Skip to main content

Meta Unveils Blue Check Verification Option for Businesses, Providing Exclusive Benefits and Assistance


Meta Platforms Now Allow Businesses to Obtain Blue Check Verification, Offering Enhanced Features and Priority Support

In a recent announcement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced an expansion of the blue check verification system, allowing businesses on Meta platforms to acquire this coveted symbol. Previously, Meta had introduced Meta Verified for creators, a subscription service priced at $12 per month, providing creators with a blue check, priority customer support, and protection against impersonation. Businesses can now opt for verification on either Facebook or Instagram at a monthly cost of $22, or choose both platforms for $35 per month. This pricing represents an increase over the creator subscription, which ranges from $12 to $15 monthly.

Testing for this feature will commence on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks, with WhatsApp also set to follow suit. Verified businesses will receive benefits similar to creators, including enhanced account security features and troubleshooting support. Additionally, verified businesses will enjoy improved visibility in search results on both Facebook and Instagram. For WhatsApp, businesses will have the option to create a discoverable landing page via web search and allow multiple employees to engage with and assist customers.

Meta's venture into paid verification was prompted by developments at Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, where subscribers were offered the opportunity to purchase a blue check for a monthly fee. This move faced challenges, as users began to impersonate brands, celebrities, and even notable figures like the pope, using identical verified blue checkmarks. Earlier this month, X implemented an option for paid users to verify their identity through a government ID, hinting at the possibility of "additional benefits" in the future for users who choose to do so.

Meta's verification for businesses will necessitate compliance with specific activity and security criteria, and individuals applying for verification must demonstrate a genuine connection to the business.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Pastor W.F. Kumuyi Pioneers AI for the Gospel with "Ask Kumuyi AI" App

 Pastor W.F. Kumuyi Pioneers AI for the Gospel with "Ask Kumuyi AI" App Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, renowned for his leadership and teachings, is now at the forefront of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for spreading the Gospel. The newly launched Ask Kumuyi AI app, availab le at [askkumuyi.ai] (https://askkumuyi.ai/), features ,138 languages and integrates with WhatsApp, allowing users to access over 5,000 teachings from Dr. Kumuyi’s extensive Bible-based messages. This innovative platform, launched during the Leadership Strategy Congress at DLICC, is set to create a lasting legacy in the digital evangelism space. The app aims to bring the Word of God to a global audience, making Dr. Kumuyi’s teachings more accessible than ever before. In the coming days, the app will include exciting new features, including voice command capabilities, further enhancing the user experience. As the world increasingly faces technological challenges, Ask Kumuyi AI stands as a powerful reminder t...
Post a Comment
Read more

Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President and Nobel Laureate, Passes Away at 100

  On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passed away at the age of 100. His death occurred at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he had been receiving hospice care for over a year. The Carter Center confirmed his passing through a brief statement on social media. Carter, who rose to prominence as a peanut farmer and a little-known governor of Georgia, became president in 1976 amidst the political turmoil following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the historic Camp David Accords, which established peace between Egypt and Israel. However, his term was also marred by economic challenges and the Iran hostage crisis, leading to his defeat in the 1980 election. After leaving office, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, founding The Carter Center in 1982. His work focused on global health, democracy promotion, and human ri...
Post a Comment
Read more

Breaking News: Pastor Bolaji Idowu Released from Police Custody

Pastor Bolaj Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), has been released from police custody after high-profile interventions from influential figures within the Aso Rock Villa and prominent clerics across Nigeria. Pastor Idowu was initially detained on Tuesday by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, facing serious allegations of a staggering N1.5 billion fraud. Reports indicated that he would remain in custody overnight as investigations continued. However, late in the evening, Sahara Reporters revealed that the tide shifted dramatically. Sources within the police disclosed that significant pressure from powerful pastors and officials linked to President Tinubu’s administration played a crucial role in securing his release. “Pastor Bolaji was freed after key pastors and Aso Villa insiders stepped in,” a senior police source shared with Sahara Reporters. “He has been instructed to repay the funds traced to his acco...
Post a Comment
Read more