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Instagram’s 2025 Grid Format Update: Why You Need to Act Now

Andrei Ghimpu January 20, 2025 0 Comments
Instagram Grid Format Update: New Image Sizes & Ratios You Need to Know Instagram’s latest update has introduced a significant change to the way images appear in the grid: taller, portrait-oriented posts are now supported - we've started using this format on our own Instagram account, @obrienmediauk. While this change brings exciting new possibilities for showcasing your content, it’s...
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Meta Launches Threads: The Next Generation of Microblogging

Chris Grant (he/him) July 09, 2023 0 Comments
In a groundbreaking move, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the launch of Threads, a new microblogging app set to revolutionise the way we share and engage with content online. Designed as a direct competitor to Twitter, Threads aims to provide users with a dynamic and immersive platform for expressing themselves, connecting with others, and staying updated on the latest trends...
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Master social media marketing to boost your business

Chris Grant (he/him) September 05, 2022 0 Comments
If you're a small business owner, then you know how important it is to have a strong social media presence. In today's world, potential customers are increasingly turning to social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to find new businesses. This means that if you want to stay ahead of the competition, you need to make sure you're doing social media marketing right. Here are a few tips to...
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What Instagram’s new desktop DMs means for businesses

Andy Smart April 13, 2020 0 Comments
Receiving a healthy influx of direct messages on Instagram is a great indication that your audience is engaged with your brand and the content that you’re posting. But it can also be pretty stressful — especially if you’re managing everything from the Instagram mobile app (it’s just a little limiting to do everything from the app!). As such, the new feature should be *very* useful for...
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Instagram to start removing likes on certain accounts

Chris Grant (he/him) December 02, 2019 0 Comments
A few weeks ago, Instagram announced that it was going to start removing likes on certain accounts in attempts to “depressurize” the app. Some people (like Nicki Minaj) say they’ll stop posting to Instagram if likes go away, and Instagram users had mixed feelings. “Honestly, I will post even more now. I tested this feature during my vacation in Brazil and not having this ‘like’ count...
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Instagram is killing-off its Following tab

Chris Grant (he/him) October 08, 2019 0 Comments
Instagram is removing its Following tab, a feature which became better known as a stalking tool rather than its purpose to aid with new account discovery. Instagram says that its Explore tab is the go-to place to find new people, places and hashtags to follow. Meanwhile, the Following tab is now only used by a small number of people on a regular basis. Combined, those factors were the key reasons...
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