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10 Inspiring Examples of Instagram Contests That Caught Our Attention

Want to get more engagement through Instagram contests? Here are 10 examples to keep you inspired.
Instagram User Growth Drops to Lower Levels Than Previously Expected

According to a new report, Instagram’s user growth has dropped to single digit percentages for the first time.
Instagram Has New Rules for Publishing Branded Content

Instagram is introducing a new policy that will prohibit influencers from publishing certain types of content.
Facebook and Instagram Go Down Across the World on Thanksgiving Day

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger experienced major outages in various parts of the world on Thursday, November 28.
Instagram Explains How Posts Are Chosen for the Explore Page

Instagram has revealed new details regarding what goes into selecting posts and stories for the Explore page.
How to Create Your Instagram Content Plan

Follow these four tips to create a content plan that can help increase your brand reach and conversions on Instagram.
Instagram Gives Users More Control Over Data Shared With Third-Party Apps

Instagram is introducing new features that give users more control over the data they share with third-party apps.
Instagram is Bringing Direct Messaging to its Desktop Site

Instagram appears to be in the process of bringing direct messaging to its desktop website.
Instagram Removes ‘Following’ Tab Which Let Users Keep Track of Others’ Activity

Instagram has removed a section of its app which was referred to by many as a “stalker” tool.
Instagram to Help Businesses Sell Products By Reminding Customers on Launch Day

Instagram is testing a way for customers to set reminders about product launches
Instagram is Encouraging More Content Creation But Offers No Added Incentive

Instagram has launched an account dedicated to encouraging creators to publish more and longer content.
Instagram Has New Policies for Content Promoting Weight Loss Products

Instagram is rolling out new policies around content that promotes weight loss products or cosmetic procedures.
Instagram Posts Can Now Be Scheduled in Advance Through Facebook

Instagram posts can now be scheduled to publish at a later time through Facebook’s Creator Studio.
4 Secrets of Instagram Marketing That New Ecommerce Stores Often Miss

Set up your ecommerce store for success. Here are four ways you can make the most of Instagram marketing.
Instagram is Doubling Down on Stories Ads

Instagram is literally doubling down on stories ads in a test that will show back-to-back ads to some users.
Instagram to Crack Down on Fake Stories Views

Instagram is reportedly working on a solution for the wave of inauthentic story views that has spread throughout the network.
Instagram is Working on Layouts for Stories, New Boomerangs, More

Instagram has been found testing several upgrades to stories that include a layout mode, new boomerangs, and redesigned icons.
Instagram Purges Meme Accounts, Shutting Down Pages With Millions of Followers

Instagram is cracking down on accounts that primarily post memes, deleting popular pages that have amassed millions of followers.
Instagram to Warn Users if Their Account is At Risk of Being Disabled

Instagram is introducing changes to its account disable policy, one of which involves warning users before deleting their account.
Instagram Expands its Test of Removing Like Counts

Instagram expanded its test of removing like counts and restricted the test even further by showing no likes at all.