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Previously, we brought readers 19 hidden Facebook features for professional users in parts 1 and 2. In this part 3, all the hidden features of Facebook will be presented to you as a gift.
- 19 Hidden Facebook Features Part 1
- 19 Hidden Facebook Features Part 2
15. Embed Public Content Anywhere
Facebook allows embedding public content externally
Similar to other social networks, Facebook enables users to embed public content on their websites. Simply click the menu at the top right corner of the file and choose embed to get the embed code.
16. Choose Ad Preferences
Discover Hidden Facebook Features for Professional Users
Whether you're curious, following, or not a fan of someone on Facebook, that's not all. Ultimately, advertising on Facebook is what captures your interest the most.
Facebook's business operations revolve around providing marketers with detailed information about users' interests. Facebook's algorithms rely on, among other things, the popularity and personalities of users. However, if you 'like' something on Facebook, you'll also experience similar ads on your own Facebook.
To manage ads, go to Settings => Ads => click on Your Interests. To remove an interest, simply click on the right side of each interest. In the 'Advertisers you've interacted with' tab, you'll see all advertisers you've clicked on ads for / provided information to. In the whose ads you've clicked tab, you can choose to stop seeing ads from a specific advertiser.
17. Transfer Money via Facebook
Users can transfer money to each other through Facebook
In the past, if you wanted to send money to someone, you had to rely on Western Union.
In today's digital age, there are numerous services allowing you to transfer money directly on your computer or mobile device, including your Facebook account (as long as both the sender and receiver have valid debit cards). Moreover, these transactions enable users to make purchases and buy goods through Facebook.
Despite this feature being predominantly associated with Messenger, users can also utilize this feature on regular Facebook. To set up the feature, go to Settings =>Payments to access your debit card. Once approved, you can send (or request) money to/from other users through Messenger.
To use this feature on Facebook.com, simply open a chat window with one of your contacts (accessible through the Chat window at the bottom right corner of the screen or via the Messenger icon). Next, just click on the dollar sign icon at the bottom of the window to send/request funds.
18. Download Facebook 360 Photos and Videos
Download 360-degree photos and videos to your computer or phone anytime
You may have noticed some 360 images popping up on your News Feed. On the desktop version, viewers can explore the view in all directions using the mouse or keyboard. On mobile devices, users can rotate their devices to look around. Additionally, you can also download your own Facebook 360 photos and videos.
While you can use a new 360-degree camera (usually expensive), you can also use a smartphone to capture panorama or photosphere photos and upload them to Facebook.
For more engaging and intricate videos, higher-end hardware is required. Downloading Facebook videos doesn't require advanced skills, and with some basic tips, users can easily download Facebook videos to their mobile devices or computers.
Downloading Facebook photos has never been easier. Instead of downloading photos on Facebook through the browser you use, now you can use the feature to download Facebook photos directly on the interface of the world's largest social network.
19. Worldwide Events Unfold
Facebook Live is becoming increasingly essential. One of the most exciting features of this live platform is the interactive online map, which you can find at facebook.com/livemap (desktop only)
The Facebook live stream feature has been widely embraced by the Facebook user community since its launch. It is seamlessly integrated on Android, iOS, Windows devices (for laptops or desktops with a webcam).
Here, you can zoom in on the world map and see what's being live-streamed and their popularity (larger dots indicate more viewers). Hovering over each dot will display a preview. There are plenty of local news programs, live sports events, and more.
