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February 2023
TechCrunch
Facebook rolls out new comment monitoring tools for creators
Facebook trolls got you down? In parallel with Safer Internet Day, Facebook announced that it will soon be rolling out new comment moderation tools that will let creators take bulk actions (like liking or hiding), as well as new functionality to help creators view statistics around their comments. This builds on the network’s live chat and enhanced moderation features released in 2022. “Never read the comments section” no longer applies.
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The Verge
Users may have the ability to change their FYP on TikTok
This one goes out to all the folks who went down a pool cleaning wormhole on TikTok and couldn’t find their way back out, no thanks to the algorithm. TikTok is testing a way for users to reset their For You Pages (FYPs), beginning with a small number of users. The network has come under fire for how, exactly, it makes its recommendations so accurate and how certain things go viral. With this change, maybe there’s still hope we’ll all get our 15 mins (or seconds) of TikTok fame.
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The Verge
Coming soon: Boost other people’s content on TikTok
Is there a possible solution for accounts hoping to monetize their TikTok presence when they don’t have the resources for frequent content creation? Potentially; enter boosting other accounts’ content. Designed for small business owners and influencers, users can turn their content into ads without leaving the app, and throw money behind other users, brands and businesses. The logistics of this are yet to be shared by TikTok, but we’re excited to see how it shakes out.
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Social Media Today
Twitter’s Considering Charging Brands $1,000 Per Month for its New Gold Checkmark
Yeah, you read that right: $1,000 with three zeroes. Per. Month. Right now, the social network is gauging if brands are willing to front this kind of cash for benefits like an administrative portal, tweet boosting, and the ability to verify a team of staff with brand logo markers. Would you pay a grand per month for a gold checkmark?
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CapCut
Try the CapCut Template Trend on TikTok
CapCut is an all-in-one video editor that makes video creating and sharing easier. Many trends seen on TikTok utilize CapCut templates with trendy sounds, video templates and more. In 2021, the video editor reported a 230% year-over-year increase in downloads. The features are fun and definitely help creators hop on viral trends quickly and easily.
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