Exploring the Latest in Tech and Social Media: Autumn 2024 Updates


This autumn has brought a wave of exciting updates across the tech and social media landscape. Instagram has doubled its carousel limit, allowing users to share up to 20 photos or videos in a single post, and introduced new features like adding text directly on photos, similar to Reels. Meanwhile, Google has rolled out new Chrome tab features to help manage your browsing experience and announced AI-powered updates to its search functionalities, including enhanced AI Overviews and integration with the Wayback Machine for historical web pages.

In the realm of social media marketing, experts are sharing valuable insights on creating compelling blog content and optimizing SEO strategies. From crafting attention-grabbing blog titles to performing in-depth competitor analysis, these tips aim to boost your online presence and drive traffic.

Additionally, Meta is updating WhatsApp and Messenger in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act, enhancing user connectivity. On the privacy front, DuckDuckGo continues to gain traction as a Google alternative for those seeking a more private browsing experience.

Stay tuned as these developments continue to shape our digital interactions and marketing strategies.

You can now share up to 20 photos in one Instagram post
Goodbye photo dumps, hello Facebook albums. Instagram is no longer restricting carousels to 10 photos or videos. Now, you can post up to 20. SEE ALSO: Instagram now lets you create an AI version of yourself The art of an Instagram post has gone through many phases. What began as heavily...
How Google Works: What You Need to Know About Spiders, Crawling & Algorithms
So, you’re trying to learn about SEO, and part of that is understanding how Google works, so how exactly do they decide where your website ranks? QuickSprout share their guide to Google in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Spiders and crawling Algorithms 200 questions Results Check out the infographic for more detail....
10 Tips to Create Attention-Grabbing Blog Post Titles That Generate Traffic
Are you looking for ways to generate more traffic to your blog? Want to create post titles that grab your readers attention? Clear Pier share their 10 tips for blog post title success in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Remember the “4 U’s” Captivate with persuasive language Ask a question Remember your adjectives Use numbers and...
SEO Competitor Analysis: 5 Steps to Destroy Your Competition on Google
Are you looking for ways to improve your ranking on Google? Want to analyse your competition and learn how to outrank them? Cognitive SEO share their guide to SEO competitor analysis in this infographic. They break things down into the following steps: Perform keyword research Identify and validate your top competitors Analyse and position...
You wanted to try OpenAI's SearchGPT? It's time to look for AI alternatives
The company has closed the waitlist on its AI search engine prototype. Here's why that may not be such bad news.
Instagram now lets you add words on posts like Reels
Instagram is letting you add text directly on top of your photo posts, just like you can in Reels. So, if you want to blast the words direct order "Live Laugh Love" forever across your latest travel pics on your grid, your followers can't do a thing to stop you. Announced by the company in a blog post on Wednesday, you can now add words and photo stickers...
Why isn't anyone tagging their friends on IG anymore?
No one wants to tag their friends on Instagram anymore. Instagram is one of the most powerful leaders in the attention economy. Meta knows how much the eyes of its users are worth — a few billion dollars — and has taken virtually every step to cement its role in our social lives. You can post on your grid, like other people's posts, comment on them,...
8 Ways to Create Powerful Blog Content That Converts Readers to Customers
Are you looking for ways to improve the content you share on your blog? Want your blog content to convince your readers to do business with you? BD Ventures share their 8 tips for success in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Create content for brand awareness AND for sales Answer “pre-buying” questions with content Create more “evergreen”...
Meta updates WhatsApp and Messenger third-party chats in Europe
WhatsApp and Messenger in Europe are getting an upgrade. SEE ALSO: New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices In order to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act, Meta is giving WhatsApp and Messenger users the ability to connect with...
A Beginners Guide to Automating Your Social Media Marketing Strategy
Are you considering automating some of your social media strategy? Want to know the best practices to follow and mistakes to avoid? SlideGenius share the social media automation tips in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Know when to avoid automation Identify the right tools Find a schedule that works Don’t just automate, talk to your...
Google announces 3 new Chrome tab features
Google rolled out a trio of Chrome updates on Tuesday designed to make juggling your endless tabs a little less chaotic. SEE ALSO: New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices Whether you're on desktop, iOS, or Android, Chrome goal with...
What is DuckDuckGo? If you're into online privacy, try this popular Google alternative
Tired of being tracked online? Try ditching Google for the oddly named DuckDuckGo. Here's why you probably won't switch back.
Google will now link you to webpages of the past via the Wayback Machine
Thanks to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, you'll be able to find older versions of the sites that appear in your search results.
LinkedIn's new search filter aims to protect you from suspicious job postings
The new filter limits your results to verified companies. Here's how to try it.
Most popular social networks 2024 worldwide
The most popular social networks 2024 worldwide.
Slack's new AI-powered assistant aims to streamline your busy work week
Next month, Slack will receive an AI assistant as part of a new beta - plus new impressive AI-powered features to ease your workload.
Instagram makes 'Teen Accounts' private by default - and AI will be checking your age
Meta is restricting content, enforcing time limits, and handing control back to parents. Will the changes make younger users safer on social media?
5 obscure web browsers that will finally break your Chrome addiction
Give one of these alternative browsers just a few minutes of your time and you'll never go back. They're all free, so what have you got to lose?
3 newly announced ways Google Search is using AI
On Thursday, Google announced new search-related updates. In addition to the broad rollout of the redesigned AI Overviews feature, which makes links to publications more prominent, along with — whomp, whomp — ads on AI Overviews, Google touted some entirely new features. Here's what's happening with Lens, Circle to Search, and Google's entirely new...
Facebook will show you more content from outside your friends list (but that might not be a bad thing)
Several new features are coming to Facebook, and they may help you explore your local community more.

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