5 Social Media Updates You Should Know About
Spring is here, and you better believe my daughter and I are out soaking up every bit of sunshine we can. We’ve been spending more time outside, which also means I’ve been spending a little less time scrolling. Sound familiar?
If you’ve been enjoying the warmer weather and missed a few social media changes, don’t worry. I’ve rounded up some of the most important updates that could affect how you show up online for your business.
Here are five updates you’ll want to know about:
1. 📁 Facebook Messenger Now Supports 100 MB File Sharing
Sending large files just got way easier. Messenger now lets you share files up to 100 MB, including PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, and more.
This is a big jump from the old 25 MB limit and super helpful for businesses who want to send proposals, reports, or reference documents right in the chat.
You can now answer client inquiries and send what they need without jumping over to email, keeping the whole conversation in one place.
Source: BeingGuru
2. 💡 LinkedIn Launches 'Create on LinkedIn' Mini Site
LinkedIn just rolled out a new mini site called Create on LinkedIn. It’s packed with tools, tips, and resources to help creators and business owners build a better presence.
If you’re posting content to grow your brand, this little mini-site is full of helpful tips and it's a great resource for improving your overall LinkedIn strategy too.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your content plan, it’s worth a look.
Source: Social Media Today
3. 🎥 Instagram Reels Watch Time Algorithm Has Changed
Instagram Reels are getting a shake-up. Instead of only rewarding videos with high completion rates, Instagram is now focusing more on total watch time.
So, whether your video is 15 seconds or 90, it’s those first 10 seconds that really count.
If you’re creating educational content or storytelling posts that take a bit more time to land, this change is working in your favour.
Source: Instagram
4. ⏱️ Reels Just Got Longer — And You Can Watch at 2X Speed
Instagram now lets you post Reels that are up to 3 minutes long, giving you more space to share valuable content.
Plus, they’ve added a feature that lets viewers watch at double speed by pressing and holding the edge of the screen.
Try adding a little text that says “Press here for 2X” to boost interaction and help people get through longer videos.
Sources: TechCrunch
5. 🔁 Native Reposts and Live Location Maps on Instagram
Instagram is FINALLY testing a native repost feature, which means you can share other people’s posts directly to your feed without needing a third-party app.
This is huge for collaborations and highlighting content from your community!
They’re also rolling out a live location sharing feature so you can show your real-time location to a select list of friends or followers. It’s ideal for local pop-ups or meetups, but be sure to double-check your privacy settings.
Sources:
Instagram – Reposts
Instagram – Location Sharing
Pro Tip:
Social media moves fast, but you don’t have to jump on every trend the second it drops. Try new features when they make sense for your goals, keep an eye on what works for your audience, and stay flexible.
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