Post #1 - Instagram


An example of a website and social media platform that is cool with me right now and has remained current since its launch in 2010, is Instagram. Instagram allows users to track their friends in the form of following, through photos and video clips which they choose to post for a selected ‘followers list’ or for the public. The reason I enjoy Instagram in particular is because of my ability to gather information from such a wide variety of sources. Although a great deal of entertainment comes from average people with accounts, verified accounts represent corporations, news channels, celebrities etc. to help users recognize the authenticity of the post. The maneuverability of this application through an ‘explore page’ gives users light to what users they don’t follow are doing, and give them the opportunity to follow them and enhance their experience. The reason Instagram is truly a one-stop app is because of the different ways in which users can share their experiences with users. In the initial stages, Instagram was limited to posts consisting of only a photo and a caption. As time passed, users gained the option of adding a location, multiple photos, and videos. Additionally, accounts now have access Instagram TV, Instagram music, stories (posts which expire in 24 hours) as well as direct messaging. This arsenal of features combines what previously would’ve needed multiple apps to keep Instagram competitive.

This link exemplifies a verified account and the kind of dependable information that is available on Instagram. 

This link provides an example of a business which has been built from this platform. Since Instagram is so effective in conveying messages, with numerous details which make each post exactly how the poster intends it to be seen, businesses have taken a tremendous liking to it. Some have gone as far as spearheading their marketing department through them, employing admins of popular accounts to compile views.

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