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The Top Facebook Updates You Need to Know: July 2020

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“The only constant is change,” Greek philosopher Heraclitus has famously said. We can’t prove it, but we’re pretty sure he was talking about Facebook updates. Sometimes its changes delight (see: the introduction of Messenger). Sometimes they cause mass outrage (see: literally any time the interface is redesigned). But one thing’s for sure: Facebook never rests on its laurels. There’s always something new in the works, which is to say there are always new opportunities for your brand to get ahead of its competitors. It’s why we’ll be keeping this page updated regularly, spotlighting the most important Facebook updates each month. Be sure to check back often (and maybe even bookmark this page?). Bonus: Download a free guide that teaches you how to turn Facebook traffic into sales in four simple steps using Hootsuite. Top Facebook updates you need to know in 2020 July 2020 Facebook updates Taking action with anti-hate measures Responding to feedback from the civil rights commu...

YouTube Verification: How to Get a Grey Checkmark for Your Channel

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Getting a YouTube verification badge is massively important for anyone who wants to make money from this video sharing platform . But it’s not easy to get that little grey checkmark (and maintain it). Maybe you’ve already tried to get your YouTube channel verified, and you were rejected. Maybe you earned it, and not long after, you lost it without knowing why. Or maybe you just don’t know where to start. It might take some time, but it’s definitely possible. And it’s worth it. This post will show you exactly what you need to do to become verified on YouTube. First, let’s talk about some basics. Bonus: Download a free guide that reveals the exact steps one creator took to gain more than 23,000,000 views on YouTube with no budget and no expensive gear. What is YouTube verification? A YouTube verification badge is a grey checkmark or a grey music note shown next to the channel name of a YouTube creator or a YouTube artist, respectively. Now, check out your YouTube channel. If ...

The Top Instagram Updates You Need to Know: July 2020

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Keep informed with this rundown of Instagram’s latest updates. From new ad formats to Instagram Shop upgrades, Instagram is constantly introducing new features for marketers. But if you don’t know about them, you can’t take advantage of them. Stay in the know so you get ahead of Instagram trends and give your marketing that extra edge. Here are the new Instagram updates for July 2020. Jump back to previous months: Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a lifestyle photographer used to grow from 0 to 600,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear. Top Instagram updates you need to know in 2020 July 2020 Instagram updates Here are Instagram’s latest updates as of July 2020. Instagram releases Reels in India, following TikTok ban On the heels of the Indian government’s decision to ban TikTok and several other Chinese apps, Instagram released Reels, a 15-second video and audio clip feature, to a broad user group in the country. Indi...