Social Media

Facebook security breach compromised the information of 50 million users

Chris Grant (he/him) September 28, 2018 0 Comments
Facebook, the social media giant with over two billion monthly active users, reported on Friday (28/09/18) that their engineering team discovered an attack on their systems that compromised the highly sensitive personal data of 50 million Facebook users. As one of the leading data-collection agencies in the world, Facebook is nearly unrivalled in its depth and range of user data, and leverages...
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Instagram unveils new tools to increase safety & access to information

Tom Furmanski September 02, 2018 0 Comments
Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app, is introducing three new features designed to provide more transparency and security to its users. The plan includes the introduction of a new section, "About this Account", which will provide more details about accounts with large follower counts. Access to the blue badge verification process is also on the cards for all users, and Instagram is...
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Facebook rolls out new Watch video service in the UK and Ireland

Chris Grant (he/him) August 30, 2018 0 Comments
After it's initial launch in the US in 2017, Facebook is rolling out its Watch video service globally one year after it launched in the United States with original entertainment news and sports content to compete with platforms like YouTube. Facebook said Watch creators in four new countries (the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) will be able to profit from their shows via the "Ad Breaks"...
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Twitter is giving users more characters to express themselves

Chris O'Brien September 27, 2017 0 Comments
Every Twitter user has been there, you've composed the perfect tweet but you've got to make cuts to fit your thoughts into 140 characters. Well, those times may soon be over. Twitter wants every user around the world to easily express themselves through their tweets, so they're rolling out (to a limited number of users for now) a longer 280 character limit, in languages impacted by cramming...
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Links are coming to Instagram, but only for verified users

Jenny Howell November 29, 2016 0 Comments
Recently, Instagram announced that links are going to start appearing in Instagram Stories. Here’s what's known so far: Instagram is ending the linkless existence of verified users first. Verified users will be able to add links in Instagram’s Snapchat-like “Stories” feature. Style and form will be limited though. Major brands, celebrities, and Influencers get links first. You have to use...
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It’s official YouTube now lets you play videos on repeat

Chris O'Brien January 21, 2016 0 Comments
It’s official YouTube now lets you play videos on repeat - YouTube has added the much-needed feature for those who get (or want to get) one song stuck in their head. The new loop feature, however, is only available for YouTube users on the desktop version of YouTube.com and currently isn’t supported for mobile and app users. Chromecast users will also be disappointed as it appears that the...
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Here’s why Twitter’s new DM feature is great news for brands

Chris O'Brien April 25, 2015 0 Comments
Twitter has just released a new opt-in direct message (DM) feature that allows anyone to send you a DM, without the need for them to follow you first. Brands, businesses and community managers should give some serious consideration to enabling this new feature and here’s why… It’s less frustrating for the customer if they can engage in a direct conversation with you immediately with no...
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Social Media Image Size Guide: Facebook Pages

Chris O'Brien August 07, 2013 0 Comments
Facebook is one of the most important platform for businesses and as such it's important to get your message across to as many people as possible. This size guide enables you to use the correct image size for the area of your business page you are designing for - ensuring that your message shines through as clear as day! Just want the sizes? Here they are as of August 2013! Cover Photo: 851×315...
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New Facebook Page for Satin & Lace Bridal Lounge

Chris O'Brien April 10, 2013 0 Comments
We don't just design websites - we can also set up (and manage) your business Facebook page. Our latest Facebook page setup was for Satin & Lace Bridal Lounge - why not visit their page at facebook.com/satinandlacebridallounge and take a look?  We included the following features on their new page to maximise visitor interaction while ensuring that brides could get access to contact...
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Getting started with Facebook – Communicating with your audience

Chris O'Brien March 06, 2013 0 Comments
We’re using the word “audience” in this article to include visitors to your page and people who have “liked” your page (it always gets a giggle from groups when we start talking about “likes” and “people who like your page” when we’re carrying our social media training!) Status updates are created in exactly the same way as status updates on your personal Facebook page so...
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