BACK AT IT LIKE I NEVER LEFT
New phase, New updates, What's in it for you guys as part of the Inner circle community.
I have been building Thesocialmediaoga alone for the past 2 years but considering the fact that I am entering a new phase of my life (one I would be sharing with you later on), I had to get help. You would be meeting my new team members soon but for now, I wanted to say I am back and I kinda missed writing to you.
While I was away I became very consistent on Youtube and just this month alone I have uploaded 6 videos. That is a lot for someone who is not yet monetized but I am working towards it.
My community has grown and I also started a podcast guys and uploaded 5 episodes already. Let’s just say even though I have been away, I have been working tirelessly to find my footing and see how best I can serve my community.
I won’t be leaving you guys for too long because a lot of people wrote to me and said they missed me. I missed you too.
I am here to bring the latest social media updates you should be aware of this week and I would to hear feedback on what you feel about these updates.
I don’t think I agree with everything Elon Musk is doing on Twitter right now.
TIKTOK
🌍 TikTok moved to ban all climate change denial content
📹 TikTok confirms you can still upload 10-minute videos in the app. 10-minute uploads are still available on TikTok, you just can’t record them in the app
📁 TikTok has added a sort filter for the video tab on profile pages
🎧 TikTok added a new section in the app menu (Android), “Favourite sounds”.
🌚 Instagram is testing BeReal-like 'Spontaneous Stories'🔥 *serious Bombastic side eye*
"Discover real moments of your friends by sharing one of yours"
"Spontaneous Stories are a new way to see random moments in your friend’s daily lives"
"Share a moment of your day with friends who also shared theirs"
😏 Instagram takes on Linktree and others with support for up to 5 ‘links in bio’. *Bombastic side eye Instagram*. Instagram announces the ability to include up to FIVE links in your profile bio
🎉 Instagram adds New Analytics for Reels, Updates Reels creation flow and changes the editing Interface.
🧡 Instagram is testing the ability to hide your follower list … just like on Facebook.
🙃 Twitter removes all legacy verification checkmarks.
🌚 Twitter is now forcing all advertisers to pay for verification or they can’t run ads.
🥳 Twitter alternative Bluesky comes to Android.
🤺 Microsoft drops Twitter from its social media management platform.
SNAPCHAT
🤑 Snapchat Expands Creator Ad-Revenue Sharing. Brand-safe creators with 50,000 followers, 25 million monthly views, and 10 stories now qualify
🎊 Snapchat unveils new Story modes, After Dark, Communities Plus updates to Snap Map. Also enhanced Bitmoji and more.
🎉 Snapchat+ subscription now has more than 3 million users
BeReal
🥳 BeReal FINALLY adds a new feature... but don't get too excited.
Your BeReal posts can now include what you’re listening to on Spotify
👏🏼 BeReal is working on Apple Music integration
🎉 LinkedIn is joining the blue checkmark life and launched a verified badge. And yes, it’s free.
LinkedIn Adds New ID Confirmation Elements to Provide More Assurance and Security.
YOUTUBE
👉🏽 Finally YouTube Adds Shorts Thumbnail Selection on iOS, Shorts Replies to Comments on Android
That’s it for this week.
Don’t forget to catch up on my latest youtube video 10 Ways you can make money as a social media manager.
I hope to stay consistent and write to you more this season.
Until Next time, Bye!
I missed you, mama