I realized that when Iโm truly focused on my community, the changes become less frustrating. Iโm willing to keep showing up because I care about the community Iโve built there. ๐
I also wonder if the shift to more video is because Creators are being told that this is the way to succeed on Instagramโso theyโve adapted to a medium they may not love to try to continue to grow. When maybe in reality they would prefer IG stick more closely to itโs origins.
@sarahfrier That is the tension. There is also the question of whether or not what the loudest on Instagram and Twitter say is reflective of the broader community's sentiment.
๐ Subscriptions ๐
Subscriptions allow creators to monetize and become closer to their followers through exclusive experiences:
- Subscriber Lives
- Subscriber Stories
- Subscriber Badges
We hope to add more creators to this test in the coming months. More to come. โ๐ผ
๐ New Features ๐
Weโve rolled out some pretty fun new features this week that I wanted to share with you:
- #IGPlayback
- Reels Visual Replies
- Profile Embed (US only for now)
Any new features youโd like to see? Let me know! ๐๐ผ
We want Instagram to be the best place for creators to make a living.
Today, weโre rolling out Badges in Live for all eligible creators in the US. Learn more about Badges and eligibility here: https://t.co/9DqFOH9Dv7
Collaborating is a huge part of how people connect on Instagram.
To make that easier, weโre testing a new way for people to co-author Feed Posts and Reels, called Collabs.
Here is how it works ๐งต๐
"The most overlooked and under appreciated growth strategy is patience.
(More specifically, consistently producing great work over a long time horizon.)"
โ@JamesClear