57. Instagram's Shaking It Up: New Features & Paid Verification Options Explained
Release Date: 05/14/2024
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info_outlineInsta has been on fire lately! They released new stickers to make your stories more engaging plus not one, but two announcemnets about changes coming to the platform as early as this summer!
In this episode, I dive into what the latest Instagram updates are, and how these changes will impact small business owners. From new story stickers to paid verification options, learn what you'll need to account for in your social media strategy this summer.
This episode is a must listen for anyone marketing their business on Instagram!
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00:00 Intro
1:00 New Story stickers
1:45 Add your own music
2:10 How to use the new "Reveal" sticker
3:40 New algorithm coming soon
8:15 IG paid verification options 2
1:20 Will I test them out?
24:10 Closing thoughts
26:45 Wrap up