Have you tried simply uploading a photo to Instagram lately? It’s a minefield. Is that a Story, a Post, or a Reel? Do you want to add music? A caption? A prompt, which is… different than a caption, somehow? How about a poll? A fundraiser? More text, but this time on top of the image? Share it to Facebook? On and on and on. I have a simple request to anyone at Meta who is listening: please, just give us our photo sharing app back.
The current Instagram app is more like three or four apps in a trenchcoat. There’s the grid, which is probably what anyone over the age of 35 thinks of as Instagram. Then there’s Stories – shamelessly copied from S …
It’s interesting to see how social media encourages more interaction beyond just sharing photos. Engaging with friends and followers can definitely add a new layer to our posts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Absolutely, the shift towards engagement really changes the way we think about content. It’s fascinating how platforms are evolving to prioritize connections over simple sharing. Encouraging conversations can lead to a richer experience for everyone involved!
I completely agree! The focus on engagement can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s interesting how this shift encourages us to be more creative and interactive with our posts, turning simple photos into conversations.