#social-media-features

#social-media-features

TikTok's new Profile Search feature enhances user experience by allowing keyword and hashtag searches for videos within their profiles.

TikTok is experimenting with streaks in direct messages, similar to Snapchat, to boost user engagement.

Instagram introduces a profile song feature for enhanced customization, echoing MySpace's legacy of personal expression.

'Use Media' enables proper credit for creators, addressing unauthorized use in media sharing.

Instagram introduces commenting on Stories to enhance user interaction and community engagement.

The feature reflects a strategic move to leverage the popularity of Stories over traditional posts.

Instagram now allows direct text editing in the post editor, enhancing user engagement.

New features include layering photos and improved text options for Reels and stories.

Instagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.

Instagram introduces a new feature allowing users to attach music to profiles, echoing MySpace.

The feature exemplifies social media's trend of borrowing and evolving ideas.

Partnerships with artists like Sabrina Carpenter enhance the feature's promotional strategy.

Instagram's Music Spotlight enhances music discovery through curated Reels, benefiting artists and creators alike.

Meta and Spotify are testing a feature to allow continuous sharing of music on Instagram.

Instagram enhances user interaction with new broadcast channel features allowing replies, prompts, and insights for better creator-follower communication.

Instagram now allows users to schedule direct messages, enhancing communication and ensuring important messages are sent at the right time.

YouTube enhances content discovery by allowing searches from comments, similar to TikTok.

Creators may face retention challenges due to viewer distractions.

YouTube is testing voice replies to comments, enhancing engagement and personalization for creators.

YouTube's 'Post Activity' tab enhances user engagement by allowing a centralized view of their contributions in different channel communities.

YouTube is introducing a voice reply feature for creators to enhance engagement with viewers.

TikTok introduces 'Manage Topics' to enhance user customization of their For You feed.

YouTube prioritizes the viewing experience of Shorts over the importance of their thumbnails, limiting their editing options for now.

Threads has introduced a green dot feature to show online status, but user reactions suggest it may not address actual needs.

Elon Musk's X is developing a feature to allow users to block direct messages separately from blocking public interactions.

X is introducing a separate block button for direct messages (DMs), allowing users to manage communications without affecting public interactions.