About Instagram
Instagram is a social media app which lets users share photos and videos from their smartphones, as well as like and comment on other users’ posts, send private messages, search for relevant content, and more. Users can view their feed from any web browser, but can only upload photos and videos through the native apps for iOS and Android.
Instagram includes a range of filters and editing tools which users can apply to their photos and videos before posting. The exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, warmth, fade, and other aspects of photos can be adjusted, and users can also add text and drawings on top of their photos and videos. Up to 10 photos and videos can be published in a single post, and filters can be applied in bulk across a whole post, or to individual images. Videos can be shared with or without audio, and users can control which frame of a video is presented as the cover image. Captions, hashtags, and locations can be added to posts, enabling users to search for relevant content.
The Stories feature allows users to post photos and videos which are displayed at the top of their followers’ feeds, and disappear after 24 hours. Users can send direct messages to each other, containing their own photos or videos, text, posts from their feed, other users’ profiles, hashtags, and locations. Disappearing photos and videos can also be sent directly to other users, which can be viewed twice before they disappear.
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Key benefits of Instagram
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Business size
Markets
United States
Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of Instagram: 23
- @mentions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automated Publishing
- Brand Tracking
- Campaign Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Import/Export
- Content Management
- Content Sharing
- Customer Engagement
- Drag & Drop
- For Small Businesses
- Live Chat
- Multi-Account Management
- Real Time Editing
- Real Time Notifications
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Social Media Monitoring
- Tagging
- User Profiles
Alternatives
Facebook for Business
Workplace by Facebook
Snapchat
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- Industry: Law Practice
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
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Reviewed on 16/12/2021
Am an artist art lover, Instagram offers the best platform to display my art work and reach further...
Am an artist art lover, Instagram offers the best platform to display my art work and reach further audience... They give positive reactions and free advert without even using professional Instagram features.
Pros
Did you know that you can edit photos using Instagram without actually posting them.! Putting multiple pictures in a singles post is quiet a big deal.
Cons
Some filters skew viewers’ perception of reality
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy to Use and Earn Money
Reviewed on 04/01/2022
I used to use alot of money in marketing but it's now easy to market my business via Instagram
I used to use alot of money in marketing but it's now easy to market my business via Instagram
Pros
Sharing videos and photos is more impactful you can also earn real money through monetization when you're consistent with Instagram it's easy to use you can upload your videos and photos about your business
Cons
Instagram is a bit expensive if you're using mobile data
Alternatives Considered
WhatsAppReasons for Choosing Instagram
Because Instagram has the highest number of people using it with seriousness in business than FacebookReasons for Switching to Instagram
Because marketing on WhatsApp is bit slow because the people in your contacts are the only one to see your status in case you're marketing something which is not the way with Instagram- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
I like to use it.
Reviewed on 27/12/2021
Most of it I would like it. It's interesting.
Most of it I would like it. It's interesting.
Pros
I can share my photos and videos. I can text my friends and share our stories.
Cons
Sometimes I like another's pictures or videos But I can't unload it.
- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Mixed feelings but mostly good
Reviewed on 07/11/2021
My overall experience with using Instagram is pretty great, I really enjoy posting my work online...
My overall experience with using Instagram is pretty great, I really enjoy posting my work online so others can critique it and it's just a really it's just a fun and creative space in my opinion I definitely recommend if you're a creative, artistic photographic person.
Pros
I really love this software application it's very futuristic and modern, it has a very intuitive design and is just hands down easy to use, it helps me tremendously throughout my career as a [SENSITIVE CONTENT] because I'm able to post the best work from my personal brand or my small business, my most favorite feature on Instagram is the photo editor feature before posting and the paid promotion just in case I'd love for my post to reach a wider audience.
Cons
I'd say my least favorite thing about Instagram is based on the fact that it's easy to receive unwanted messages from Bots and also how somewhat easy it is to hack someone else's account, I strongly believe that Instagram definitely needs a higher and stronger security system than what it is now
Alternatives Considered
TwitterReasons for Switching to Instagram
I chose Instagram over those alternatives because Instagram just has a more modern and clean look to it. It's way more controlled, artistic and very creative and it's way easier to Showcase your talent on there.- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Instagram Is Not Just Pictures And Videos
Reviewed on 15/12/2021
In overall, with the advertising feature that's there, I have able to advertise my book that I had...
In overall, with the advertising feature that's there, I have able to advertise my book that I had written and had many people going to purchase it amazon kindle. I am able to reach out to friends from all over the world, including long lost friends whose contact numbers I had lost.
Pros
I like that you can connect with the world at large, being able to create a community of people you have never met in person but share common interests and appreciating what one posts, leaving a comment and liking. I love the tag feature that has no restrictions at all, the person you tag to a post will receive a notification that they were tagged. You can easily tag famous people like Dwayne Johnson and they will see it, its now up to them to react and show that they have seen it. Moreover, Instagram now allows one to advertise their products and services through posting, and the post appearing to people that don't even follow you. That is a great tool for marketing.
Cons
I hate the impact Instagram has on people. It is not just posting pictures and videos but it has become more intense, people are starting to seek validation on the platform, validation from people they know nothing about, feeling like they are important because they have more likes or have a blue check. It s really taking a stroll on mental health and I am speaking form experience. Spending hours and hours to scrolling, looking at "beautiful" people, lives you wish you had and you start feeling insignificant, low self esteem, loss of self worth. I hate how people ridicule those that do not like that app for these reasons, making them feel like they are boring people. We need to take care of our mental health. this is just a con but I don't think it's the software's fault.
Instagram FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Instagram.Q. What type of pricing plans does Instagram offer?
Instagram offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
Instagram's apps are free to download and use.
Q. Who are the typical users of Instagram?
Instagram has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001+
Q. What languages does Instagram support?
Instagram supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Instagram support mobile devices?
Instagram supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Instagram integrate with?
Instagram integrates with the following applications:
Facebook for Business, Twitter
Q. What level of support does Instagram offer?
Instagram offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
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