Welcome to this week’s Rachel’s Social Snippets #75 – Bringing you the latest social media news to help keep you up-to-date.
Facebook™ – Tests “Thoughts” Stories Sticker
Thoughts hides text in a Story until followers tap to reveal it.
Meta™ – Updates Marketing API To Standardise Viewers
Meta announced some changes to its Graph API, which will bring external apps and tools more into line with its focus on views as the primary performance metric.
Instagram’s™ – Reels-First Redesign Might Get A Customisable ‘Your Feeds’ [Video]
The onslaught of vertical video continues, with Instagram now going all-in on Reels with an upcoming redesign that throws you straight into Reels when you open the app.
Instagram™ – To Block Users From Screenshotting DMs In New Safety Move
Instagram has announced new safety features to target sextortion scams and help better protect teenagers on the platform.
Threads™ – Now Offers Simplified Sharing To Instagram
A new share button allows users to add public content automatically to Instagram Stories, potentially increasing views per post.
TikTok™ – Shop Rolls Out New Tools Including Expanded Chatbot Access
Additional merchant features include an easier way to send out product samples and new Creator Picks tags.
ChatGPT Tip:
Set It Up Properly Once
If you use ChatGPT regularly for your business, don’t keep repeating yourself.
Go to Settings then Custom Instructions and tell it:
- Who you are
- Who you work with
- Your tone of voice
- What to avoid
For example:
“Write in UK English. Avoid hype. My audience are SMEs and professionals 35+. Keep it clear and practical.”
It will then respond more consistently every time and you’ll spend far less time rewriting.
Lots of useful training happening over the next few weeks:
WORKSHOPS:
YouTube For Business (Interactive) – Clockwork Eye Video – LINK
Creating Videos With OBS Studio (Interactive) – Clockwork Eye Video – LINK
Creating Video For Business (Interactive) – Clockwork Eye Video – LINK
WEBINARS:
How To Write Your Best Business Book (FREE) – Writing Dr – LINK
Where To Start With A Website (FREE) – Polyspiral Web Design – LINK
Camera Confidence & Presentation Skills (FREE) – Clockwork Eye Video – LINK
SEO You Can Do (FREE) – Polyspiral Web Design – LINK
Setting Up Your Home/Office Studio for Video Production (FREE) – Clockwork Eye Video – LINK
Beginners Word Press Course (FREE) – Polyspiral Web Design – LINK
If you’re unsure whether your LinkedIn™ profile and content are aligned with the latest updates, I offer focused 1-2-1 profile reviews with clear, practical advice on what to adjust and what to leave alone. Always happy to have a chat 🥰
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Hopefully there’s something in this week’s Snippet that’s caught your attention.
Have a great week 🥰
Warmest regards.
Rachel x
Rachel Moore Social Media Trainer, Consultant, Manager & Speaker
Award Winning Social Media Trainer & Consultant
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