New This Week! June 2-6, 2014
- Instagram Adds 10 New Features, So Anyone Can Be a Photo Geek: Do you obsess over finding the perfect filter for your photo? Well now you can take that a step further with Instagram’s new editing tools that allow you to adjust contrast, brightness and saturation, the intensity of your chosen filter and more!
- ‘Old’ Facebook Pages Layout Stressing Reviews: For those of you whose pages are still utilizing the old layout, you may have noticed a new emphasis on reviews. Pages now feature an ‘app’ displaying your average star rating, as well as each of your individual reviews submitted by customers or fans.
- Facebook patent reveals plans for children to join the social network: Facebook is now reportedly planning a way to allow children less than 13 years of age to join the social network (legally). Now, instead of lying about their age, children under 13 will be able to join the network with parental approval and supervision, in compliance with the US Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
- Pinterest Takes on Google and Facebook With Self-Service Ads: Good news for small business owners looking for an affordable way to advertise on Pinterest! Pinterest’s new advertising tool will allow marketers to bid to display promoted pins, only paying every time someone clicks on their ad.
- LinkedIn’s New Profile Design Takes a Hint From Facebook and Twitter: Looks like LinkedIn has been taking notes from Facebook and Twitter. New profile designs featuring larger profile photos and a header image are being rolled out for premium members currently, and will be available to all members in a few months.
Are you excited for Instagram’s new photo editing tools?
