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Instagram Video Posts Receive Twice the Engagement of Other Post Types [STUDY]
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A study on Instagram engagement discovered that video posts receive 2x engagement of other post types.
Instagram Bug is Causing People to Lose Followers

Instagram has a confirmed bug that is causing some users to lose a significant number of followers.
Facebook Introduces New Ways for Businesses to Communicate with Customers

Facebook will soon be rolling out two new ways for businesses to communicate with customers via messaging and groups.
Instagram Adds New Ways to Engage With Followers

Instagram has rolled out a series of new features designed to engage with followers in different ways.
Instagram Lets Users Share Stories With a Select Audience

Instagram is launching a new feature that will allow users to share stories with close friends only.
Instagram Lets Users Add Alt Text to Photos

Instagram is introducing the ability to add alt text to photos in an effort to make the platform more accessible.
Instagram to Roll Out Redesigned User Profiles

Instagram announced it will be introducing redesigned user profiles, which are set to roll out over the next few weeks.
Instagram to Remove Fake Followers, Comments, and Likes Generated by Third-Party Apps

Instagram is taking steps to limit inauthentic activity on its network by removing fake followers, likes, and comments.
Instagram Rolls Out More Ways for Businesses to Sell Products

Instagram has expanded its shopping features with the ability to tag video posts with links to products.
Instagram Lets Users Share Audio from SoundCloud to Stories

Instagram now offers SoundCloud integration, which lets users share audio from the free streaming service to their stories.
Instagram Rolls Out New “Kindness” Photo Filter to Spread Positivity

In an effort to make the web more positive, Instagram is rolling out features to spread kindness and combat bullying.
Instagram Launches Snapchat-style QR Nametags

Instagram has introduced another Snapchat-inspired feature that makes it easier for users to connect with people they meet in-person.
Instagram Brings Notifications to Web Browsers

Instagram has added notifications to the web-based version of its app.
Instagram is Testing a Way to Add Hashtags to Posts Without Putting Them in Captions

Instagram has been spotted testing a way to add hashtags to posts without including them in post captions.
Instagram Lets Users Send GIFs in Direct Messages

For the first time, Instagram is letting users send GIFs via direct messages.
Instagram Introduces Shopping in Stories, New Shopping Section in Explore

Instagram is expanding shopping capabilities, giving more businesses access to Shopping in Stories, and testing a Shopping Channel in Explore.
Instagram Adds Personalized Emoji Shortcuts for Quick Comments

Instagram has introduced personalized emoji shortcuts, which show up above the keyboard when leaving a comment.
Instagram is Working on its Own Shopping App

Instagram is reportedly building a new app exclusively for shopping.
Instagram Lets Users Apply to Become Verified

Instagram has simplified the verification process, adding a form to the app that lets users easily apply to become verified.
Instagram to Display Recommended Posts in Users Feeds

Instagram announced it will begin displaying recommended posts in users feeds from accounts they don’t already follow.
Instagram Shows Users When Friends Are Online

With a recent update to Instagram, the app will now show users when people they’ve direct messaged are online.
Instagram Tests Ability to Limit Story Views to Specific Friends

Instagram is testing a feature called “Friend List Stickers,” which lets users publish stories that are visible to specific friends.
Instagram Has 1 Billion Monthly Users, Now the Fastest Growing Social Network

Instagram revealed that it now has 1 billion monthly active users, up from the 800 million reported in September 2017.
Instagram Decides Not to Alert Users When Screenshots Are Taken

Instagram confirmed it has decided against the idea of alerting users when a screenshot is taken of their story.
Instagram Lets Brands Sell Products in Stories

Instagram is giving brands the ability to link to products in stories with new shopping stickers.
Instagram Lets Users Reshare Stories They’ve Been Mentioned In

In the latest update to Instagram users can share stories to their own story when they’ve been mentioned by others.
Instagram May Let Users Post Hour-Long Videos

Instagram is reportedly preparing to launch a feature that will allow users to publish long-form video content.
Instagram Lets Users Re-Share Posts in Stories

Instagram recently rolled out the ability for users to re-share posts from other accounts in their Instagram Stories.
Instagram Lets Users ‘Mute’ Other Accounts

Instagram is introducing a way for users to hide posts and stories in their feed without actually unfollowing other accounts.
A Hidden Instagram Feature Shows Users Time Spent in the App

Instagram is testing a hidden “Usage Insights” feature, which shows users how much time they spend in the app.