Posts tagged Facebook
Facebook Partners with Independent Companies to Gather Reliable Data Information from Ads

Facebook’s revenue is largely based on advertisements. The timing of the ads and where they are placed play a huge role in the conversion rate and number of clicks. The accuracy of this data is crucial for businesses so they can know the metrics and effectiveness of the ad space they buy.

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Facebook Videos to Start Including Commercial Breaks

Videos have always been an effective way to connect with audiences. YouTube previously had a near monopoly on the online video industry. Slowly more and more companies began to follow suit and allowed videos to be posted on multiple platforms, but YouTube still offered creators the option to include advertisements before videos in order to add monetary value to the number of views. 

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Saving Face: How Facebook is Cloning Snapchat’s Features to Promote Original Content

Facebook is testing a photo messaging feature that bares a striking resemblance to Snapchat’s main functions: photo filters which mask your face, full-frame effects, and the choice to send photos directly or share with as many people as you like. These photos will only last temporarily as well, just like the way photos taken on Snapchat do.

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Facebook vs. AdBlock Plus

Ads on social media have been the backbone of successful platforms since their creation. Though they can be annoying and intrusive at times, ads are the reason that many  social media platforms are free.  Facebook currently offers full free access with ads, but a Google Chrome extension called Adblock Plus (ABP) continues to block these ads.

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