Threads is back with another update! This time we bring you topic tags, reply permissions, and video player optimizations to give everyone a better user experience and more freedom in posting and interacting. Whether you want more people to know you, avoid strangers, or just like watching videos, you will definitely like this update!
Come see how these 3 new features can change your Threads!
1. You can add 10 new topics to your personal homepage
In the past, personal pages on Threads were very simple. When people clicked on them, they could only see your posts, and people who were interested in you couldn’t immediately know what you cared about. But now, you can add up to 10 hashtags to your profile to let everyone know what you're passionate about immediately.
What are the benefits of this feature?
- Easier to attract like-minded people: If you are a fitness enthusiast, you can add tags such as "weight training" and "diet control" to help other users in the fitness circle find you faster.
- Enhance your personal brand：If you are a content creator, these tags can help you position yourself more clearly, such as "Technology News", "3C Review" or "Travel Photography", so that new fans can know what you are doing at a glance.
- The system will recommend tags when posting: In the future, when you post, Threads will recommend suitable topics based on your tags, so that your content can reach more people who are interested in these topics.
This feature is especially suitable for creators, KOLs or brand managers, because when your tags are clear, it is easier for others to find and follow you!
2. Reply & quote permissions are more flexible, finally we can avoid unnecessary discussions!
In the past, after a Threads post was published, anyone could reply or quote it, which caused many people to encounter intrusions from strange accounts, meaningless arguments, and even troll comments. Now you can control who can reply or quote your post to prevent the discussion from getting out of control!
You can set 3 reply permissions
- Anyone can reply(For those who want an open discussion)
- Only your followers can reply(Suitable for people who only want to interact with familiar circles)
- Only the person mentioned can reply(Suitable for specific conversations, without outsiders interrupting)
Who is this feature suitable for?
- People to discuss sensitive topics with: If you are chatting about politics or current events, this can help you avoid unnecessary arguments by only involving people you trust in the discussion.
- Individual users who don’t want to be disturbed by strangers: If you only want to chat with friends and don’t want to be left messages by strangers, this feature is very useful!
- Creators or KOLs who want to create high-quality community interactions: If your content is fan-driven, you can limit reply permissions and only allow your fans to participate in the discussion, avoiding excessive external interference and creating a closer sense of community. For example, beauty bloggers can engage their loyal fans without disrupting the conversation with irrelevant people.
In short, this "reply & quote permission" is really thoughtful, allowing everyone to decide more freely who to interact with, and there will be no more inexplicable happy babies coming to mess around.
3. Improved video playback experience
Threads has optimized the video player this time, making it easier for everyone to watch videos without having to worry about the lack of a progress bar or being unable to pause.
Major Updates
- Fixed playback progress bar: Now when watching a movie, the progress bar will not disappear, and you can always know where the movie is.
- Added pause, play, and jump buttons: No need to click or slide the screen back and forth, the operation is more convenient.
In the past, the viewing experience of Threads videos was rather basic. If you wanted to rewatch a certain segment, you had to drag it back and forth. Now it has finally become more convenient!
Who will like this update?
- For those who like to watch videos on Threads: Now you no longer have to worry about the video suddenly replaying or wanting to skip a segment but not being able to find the button.
- Video creators: Viewers can more easily access your content, which improves their viewing experience and makes them more likely to finish watching the video.
Although this improvement is not a major revolution, for people who watch movies frequently, the experience will be much better! (But I seldom watch it myself XD)
Threads Is this update worth looking forward to?
I think these three new features are all great and have the potential to bring real improvements and generate more practical and valuable interactions.
If you are a creator/brand, you can look forward to this update, which should help you attract more like-minded people and manage your community more efficiently. If you are just an everyday user, these changes will also make your Threads interaction experience smoother and your personal page more interesting.
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