4 Ways to Kick Facebook’s Algorithm Update in the Teeth
Facebook has recently been rocking the boat with their EdgeRank algorithm in what some describe as a “money grab”. The good ol’ days of Facebook keeping its purist coolness, as depicted in The Social Network are apparently over. Reality has caught up and shareholders are real. It was only a matter of how – not if – Facebook would end up causing a stink with their monetization methods. The latest affects on Facebook reach and engagement really have marketers in a pickle.
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