Instagram is one of the most popular social media sites of the world. It has well over 400 million active users according to the article written by Digital Trends. It is so easy to post a picture of food, the world, or your dog and get several likes from others. Even though Instagram is easy to use and understand there are hidden tips and tricks to get the most out of it. Digital Trends explains every bit of Instagram and all the things users get out of it. They even go into explain how to get suggested by Instagram and gain thousands of new followers. They also explain the newer aspects like Instagram Live and Instagram Stories. Instagram Live is basically just live streaming on Instagram where any follower can watch and react to the video. Instagram Stories are usually just a picture of Boomerang that lasts 24 hours on your profile for anyone to watch if your profile is public. The site also shows how to edit and add filters or collages to your photos to make them stand out more. Another site that gives tips and tricks to Instagram is the blog AdEspresso. The site features quotes from several users of Instagram giving several opinions and ideas. It talks about how social media sites are constantly experimenting and users need to keep up with it and be aware of the experiments. Some of the tips include: playing to Instagram’s strengths, captivate users without sound, be opportunistic with our Instagram’s and formats, reach almost three times the amount of people with Instagram stories, and create a seamless experience within your Instagram feed. All of these tips and tricks were backed up by recent research and quotes from other researches and working professionals working with the social media industry. I think these tips are fairly accurate to my own experience and the experiences of those around me and could potentially help out new or experienced users on upping their Instagram and social media game.
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