Social Media Glossary

Platform Features Terms — Social Media Glossary

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Algorithm

The set of rules a social media platform uses to decide which content to show users and in what order.

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Content Moderation

The process of reviewing, filtering, and removing user-generated content that violates a platform's community guidelines.

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DM (Direct Message)

A private, one-on-one message sent between users on a social media platform, separate from public posts.

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FYP (For You Page)

TikTok's algorithmically curated feed of recommended videos, shown to users based on their interests rather than who they follow.

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Geotag

A location tag added to a social media post that associates the content with a specific physical place.

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Shadowban

When a platform limits the visibility of an account's content without notifying the user, often as a penalty for rule violations.

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TikTok

A short-form video platform known for its powerful interest-based algorithm that surfaces content to non-followers.

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Trending

Topics, hashtags, or content that are rapidly gaining popularity and conversation volume across a platform.

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Verification Badge

A checkmark icon on a social profile that indicates the account is authentic, notable, or a paid subscriber.

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