It is a free online photo-sharing platform that was also acquired by Facebook in 2012.
The concept used in Instagram allows the user to share photos in the form of feed posts, stories, videos in the form of IGTV videos, etc. Similar to YouTube the social media platform has a feature of using hashtags, captions, tagging friends etc. similar to a feature of Facebook users can also share locations.
This platform can also be used for brand promotions, to start a business and many more things.
History of Instagram
This app was launched for iOS on the iTunes app store in October 2010. The Android app was also released in April 2012.
founders of this app for Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. The word Instagram is a combo of instant camera and telegram.
The feature of uploading short videos up to 15 seconds was launched in 2013, and it was expanded to 60 seconds in 2016. The social media platform was also part of the controversy a few years ago.
Instagram: The social network
It is one of the most famous social media platforms. It is being trusted and being used by millions of people in the world for multiple purposes such as sharing photos, business promotion, product promotion, brand promotion, marketing, sharing knowledge, etc. it is an online social media platform rapidly growing after Facebook, and it is also tied up with Facebook.
How to set up and use Instagram?
To use and set up Instagram, you need to open the official website, then, click on signup if you are a new user and fill in the details asked on the screen. if you are an old user click on login and fill in the details asked on the screen. if you use Facebook you can also log in directly to Instagram using the Facebook account. You can also install the app from the Play Store or Apple store and follow the above process.
Editing tools and features of Instagram
To edit the photos which you want to publish on Instagram, there are many editing tools, filters available while posting the photo. The features are brightness, contrast, saturation, straightness and sharpness, etc. with many filters you can also add text, emojis etc.
This feature is used to interact with followers by asking them questions or answering their questions using the feature of the story. This feature was introduced in the app in 2018
It's like direct messages where the user can share photos, videos, pages, profiles with other single user or group of users. It can be seen in the inbox section when received from another user.
Like Snapchat Stories, WhatsApp Status, this platform also has a feature of the stories where anyone can share photos, videos for one day with followers
This is the latest feature launched in this platform after the ban of some short video apps like TikTok where users can upload a short video of length less than 1 min ( generally 15 sec )
What are the risks of Instagram?
As we know there are many attacks are happening nowadays, so there are chances of Cyberattacks. In our Instagram account somebody May hacks the account, someone may take screenshots of text messages, and the user might be a victim of blackmailing, etc. Instagram has set an age limit, and the age limit is 13 years for everybody. so to be eligible to use and open an Instagram account you must be 13 years old at least.
What are the benefits of Instagram?
This platform has multiple benefits such as sharing creativity, earning popularity, growing business, brands and products promotion, earning money, sharing knowledge, etc.
Instagram: The knowledge-sharing platform
Create a page on Instagram on a selected niche in which you are interested and have knowledge in that field.
Let's consider an example, suppose you are an expert in affiliate marketing and you want to share tips, knowledge about it. (It's not just about affiliate marketing but you can choose any field.)
Post your knowledge in the form of images.
This app has multiple benefits such as you can grow your followers, share knowledge, and even earn money by posting sponsored content, promoting affiliate links, brand promotion etc.
FAQs
What are the types of accounts available on Instagram?
There are three types of accounts available
Is Instagram free to use?
It is free to use as this platform doesn't ask for any money for membership.
How do you follow someone on Instagram without them knowing?
Create a secondary account and follow any person. Keep in mind that you don't give any hint that you are following the person secretly.
What are the disadvantages of using Instagram?
