X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a groundbreaking feature that significantly enhances the way users engage with their community and followers. This new development is part of X’s ongoing effort to refine and augment user experience on its platform.
One of the notable advancements is the integration of posts from joined communities into X’s “For You” algorithmic feed. Over the past few months, this inclusion has enabled a more personalized and diverse content experience for users, showcasing community posts alongside other tailored content.
In a move akin to broadcasting a message in a Slack channel, X has unveiled a feature that allows users to share their community posts with all their followers. This development marks a significant shift from the platform’s traditional post visibility, which was primarily confined to community members.
While the creation of communities on X has been an exclusive feature for Premium account holders, the platform extended this capability to all users in Japan in October. This expansion indicates X’s commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive community engagement across different regions.
The new sharing feature initially rolled out for iOS users, signaling X’s strategy of phased implementation. This careful approach ensures a smooth user experience across different devices and platforms. Soon, the feature will be available for web and Android users, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Users keen on maximizing their engagement can now choose the “Also send to followers” option when posting in a community. This functionality allows for a broader reach, as the post becomes visible not only within the community but also on the user’s personal profile.
X is actively enhancing its community-centric features. These improvements include the ability to sort posts in pinned communities, showcasing community highlights on user profiles, and permitting private accounts to join communities. These developments reflect X’s dedication to creating a more engaging and user-friendly community environment.
Addressing the need for moderated community growth, X introduced a gatekeeping feature in October. This feature enables admins of restricted communities to vet prospective members through a questionnaire. This level of control ensures that community standards are maintained and that new members align with the community’s ethos.
