by bitvalentine | Nov 26, 2024 | Instagram News
There is ongoing discussion about link penalties on social platforms. Most social media platforms have implemented penalties for including links in posts. The reach of link posts on various social platforms is limited, except for Bluesky. Are Social Platforms Killing...
by bitvalentine | Nov 26, 2024 | Instagram News
Many social platforms are reducing the prevalence of link posts in favor of in-house engagement. Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, Snapchat, and LinkedIn all have restrictions or penalties in place for links in posts. Bluesky is an exception, embracing external...
by bitvalentine | Nov 25, 2024 | Instagram News
We’re introducing new features to make it easier to express yourself and connect with friends through Instagram DMs. New features include over 300 new stickers, updated DM sticker tray, nicknames for you and your friends, and location sharing. Instagram Unveils...
by bitvalentine | Nov 25, 2024 | Instagram News
Instagram is testing a new placement for the message icon in the app UI. DMs are being used more frequently than regular feed updates on the platform. Instagram is leaning into the shift towards DM interactions by making changes to the app layout. Instagram Testing...
by bitvalentine | Nov 24, 2024 | Instagram News
[[REVISED]] With Donald Trump securing another term in the White House, many are wondering how social media regulations will be impacted and what changes major social platforms can expect under a second Trump administration. Social media played a significant role in...
by bitvalentine | Nov 24, 2024 | Instagram News
Instagram is removing the option to follow hashtags from the app to counter hashtag spammers. The removal of the follow tags option aims to reduce irrelevant posts in users’ feeds caused by spammers targeting trending hashtags. While hashtags are still relevant...