LinkedIn is adding some new, machine learning-fueled alerts to its Sales Navigator platform, and a new tracking tool to keep tabs on past correspondence.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-adds-new-alerts-and-lead-management-options-to-sales-navigator/583427/

TikTok has added a new option which enables users to add custom text to their video thumbnails, which could help to attract more viewers.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-new-option-to-insert-text-headings-onto-video-thumbnails/583419/

Facebook is removing a range of ad targeting options because they see limited use, or duplicate other options.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-removes-over-1000-ad-targeting-options-due-to-low-usage/583406/

Vimeo has partnered with Pinterest to enable streamlined Pin video uploads direct from its Vimeo Create platform.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/vimeo-partners-with-pinterest-to-enable-streamlined-video-pin-creation/583351/

Here's a look at what happens online, every minute of every day.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/what-happens-on-the-internet-every-minute-2020-version-infographic/583340/

Facebook is making a change to its political ad rules to stop activists using the news exemption to promote their messaging.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-closes-loophole-which-enabled-political-activist-groups-to-adverti/583339/

GIF platform GIPHY is branching out, with a new, custom virtual meeting background creator tool.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/giphy-adds-custom-meeting-background-creator-for-animated-virtual-meeting-b/583337/

Pinterest is making its skin tone search filters more widely available, and expanding its AR Try-On program.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-makes-skin-tone-search-qualifiers-available-in-more-regions-expa/583335/

Facebook has published its latest Community Standards Enforcement Report, highlighting all the content violations it took action on over the last quarter.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-publishes-latest-update-on-content-removals-fake-accounts-hate-s/583330/

After testing them out over the last few months, Twitter is now rolling out its new tweet reply control options to all users.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-rolls-out-tweet-reply-controls-to-all-users/583327/

Twitter has revised its warning prompts on tweets which it detects may contain potentially offensive rermarks.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-has-updated-its-warning-prompts-on-potentially-harmful-tweet-replie/583263/

Does Facebook benefit from divisive content? The evidence suggests it does – and now, Facebook needs to do something about it.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/new-reports-underline-facebooks-role-in-exacerbating-political-divides-b/583262/

Facebook has set up a new, internal group which will manage all aspects of the company's in-stream payment initiatives as it looks to expand its eCommerce tools.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-announces-new-group-to-develop-its-in-app-payment-options/583254/

After announcing its Creator Fund to pay top creators last month, TikTok has now announced the first round of recipients.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-announces-first-recipients-of-funding-via-its-new-creator-fund/583248/

What types of videos see the most engagement online, and how can you maximize your video use? Check out these insights.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/the-power-of-video-44-stats-for-marketers-business-owners-in-2020-infog/583181/

Ensure your posted images look their best with this platform-by-platform overview of optimal image sizes. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-social-media-image-sizes-in-2020-infographic/583188/

Using the right anchors can help maximize your SEO efforts – here are some tips.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/how-to-improve-your-seo-strategy-using-anchor-text-optimization-infographi/583180/

After The White House issued an Executive Order which will essentially see TikTok banned if it's not sold to a US business, TikTok has criticized the Government's process, and threatened legal recourse.

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-stands-firm-as-white-house-makes-september-deal-deadline-official/583170/

TikTok is building a new data center to house information in European users as Microsoft widens the scope of its potential deal for the platform. 

source https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-will-build-a-500m-data-center-in-ireland-as-buy-out-negotiations-co/583080/