What Is a Feed?

A social media feed is a constantly updating stream of content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. It includes posts from friends, family, and accounts you follow, such as photos, videos, news, and ads. This feed reflects your interests and interactions.

Each refresh brings new posts. Algorithms influence the content in your feed by analyzing what you like, share, and comment on. For example, if you engage more with travel posts, your feed will show more travel-related content. The goal is to create a personalized experience that keeps you connected and engaged.

However, not all posts from everyone you follow will appear in your feed. Algorithms also prioritize posts based on factors like recency and popularity.

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