AdParlor Academy Digital Marketing Agency Glossary

Plain language explainers to help you keep up with the evolving digital landscape.

Algorithm

An algorithm in digital marketing refers to the set of rules and machine learning systems that social platforms use to determine what content is shown to which users. Algorithms optimize for user engagement and relevance, prioritizing content that matches user behavior and interest signals.

Example:

Instagram’s algorithm surfaces Reels with high watch time and shares to more users via the Explore page, increasing organic reach.

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