the summary 5/24

the news

• Twitter is officially X.com now.

• Instagram is testing a new Stories feature that adds an automatically generated highlight to your profile.

• X is starting to hide what you Like as the platform moves towards more user privacy.

• Shapchat has launched a camera extension for Chrome.

• Instagram says post share rates are now a key driver of reach.

the tools

• If you regularly post to more than one social media platform, you need Later.com! Later lets you post to multiple accounts simultaneously – while being able to customize the elements for each platform. You can autopublish and schedule in advance on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Plus you get a free link in bio!

the how to

• Frustrated with not being able to edit your thumbnails on YouTube Shorts? There’s a workaround!

the interesting

Have a fantastic weekend and Happy Memorial Day!