Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
Meta is implementing a new tiered pricing structure that limits the number of free hyperlinks users can post on Facebook pages. The move is part of a broader strategy to keep users within the platform's ecosystem by discouraging outbound traffic.
Why it matters
This policy shift significantly impacts news publishers and businesses that rely on social media to drive traffic to their websites, potentially forcing them to pay for visibility.
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