Instagram has played an increasingly large role in the way we shop online. According to a report by ecommerce intelligence firm Emarketer from last year, almost 64% of Instagram users surveyed said they had used the platform to make a purchase, be that instantly or after seeing a product advertised on the app. However, despite… Continue reading Instagram is getting rid of live shopping
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Instagram wants to manage your time on the app – but will it make a difference?
As more people rely on social media for communication, entertainment, and more, companies have started implementing methods of helping individuals manage their time spent on the app. Recently, Instagram has become the latest social media platform to join the fray–implementing new features designed to help users better manage their time spent on the app. It’s… Continue reading Instagram wants to manage your time on the app – but will it make a difference?
Instagram showed people too many videos last year, admits Adam Mosseri
This past year has been a tumultuous one for the popular social media platform, Instagram. According to Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, the platform has been showing people too many videos throughout the past year. The problem started when Instagram began changing its algorithm in 2019. The platform’s focus switched from emphasizing interactions between users… Continue reading Instagram showed people too many videos last year, admits Adam Mosseri
Instagram now lets you pause notifications with Quiet Mode
Since its inception, Instagram has evolved from a simple image-sharing service to a major social media network with enhanced communication tools. Recently, the platform increased its focus even further on helping users maintain their mental wellbeing, introducing Quiet Mode as a way to take a break from notifications. Quiet Mode is a new feature that… Continue reading Instagram now lets you pause notifications with Quiet Mode
Instagram finally drops the shopping tab from its news feed to focus on content
Recently, Instagram, the popular social media platform, announced the removal of the Shopping tab from its news feed. This move follows the company’s shift in focus to content creation, which has been its core competency since day one. With this announcement, Instagram will be reverting back to its original purpose of delivering quality, engaging content… Continue reading Instagram finally drops the shopping tab from its news feed to focus on content