1. Pinterest takes visual search to next level with amazing “Complete the look” feature Pinterest has always been a visual search pioneer, and this week’s launch just goes to prove that. Currently when people use visual search on the platform, returned results are similar to a query...
1. Snapchat gives 5 influencers their own social stores If you’ve heard the term “checkout” recently, whoever said it was probably talking about Instagram. But Instagram’s not the only social platform making ecom moves. Snapchat has just rolled out a native checkout feature to five influencers: Kylie Jenner,...
1. It’s here! Instagram begins rollout of “branded content ads” for influencer collabs If the term “branded content ads” sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because the newest Instagram ad unit first hit headlines in March of this year. Back then the feature was just in development. But guess what? The...
1. Heard of “GlobalCoin”? It’s Facebook’s new cryptocurrency and it’s coming soon I’m going to start off by admitting I’m no cryptocurrency expert. Or at least I’m not yet. If reports are to be believed, Facebook is set to release its very own digital currency, possibly as soon...
1. Instagram launches @shop account to showcase trending brands I can confirm Instagram’s getting serious about shopping. While we all know social commerce hasn’t properly exploded yet, I sense we could be starting to hit a turning point. Especially with Instagram. First there was shoppable posts, then shoppable...
1. Facebook tinkers with algorithm – can you guess which content type will benefit? After last week’s flurry of F8 news, you might have thought Facebook would take it easy on the updates front. Nope. Product management director David Miller just revealed that some algorithm tweaks are on...
1. Facebook F8: let’s whiz through the top 10 announcements in 60 seconds When Facebook’s annual F8 developer conference rolls around, you know you’re in for a few days of intense coverage about features, updates and future plans. But to save you rifling through articles and listening...
1. New test could see likes disappearing from Instagram posts This is an interesting one. An Instagram test has been spotted by seasoned tipster Jane Manchun Wong, which would see the like count being removed from posts. Just to clarify, you would still be able to like a...
1. Facebook testing huge change to News Feed As far as Facebook tests go, this one could be game-changing. It’s been revealed the platform is experimenting with a new-look News Feed, which would allow you to tap on a post and then sideways-swipe through others, Stories...
1. Snapchat switches things up to boost chances of survival One thing I’ve always rated Snapchat for is its steely determination to succeed, despite Facebook and Instagram making it bloody difficult. No matter how many times features get stolen or users say goodbye, Snapchat keeps innovating and...