Facebook has dropped the like button from its redesigned public pages utilized by artists, public figures and types, the social media firm mentioned on Wednesday.
Facebook pages will solely present followers and have a devoted News Feed the place customers can be a part of conversations, work together with friends, and have interaction with followers, the corporate mentioned in a blog post. The new redesign has began rolling out on January 6.
“We are removing Likes and focusing on Followers to simplify the way people connect with their favourite Pages,” Facebook mentioned in regards to the redesign.
The notable modifications embody a redesigned structure, News Feed, straightforward navigation, up to date task-based admin controls, actionable insights, and security options.
Users can now navigate between private profile and pages rapidly. With the brand new admin controls, customers can select to offer trusted web page admins full management or partial entry. “You’ll now be able to grant varying levels of access to manage specific tasks including Insights, Ads, Content, and Community Activity & Messages. This will also ensure account safety and integrity,” Facebook mentioned within the weblog.
The new security options will guarantee correct detection of spams and impersonator accounts.
The devoted News Feed will even present and recommend new connections that embody different public figures, pages, teams, and trending content material. Comments from public figures will even be bumped as much as the highest. Users will be capable to comply with pages instantly from feedback and advice posts, the corporate mentioned.
Facebook mentioned that extra experiences for pages will roll out within the coming months as nicely.
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