Making Sure Everyone Gets the Picture

A little app called Instagram has taken the social network world by storm.

Instagram is a mobile application that allows user to share photos and videos with followers. This mobile app has some perplexed on why it has become so popular, “You just post pictures all day?”. Yes, you just post pictures all day. There are different social networks available to users and each serves its own special purpose. Facebook has become a hub for all multimedia content, while Twitter is convenient for quick messages, and YouTube displays video. Then you have Instagram, which allows users to receive messages through photographs. Today’s generation loves documenting all of their experiences online and photos help do that the best.

Top 5 Things you need to know about Instagram

#Selfie

The  hashtag system was initiated by Twitter, but Instagram has taken it to another level. When users post photo they are able to add hashtags (ie, #solutionsbydesign) . The hashtag is like a group or tracking feature, hashtag are clickable and when you click on these hashtag you are able to see all photos that include that hashtag. For example we clicked on #solutionsbydesign we see able pictures that have been captioned with that hashtag.

It’s a mobile app.

Instagram is only available via mobile application, meaning unlike Facebook and Twitter you cannot use Instagram from a desktop computer. The Instagram app has to be downloaded on a mobile phone or tablet. You may view a Instagram profile from a computer, but use of Instagram’s great functionalities you must be on a mobile phone or tablet.

#Nofilter

When you upload a picture to Instagram there are different editing tools you can use right there in the app. The most popular editing tools are the filters. Instagram offers numerous filters you can apply to enhance photos. For example there is a filter to turn your photo to black and white. This allows users to have fun with their photos.

Followers

All users have followers. Those who follow you get to see your post on their timeline, along with others they follow. If your page is private users must ask for your permission to follow your page.

Sharing

Instagram allows you to share photos and videos on other social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Flickr. You can set-up your account to sharing automatically making it easy to reach all of your audiences via each network.

Instagram is an awesome social media tool and with it's wide range of demographics the chances to reach your audience is great. If you have questions regarding how you can get started with Instagram don’t hesitate to contact us today!