Why is Meta removing live selling?

While Facebook live selling has been a success, Meta stated that consumers’ preferences are changing. “As consumers’ viewing behaviors are shifting to short-form video, we are shifting our focus to Reels on Facebook and Instagram, Meta’s short-form video product,” the company said.

What is live shopping feature?

Live Shopping on Facebook as per Meta Business is defining “a way to create live-streamed shopping events”. You can showcase products in real-world settings, put product details and purchase options front and center, and interact with your audience directly from your live broadcast.

Is Facebook getting rid of live shopping?

Two years after introducing Live Shopping, Facebook will be shutting down the live-streaming feature for eCommerce brands on October 1, 2022. Why? Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is focusing its resources on short-form video content.

How do you buy on live shopping?

Click the camera icon on the top right corner. At the bottom of the screen, swipe to Live. Click on Shopping. Choose the products you wish to feature. Go live by clicking on the Broadcast button.

Why is Meta in trouble?

Meta has lost billions of dollars in advertising income due to Apple’s privacy reforms to its mobile operating system and the migration of younger users to TikTok from Facebook and Instagram, its two biggest moneymakers.

Is Meta losing money?

Mark Zuckerberg continues to experience a public fall from grace after losing billions of dollars and being forced to shed 11% of its workforce to keep his dream of connecting people in virtual worlds alive.