Looks like we will soon be given the option to pay for Facebook!

Plus this week's digital news [image](=) Hi {NAME}, It's that time of the week again, when we bring you the latest digital news from around the world! This week Meta talks more about their plans to launch a paid ad-free version of Facebook. Would you hand over your money for it? Meanwhile LinkedIn is introducing new AI tools and Google has finished rolling out yet another helpful content update. To get all the details, be sure to check out the articles below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Meta suggests a $14 monthly charge for an ad-free Facebook The Wall Street Journal has published a report revealing that Meta has been considering offering an ad-free subscription tier for Facebook and Instagram, according to a proposal that Meta submitted to EU officials last month. [Source](=) LinkedIn introduces new AI tools for improved hiring and learning LinkedIn is testing AI-powered tools to modernize recruitment and learning. The tools include Recruiter 2024 and AI-assisted coaching on LinkedIn Learning, aimed at streamlining recruitment and providing personalized learning, currently in the pilot phase with plans for a wider release. [image] [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: The Best Social Media Strategies for Side Hustlers – UGC, Long-Form Posts, Idea Pins & More Sharing a new product, a website, a blog post, or even just a Tweet can be daunting to start with. You’re putting your ideas out into the big bad world where someone might shut them down. Shatter your dreams. For years, I kept my ideas inside. They bubbled away, and many disappeared. Because I was scared. After decades of deliberation, I finally hit publish on a blog post. A Tweet. An email. You know what? It wasn’t perfect. In fact, if I looked back on it now, I’d probably cringe. But it also wasn’t as frightening as I’d imagined. People responded positively. They supported the new journey I was on and gave me energy and momentum to continue forward. What’s stopping you from sharing your side hustle with the world?If you’ve found reason after reason for NOT starting… for NOT taking a leap… It’s time to leave those excuses at the door. It’s time to SHARE. To help you out, we’ve collated the best stats and insights from the world of social media. These are the trending tactics that are working right now. The info inside this newsletter won’t form your entire social strategy, but it will give you a leg up on the competition. [image](=) [Join Side Hustle Strategies]( SEO Google's September 2023 "Helpful Content" update has been fully rolled out.‌ Google's September 2023 update modified the Helpful Content System guidelines for AI and third-party content. The update also provides new traffic recovery advice. [Source]() Even high-quality pages can't be indexed in Google Google aims to index high-quality pages, but not all of them will be indexed due to the sheer amount of content on the internet, and Google's indexing process is also not perfect. [Source](=) Traffic from Discover can be less reliable than traffic from keyword-driven search visits Because Discover is designed to show content that aligns with someone's interests, which can change over time, it's important to consider Discover traffic as supplemental to your primary traffic source. There are several reasons why Discover traffic may fluctuate, including changing interests, adjustments to content types, and updates to Google Search. [Source]( [Create anything you can imagine with this easy-to-use AI image generator.](=) Advertising Microsoft Advertising updates Audience Ads Microsoft Advertising introduced new features for Audience Ads and renamed Hotel Campaigns to Lodging Campaigns. Performance Max is also still available for testing in open beta. [Source](=) eCommerce Add PayPal and Venmo credit/debit cards to Apple Wallet now PayPal and Venmo cards can now be added to Apple Wallet. This enables payments using Apple Pay in-store, online, and on apps. Users will continue to earn cashback and rewards. [Source]() Technology Gmail will implement tougher spam prevention rules in 2024 Google is changing how it handles bulk emails to reduce spam. Starting next year, bulk senders must authenticate their emails, simplify unsubscribing, and stay under a reported spam threshold. 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