Would you be willing to pay for Facebook or Instagram to get rid of the ads?

New Meta plans revealed... [image]( Hi {NAME}, Interesting news to emerge from the New York Times this week...apparently Meta is considering offering ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU - for a fee! This is in response to mounting regulatory scrutiny from the European Union. Would you consider paying to use these platforms if it meant you didn't have to see ads anymore? To check out the rest of the article, along with this week's round up of digital news, take a look at the links below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Meta is currently testing new features to increase engagement on Threads Threads has seen a decline after the initial hype and installations. The company displays a carousel of suggested Threads posts on the Instagram app as part of this testing. This feature aims to prompt users to interact more with the platform. [Source]() Instagram is currently testing the ability to create Reels for up to 10 minutes The company confirmed this news, adding that the capability is not being tested externally. The feature was initially discovered by Alessandro Paluzzi, a reverse engineer who shared some screenshots of the internal prototype on X. [Source](=) Instagram has added a new feature to its Threads app, allowing users to search for posts by keyword on its social platform The feature is being tested in Australia and New Zealand. It is expected to roll out to other English-speaking countries soon. This development aligns with Meta's vision of creating a more connected digital world. [Source]( X is announcing upcoming improvements to their job ads This includes better discovery and job recommendations. The new job listings on X have been well received, with hundreds of companies now listing open roles on their X profile just two months after the option was first launched. [Source]() Users can now remove their data from AI training sets on Meta With the increasing use of generative AI tools, Meta has added a new form to its Privacy Center hub that allows users to opt out of having their personal data included in AI model training. This move empowers users with greater control over their data and ensures their privacy is maintained. [Source]( What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? Side Hustle Strategies is our exclusive membership community for launching and growing a side hustle. Here's a sneak peek into the latest content: Monetizing Your Side Hustle – Exploring Different Business Models Most of us want to start a side hustle to bring in some more money. But how do you translate your side hustle idea into a profitable moneymaking machine? There are a gazillion different ways to make money online. And what works for some side hustles may not work for others. This is why you need to take a closer look at the trending business models that other hustlers are using to successfully generate cash from their side hustles. And we reveal the top monetization methods inside this very newsletter. [image]( [Join Side Hustle Strategies](=) SEO Shorts creators can now link to more of their channel's content Shorts comments and descriptions no longer include clickable links. YouTube will introduce link click metrics. [Source](=) SGE, Google's AI-powered search feature, now provides more webpage links in the generated summaries Users, especially younger ones, are giving positive early feedback to SGE. SGE is expanding to India and Japan to provide easier access to relevant information. [Source]() [Click Here to Get Real Visitors to Your Website. Try 5 days for free!]() Advertising Google changes policy for certain types of ads Google has announced an update to its ad policy for video games with digital currency payment options. The update aims to clarify the rules for advertising NFT games and products. Google seeks to balance innovation and responsible advertising in this emerging space. [Source]() Microsoft updates Advertising Editor with audience features Microsoft Advertising made several new product feature announcements this month. One of the highlights is expanding audience targeting options in Microsoft Advertising Editor, now available globally. Additionally, Microsoft Advertising has released auto-generated assets for responsive search ads and added new logo extensions that allow for the addition of logos to text ads. [Source]() Meta may remove ads on FB and IG for subscribers in Europe According to reports, Meta is contemplating introducing paid versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe. These versions would be ad-free, but the company has not confirmed the cost and release date. It's worth noting that Meta will still offer free versions of both apps, which will display ads as usual, as reported by the New York Times. [Source](=) Reddit has an AI-powered tool for keyword research Reddit Ads Manager has introduced Keyword Suggestions to improve campaign reach and efficiency for advertisers. [image] [Source]() Advertising Shopify merchants can now offer Amazon's 'Buy with Prime' option Amazon and Shopify have announced a new integration that enables Shopify merchants to offer the "Buy with Prime" feature on their Shopify stores. This feature will allow customers to use their Amazon wallet payment method during the checkout process on Shopify's website. In addition, customers will receive fast, free delivery and can return their purchases through Amazon's fulfillment network. 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