WeChat Adds New Functions to Mini Programs
WeChat officially launched its Mini Program platform in January this year and in March, Tencent added tons of new functions to it. The new functions are meant to strengthen the mini program platform and expand its applications. On March 27th, WeChat announced the first six new functions. 1. Individual developers can register and create their […]
WeChat v.s. Line: What Can Line Learn from WeChat?
WeChat and Line are both global leaders among instant messaging apps. Compared with other apps of the same type, like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, WeChat and Line are much more similar in terms of functions and features. However, WeChat has been outperforming Line in many aspects. For example, regarding active users, according to the latest […]
Branding on Chinese Social Media: WeChat v.s Weibo
Weibo and WeChat are the two largest social networking platforms in China. They both exert significant influence in Chinese society and play an indispensable role in modern life. Weibo provides microblogging services that are the equivalent of Facebook and Twitter combined. By September, 2016, the number of monthly active users on Weibo had already reached […]
All You Need to Know About WeChat Mini Programs
Tencent officially launched WeChat Mini Programs on January 9th, 2017. It’s a significant milestone for WeChat and a turning point for mobile operating systems. Industry insiders even predict that WeChat could one day rival iOS and Android to become another major mobile operating system. So what do you need to know about WeChat mini programs? […]
WeChat Marketing: Pro Tips for the Hottest Social Media in China
Since its official launch in 2011, WeChat has become the leading social media platform in China. According to the Tencent Q3 2016 Financial Report, there are around 846 million monthly active users. This includes both the Chinese and overseas versions and is an increase of 30% over last year. WeChat has developed into a strong […]