Late last week, it was discovered that Instagram had lowered the rate limit for its Platform API for some developers and completely removing access to it for others — without warning. While these changes remain unconfirmed by Instagram, it appears that the visual content-sharing app has somewhat drastically decreased the frequencyContinue Reading
Facebook announced yesterday that it will be shuttering Partner Categories: the product that allows third-party data providers to supplement advertisers with targeting information directly through Facebook. In the announcement, Facebook noted that “this is common industry practice,” but will still shutter the product to “help improve people’s privacy on Facebook.”Continue Reading
Earlier today, members of Facebook’s staff held a small press event with a status update on efforts to prevent its platform from being weaponized to influence major national events like elections. Last year, Facebook came under fire when it was revealed that it had been weaponized by foreign actors to spread misinformationContinue Reading
Every social network makes it clear how to put a link in your bio on their platform — except Instagram. Twitter lets you tag other handles in your bio. LinkedIn gives you the ability to link yourself to your employer’s official page. Facebook allows you to tag a number ofContinue Reading
Facebook has reportedly suspended its plans to debut a new smart speaker at its annual F8 developer conference in May. The decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and backlash from the alleged misuse of its users’ personal data by analytics firm Cambridge Analytica. The postponement, first reported by Bloomberg, comes at a timeContinue Reading
Facebook announced this morning that it will roll out changes to its privacy tools to make them clearer and easier to find. The announcement, penned by Facebook’s VP and Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan and VP/Deputy General Counsel Ashlie Beringer, led with an acknowledgment of how confusing the privacy tools were previously — withContinue Reading
This is part 2 of 2 – an insider’s look into the Mindset Mastery Program (previously called FTMF). Participants submitted their questions and I addressed each one with tips, thoughts, and perspective that will leave YOU enlightened, comforted, and inspired on this crazy path to achieving your goals. This segmentContinue Reading
According to a report from cable news network CNN earlier today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to testify before U.S. Congress amid growing concerns over user privacy. As of publishing this post, Facebook has not confirmed these reports — but it comes after Zuckerberg expressed in several recent interviewsContinue Reading
When I found out I could download my entire Facebook data file, the first thing I felt was fear. How far does it go back? What does it contain? Who has access to it? Will it make me feel old? The idea popped into my head among mounting headlines aroundContinue Reading
Instagram isn’t a new platform, but it changes so often, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. You might have some questions: how can I add the new geofilters feature to my Instagram Story? Can I use my Snapchat filters on my Instagram pictures? What’s up with this new update —Continue Reading
It’s too early to tell whether the crypto markets are out of the woods and inching back into the light. If a doctor was giving the prognosis, she would probably venture that we should remain “cautiously optimistic”. But if the top stories from this week in bitcoin are an indicator,Continue Reading
Collectively, Instagram and Snapchat attract 687 million daily active users. Their large audiences make them both great platforms to market your brand — but if you’re working at a small company and can’t justify spending your resources on both, which one do you choose? Since both platforms increasingly overlap inContinue Reading
Update on March 21, 2018, 5:09 PM EST: Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has also issued a statement here. After several days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally issued an official statement on the misuse of user data by analytics firm Cambridge Analytica. The statement is of particular interestContinue Reading
Update on March 19, 2018, 5:30 PM EST: Cambridge Analytica has suspended its CEO, Alex Nix, in light of footage aired by British television station Channel 4. That footage is discussed below. When Facebook shared a story in its official newsroom at 9:00 p.m. on Friday night, it didn’t bodeContinue Reading