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What's New in Social From the Past Week

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Google adds social media links within Google business profiles

You are now able to link your social media accounts within your Google business profile which will show within Google Maps and search. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to your Business Profile. Learn how to find your profile.
2. Click Edit profile Business information Contact.
3. To edit, click Social profiles  Down arrow .
4. In the drop down that opens, select the social media link you would like to add.
5. In the web address field, add the link.
6. Click Save.

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X:

X releases expanded bios for the web version

The new feature has been in testing for the last month, but has now been released. Creators can now have an extended bio on the web version of X.

X is testing variable video upload quality options

X is putting more effort into their video features including a current test where you will be able to control your video quality.

X looks to remove all engagement counts

Elon Musk tweeted out that the interaction counts and action buttons except the views counter won't be visible unless you click into a post.

TikTok:

The state of Utah sues TikTok

This week, Utah sued TikTok accusing the app to be harmful for children because of the algorithm intentionally keeping young users on the app for unhealthy amounts of time.

You can now post your TikTok directly from CapCut

TikTok released a new feature called Direct Post which integrates with CapCut, Twitch and more. This features allows you to directly publish to TikTok from these platforms.

Threads:

Threads will soon have trending topics

A Meta employee accidentally posted, and deleted, a screenshot of the upcoming trending topics feature within Threads.

YouTube:

Instagram targets their younger audience with new updates

At the "Instagram University" event, the app announced a range of new features that will target its younger audience. These updates include birthday shout-outs, selfie videos for Notes and new group interaction options.

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This Week's Trending Audio

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Social  Media Holidays for the Months of October & November

October 21 – Sweetest Day

October 26 – National Pumpkin Day (US)

October 31 – Halloween

November 1 - World Vegan Day / First Day of Movember

November 2 - Day of the Dead / All Souls' Day

November 5 - Bonfire Night (UK)

November 11 - Veteran's Day / Remembrance Day / Singles' Day

November 13 - World Kindness Day

November 17 - National Take a Hike Day (US)

November 19 - International Men's Day

November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 21 - World Entrepreneur Day

November 23 - Thanksgiving (US)

November 24 - Black Friday / Native American Heritage Day

November 25 - Small Business Saturday

November 27 - Cyber Monday

November 28 -Giving Tuesday

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