Instagram is a very popular social media handle among thousands of other social media handles in the world today. However, most people still find it difficult to use the app either for social engagement or for business purposes.
For this reason, we have decided to write this Instagram beginner guide on how you can use Instagram for both social engagements and for business by explaining everything you need to know in detail.
What is Instagram
According to Wikipedia,
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Instagram is an American photo and video sharing social networking service created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012, Facebook acquired the service for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock.
According to statistics, Instagram has over 120.7 million users, which makes it a good social media for your social engagement or business promotion.
How Do You Use Instagram? Getting Started Guide
Before using Instagram, you would have to first download the app from either the Google Play Store for Andriod users or the Apple Store for IOS users.
Below is the run download of the aspect of using Instagram we will be looking out for.
- How to Download the Instagram app
- How to Choose and set a username
- How to Update your profile
- How to Add a profile picture
- How to make your first Post
- How to Set up your location
- How to Tell people you’re on Instagram
- How to Follow others
- How To Use Instagram Stories
- How to use Direct Messaging
How to Download the Instagram app to your phone
For Andriod users, follow the procedures below,
- Tap the Play Store icon on the Home screen. …
- Tap the Search box at the top of the screen, and start typing the word Instagram. …
- Tap Instagram in the results list. …
- Tap Install.
- Tap Open.
- Tap the App Store icon.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the Search icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
- Tap the Search box, at the top of the screen, and start typing the word Instagram. …
- Tap Instagram in the results list. …
- Tap Get. …
- Tap Open.
How to Update your profile on Instagram
- Go to your profile.
- Tap Edit Profile.
- Type in your information and tap Done (iPhone), (Android), or Submit (computer and mobile browser).
How to Add a profile picture on Instagram
- Go to your profile.
- Tap on Profile picture.
- Upload a picture
- Tap Done (iPhone), (Android), or Submit (computer and mobile browser).
How to make your first post on Instagram
- Tap the Story Button On Your Instagram Feed. …
- Take a Picture or Record A Video. …
- Add Captions and Stickers. …
- Tap the Publish Button
How to Set up your location on Instagram
- Tap (iPhone) or (Android) above your photo or video.
- Tap Edit.
- Tap Add Location and enter the location.
- Tap Done (iPhone) or (Android).
How to Follow others on Instagram
- Click on the search icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Next, type in a person or brand. …
- Once you’re on someone else’s account, you’ll see a blue “Follow” button at the top.
How To Use Instagram Stories
- In the app, click the camera icon in the top left corner to access the Instagram Stories camera.
- Tap the white circle at the bottom of the screen to take a picture, OR.
- Press and hold the white circle to record video
How to use Direct Messaging on Instagram
You can watch the video below to know the 4 ways you can use Direct messaging on Instagram.
Conclusion
Instagram is one of the largest social media handles with over 120.7 million users which means that you can utilize the social network to start making friends or even drive massive traffic to your online business.
You can use the steps above to understand and know how to use Instagram.
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