Ep. 2: What’s New on Instagram

Instagram Insider Episode 2: What’s new on Instagram Today’s discussion is all about the newest practices on IG and how to implement them! Click below for shownotes https://ruthiegray.mom/new-on-instagram/ GO LIVE! Jumpstart Kit https://christianbloggerscreentimeboundaries.teachable.com/p/instagram-go-live-jumpstart-kit1 7-Day Instagram Story Challenge {free} https://ruthiegray.mom/7-day-instagram-story-challenge/ This is the first “What’s new” episode. I want you to know how much appreciate you.  Without your support and encouragement, I would not have this podcast, and that would be sad.  So let’s get ready to have some fun and focus on today’s subject - what’s new on the ‘Gram (or, what's new on Instagram)! In episode number 1, I shared the story of how I came to be an Instagram authority, plus a tidbit on how to decide where to carve your niche.  If you missed that, please head over after the show!  If you'd like to support the podcast, I invite you to snatch up the GO LIVE! Jumpstart Kit to harness the power of live video, even if you're scared!   What’s new on Instagram during COVID19? What's New on Instagram Stories:   * Stay Home Sticker * Thanks sticker * Challenge sticker   How to create a challenge:⁣⁣ * Select challenge sticker * Swipe left at bottom to see all challenges * @mention friends to take the challenge ⁣⁣ These help your engagement and visibility, getting you in front of new accounts! Music sticker vs quiz sticker Some Instagrammers don’t have the music sticker.  Some only have the music sticker and no quiz sticker.  Some only have the quiz sticker.  Personally, I think the quiz sticker is the best option because it creates more engagement between you and your followers.   Need Help Learning Stories? If you don’t know how to do this, take my FREE 7-Day Instagram Story Challenge - it’s fun, easy, and you’ll learn a ton!   What's New on Instagram: More Story Updates Video or upload a photo - bottom setting - swipe right from “normal” - boomerang - layout - options for 2,3,4, and 6 different photos in one frame. Draw a line with color dropper - a magical arrow appears   What's new on Live Video Slides on Live video - How to maintain eye contact and still read quote or verse - make slides - create a color slide!   ADDITIONAL INFO Live video no longer lives in stories for 24 hours!  (See video below.