Instagram: Beginner's Insights

Ever used Instagram? I’m sure you do but if not, then it’s time to start one. Here are sure ways to get tips on the ins and outs of this new craze imagery platform.

1. Logo

People tap on your logo. People can get hooked to the Instagram logo for color really talks. With colors, come emotions and that unique imagery associated with the Instagram logo. Creativity comes alive with those colors that are friendly, vivid and represent optimism for appealing visuals.

1. Interface

No more blue interface, the color of the year is the white interface. Plain, simple and makes everything blend and readable.

1. Videos

Videos are often anywhere around 30 seconds to 1 minute. It’s a great way to captivate our senses - our eyes and ears. Spice it up with that soothing music!

1. Zooming Quality

You can look at photos up close. To zoom closer, select a photo on your feed and pinch the screen. Then to get back to the original size just release your hold to zoom.

1. Interest-based feed optimizations

Instagram doesn’t show feeds based on a chronological order or as they happened when being posted. It is optimized to bring news feeds based on our relationships with people. Basically, it shows what or who we are most interested in. 

1. Notification Settings

You can ask your followers to follow you. Then, once you post, notifications will appear on the upper right part of your followers’ screen.

1. Multiple accounts

This is a feature that allows you to log in and log out on different gadgets.

1. Insta Story

A reel that is visible for 24 hours only. It is a series of photos and videos people can swipe through and watch.

1. Video Messaging

You can easily message your friends as a creative outlet for people. You can make Video DM’s with ease.

1. Live Videos

These are videos taken real time and can be broadcasted to your followers.

1. Business Profile

Contact button, Insights and Ads are available to business profiles. This allows for your account to look corporate that must be linked to a Facebook account. However, analytics wise this is a great feature.

1. Likes and Comments

Likes show support and comments encourage conversations. The “heart” sign aids in creating interactions. Instagram is all about interaction.

1. Filter Tool

Initially set-up to build a healthy community foundation, you can block posts containing specific keywords. You also have the ability to swipe to delete comments, report inappropriate comments or block nuisance users.

These are just some features of Instagram that warms the heart. Get to know each feature and surely, you’ll enjoy the ride to a follower-based platform. Hey, no regrets! With creativity, everything is all worthwhile.