Are you one of the 800 million active users, posting in excess of 95 million photos per day to Instagram? It’s one of the most used social media services in the world. Are you really getting everything from your favourite app? Instagram offers more than simply somewhere to dump your occasional photos. You can do amazing things with this app to promote work, ethics, politics and much more. You can share a video of your personal best bench press or your child’s first steps. With so much content, there’s always something for someone within this rather wonderful app. Join us then, as we take a look at how Instagram works, what you can do with it and how you can push it to the limits with new and hidden features. This complete manual will help you get started and put you on the path to ultimate Instagram mastery. 100% Independent.
Instagram • For iPhone, iPad, Android, PC & Mac
Instagram Infographic • While Instagram may just seem like a place for the many members of the Kardashian family, it’s also home to millions of other users who simply want to share their experiences, lives, insights and expertise. Here then, is Instagram in numbers.
What is Instagram? • With millions of daily users, billions of posted photos and the backing of countless celebrities, Instagram has become much more than a simple photo-sharing app; but what exactly is this trendy thing the cool kids use called Instagram?
History of Instagram • Where do ideas come from? Are they just sparks of random energy that float around waiting for a brain to pass by that’s susceptible enough for them to inhabit and gain fruition? Whatever makes an idea, the spark that powered Instagram was certainly powerful.
Installing Instagram on Android • Although Instagram is available for the desktop and online, it’s primarily a mobile app. Since it’s a photo-sharing service, Instagram requires access to the device’s camera and media locations. Let’s look at how to install it on Android.
Installing Instagram on an iPhone • iOS was the original platform for Instagram and it took another two years before it was eventually launched for Android. Although there’s little difference between the platforms, many users insist that the iOS version is better. Here’s how to install it on your Apple device.
Installing Instagram on a PC • The Windows 10 Microsoft Store is filled to the brim with useful apps, one of which is Instagram. Windows 10 is in a unique position because it’s the only desktop operating system that features an official integration app for Instagram. Here’s how to install it.
Instagram on Android • Instagram has recently updated its layout, making the process of posting photos and seeing photos from other users much easier. Most of the app’s core features can be accessed via the controls on the main page.
Instagram on an iPhone • The iPhone was Instagram’s first platform, therefore it’s common for any new design layouts or features to appear on the iPhone first, before quickly moving over to Android. The main Home section is similar, so let’s look at the Explore section.
Instagram on the Desktop • Since Instagram is designed for use on mobile devices, it looks a lot different when on the Windows 10 desktop app. While you can still post photos and video, explore content and search for other users, it’s not as fluid as the Android or iPhone versions.
Instagram Online • If you’re not able to get to Instagram on your mobile or via the Windows 10 app, don’t worry as it’s also available online at www.instagram.com. Log in with your account details and you can still keep up with your feeds, but not much else.
Setting Up Your Profile • Your Instagram profile is an important element of the setup procedure, as you might expect. Your profile is what others see about you and it can define your personality, likes,...