A user-driven feed is like a personalized menu that changes based on what you like.
Imagine you’re at a buffet with lots of food, but instead of trying everything, you pick your favorites. Then, every time you go to the buffet, it shows you more of those foods and maybe some new ones you might like too. That’s how a user-driven feed works: it shows you things based on what you’ve liked before.
How It Works
You start by choosing or liking certain items, these could be videos, pictures, posts, or even toys. The more you interact with them (like clicking, commenting, or sharing), the smarter your feed becomes.
It’s like having a friend who always knows what you want to eat next, and they get better at guessing each time!
Why It's Fun
A user-driven feed feels like it’s just for you. You don’t have to look through everything, only the stuff that interests you comes up. And as you keep using it, it learns more about what makes you happy. It’s like having a growing list of your favorite things, always ready to surprise you with something new!
Examples
- An adult clicks on a news article about space, and the next day there are more space-related stories.
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See also
- How algorithms shape what you see on social media?
- How do social media algorithms function?
- How do new social media algorithms choose what content I see?
- What are social media algorithms?
- How do TikTok's algorithms decide what videos to show you?