Facebook Reaches 2 Billion Active Monthly Users and Other News

Facebook updates

Facebook announced that they now have more than 2 billion monthly active users. After reaching this impressive milestone they celebrated by creating a personalised video for all the network’s users and thank you messages. There have been several changes made to Facebook in the last few weeks. Let’s take a quick look at some of the more exciting ones.

Facebook Groups Receive New Tools

Facebook announced the welcomed addition of new tools for Group admins. The tools are designed to support communities on the social network and they include:

  • Schedule posts
  • Linking with groups
  • Removed member clean-up
  • Insights
  • Filtering for membership request

Video App for Creators

If you love to use video to help market your business you might be interested in the new standalone app. The app is designed to give creators access to Facebook Live and has other features such as:

  • Intro and outro creation
  • Custom stickers and frames
  • Video insights

This could be great news for any business that has held off using live video broadcasting down to technical concerns. An app will make it easier to produce a more professional looking video allowing you to finally make your debut. It’s a great way to connect directly with your audience and start conversations flowing. You can use it to inform, entertain, educate, promote, research or simply to connect.

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