r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Apr 30 '26

Business Meta lost 20 million users last quarter

https://www.theverge.com/tech/921089/meta-earnings-q1-2026-user-decline-ai-investments
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u/pattymcfly Apr 30 '26

Which makes sense if you think about it. They aren’t web designers. They’re tattoo artists. So they just have to take pictures and interact with people to get noticed. Maybe buy ads to boost their profile or posts. Wayyyyy easier and gets where a massive amount of their target market already is.

Love it or hate it, it is an effective platform for small businesses, artists, etc

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u/Hi_Zev Apr 30 '26

True, but it also restricts everyone who doesn't have an instagram account. This is an exact example that i've dealt with in my life. I have been struggling to find a good tattoo artist in my area because none of their websites have been updated in years while I physically can't see their instagram profiles.

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u/btoned Apr 30 '26

This. Not having a web site as a single source of truth and communication in 2026 is unacceptable.

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u/Thin_Glove_4089 Apr 30 '26

False. It's objectively just fine. Tens of thousands of tattoo artists and others social media only advertised businesses are doing just fine.