Facebook to roll out new feature that will let users read full news stories within feed this month

Image
ANI Washington
Last Updated : May 03 2015 | 12:22 PM IST

Facebook users may be able to read full New York Times, Buzzfeed, and National Geographic articles and watch videos on their feed later this month as the social media platform is in talks with publications to introduce the new feature which will be called, 'Instant Articles.'

According to The Verge, Facebook is offering two schemes to woo publications. Under one scheme, publications would be able to keep all ad revenue from articles posted on Facebook if the sites themselves sell the ads. If Facebook sells the ads then, it will keep 30 percent of the revenue for itself.

The number clearly indicates that the social media site does not see Instant Articles as a direct source of revenue but is focusing on keeping the users on its site that will indirectly benefit its earnings.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 03 2015 | 12:12 PM IST

Next Story