Yandex specialists have released a new product called Zen. What is it, how to install Yandex. Zen ”, how to use it, can be found in this article.
What is Yandex. Zen
"Zen" is a special service that offers the user specifically those articles and publications in which he is interested. Every time you are interested in something on the Internet, Zen algorithms remember your preferences, and publications on these topics appear in the feed.
Now users do not need to search for interesting sites on their own, just put an “like” under the article they like and there will be more such publications in the feed. In the event that the user is not interested in the provided topic, he can click on the thumb down icon or even block the channel. Thus, similar publications disappear from the feed.
The Benefits of Zen
What is the advantage of the service that many Internet users want to install Yandex. Zen ”to all your devices? Firstly, it is very convenient, you do not need to independently look for what to read or see. Dozens of cards with interesting content right on your browser’s home page, that is, constantly in front of your eyes, and the cards change very often, and you won’t be bored.
You can make money on Zen yourself. Not everyone knows that Yandex allows you to start your own channel and earn money on it. Your articles, narratives and a short video will also be shown to people who are interested in this topic, and you will receive a reward for this.
How to enable Yandex. Zen
In order to start using the service, no third-party extensions or installations are required. If you have installed Yandex. Browser ”of the latest version,“ Zen ”works by default. You just need to go down the page and you will be provided with cards (short announcements) of publications. Just right-click and the full version will open in a new tab.
Sometimes right after installing the browser, the Zen feed does not appear, this may be due to the fact that the algorithms do not yet know about your preferences. As soon as the necessary base is collected, the tape will be restored automatically.
Let's say more than a week has passed using the browser, and the recommendation feed does not appear. Most likely, it is simply not included. Here is a small manual on how to enable Yandex. Zen ":
In the upper right corner of the browser you will notice an icon in the form of three horizontal stripes. Click on it.
In the pop-up menu window, select "Settings", and then - "Appearance Settings".
It remains only opposite the item "Show in a new tab Zen - a tape of personal recommendations" check the box.
That's all. As you can see, install Yandex. Zen ”in the browser is not difficult. If you did not find item 3 in the settings, you may first have to enable the “New Interface” in the “Appearance Settings”.
“Yandex. Zen "on the phone
Today, when smartphones and tablets have become an integral part of everyday life, it is not surprising that many users want to see the news feed in gadgets. Install “Yandex. Zen ”on the smartphone is not difficult. Moreover, it was initially available in the mobile version of the browser.
If you don’t want to additionally download and install anything on your tablet or phone, the Yandex browser is enough for you. Everything here is exactly the same as on the computer. Just below the scoreboard with your favorite sites, the Zen tape begins. Just scroll down and you will always find what to read and see.
Zen app
For those users who often pay attention to the feed and constantly monitor updates, the Yandex. Zen. " It can be installed by users with both Android and iOS gadgets.
All you need to do is download the application from the Market. After installation, a widget will automatically appear on the phone’s main screen, with which it is much easier to view the tape. Then you will be available to interesting articles, videos, short posts. The application will send you automatic notifications, if you wish, you can always turn them off in the settings.
Unfortunately, the authors are not yet available for editing and publishing materials through the mobile version of Zen, but the developers promised to rectify the situation soon.
How to customize your feed?
It doesn’t matter where exactly Yandex. Zen ”, - on the computer or on the phone, you can always configure it to your own priorities. As we wrote above, the news is presented in the feed in the format of cards. Each such card consists of a title and a small passage of text with which the reader can guess what will be discussed.
If you click on a card of interest, it will open in a new tab, and Yandex robots will take into account your interest in this topic. In general, all your actions on the Internet are taken into account, that is, your search queries, read articles, watched videos - you need to understand this before setting up Yandex. Zen. "
At the bottom of each news there are two thumb down and thumb up icons. If you like the topic and would like to see more of such news in your stream, just click on the "thumbs up". In other words, when you “like”, for example, fishing and hunting topics, your feed will get even more such content.
And if you didn’t like the news, or if you are not interested in the subject, feel free to click “dislike” and the algorithm will take into account your signal. Therefore, set up Yandex. Zen ”is possible for any of your requests. And if you do not want to receive content from a specific channel or site, you have the right to block the source. If desired, you can restore blocked channels.