Social Savvy with Kristy – Your Guide to Instagram Updates

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Welcome to the first installment of "Social Savvy," where we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of social media! In this episode, we’re focusing on Instagram, the platform that keeps on changing.

From the early days of pinned comments to the latest updates like chat themes and the mysterious vanish mode, we break down the key features and changes that matter most. If you're new to the platform or just need a refresher, this episode is for you!

Join us as we explore Instagram's evolution, including the launch of Reels, the long-awaited ability to upload from desktop, and the introduction of features like close friends and notes. This beginner’s guide sets the stage for what’s to come in our series.

Whether you're a business owner, a social media manager, or just a curious user, tune in to get a solid foundation on Instagram. Stay tuned as we build on this knowledge with more advanced tips and tricks in future episodes.

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1. Social Savvy with Kristy – Your Guide to Instagram Updates (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Updates (00:00:43)

3. Social Media Series (00:03:26)

4. Why Start with Instagram? (00:06:28)

5. 2010: Instagram Launch (00:08:56)

6. 2013: Tagging and Video (00:11:11)

7. 2014: New Editing Features (00:11:49)

8. Analytics for Business (00:12:51)

9. 2015: Ads for Businesses (00:13:35)

10. Boomerang! (00:14:06)

11. 2016: Switching Accounts (00:14:51)

12. Chronological Order Updates (00:15:22)

13. Translation Services/Filtered Comments (00:16:36)

14. Stories Released (00:17:06)

15. Post Zooming/Instagram Live (00:19:19)

16. 2017: Carousels (00:21:06)

17. 2018: Mute Feature (00:23:01)

18. IGTV (00:24:40)

19. 2019: Following Tab Removed (00:25:59)

20. 2020: Shops Launched/Pinned Comments (00:28:03)

21. Reels Compete with TikTok (00:29:15)

22. 2021: Swipe Up (00:30:33)

23. Upload from Desktop (00:30:59)

24. Share Link on Stories (00:32:06)

25. Safety Increased (00:33:46)

26. 2022: Chronological Order Updated (Kind of??) (00:34:27)

27. Pinned Posts (00:36:26)

28. 2023: Notes (00:37:31)

29. Chat Themes/Vanish Mode (00:39:44)

30. Read Receipts/Message Editing (00:40:38)

31. Close Friends (00:40:56)

32. Close Friends Posts (00:44:15)

33. 2024: Announcements to Come! (00:46:12)