Instagram is only seven years old, but that hasn’t stopped more than 1 billion people from using it daily. While there aren’t many people that haven’t hopped onto the app we understand you’re one of the few that hasn’t joined yet.
It’s for that reason we’ve created this comprehensive guide that will help people who are new to Instagram like you. By the time you’ve finished this guide you’re going to have all the information you need to begin sharing posts like a pro.
Set-Up Your Account
The first thing you need to do after downloading the app on your mobile is set up your account. Your personal profile is where you’ll share your videos and photos with people that are on your friend’s lists.
Typically, you’ll be prompted to set up things like your:
- Profile picture
- A bio if you want one
- Username
- Website links if you’re using it for business purposes
Don’t worry these things can all be changed by visiting the settings page, all you’ve got to do is click the profile icon. If you want to you can pin your location, but you don’t have to.
How Does It Work?
Certain features make Instagram work starting with your home page. When you follow people the information they post on their profiles will appear on your home page.
Whenever you refresh the page more posts and videos will appear. If you want you can set your notifications to notify you when certain people post something new.
If you’re interested in whose liking your posts or commenting on them you can visit the activity page. This page will also give you updated information on what the people you follow are doing.
When searching for new content you might be interested in check out the explore page. This is where you’ll find stories and photos posts by the top creators.
Instagram Tips & Tricks
The first trick we have to offer you is how to view Instagram stories without them knowing. All you’ve got to do is hold down on another story and slowly move your finger to the right.
Don’t let go because if you allow the story to load it will notify the account holder that you’ve viewed their story. Another useful trick is unsending messages because we’ve all sent messages we wish could’ve been taken back.
Simply press the message and then select to unsend the message, after pressing this it’ll be permanently deleted. If you don’t want certain people to see your story you can visit the story controls in your settings section and hide your story from selected followers.
New to Instagram? We’re Glad You’re Here
We understand you’re new to Instagram, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to know it. We’ve given you information on how to set up your account and some useful tricks that will help you hide your story and watch others’ stories without them knowing.
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