After a failed attempt by Facebook to acquire Snapchat for $3 billion, they hit back in a big way when they announced Instagram Direct.
What is Instagram Direct?
Instagram Direct is a way for users to share photos and videos privately with up to 15 other Instagram users.
Here is what makes Instagram Direct so powerful and why it should be part of your Instagram strategy.
For example, one of the biggest issues that Instagram used to have was that every update, like, or comment was public.
Now, that isn’t the case because you can share Instagram photos or videos with everyone in your Instagram feed or use Instagram Direct to share them privately with a select group of followers.
Besides this new feature, Instagram also put Snapchat and Twitter on notice that they are a major force in social media.
Instagram Direct vs. Snapchat and Twitter
Previously, if you wanted to share a photo or video with someone privately, you had to look to Snapchat and Twitter because they offered the ability to send private messages while Instagram did not.
With 150 million Instagram users, by introducing private photo and video sharing, Instagram can keep its growing userbase within their platform.
Couple that with the fact that Facebook owns Instagram and you can start to understand why this feature is a giant step forward for Instagram.
So how easy is it to use Instagram Direct?
Follow the step-by-step guide and instructional video below on how to use Instagram Direct.
How to use Instagram Direct
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