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Transform Your LinkedIn: 5 Weekly Habits That Drive Systematic Growth

Strategically manage your LinkedIn profile and connections to ensure systematic growth.

Substack rolls out livestreaming for all publishers | TechCrunch

Substack has launched livestreaming for all publishers, enhancing creator engagement and audience connection.

Transform Your LinkedIn: 5 Weekly Habits That Drive Systematic Growth

Strategically manage your LinkedIn profile and connections to ensure systematic growth.

Substack rolls out livestreaming for all publishers | TechCrunch

Substack has launched livestreaming for all publishers, enhancing creator engagement and audience connection.
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#algorithm

TikTok, the company that changed internet culture

TikTok has evolved into a powerful cultural force with an algorithm that captivates users unlike any platform before.

How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Your 2025 Guide

Instagram uses multiple algorithms tailored to different content types, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Not all content types compete on the same level; each has distinct algorithms based on user behavior.

TikTok, the company that changed internet culture

TikTok has evolved into a powerful cultural force with an algorithm that captivates users unlike any platform before.

How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Your 2025 Guide

Instagram uses multiple algorithms tailored to different content types, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Not all content types compete on the same level; each has distinct algorithms based on user behavior.
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#social-media

TikTok pushes users to Lemon8 as ban looms

ByteDance may focus on Lemon8 as a backup for TikTok amid regulatory scrutiny, leveraging existing user bases for seamless transition.

Meta's 'AI users' could be the end for Instagram and Facebook

Meta plans to allow AI accounts on Instagram and Facebook, despite user frustration with existing bots.
The new AI characters aim to enhance engagement among young users on social media.

Who Is Behind RedNote, the Chinese App Attracting TikTok Users Worried About the Ban?

Xiaohongshu is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. as users seek alternatives to TikTok.

TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

RedNote's rise reflects the power of social media to connect cultures amidst geopolitical tensions.

How Social Media Platforms Are Courting the TikTok Crowd

TikTok's uncertain future prompts its users to seek new platforms as social media landscapes evolve.

Meta's Big Bet on Bots

Meta plans to fill its platforms with AI-generated characters to enhance user engagement and maximize returns on AI investments.

TikTok pushes users to Lemon8 as ban looms

ByteDance may focus on Lemon8 as a backup for TikTok amid regulatory scrutiny, leveraging existing user bases for seamless transition.

Meta's 'AI users' could be the end for Instagram and Facebook

Meta plans to allow AI accounts on Instagram and Facebook, despite user frustration with existing bots.
The new AI characters aim to enhance engagement among young users on social media.

Who Is Behind RedNote, the Chinese App Attracting TikTok Users Worried About the Ban?

Xiaohongshu is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. as users seek alternatives to TikTok.

TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

RedNote's rise reflects the power of social media to connect cultures amidst geopolitical tensions.

How Social Media Platforms Are Courting the TikTok Crowd

TikTok's uncertain future prompts its users to seek new platforms as social media landscapes evolve.

Meta's Big Bet on Bots

Meta plans to fill its platforms with AI-generated characters to enhance user engagement and maximize returns on AI investments.
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#tiktok

As TikTok teeters, YouTube, Meta, Snapchat and more race to claim its ad dollars with incentives, discounts

Snapchat is positioning itself as a key alternative to TikTok for advertisers amid uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S.

Tik Tok Travel Ban Could Change Travel

TikTok significantly influences travel-related choices and marketing for businesses.

The Ultimate Guide for TikTok Advertising in 2025

TikTok ads can enhance your advertising strategy if they match your product's visual appeal and fit your social media strategy.

TikTok's Rise In 5 Charts

TikTok's popularity raises national security concerns, with potential shutdown in the U.S. unless ByteDance cuts ties or the Supreme Court intervenes.

TikTok Will Never Die

TikTok's AI algorithm has profoundly influenced social media and user engagement, leaving a lasting legacy despite its potential ban in the U.S.

'Goodbye to my Chinese spy' might be the last great TikTok trend

TikTokers are humorously bidding farewell to their 'personal Chinese spy' in reaction to the app's potential ban.

As TikTok teeters, YouTube, Meta, Snapchat and more race to claim its ad dollars with incentives, discounts

Snapchat is positioning itself as a key alternative to TikTok for advertisers amid uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S.

Tik Tok Travel Ban Could Change Travel

TikTok significantly influences travel-related choices and marketing for businesses.

The Ultimate Guide for TikTok Advertising in 2025

TikTok ads can enhance your advertising strategy if they match your product's visual appeal and fit your social media strategy.

TikTok's Rise In 5 Charts

TikTok's popularity raises national security concerns, with potential shutdown in the U.S. unless ByteDance cuts ties or the Supreme Court intervenes.

TikTok Will Never Die

TikTok's AI algorithm has profoundly influenced social media and user engagement, leaving a lasting legacy despite its potential ban in the U.S.

'Goodbye to my Chinese spy' might be the last great TikTok trend

TikTokers are humorously bidding farewell to their 'personal Chinese spy' in reaction to the app's potential ban.
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AI startup Character AI tests games on the web | TechCrunch

Character AI is testing new games to enhance user engagement on its platform with interactive gameplay.
#ecommerce

Ecommerce SEO Pro on AI, 2025 Tactics

User engagement is critical for ecommerce SEO success.

Shopify Pro on Themes, Upgrades, Ecosystem

Shopify stays competitive through continuous user-friendly improvements and by actively engaging with user feedback.

Ecommerce SEO Pro on AI, 2025 Tactics

User engagement is critical for ecommerce SEO success.

Shopify Pro on Themes, Upgrades, Ecosystem

Shopify stays competitive through continuous user-friendly improvements and by actively engaging with user feedback.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket's most anticipated feature gets a tell-all reveal in a single tweet

Pokemon TCG Pocket introduces highly-requested card trading feature, enhancing gameplay and collection efforts among players.
#cryptocurrency

WOW EARN Enters the Web3 Arena | HackerNoon

Pi Network faces competition from WOW EARN, which combines mobile mining with user engagement and immediate rewards.
WOW EARN's model provides users with practical and immediate value compared to the speculative nature of Pi Network.

MEXC Concludes Exclusive Supercar Giveaway, Underscores Commitment To Excellence And User Experience | HackerNoon

MEXC's 2024 Supercar Giveaway event attracted over 125,000 participants, showcasing its global influence and rewarding community engagement.

MEXC Distributes $127M In Rewards Through 2,202 Airdrop Events In 2024, Offering Up To 65% APY | HackerNoon

MEXC's 2024 airdrop events provided significant rewards and high returns for participants, reinforcing its leadership in the digital asset space.

WOW EARN Enters the Web3 Arena | HackerNoon

Pi Network faces competition from WOW EARN, which combines mobile mining with user engagement and immediate rewards.
WOW EARN's model provides users with practical and immediate value compared to the speculative nature of Pi Network.

MEXC Concludes Exclusive Supercar Giveaway, Underscores Commitment To Excellence And User Experience | HackerNoon

MEXC's 2024 Supercar Giveaway event attracted over 125,000 participants, showcasing its global influence and rewarding community engagement.

MEXC Distributes $127M In Rewards Through 2,202 Airdrop Events In 2024, Offering Up To 65% APY | HackerNoon

MEXC's 2024 airdrop events provided significant rewards and high returns for participants, reinforcing its leadership in the digital asset space.
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#gamification

The good, the bad and the ugly of Duolingo gamification

Duolingo's success stems from gamification, balancing user engagement with ethical considerations of potential addiction.

How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked

Gamification boosts app engagement through reward systems, but the effectiveness of digital rewards can lack the authenticity of real-life experiences.

How to Gamify Your App: A Product Designer's Complete Guide

DuoLingo's onboarding change significantly increased user retention through psychological engagement without heavy tracking systems.

How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked

Gamification through rewards enhances user engagement in apps like Vinted, evidenced by my experience with the 'Star Wardrobe Award.'
The gamification market is set to grow significantly as apps adopt reward systems for habit formation.

This Nintendo + Tron themed e-bike is an expression of your gamified lifestyle - Yanko Design

The TRONTENDO electric bike combines retro gaming aesthetics with modern functionality, transforming commuting into an engaging gamified experience.

Origins and Key Concepts of Gamification in Non-Game Contexts | HackerNoon

Gamification, while enhancing engagement, can have significant negative effects that developers need to understand and address.

The good, the bad and the ugly of Duolingo gamification

Duolingo's success stems from gamification, balancing user engagement with ethical considerations of potential addiction.

How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked

Gamification boosts app engagement through reward systems, but the effectiveness of digital rewards can lack the authenticity of real-life experiences.

How to Gamify Your App: A Product Designer's Complete Guide

DuoLingo's onboarding change significantly increased user retention through psychological engagement without heavy tracking systems.

How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked

Gamification through rewards enhances user engagement in apps like Vinted, evidenced by my experience with the 'Star Wardrobe Award.'
The gamification market is set to grow significantly as apps adopt reward systems for habit formation.

This Nintendo + Tron themed e-bike is an expression of your gamified lifestyle - Yanko Design

The TRONTENDO electric bike combines retro gaming aesthetics with modern functionality, transforming commuting into an engaging gamified experience.

Origins and Key Concepts of Gamification in Non-Game Contexts | HackerNoon

Gamification, while enhancing engagement, can have significant negative effects that developers need to understand and address.
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Snapchat Looks to Scoop Up TikTok Users With New Campaign

Snapchat's initiatives have significantly boosted content creator engagement and success.
The platform experiences substantial user engagement growth, reflected in increased content views and Spotlight users.
#metrics

User Engagement Metrics: Essentials

User engagement metrics are crucial for assessing user interaction and satisfaction with a product.
Analyzing both session length and frequency offers deeper insights into user behavior.

Improving Threads' iOS Performance at Meta

App performance is critical for user engagement, demanding speed, battery efficiency, and reliability.
Meta engineers set specific metrics to track and improve Threads' performance.

User Engagement Metrics: Essentials

User engagement metrics are crucial for assessing user interaction and satisfaction with a product.
Analyzing both session length and frequency offers deeper insights into user behavior.

Improving Threads' iOS Performance at Meta

App performance is critical for user engagement, demanding speed, battery efficiency, and reliability.
Meta engineers set specific metrics to track and improve Threads' performance.
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#dating-apps

Dating apps prepare to launch AI features to help users find love

AI is set to transform online dating by assisting users with profile creation, photo selection, and personalized messaging.

Hinge's new AI feature determines if your prompt response is too basic | TechCrunch

Hinge's Prompt Feedback feature uses AI to improve dating profiles by encouraging specific and authentic responses.

Dating Sunday 2025: The busiest day on dating apps is almost here

Dating Sunday signifies a major surge in activity on dating apps as singles seek connections post-holidays with renewed intentions.

Dating apps prepare to launch AI features to help users find love

AI is set to transform online dating by assisting users with profile creation, photo selection, and personalized messaging.

Hinge's new AI feature determines if your prompt response is too basic | TechCrunch

Hinge's Prompt Feedback feature uses AI to improve dating profiles by encouraging specific and authentic responses.

Dating Sunday 2025: The busiest day on dating apps is almost here

Dating Sunday signifies a major surge in activity on dating apps as singles seek connections post-holidays with renewed intentions.
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#whatsapp

WhatsApp is adding a way to turn selfies into stickers | TechCrunch

WhatsApp expands features to enhance user engagement through custom stickers, sharing, and camera effects.

CEQUENS Revolutionizes Template Management with In-Console WhatsApp Template Creation

CEQUENS now enables WhatsApp message template creation directly within its Console, streamlining the process for users.

WhatsApp is adding a way to turn selfies into stickers | TechCrunch

WhatsApp expands features to enhance user engagement through custom stickers, sharing, and camera effects.

CEQUENS Revolutionizes Template Management with In-Console WhatsApp Template Creation

CEQUENS now enables WhatsApp message template creation directly within its Console, streamlining the process for users.
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6 ways Google's Digital Wellbeing could be so much better

Digital Wellbeing needs better integration with wearable technology to enhance user engagement and effectiveness in promoting a balanced lifestyle.

The Rise of Mobile Slots: Why Players in the UK Are Going App-Exclusive

Mobile slots are increasingly popular in the UK due to their convenience and quick gameplay on smartphones.

Building pathways for co-designing UI/UX: Ideas and tools - LogRocket Blog

Co-creation with users enhances the design process and results in meaningful, equitable experiences.
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With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App 'Red Note'

Xiaohongshu is gaining attention in the US as a potential alternative to TikTok amid ongoing concerns over the TikTok ban.

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney reports 157 million global monthly active users for ad-supported content across its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
#google-search

Google Daily Listen Generates a Personalized News Podcast | Entrepreneur

Google's 'Daily Listen' provides a personalized podcast summarizing daily news based on individual interests.
The podcast uses AI technology to analyze Google Search and Discover user data for tailored content.
This feature enhances user engagement by offering a convenient audio alternative to reading news articles.

Google Testing People Also Ask & People Also Search For Search Refinement Buttons

Google is testing new search refinement options to enhance user engagement with search results.

Google Daily Listen Generates a Personalized News Podcast | Entrepreneur

Google's 'Daily Listen' provides a personalized podcast summarizing daily news based on individual interests.
The podcast uses AI technology to analyze Google Search and Discover user data for tailored content.
This feature enhances user engagement by offering a convenient audio alternative to reading news articles.

Google Testing People Also Ask & People Also Search For Search Refinement Buttons

Google is testing new search refinement options to enhance user engagement with search results.
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#ux-design

Using design imagery when designing UX for digital products - LogRocket Blog

The right imagery in UX design can captivate and guide users while influencing their emotional responses and behavior.

I've just discovered an awesome Star Wars Easter egg on Spotify

Spotify's lightsaber progress bar adds a fun, engaging layer for Star Wars soundtracks, enhancing user experience and retaining fans.

Designing "no results found" pages that can engage users - LogRocket Blog

No results found pages need to provide more than just a notification; they should engage users to prevent frustration and enhance UX.

Using design imagery when designing UX for digital products - LogRocket Blog

The right imagery in UX design can captivate and guide users while influencing their emotional responses and behavior.

I've just discovered an awesome Star Wars Easter egg on Spotify

Spotify's lightsaber progress bar adds a fun, engaging layer for Star Wars soundtracks, enhancing user experience and retaining fans.

Designing "no results found" pages that can engage users - LogRocket Blog

No results found pages need to provide more than just a notification; they should engage users to prevent frustration and enhance UX.
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Meta Is Making Instagram Political Again

Instagram is prioritizing political content recommendations to boost user engagement, signaling a shift from its previous avoidance of political discussions.

App marketing for older apps | App Developer Magazine

ASO is essential for older apps to enhance visibility through a comprehensive strategy beyond just keywords.
#streaming-services

Want to See How Streaming Services Will Change in 2025? Check Your Phone.

Streaming services are evolving into cross-medium entertainment platforms, integrating interactive features and personalized experiences for users.

Peacock is testing mini games and vertical short videos

Peacock is testing mini games and short-form videos to enhance user engagement on its platform.
The test involves tailored user experiences with a mix of games and video content.

Want to See How Streaming Services Will Change in 2025? Check Your Phone.

Streaming services are evolving into cross-medium entertainment platforms, integrating interactive features and personalized experiences for users.

Peacock is testing mini games and vertical short videos

Peacock is testing mini games and short-form videos to enhance user engagement on its platform.
The test involves tailored user experiences with a mix of games and video content.
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#reddit

We got early access to Reddit Answers. It was about as accurate as the average Redditor.

Reddit is leveraging AI to enhance its search capabilities with the new Reddit Answers tool, summarizing community posts into concise answers.

Reddit intros new trends tools for businesses and an AMA ad format | TechCrunch

Reddit launched new tools for businesses to track discussions and promote AMA sessions, enhancing user engagement and boosting brand visibility.

We got early access to Reddit Answers. It was about as accurate as the average Redditor.

Reddit is leveraging AI to enhance its search capabilities with the new Reddit Answers tool, summarizing community posts into concise answers.

Reddit intros new trends tools for businesses and an AMA ad format | TechCrunch

Reddit launched new tools for businesses to track discussions and promote AMA sessions, enhancing user engagement and boosting brand visibility.
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Snap Shares Insights into the Benefits of AR Campaigns

AR in Snapchat campaigns leads to better brand awareness and engagement compared to traditional video ads.

Data Shows That X Premium Take-Up is Growing

X's revenue has experienced its biggest monthly leap since the launch of Twitter Blue, hitting $16.5M in November.

How To Create A Language Learning Website

Language learning websites are in high demand, providing an efficient home-based learning experience.
Researching the competition helps to identify unique offerings that cater to users' needs.
A defined target audience guides the creation of tailored content for effective engagement.
Core features enhance user experience and ensure a comprehensive learning platform.

When Chatbots Choose Violence

Character.ai allows users to engage interactively with bots that fulfill various roles, leading to deep emotional connections.

Google Local Search Places People Are Talking About

Google is testing a local search feature that showcases restaurants with integrated social media content.

People are playing a new DOOM-themed CAPTCHA | TechCrunch

Guillermo Rauch's DOOM-based CAPTCHA offers a novel twist on traditional verification processes, engaging users playfully.

The Full History of Social Media Innovations from 1997-2024

The development of social networks is a collaborative evolution spanning decades rather than attributable to a few major platforms.
#youtube

YouTube is testing a floating 'Play something' button

YouTube is introducing a random video selection feature to improve user engagement.

YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test

YouTube's new 'Play Something' button aims to boost engagement by playing random videos based on user preferences.

YouTube is testing a floating 'Play something' button

YouTube is introducing a random video selection feature to improve user engagement.

YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test

YouTube's new 'Play Something' button aims to boost engagement by playing random videos based on user preferences.
moreyoutube

Behind the Diner-Digital Rights Bytes: 2024 in Review

Digital Rights Bytes aims to educate non-tech-savvy individuals about technology and internet freedom in a friendly, approachable manner.
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