Direct message
A direct message between platform users. Private describes limited visibility but alone confirms neither end-to-end encryption nor confidentiality from the operator.
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Clear filtersFacebook Pixel (Meta Pixel)
Now Meta Pixel: a tool recording selected website events for Meta advertising and measurement. Mobile apps use separate integrations. Deployment requires attention to privacy, consent and the quality of transmitted data.
Definition and sourcesHashtag
A word or phrase preceded by # to label a topic. Search and distribution behaviour depends on the platform.
Definition and sourcesMeta's platform for sharing and communicating through photos and video. Reach depends on features and recommendation systems; follower counts do not guarantee delivery.
Definition and sourcesInstagram Story
Instagram's short-lived publishing format, normally visible for 24 hours unless highlighted. Visibility and archiving depend on account settings.
Definition and sourcesSocial media
Platforms and tools for publishing content and interaction between users. They support business communication, communities and advertising. Visibility depends on platform rules and audiences; a profile alone does not guarantee customer reach.
Definition and sourcesSwipe-up link
A historical gesture-based way to open links in Instagram Stories. Link stickers replaced it; old tutorials may describe an obsolete interface.
Definition and sourcesUnpublished ad post
An advertising post not published as an ordinary profile post and targeted to an audience. This does not make it invisible in platform transparency tools.
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