{"id":27587,"date":"2021-12-22T11:44:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T06:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplify360.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/22\/social-media-updates-december-2021\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T06:04:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T06:04:29","slug":"social-media-updates-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplify360.com\/blog\/social-media-updates-december-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Social Media Updates – December 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Social Media has become a competitive space today. And all social platforms are continuously innovating to make sure their users are retained and kept engaged while using the platform. Whether it be Instagram, Twitter, or other social platforms, every single one of them finds opportunities to make their platform a better place for the users.<\/p>

In this article here, we\u2019ve compiled a list of major updates & feature releases by popular social platforms you need to know!<\/p>

Let\u2019s look at the first one!<\/p>

1. Instagram Allows to Embed Miniature Version of Profiles On Websites<\/h2>

Instagram has been coming up with a lot of new exciting features lately! And the revealed features never fail to strike a chord amidst the user community!<\/p>

In a recent development, Instagram has come with a new feature called the \u201cProfile Embed\u201d<\/strong>. This allows users to embed their Instagram profiles on third-party websites, helping increase the profile visibility factor.<\/p>

Here\u2019s what Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram has to say on this,<\/p>

\u201cYou\u2019ve been able to embed an Instagram photo or Instagram video into a website for many years now. This extends on that idea and allows you to embed a miniature version of your Instagram profile on a website. Maybe you want to showcase your Instagram content on a website somewhere, or link to someone else\u2019s.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

This can be a great feature addition for businesses that look forward to showcase their recent collaborations or display specific events and build a relationship with the community simultaneously.<\/p>

All you have to do is,<\/p>

  1. Go to your account using a web browser (you don\u2019t even have to log in)<\/em><\/li>
  2. Click the three dots visible next to the profile handle<\/li>
  3. Click \u201cEmbed\u201d<\/strong> and then \u201cCopy Embed Code\u201d<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    Once done, simply paste it onto the page you\u2019re building – HTML block or code editor.<\/p>

    Note: This feature is only available to users in the US now. When you embed your profile on a webpage, your profile details + six recent posts will be visible.<\/p>

    The Profile Embed is not the only feature that Instagram has announced. \u201cIG Playback\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cReels Visual Replies\u201d<\/strong> are some of the other important features Instagram revealed.<\/p>

    \ud83c\udf89 New Features \ud83c\udf89<\/p>

    We\u2019ve rolled out some pretty fun new features this week that I wanted to share with you:
    – #IGPlayback<\/a>
    – Reels Visual Replies
    – Profile Embed (US only for now)<\/p>

    Any new features you\u2019d like to see? Let me know! \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc pic.twitter.com\/p8mvtJn4kA<\/a><\/p>

    \u2014 Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) December 16, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>

    The IG Playback feature is nothing but Instagram populating the 10 best stories from your profile in 2021. You can go ahead and share them with your followers. And the Reels Visual Replies feature allows you to reply to comments in the form of reels. Only creators of the specific reel can make use of this feature – helps when creators want to give a quick tutorial or product explanation.<\/p>

    2. Twitter Releases 2022 Planning Guide<\/h2>

    It\u2019s not just Instagram. The American microblogging site, Twitter is also ramping up its game by bringing in new features and more.<\/p>

    Since 2022 is around the corner, Twitter recently released a \u201cPlanning Guide\u201d<\/strong> that\u2019ll help you plan your tweet strategy and tweet copies well in advance.<\/p>

    The newly released 2022 Twitter Planner will help you,<\/p>