Thursday, March 28, 2024
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I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened

Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it.

Bluesky barrels toward 1 million new sign-ups in a day

Social media app Bluesky has picked nearly a million new users just a day after exiting its invitation-only beta and opening to everyone.

How to use Meta Threads on the web

Meta's newest social media platform, Threads, is now available on the web. Here's how to access it, what to expect, and how to use it.

Snapchat hopes its new AI selfie feature will be a moneymaker

After jumping on the generative-AI bandwagon earlier with year with its My AI chatbot, Snapchat has now launched an AI selfie feature called Dreams.

Snoopreport Review: Simplify Your Instagram Social Media Monitoring

Instagram is an essential component of personal and corporate marketing efforts. With its global reach and low-cost design creating effortless one-on-one conversations, you can develop more brand awareness and higher conversion rates.Anyone who has tried tracking data on social media can tell you how time-consuming the work is each day. It’s a job that must be done because the information lets you know why people and accounts decide to follow or eventually leave.You can also discover a lot of information about your target audience based on what people post on Instagram.Image 1. Snoopreport is the only legitimate and working Instagram user activity tracking tool on the marketSnoopreport simplifies the data-checking process. I’ve found it an essential tool because you can check the profiles that like your targeted account. By seeing the reels or posts your audience prefers, tailoring your IG content to match it is much easier.Why Does Snoopreport Stand Out?Although Snoopreport doesn’t work when someone sets their Instagram account to private, brands and businesses today will have plenty of public followers. This tool delivers the details of a person’s activities, including photos and followers, without creating an intrusive interaction.As a social media marketer, I know I’ve accidentally hit that heart button while scrolling through someone’s profile. Talk about an awkward situation if you want to follow up with that person or company later!You eliminate that worry with Snoopreport. It simplifies how you gather info, although it isn’t in real-time situations. It can take up to a week for some reports to generate. How to Get Started with SnoopreportI highly recommend giving Snoopreport a closer look if you’re trying to manage social media marketing through Instagram. It’s straightforward and affordable, especially considering that the Professional version tracks 100 accounts simultaneously with report-generating capabilities.Start by visiting the official Snoopreport website. Look for the “Get Started” button on the page and click it to begin.Snoopreport requires you to have an account. You’ll need to click or tap the “Sign Up” tab, then enter your email address and a secure password. Then ensure that you agree to the privacy policy, terms and conditions, and if you agree to receive correspondence.Click “Add Account,” followed by “Buy Subscription.”Snoopreport offers three plans based on how many accounts you want to monitor for your social media (or other) needs. You must select one of them. The Personal account tracks two profiles, while the Small Business option offers ten. I prefer the Professional option because it gives me an excellent data pool from which I can gather insights about demographic and target market activities.After picking your preferred plan, Snoopreport asks you to enter your payment information. Click on “Subscribe.” Image 2. Target Influencers and opinion leaders, confirm engagement among certain users, and understand your audience like no one else canAlthough there isn’t a free trial currently available for this service, you can see sample reports that describe how this resource works. If you’re unsure if Snoopreport can handle your IG social media monitoring needs, I recommend reviewing these documents to decide if it gives you enough to move forward with your next campaign. Let Snoopreport Do the Heavy Lifting for YouOnce you log into your Snoopreport dashboard, you must add an account for this tool to track. You can take care of this from your dashboard by entering the username of your preferred profile. A pop-up appears to let you confirm the information.Please remember that this tool only tracks and monitors public accounts. If someone has their information set to private, you won’t be able to use this tool’s resources. Snoopreport doesn’t monitor direct messages.After you start tracking specific accounts, you’ll see them appear on your dashboard. You can see reports or purchase some from the past in some situations. The report shows how many users the account likes, who their favorite one is, and the popular hashtags involved in those activities. It is the last bit of information that I love about Snoopreport. It allows me to see trends quickly and jump onto different ideas for my brand.You can even check on specific posts that the tracked account likes, allowing you to gather more information about the audience’s preferences and observations. Although it won’t catch every action or interaction because of its public basis, you get the same access as you would from individual searches without manually conglomerating the data.The Clickable Media Tags Cloud Is the Best FeatureI love the hashtags on the reports from Snoopreport, but I’m naturally a visual person. That’s why the tags cloud is the best feature of this tool for me.I can see all the liked media from each account I’ve added to my dashboard when seeing the information this tool collects. By reviewing the interests of each user, I can tell if my social media marketing is working or not.It also gives me new ideas about content opportunities to build brand awareness. In the tags cloud, the profile is most interested in the most prominent and darkest hashtags.That design ensures I can see the most important information with just a glance. All the hashtags are clickable, allowing me to review the content using that term immediately. In return, I can decide if my campaign needs some adjusting. There is a user interest section that offers a similar structure, but the categories are not clickable. It does give me an overview of what the individual or business prefers, so I use the data to avoid the items that a profile dislikes.Image 3. Snoopreport Instagram activity log serves as an unprecedented source of user behavior insights, allowing brands to build better communication strategies for individuals and businesses across the worldYour Snoopreport Information Is DownloadableAfter reviewing the information Snoopreport collects, you can decide to download and save the data to your device. It gets delivered in a .csv file for convenience.You’ll get all the details, including likes, captions, and usernames. Since Snoopreport is an online tool, you don’t have to worry about downloading software to your servers, computers, or mobile devices. You can use it whenever you want, although it is more for trends and responses as a social media marketer than real-time monitoring.I’ve found it to be extremely helpful for what I do. If you’re in a similar field or want to try expanding into a new audience, I would recommend giving Snoopreport a closer look to simplify your Instagram social media monitoring. Anyone who has tried tracking data on social media can tell you how time-consuming the work is each day. It’s a job that must be done because the information lets you know why people and accounts decide to follow or eventually leave.You can also discover a lot of information about your target audience based on what people post on Instagram.Image 1. Snoopreport is the only legitimate and working Instagram user activity tracking tool on the marketSnoopreport simplifies the data-checking process. I’ve found it an essential tool because you can check the profiles that like your targeted account. By seeing the reels or posts your audience prefers, tailoring your IG content to match it is much easier.Why Does Snoopreport Stand Out?Although Snoopreport doesn’t work when someone sets their Instagram account to private, brands and businesses today will have plenty of public followers. This tool delivers the details of a person’s activities, including photos and followers, without creating an intrusive interaction.As a social media marketer, I know I’ve accidentally hit that heart button while scrolling through someone’s profile. Talk about an awkward situation if you want to follow up with that person or company later!You eliminate that worry with Snoopreport. It simplifies how you gather info, although it isn’t in real-time situations. It can take up to a week for some reports to generate. How to Get Started with SnoopreportI highly recommend giving Snoopreport a closer look if you’re trying to manage social media marketing through Instagram. It’s straightforward and affordable, especially considering that the Professional version tracks 100 accounts simultaneously with report-generating capabilities.Start by visiting the official Snoopreport website. Look for the “Get Started” button on the page and click it to begin.Snoopreport requires you to have an account. You’ll need to click or tap the “Sign Up” tab, then enter your email address and a secure password. Then ensure that you agree to the privacy policy, terms and conditions, and if you agree to receive correspondence.Click “Add Account,” followed by “Buy Subscription.”Snoopreport offers three plans based on how many accounts you want to monitor for your social media (or other) needs. You must select one of them. The Personal account tracks two profiles, while the Small Business option offers ten. I prefer the Professional option because it gives me an excellent data pool from which I can gather insights about demographic and target market activities.After picking your preferred plan, Snoopreport asks you to enter your payment information. Click on “Subscribe.” Image 2. Target Influencers and opinion leaders, confirm engagement among certain users, and understand your audience like no one else canAlthough there isn’t a free trial currently available for this service, you can see sample reports that describe how this resource works. If you’re unsure if Snoopreport can handle your IG social media monitoring needs, I recommend reviewing these documents to decide if it gives you enough to move forward with your next campaign. Let Snoopreport Do the Heavy Lifting for YouOnce you log into your Snoopreport dashboard, you must add an account for this tool to track. You can take care of this from your dashboard by entering the username of your preferred profile. A pop-up appears to let you confirm the information.Please remember that this tool only tracks and monitors public accounts. If someone has their information set to private, you won’t be able to use this tool’s resources. Snoopreport doesn’t monitor direct messages.After you start tracking specific accounts, you’ll see them appear on your dashboard. You can see reports or purchase some from the past in some situations. The report shows how many users the account likes, who their favorite one is, and the popular hashtags involved in those activities. It is the last bit of information that I love about Snoopreport. It allows me to see trends quickly and jump onto different ideas for my brand.You can even check on specific posts that the tracked account likes, allowing you to gather more information about the audience’s preferences and observations. Although it won’t catch every action or interaction because of its public basis, you get the same access as you would from individual searches without manually conglomerating the data.The Clickable Media Tags Cloud Is the Best FeatureI love the hashtags on the reports from Snoopreport, but I’m naturally a visual person. That’s why the tags cloud is the best feature of this tool for me.I can see all the liked media from each account I’ve added to my dashboard when seeing the information this tool collects. By reviewing the interests of each user, I can tell if my social media marketing is working or not.It also gives me new ideas about content opportunities to build brand awareness. In the tags cloud, the profile is most interested in the most prominent and darkest hashtags.That design ensures I can see the most important information with just a glance. All the hashtags are clickable, allowing me to review the content using that term immediately. In return, I can decide if my campaign needs some adjusting. There is a user interest section that offers a similar structure, but the categories are not clickable. It does give me an overview of what the individual or business prefers, so I use the data to avoid the items that a profile dislikes.Image 3. Snoopreport Instagram activity log serves as an unprecedented source of user behavior insights, allowing brands to build better communication strategies for individuals and businesses across the worldYour Snoopreport Information Is DownloadableAfter reviewing the information Snoopreport collects, you can decide to download and save the data to your device. It gets delivered in a .csv file for convenience.You’ll get all the details, including likes, captions, and usernames. Since Snoopreport is an online tool, you don’t have to worry about downloading software to your servers, computers, or mobile devices. You can use it whenever you want, although it is more for trends and responses as a social media marketer than real-time monitoring.I’ve found it to be extremely helpful for what I do. If you’re in a similar field or want to try expanding into a new audience, I would recommend giving Snoopreport a closer look to simplify your Instagram social media monitoring. EDITOR NOTE: This is a promoted post and should not be considered an editorial endorsement

Why is Twitter called X now? Here’s everything you need to know

Twitter is now called X, and it's been a messy rebrand. We're here to catch you up on why the rebrand happened and what it means.

Threads has lost half its users, according to Meta chief Zuckerberg

Despite its impressive start earlier this month when around 100 million people flocked to it, Threads has already lost more than half of its users.

WhatsApp now lets you add short video messages to chats

WhatsApp now lets you add video messages of up to 60 seconds to a chat. The messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to keep them secure.

Yubo, Threads, BeReal: All the New Social Media You Need To Know About

According to Forbes, in 2023, 4.9 billion people are on social media worldwide. The average user is on six or seven different platforms. And they’re always searching for the next big thing. Sites like Twitch and TikTok have been gaining popularity over the past few years, while other platforms  like BeReal, Yubo, and Threads are attracting users looking for unique experiences and ways to expand their online social circles.There are countless social media platforms to choose from in this digital age. Younger users are the key demographic that uses social apps. They’re flocking to simpler apps that focus on their friends, such as Yubo, a popular social media app that allows users to find new pals, explore groups, and go live to chat or play an assortment of games with numerous participants. Here’s everything you need to know about the new social media sites.Social Media Sites Like Yubo and Threads Become Part of Young Users’ Cultural LexiconSince the inception of social media, many users have been focused on curating a perfect image to present to friends, family, and the whole world. Isn’t that the whole point of Snapchat filters and the Instagram aesthetic? However, younger generations, such as Generation Z, are craving a more authentic experience, which has influenced this new wave of social media.Yubo is a popular choice for those looking for real-world connections. The social media app launched in 2015 and has 60 million users worldwide as of 2022. It’s focused on young people under the age of 25. What sets Yubo apart from other social media sites is that it does not have any performance metrics, like likes, comments or follower counts. Instead, the company encourages users to meet other people, hang out and create new friends, and play games, without the pressure of creating and posting content to generate the greatest number of likes. They can also livestream from their phone. “In 95% of the rooms, there are only streamers,” Sacha Lazimi, CEO and co-founder, told TechCrunch. “Rooms have between five and 10 people on average.” People between the ages of 13 and 25 make up an estimated 99% of its users. With young users, Yubo takes moderation very seriously. When people sign up, the company checks their identity and puts them in the appropriate age group. “We analyze all content both semantically and visually,” stated Lazimi. Users can swipe left or right between profiles and videos being streamed to find new friends with similar interests.BeReal launched in December 2019. The social app strives to show users what their friends are doing in real time. It works by motivating users to take a photo within two minutes of getting a push notification from BeReal’s camera, which snaps a selfie and a front-facing pic at the same time. Since launching the WidgetMojis feature, which displays friends’ photos in a live-update widget on the home screen, in February 2022, the app has had over 13.9 million lifetime installs. Users enjoy that the real-life photos they share are free from filters, heavy editing, or augmented reality effects.Threads is a micro-blogging social media site created by Meta. It was designed to foster positive, productive conversations and allows users to control who can mention or reply to them within the platform.It’s offered in approximately 100 countries and 30 languages. Think of it as an alternative to Twitter. It’s currently the fastest-growing app of all time, amassing 100 million users in the first five days since its launch in July 2023.Threads’ users sign in using their Instagram account. The social media platform features a single news feed and lets users share text updates and join public conversations. Users cannot sort the news feed chronologically but can automatically sync their followed accounts to their Instagram accounts. Anyone under the age of 16 (18 in certain countries) gets defaulted into a private profile when they join the social network.It will be interesting to watch these social media platforms evolve as they are primed to revolutionize the industry, which began over 25 years ago.A Brief History of Social MediaThe first recognized social networking sites — Bolt and SixDegrees — debuted in 1997. Bolt, co-founded by Dan Pelson and Jane Mount, allowed users to connect via email or instant message, voice mail, voice chat, and message boards. Andrew Weinreich founded SixDegrees. It featured profiles, friends lists, and school affiliations on the platform.SixDegrees had millions of registered users, but its networks were limited because of a lack of people connected to the internet. It’s hard to believe, but in 1997, the internet infrastructure was not advanced enough for social networks. In the fall of 2001, Adrian Scott, a founding investor in Napster, launched Ryze to help people “rise up” through business networking. Considered the precursor to LinkedIn, it helped business professionals connect by allowing them to build profiles, send messages, and add friends. According to the site, it attracted more than 500,000 members from over 200 countries.In March 2002, Jonathan Abrams and Peter Chin launched Friendster. The site’s premise is that people were only separated by six degrees and showed how users were connected to strangers. Friendster had a relatively straightforward interface. It became the place to be in 2003 because it was believed to be a safe way to meet potential dates and helped chip away at the negative stigma of online dating. Unfortunately, the site experienced technical difficulties, which propelled frustrated users to flock to MySpace, which launched in August 2003.MySpace, founded by Tom Anderson (everyone’s first friend), Josh Berman, Brad Greenspan, and Chris DeWolfe, became the No. 1 website in 2006. People converged on the site, which offered not only friend networking but also customizable profiles and music promotion that led to the discovery of emerging artists, including Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Sean Kingston, and Lily Allen. At its peak, the site had over 100 million users, but by 2008 it began to decline and was eventually overtaken by Facebook.Harvard sophomore Mark Zuckerburg launched Facebook in February 2004 exclusively for university students. However, by September 2006, it was available to the general public. It became one of the most controversial social media platforms in internet history, plagued by lawsuits and privacy concerns. It’s gone through numerous updates over the past 20-plus years and is still extremely popular. And according to data released by parent company Meta, in 2023, the site has 2.9 billion monthly active users.Twitter, created by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Evan Williams, and Biz Stone, was launched in July 2006. Inspired by text messaging, Dorsey set out to create a platform allowing users to share short messages with groups of people. The microblogging platform enables users to send 280-character messages, called tweets, to their followers and can highlight specific topics using hashtags. In 2022, Elon Musk completed a $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter. In 2023, the social network has more than 354 million active monthly users and 260 million who log on daily.Instagram was founded in October 2010 and attracted 25,000 users in one day. Within two months, it hit 1 million users. That’s especially impressive considering it was originally only available for iPhone and didn’t launch on Android until 2012. In April 2012, Facebook announced its intentions to purchase the photo- and video-sharing app for $1 billion. In 2011, Justin Kan spun off his lifecasting channel Justin.tv into Twitch. The platform’s purpose was focused on video game streaming. In 2014, Amazon offered to purchase it for $1 billion. It was a smart business move since by 2021, Twitch’s reached over 2 million concurrent viewers and generated a revenue of an estimated $2.8 billion in 2022.TikTok launched in 2018 and allows users to watch, create, and share 15- to 60-second videos. By 2023 it has been downloaded more than 2.5 billion times. It’s enjoyed by amateur and professional creators who use the platform’s effects, such as filters, stickers, and background music, to produce short videos. Since the majority of TikTok is Chinese-owned, many have raised concerns about the potential misuse of the private information it gathers from users. However, that hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the world’s largest social media apps, with over 3.5 billion downloads worldwide. It’s available in over 35 languages and more than 150 markets and is popular with Gen Z; approximately 40% of users are between the ages of 18 to 24.These are a few of the popular social networks that shaped the landscape for platforms such as Yubo, Threads, and BeReal to thrive today.EDITOR NOTE: This is a promoted post and should not be considered an editorial endorsement

Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update

Threads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter.

Twitter is now giving money to some of its creators

Twitter has officially launched its revenue-sharing program for creators and has already notified some users of their first payments.

Meta brings cartoon avatars to video calls on Instagram and Messenger

Don't want to show your face in a video call on Instagram or Messenger? Well, now you can use a cartoon avatar instead.

ChatGPT’s record growth was just dethroned by a new viral app

Over 100 million users flock to Instagram Threads in just five days, toppling Open AI's ChatGPT from its fastest growing platform throne in just six months.

How to get verified on Instagram Threads

Instagram Threads is Instagram's answer to Twitter. It has many of the same features, including a verified badge. Here's how to get one for yourself!

The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter

Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.

The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter

Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.