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Are you including people in your photos?

In a 2022 analysis of two million Reels ads, those with a human presence in the creative (such as a face, person, or child) had a 25% higher click-through rate than those without.

Source: Meta

Comment: If you've had my training you'll know the importance of people in photos.

 

New features


Instagram is rolling out its modified shopping experience to select users

Select users are beginning to see the Shopping icon replaced by the Notifications tab in the app’s lower navigation bar, but shopping features remain accessible from the secondary menu where settings and saved posts are located.

Comment: As mentioned here previously, Instagram is pulling back from Shopping.

 

New Shopping tab on Twitter

Twitter is reportedly testing a new shopping experience for users: a dedicated Shopping tab.

It appears the tab would let users explore Twitter Shops, virtual storefronts that businesses and professionals can set up on their profile.

Comment: In contrast to Instagram, Twitter is moving into Shopping.

 

Tips

How to add ALT text to images on Twitter on mobile and desktop

On the app, tap the “+ALT” icon on the photo/GIF after attaching it to your Tweet in the composer. Follow the prompt, type your description, tap “Done”.

On web, click “Add description” under the image, type a description, click "Save". (3/4)

 

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