Facebook tweaks News Feed algorithm to give more weight to relevance, user connections

Facebook is constantly tweaking its News Feed algorithm, taking into account publishers’ desires to have more fans and users see posts and balancing that with users’ desire for their best experience. Facebook announced in a media session Tuesday two changes to News Feed that they feel will enhance the user experience and create a more engaging News Feed:

  • Story Bumping: Stories you haven’t seen yet because they were “below the fold,” on News Feed are eligible to be bumped up further in News Feed the next time you check Facebook.
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