Newsfeed Content

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Objective:

   • The primary goal is to optimize the order of appearance of posts in a user's newsfeed by balancing public and private content effectively.

2. Types of Content:

   • Personal content (e.g., friends' photos, birthday announcements).
   • Public content (e.g., Buzzfeed Tasty recipes).

3. Key Features:

   • User Engagement History:
     • Likes, comments, shares, and time spent on specific types of content.
   • Content Features:
     • Category, length, tags, creator, recency, and popularity.
   • User Features:
     • Demographics, location, and activity patterns.

4. Metrics to Track:

   • Engagement rate for each content type.
   • Click-through rate (CTR), time spent on posts, and unfollow/hide rates.

5. Constraints and Considerations:

   • Balance between public and private content to maintain user engagement.
   • Adaptability to real-time data and user behavior changes.