11/11/2021
Twitter is now going the extra mile to promote its audio-based Spaces feature. Now even non-Twitter users can access Spaces sessions through links but cannot participate and react to them. The podcasting space looks promising!
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1. Instagram launches โAdd Yoursโ sticker to increase engagement in Stories: When users respond to this sticker, their response is added to the bubble listing, and on tapping the sticker, they can go through other similar responses as well.
2. Twitter launches on-profile search option to more users: With this option, you can conduct a keyword specific search on a person's profile which will end up showing you all of their tweets related to the keyword you had originally looked up.
3. YouTube tests opening to Shorts directly for users who engage more with the Shorts option: YouTube is testing the app directly opening to a full-screen, never-ending feed of Short clips, especially for users who engage with shorts regularly.ย
4. Non-Twitter users can now tune into Twitterโs Spaces sessions:ย
However, non-Twitter users cannot participate or react to the Spaces session in progress, but they can be listeners, which still offers access to a wider group of audiences for hosts.
5. Facebook rolls out new monetisation tools for creators amidst battle with Apple over fees: The platform has rolled out new monetisation tools for creators, including a redirect process and a bonus program.ย
6. Google changes Google My Business's name to Google Business Profile: Before this, it was Google My Business (2014), Google+ Local (2012), Google Places (2010), and Google Local Business Center (2007 and earlier).ย
7. Google tests new format for Google snippet tags/labels: The new format involves clearer and more visible tags that are boldened and placed under the images and links on the SERP.
8. Google shows a โRecent Queriesโ card on Search App: These 'Recent Queries' card appears with an option to hide them from Google's Discover Stories.ย
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