Back in 2010, Facebook introduced the Like button to the world. The Like and Share buttons are viewed over 22 billion times each day contributing to a ton of referral traffic on over 7.5 million websites. The problem is that Facebook itself hasn’t officially supported the Share button. Instead, the feature was available through many… Continue reading Attention Developers: Facebook Introduces New Like and Share Buttons for Your Blog to Make Life Easier
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Facebook ‘Like’ Is a Protected Form of Speech, Court Rules
In a tightly watched verdict today, a federal appeals court ruled that “Liking” something on Facebook is indeed a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a former deputy sheriff in Hampton, Va., who said he was… Continue reading Facebook ‘Like’ Is a Protected Form of Speech, Court Rules
Thanks, But No Thanks: The Vicious Cycle of Social Media Reciprocation
Are your social media feeds starting to sound like a broken record to you? You’re not alone. Part of the problem with social media is the constant need people feel to reciprocate and thank others for every exchange. It’s not anyone’s fault, really, as our society encourages this reaction from us while growing up. Remember… Continue reading Thanks, But No Thanks: The Vicious Cycle of Social Media Reciprocation
Facebook Wants to Know How You Feel With a New Look Status Update
Rolling out this week on Facebook, people can now express what they’re watching, reading, listening to, eating, drinking or how they’re basically feeling in status updates. Your status posts will potentially be more engaging as well, presented in a rich new structure. How is this any different than before you might ask? Well for… Continue reading Facebook Wants to Know How You Feel With a New Look Status Update