Instagram is here to stay

Samson Li | The Ticker Barbara ChangFebruary 25, 2021Ever since the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been posting less on older social media platforms, like Instagram or Facebook, and more on newer apps like TikTok. However, there are still reasons to believe that Instagram will sustain this rough patch. Instagram will remain one of the top competitors in social media because it combines all of the most popular app features people enjoy into one, like stories, messenger and picture posting. Not only does Instagram allow users to post photos of themselves and edit the images with the best filters, users can also upload short videos with the stories feature that acts like Snapchat where the video typically lasts about a day. There’s another short video feature called ‘Reels,’ which is more similar to TikTok where the video can be liked, commented on and shared. Instagram also helps businesses and organizations form a better connection with the public and is a great way for people to network in their industries. The app has its own direct messenger, through which users can communicate with others and create group chats for conversations that involve more than two people. A…
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