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From the Spotlite archive. Articles reflect their original publication date.
Why we built trust and safety in from the start
Trust and safety was built into Spotlite from day one, - not added later. Here’s why we chose a slower, harder path to create a social experience designed to be safer for young people from the start.
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A Decade of Learning What It Takes to Build Social Platforms Young Users Can Trust
Most social platforms launch in months. We spent ten years building, operating, failing, rebuilding — and strengthening our safety architecture before relaunching. Because long-term value in youth platforms is inseparable from trust.Here’s why we chose the harder path:
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How to use closed captioning to improve your online watching experience
With more and more people watching video content online, making sure your experience is as good as possible is important. By using closed captioning, you can improve the quality of the audio and video and make sure you're getting all the information you need. Here's how to use closed captioning on your favourite stream
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The clone app of the social media phenomenon everyone's talking about
There's a new social media app on the block, and it's already generating a lot of buzzes. Dubbed "The Clone App," this platform is said to be a carbon copy of the popular app everyone's talking about. But is it just a cheap imitation, or does The Clone App have what it takes to compete? Here's what you need to know.
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Cosmetic brand teams up with Social Media Influencer for Old Hollywood glamour-inspired collection
Are you ready to get glam? ColourPop has teamed up with Jasmine Chiswell, a professional makeup artist, to create an Old Hollywood-inspired collection that is sure to turn heads. This collab is all about glamour, sophistication, and retro style – perfect for making a statement at your next special event. Keep reading t
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Why Do We Compare Ourselves to Others on Social Media, and How Can We Stop?
We've all been there, sat in our PJ's on a Saturday night, scrolling through our social media feeds and comparing our lives to those of our friends. We see them having fun at parties, on exotic holidays or enjoying nights out at fancy restaurants, while we're stuck at home with a takeaway and a Netflix binge. It's easy
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Parasocial Relationships: The Internet's new favourite topic
The internet has been talking about parasocial relationships a lot lately. If you're like us, when you first heard this term, you were probably wondering what in the world it meant. Well don't worry - we're here to explain what it means and why it's become such a popular topic.
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Internet Culture: Understanding the weird and wonderful of online life
If you thought the internet was just a place to watch cat videos and catch up on your online shopping, you thought wrong. The internet is a culture all of its own, with its own rules and customs. And just like any other culture, there are things about internet culture that can seem weird and wonderful to outsiders. So,
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Dani Klaric, the influencer we all deserve
Ouch. That had to hurt. Yesterday, social media was buzzing with reactions to an influencer's work outfit that was just so wrong it became hilarious. If you're brave enough to look, you can see the pictures for yourself, but be warned - they're cringe-worthy. The internet wasn't gentle in its mockery, and people had a
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Young users are spending more time in other apps than Facebook
It's been a known fact for a while now that Facebook is no longer the most popular social media platform among young users. According to various reports, users aged 18-24 are spending more time on other apps, such as YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat. So what does this mean for Facebook? Is the platform in trouble? Well
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Get short with it: Check out this new guide for short videos
We all know that making short videos is key on YouTube, but sometimes it can be hard to know just how short to go. Well, never fear – we’ve got you covered with this new Youtube guide! In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about YouTube Shorts, from how to make them to how to promote them. We'll also g
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Laugh it off: The best mental health content on the internet
Mental health is often a touchy topic. But it doesn't have to be! In fact, some of the best content on the internet when it comes to mental health is actually really inspiring. This blog post is all about asking questions about whether the content about mental health on social media helps you to relax when you feel dow
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Get ahead of the competition by using Reels
Looking to stay ahead of the competition on social media? A new report showed that you should look no further than the new Reels feature! This powerful way of creating videos lets you show off your brand or product in a fun, engaging way. So do you want to check out more? Continue reading!
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Scott Davies: The Funniest and Coolest Guy on Two Wheels
Meet our newest team member: Scott Davies is one of the coolest and most entertaining guys on two wheels. He's a social media influencer who knows how to have a good time, and his fans love him for it. Scott is always up for a challenge, and he never disappoints when it comes to putting on a show. Whether he's doing wh
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How to Boost Game Downloads with Influencers
Almost everyone plays games on their mobile devices, and if you don’t, you should! Games are a great way to pass the time and have some fun. But what if you could make your game playing even better by using influencers? Keep reading to find out how!
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