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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sponsored Posts From Instagram Influencers Are Driving Less Engagement
A recent study shows that Instagram influencers are getting hit hard by the reported decline in engagement across the platform.
Instagram Analytics Guide: 10 of the Best Tools to Get Insights
Get better marketing insights from your own profile and that of your competitors with these 10 Instagram analytics tools.
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Study Claims Instagram Engagement Has Been in Decline Since May
A study claims overall engagement across Instagram is down and has been sharply declining since early May 2019.
Instagram Lets Advertisers Boost Organic Posts as Feed Ads
Instagram advertisers can now promote organic posts as ads that appear in other users’ feeds.
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Instagram is Testing an “Order” Sticker for Stories
Instagram has been spotted testing “order” stickers in stories, which may indicate it’s working on new ways to complete transactions.
5 Easy Tips to Skyrocket Your Instagram Marketing This Year
Looking to grow your business and better engage with potential customers on Instagram? These tips will help you get ahead.
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Instagram to Make Stories More Colorful for Pride Month in June
Instagram is taking its celebration of Pride Month a step further this year with rainbow story rings.
Instagram’s Explore Page Now Includes Stories
Instagram stories are set to reach an even greater audience as they can now be discovered in the Explore section.
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Instagram to Let Creators Tag Products in Posts
Instagram will soon let creators link to products in posts, which users can shop for without leaving the app.
Instagram Introduces Quiz Stickers
Instagram has officially launched quiz stickers which allow users to create multiple-choice questions for their followers to answer.
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54% of Users Have Bought a Product Right After Seeing it on Instagram
A Facebook-commissioned study of 21,000 Instagram users reveals how they interact with brands and the impact it has on sales.
Instagram May Hide Like Counts to Reduce the Sense of Competition
Instagram is considering hiding like counts on posts to reduce the sense of competition amongst users.
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Instagram to Stop Recommending Content That Almost Violates Guidelines
Instagram is going to reduce the reach of posts that are borderline violations of the company’s community guidelines.
How to Prepare for the Boom of Instagram Local Business Profile Pages
Here’s what you can do to prepare for the full rollout of Instagram local business profile pages.
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Instagram Lets Brands Sell Products Directly Through the App
Instagram is rolling out an ecommerce solution for brands which will allow them to sell products in the app.
Instagram is Working on a New Ad Unit for Sponsored Posts
Instagram is set to roll out a new ad format for sponsored posts published by influencers.
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Instagram Rolls Out In-App Local Business Profile Pages
Instagram is introducing a new way to showcase local businesses with in-app profile pages.
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