What’s New With Instagram?

By: Team WTI | Date: November 19, 2018

Categories: Social Media Management,

Tags: Digital Marketing, Instagram, Instagram Features, Social Media,

Social media is constantly changing. Instagram has been rumored to be testing out several new features according to TechCrunch. These new features could help out your business in several ways. Check out some of the new features to keep on top of the latest Instagram trends.

New Features On Instagram

With over a billion users on Instagram, it is important to keep up on the latest trends. Here are a few rumored features up and coming on the platform.

Hashtag Selector Tool.  

The hashtag selector tool feature would allow Instagram users to add hashtags to their posts without being listed in the caption. Why does this matter? This allows users to post a smaller amount of hashtags on the actual post, allowing users to not be distracted by all the hashtags.

The hashtag selector tool could also potentially give Instagram users a broader reach with their organic posts. Companies can now add several hashtags without worrying that their post’s caption will be cluttered.

Geo-Fenced Posts.

The geo-fenced posts would allow Instagram users to aim their organic content in different geographic areas within a list of countries where the post should show. Ads are able to be targeted by a zip code or mile-radius, but this allows organic posts to have a similar targeting feature by country.

Video Tagging.

The video tagging feature includes a button on videos that list people who are tagged in it. It is rumored that this feature shows Instagram is moving more towards e-commerce and will allow companies to have better video capabilities on the platform.

E-commerce Shopping. 

Instagram is also rumored to be creating a standalone app for e-commerce shopping. This app will allow users to browse and purchase products directly from merchants. This will allow merchants wanting more of a direct e-commerce stance on their Instagram to directly sell to their followers.

Confused? WTI Can Help!

At WTI, we have a team of highly trained Digital Marketing Specialists who keep up with the latest social media trends. Contact WTI today if you are tired of trying to keep you with all the latest social media trends. We offer Social Media Management packages that can benefit your company. Our Digital Marketing Specialists will take care of all of your social media accounts for you, and you can focus your attention on your business. Contact us today to learn about how you can get more leads from your social media marketing and advertising.