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17/07/2025

Threads continues to see strong download momentum, while AI apps continue to rise, according to the latest data from app analytics provider AppFigures.

How many of you use Threads?

While the app continues to spike interest, ChatGPT leads the overall downloads chart. 

17/06/2025

WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app.

The Meta-owned platform says the new ads will not be shown in the same place as people's private chats, nor will the contents of their encrypted messages be used to decide which ads to display.

WhatsApp will instead use the user's country, city, and language, as well as how they interact with other ads and which channels they follow, to drive suggested content.

People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.

09/05/2025

Useful article on who has logged in to your Facebook account

If a hacker has secret access to your messages, posts, photos, and videos, you can kick them out.

20/02/2025

I'm very much looking forward to giving a presentation at next week's OLBN Twickenham meeting. The topic will be '10 Dos and 10 Don'ts of social media.' It would be great to see you there.

https://omnilocalbusinessnetworking.com/our-meetings/find-a-meeting/upcoming/6540-twickenham-teddington-27-02-2025/individual-registration

17/09/2024

Thanks to your generosity, I've raised over £500 for Diabetes UK. I'm overwhelmed by your support. If you haven't donated and would like to, the link is below. There is not long to go now! I'm hoping for good weather.

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28/06/2024

Bill is looking forward to the race on Sunday

27/06/2024

Meta is expanding access to its Broadcast Channels feature, with all pages with more than 10k followers now able to create their own channels on Facebook and Messenger.

Meta first launched Broadcast Channels for Facebook and Messenger in October last year after seeing success with its initial launch on IG. Now, it’s opening up the one-to-many chat option to even more pages and adding new elements.

A new way to connect with your audience on Facebook and Messenger.

28/03/2024

Google Maps gets trending lists, customisation options, and AI summaries for places

Announcing new features for Maps, Google said it will show curated lists from publishers and community when looking for select cities. It will also add new customization options for the lists.

03/03/2022

Posting on social media whenever you feel inspired might seem convenient, but if you’re running a business, it’s not going to bring you much success. If you want to attract attention and engagement, you need to post content regularly.

The easiest way to do this without burning out is to create a social media calendar and schedule your posts in advance.

Follow our simple 8-step process to create a social media calendar that will help you stay organized and plan all your content in advance.

20/08/2021

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics. Why doesn't that surprise me?

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims.