Instagram Changes the Rules of the Game…again?
HERE’S WHAT’S NEXT FOR USERS.
Instagram updates are hard to keep up with nowadays. That’s why I’m here to give you the latest update on the new Instagram features that you should actually pay attention to.
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Don’t have much time?
Here’s a summary for you.
New hashtag update: 3-5 quality hashtags on your posts
Text-to-Speech Feature: The famous TikTok robotic voice-over effect is now finally available on Instagram Reels (along with other voice effects too!)
Instagram Video: IGTV & Feed post videos are now combined into the same, new tab coined as “Instagram Video”
Instagram Live Scheduling: schedule you’re IG Live events up to 90 days in advance
Instagram Story Links: they’re officially here & available to EVERYONE!
Oh, so you want to stick around? I’m so happy you’re here– Let’s go, friend.
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Sad that summer is over? Don’t be. Instagram’s not done making waves…
The first announcement that sent major waves through Instagram’s social-sphere is the new best practices for #hashtags. Instagram has finally graced us with an official statement regarding how many hashtags you should be using on your posts.
In recent years, the advice I’ve heard time and time again is to use all 30 hashtags on posts, but Instagram has decided to control-alt-delete that advice in a recent post to their @creators account saying,
DO keep the number of hashtags between 3-5…adding 10-20 hashtags will not help you get additional distribution.
Want to take a closer look? Check out Instagram’s post below:
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When you can’t do TikTok dances so you automatically default to the robot…
The famous TikTok robotic voice-over effect is now finally available on Instagram Reels. It’s still a feature that is being rolled out at the moment so be patient. Here’s a glimpse into how to use this new feature thanks to @britcunningham_ on Instagram:
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am i seeing double? *realizes your friend is a twin* oh, That makes more sense…
For months it’s felt like I’ve been seeing double with IGTV & Feed Videos, but now this next Instagram update makes more sense. This is an update that probably affects you pretty directly. Instagram has decided to combine…
IGTV and Feed videos into one video format: Instagram Video.
Here’s what that means for you:
60 second feed video previews
A new IG Video tab (for both your IGTV & Feed videos)
Video trimming & filter features
Tagging capabilities — now you’re able to tag your favorite people, brands, or locations in your videos
This recent post on Instagram’s Creator account includes a breakdown on how to effectively use each video format. Check it out:
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It’s A-LIVEEEE muahahahaha, no seriously IG Live has a new update too…
The last update you need to be aware of is the new ‘Live Scheduling’ tool meant to, according to Instagram:
help you promote, plan, and prepare for upcoming lives.
You can now schedule an IG Live up to 90 days in advance using the IG Live Scheduling tool. When you schedule an Instagram Live, you are able to give your audience a chance to plan for your live in advance. I’m interested to see how this new feature impacts how IG Lives are used because I am personally way more likely to tune into someone’s live if I can plan for it.
Want to learn how to use this new feature, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a preview provided by Instagram’s Creator account:
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Step aside Oprah…
Instagram said, “YOU GET LINKS! YOU GET LINKS ! YOU GET LINKS!”
Instagram recently decided that they wanted to gift their entire audience with access to the Instagram Story Links feature. That means no more 10k followers necessary to share your favorite brands, products, or resources. IG Story Links for EVERYONE make it easier than ever for small businesses & micro-influencers to share even more with their followers & further nurture their IG communities.
Learn more about this announcement right from the source:
phew, Now that we got through all of those new instagram updates…
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