Instagram Update – What You Need To Know

Recently, some big changes were introduced in the Instagram features that caused uproar among users. Some of them were happy with these amendments, but some of them were not. So we began our quest to find an answer for one simple question: what exactly did these changes in the Instagram features include? 

How to start a Live Room

Instagram introduced Live Rooms—a new feature that allows users to go live with up to 6 other people. Previously, it was only possible to co-host streams with one other person using the “Add a guest” option.

With Live Rooms, users (and brands) can get a bit more creative with their streams. Collaboration with other influencers and brand ambassadors can get you one step of the IG Live game.

• Tip: You can only just invite 3 guests to join your Live room.

How to start a Live Room:

1. Follow the same steps you would take to set up a regular live stream.
2. Once you’re live, tap the Rooms icon and select your guests:
3. Then, tap Invite, and you’re ready to go! 

So, more guests = exposure to a wider audience!

Cross-posting Facebook Stories to Instagram Stories 

The newest update from Instagram is finally here and it’s pretty exciting. I know many of you have been waiting for this! You can now cross post Facebook Stories to Instagram Stories— which could make it easier to maintain activity on both platforms, and expand your stories’ reach. 

Manage Instagram From Your Desktop 

*Open the Instagram Explore Feed From Your Desktop

*View the Instagram Post Feed, Stories, and Live Video From Your Desktop

*Manage Direct Messages

*Quick reply to IG Stories

Hopefully these points have helped you to get an understanding of the latest Instagram updates and how it might affect your account. Keep these points in mind if you want to avoid being missed out and keep growing organically on Instagram. 

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