Tag Archives: social networking

Social media started long before Facebook in the early 2000s, but Mark Zuckerberg’s launch really defined the space. More than anything, it gave it stability. Before that, sites like MySpace and Xanga had risen and fallen. Users had turned to forums, chat rooms and other forms of communication, but they were never mainstream. With Facebook, you suddenly had a platform that everyone could use -- at least, after they expanded beyond college and opened it up to the public -- and that appeared stable enough to last. Now, in 2019, even with concerns that young people do not use it as much as they once did, that stability is undeniable.

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Today, advanced machine learning helps businesses of all shapes and sizes improve how they reach and interact with customers. By examining users’ online behavior, preferences and other data, these tools help marketing teams tailor ad campaigns for maximum effect. Facebook recently debuted a new feature which capitalizes on this unique capability.

Backed by AI, their new dynamic update allows businesses to automatically tailor ad experiences to reach individual users best. By delivering customized ads, Facebook aims to not only promote healthy business outcomes, but also to deliver better user experiences.

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As video content becomes more popular and accessible among users, industry leaders such as YouTube continually seek new avenues to enhance the user experience. In a recent announcement, YouTube discussed a forthcoming overhaul of its homepage for desktop users as well as consumers accessing videos via iPad and Android tablets.

The retooled homepage delivers a wide range of upgraded features. These enhancements not only offer some much-needed cosmetic changes, but also unlock several new functions. YouTube hopes that this update, which was months in the making, will improve the user experience.

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Successful companies often keep their logos forever, relying on decades of branding, but Facebook has recently decided to buck that trend. The social media giant announced a brand new logo instead of the lowercase "f" that it used for so long. The new logo is simple, just "FACEBOOK" in all caps.

Why the change? The reason that Facebook has given is that they're attempting to create a more recognizable company brand. To that end, they're largely leaving the Facebook app that you use on your phone out of this. It has branding and style of its own. Facebook the corporation is more than just the app or the website that started it all, and they want users to know that.

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Although it is hard to believe, the annual holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Small businesses hoping to boost sales during this time should waste no time planning a holiday marketing campaign. Fortunately, Facebook is ready to assist SMBs with a range of new marketing tools.

Recently, the social media juggernaut discussed several new tools designed to help startups manage operations, build creative advertisements and communicate with customers more effectively. These tools could help companies across all sectors chart a path to success during the fast-approaching holiday shopping season.

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