Welcome to this week’s Rachel’s Social Snippets #68 – A round-up of what’s been happening across social platforms, plus a quick practical tip and a few useful events that are coming up.
Facebook™ – Making It Easier To Create, Discover & Share Content
Facebook releases feed updates and algorithm control options.
“Worth noting if you want more influence over what you see and what gets shown.”
Instagram™ – You Can Now Share Public Instagram Stories You’re Not Tagged In, To Your Own Story
Have you ever seen a public story you’re not tagged in, that you want to share to your own story? Well, now you can 🤩
“A small change, but useful for collaborations and community sharing.”
Instagram™ – Edits Adds New Templates & Storyboards
Starting this week on Edits you can create trending videos using Templates, turn your ideas into storyboards and add public Reels to your videos!
“Helpful if video feels time-consuming or overwhelming.”
Instagram™ – Testing AI Generated SEO Summaries
Instagram is experimenting with AI summaries of posts, feeding into wider AI discovery systems.
“Another signal that clarity and keywords still matter.”
Instagram™ – Tests Early Access Reels To Help Drive Audience Growth
Instagram’s trying out another way to help creators get more followers, this time via early access Reels, which will only be viewable by people who follow that user.
“Interesting if you’re focused on nurturing existing audiences rather than chasing reach.”
TikTok™ – New Ways For Friends & Families To Discover, Share & Connect
You can now create a shared feed with friends on TikTok
“Part of TikTok’s continued push towards private, community-based engagement.”
Instagram™ – Resetting your Reels interests
As your interests change, your Reels should too. You can now adjust this directly:
- Go to the Reels tab
- Click Interest settings (top right – two hearts on two lines icon)
- Review and update the AI-generated interest summary to reflect your new interests
A handy one if your feed no longer reflects what you actually want to see.
A few upcoming sessions you might find useful:
WORKSHOPS:
Creating Videos With OBS Studio (Interactive Workshop) – Clockwork Eye Video
WEBINARS:
Defend Your Business: Insider Advice To Stay Ahead Of Cybercrime – Cyber Bitesize
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MY OWN
LinkedIn Visibility & SSI Sprint – Starts January 2026
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If you’re planning to start 2026 with a bit more structure and clarity on LinkedIn I have two January Specials:
LinkedIn™ Profile Review, Renew & Reset – LINK
LinkedIn™ Visibility & SSI Sprint – LINK
Both are designed to help you improve visibility without overwhelm.
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As always, take what’s useful, ignore the rest and keep things manageable.
Thanks for supporting the Snippets throughout the year. As this is the last one for 2025, I’ll take this opportunity of wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and Peaceful New Year 👇\
Warmest regards.
Rachel x
Rachel Moore Social Media Trainer, Consultant, Manager & Speaker
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