#53 The Block Party 2024 Fallout: Celebrities, IG Algorithm, and Amazon's Book Ban

Join us as we dive into the aftermath of the Block Party 2024 and its ripple effects on social media, including the controversial move to block celebrities and their affiliates from dominating platforms meant for everyday users. We discuss the impact on both influencers and indie authors, whose livelihoods are intricately tied to these platforms. Discover the latest changes in Instagram's algorithm, particularly its crackdown on reposted content, and the implications for indie authors relying on the platform for book promotions. Learn how these shifts push for creativity and affect marketing strategies for authors and their teams. But that's not all. Amazon's recent decision to hide erotic novels based on reviews has sent shockwaves through the indie author community. We delve into the consequences of this policy change, from stripped bestseller rankings to altered search visibility. Plus, explore Amazon's new feature, "Your Books," touted as a personalized reading hub, and its potential to rival platforms like Goodreads. Tune in as we unpack the evolving landscape of social media, publishing, and online commerce, and how these changes impact both creators and consumers alike. Did you like today’s bookish chat? Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so that you never miss another episode. And happy reading! 📖✨ Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unboundbookbabes JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB: https://buymeacoffee.com/unboundbookbabes Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Product Links: https://kit.co/Unbound_book_babes Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/unboundbookbabes/home?authuser=0 Save money with Rakuten - and Kobo Books: www.rakuten.com/r/GETINO8?eeid=28187 Please find us on TikTok and Instagram @unbound_book_babes 00:00 Intro 00:55 Block Party 8:34 Instagram Algorithm Change 19:54 Amazon Book Ban 25:51 Amazon New Your Books / Your Library Feature Check out our other videos: Bobbi is a Mood Reader: https://youtu.be/mhVYGC35DDs?si=uiuN97kZV4zEQP-e Free Audiobooks and reading apps: https://youtu.be/_72GT5c8ZTw?si=_jsT1KQXcaGu5aIf Kindle Features, Tips and Tricks: https://youtu.be/LARvmOSTrRs?si=IgImEKgpvL-Yc_aB Top E-Readers - Kindle, Kobo, Onyx, Nook: https://youtu.be/PGseNSlBjrg?si=gaf-61sKDxoqmNy5 Movie adaptation of Poor Things: https://youtu.be/NmZSEigiFvg?si=VAHu9ylvbfGtdG1R