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Instagram Will Let Users Draft Stories to Save For Later
Instagram users will soon be able to create stories and save them as drafts to publish later, the company confirms in an announcement.
Instagram Lets Up to 4 People Go Live in One Stream
Instagram’s new ‘Live Rooms’ lets up to four users go live in the same stream, doubling the amount of participants that were allowed previously.
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How Instagram’s Algorithm Works & IG Content Best Practices
Understanding Instagram’s algorithm can help with views and engagement. Check out these best practices for Feed posts, Stories, IGTV videos, and Reels.
Instagram Adds ‘Recently Deleted’ Folder For Removed Content
Instagram is adding a ‘Recently Deleted’ folder which gives users an opportunity to review their removed content before permanently deleting it.
6 Ways to Repurpose Content with Instagram’s Most Popular Features
Between Instagram’s latest trends and the power of repurposing, creating content for the platform has never been easier. Here are 6 ideas to start with.
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What Are Social Media Pods & Should You Join One?
Struggling with low engagement and looking to jump on the Instagram pod trend? Check out the pros and cons to consider before joining one.
Instagram is Letting Advertisers Create Posts With Users’ Accounts
Instagram is giving advertisers the ability to publish sponsored posts from users’ accounts through an update to branded content ads.
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Instagram is Making it Possible to Search by Keyword
Instagram is upgrading its search functionality and letting users find content by keyword for the first time.
Instagram Focuses on Reels, Upsets Users
A recent update to the Instagram app suggests the company is going all-in on Reels, much to the dismay of loyal users.
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Instagram Extends Live Stream Time Limit to 4 Hours
Instagram users can now stream live up to four times longer than before following a significant extension to live stream time limits.
Instagram Lets More Users Make Money With Fan Badges
Instagram is letting more users monetize their live streams with fan badges; a feature that feels heavily influenced by Twitch.
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9 Expert Tips to Earn Traffic from Instagram
These easy-to-implement strategies can help you use clickable links on Instagram and drive free traffic from the platform to your website.
New Instagram Resources For Small Businesses
Instagram is launching a mini-site full of new resources created to help small businesses get the most out of Instagram Shops.
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11 Tips to Increase Sales on Instagram
Brands and businesses can make big money selling on Instagram. Here are 11 tactics that can help boost your sales using Instagram.
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Instagram Carousels Are the Most Engaging Post Type [STUDY]
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A recent study finds posts on Instagram are likely to be more successful if they contain a carousel, versus a single photo or video.
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Instagram is Adding Suggested Posts to the Main Feed
Instagram’s main feed will now show posts from people you don’t follow, after you’re caught up with content from the people you do follow.
Instagram is Fighting Off Fake Accounts With ID Checks
Instagram is furthering its efforts to fend off bots and fake accounts by requiring certain account holders to confirm their identity.
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Instagram Reels Launches Worldwide to Compete With TikTok
Instagram Reels, a new way to create and share 15-second TikTok-like videos, is officially launching in the US.
The Most Influential Women on Instagram
Discover who are the most popular women on Instagram right now and how they’re using the platform to engage with followers and promote their work.
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Instagram to Launch a TikTok Competitor in the US Next Month
Facebook is reportedly planning to bring Instagram Reels, a direct competitor to TikTok, to the US in August.
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