Archive
Tag: Instagram
Instagram Launches Threads: First Impressions of the Twitter Rival
I found myself excited about a product launch this week, admittedly the first in some time. But it wasn’t something that would fundamentally change the world. Honestly, there was nothing special about what it does — it’s just another social media app. That’s right: I became worked up about an application called Threads that would […]
Instagram’s Latest Move Fails To Sound Death Knell For Linktree And Other ‘Link In Bio’ Startups
You can now add up to five links to your Instagram profile, something Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg remarked was “probably one of the most requested features we’ve had.” But while creators celebrated the news, headlines were being published questioning the future viability of the so-called “link in bio” startups, namely Linktree. Though it’s understandable […]
LinkedIn’s Verification Take Is Big on Credibility Over Features
What does it mean to have a verified profile? For many, it’s been viewed as a status symbol, something the majority of users don’t have, and grants a measure of legitimacy and authenticity. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have long been the biggest social media companies to offer these fabled “blue checkmarks,” but not anymore. There’s […]
The Ephemeral Dilemma
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Medium, and Snapchat are just some of the apps today that have “Stories,” a way that lets you craft a chronicle of your day or journey in an ephemeral manner. Each service is jockeying for your attention and adding new bells and whistles, partnerships, and the latest technology to curry favor. […]
Why These Teens Are Bullish On Snapchat’s Gen Z Appeal
Snapchat’s parent company certainly is feeling the pressure to emerge from Facebook’s shadow — everything that it does, Facebook will follow soon after and while executives from the social networking company have given credit to Snap, it’s a difficult situation. After all, as Snapchat introduces new features designed to enhance the user experience, a common […]