Earlier this month, Facebook announced changes to its algorithm which will put more of a priority on local news.
The company also says it will be prioritizing posts from friends and what it calls “high-quality news sources”. For complete instructions to make sure you’re getting your local fix of news on your phone, tablet or desktop, complete the following steps:
Facebook for iPhone
1. Select the three-line menu in the bottom right-hand corner of the app.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select “Settings.”
3. Select “News Feed Preferences.”
4. Select “Prioritize who to see first.”
5. Select the pages and profiles you want to see appear first in your news feed (including TCHDailyNews.com). The pages and profiles you select will show a blue badge with a star.
6. Select “Done.”
Facebook for Android
1. Select the three-line menu in the top right-hand corner of the app.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select “News Feed Preferences.”
3. Select “Prioritize who to see first.”
4. Select the pages and profiles you want to see appear first in your news feed.
5. Select “Done.”
Facebook for desktop
1. On Facebook.com, select the drop-down arrow in the top right corner of the page.
2. Select “News Feed Preferences.”
3. Select “Prioritize who to see first.”
4. Select the pages and profiles you want to see appear first in your news feed. The pages and profiles you select will show a blue badge with a star.
5. Select “Done.”
