As part of its ongoing mission to overtake Google as the go-to search engine, TikTok launched its latest SEO tool - Featured Answer.
In addition to the multiple videos that appear when using the search bar on TikTok, this new feature pulls up text-based results when searching for informational queries. For example, when searching the term “Air Fryer Recipes” on the app, results listed step-by-step instructions on how to make French fries.
It’s clear TikTok is ramping up its potential as a dependable search engine. Last year, it was widely reported that 40% of Gen Z users prefer using TikTok and Instagram for search instead of Google. Since then, the app has made huge efforts to improve its search capabilities - highlighting keywords in comments with links to search results for the term.
For brands and marketers looking to use TikTok, this provides more room to reach audiences in a way that also boosts the lifespan of some of these creative pieces of content.
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Mark Zuckerberg announced users are now able to add up to five links in their profile bios.
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Creators with 50,000 followers, 25 million monthly Snap views, and 10 stories a month are eligible to enroll in the program.
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The streaming platform is introducing a new process that allows product details that can be scheduled to appear at a set time.
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