Instagram Reviews

Pros

Instagram is a good space to connect with your friends and share your photos and short videos with them or see what they've uploaded. You can also share long videos on Its IGTV features. It also give you the ability to go live with friends or share stories with them that disappear after 24 hours of upload. It has a huge user base and you get a lot of celebrities and influencers here to follow and get to know what happening in thier life, if you are interested. Its editing tools are great and you can edit your pictures according to your need to make them look more good. Also unlike Fb or Twitter, you won't find a lot of political and dissenting debates on Instagram which is a big relief. Along with personal use, you can also effectively use Instagram to promote your business or services due to its mass user base.

Cons

It shows a lot of ads. Also sometimes you get so indulged in scrolling down that you lose track of time and end up spending more time on it.

Pros

This app is easy to use like, it's simple and fast, it's easy to post something or share something with your friend, you can follow people that you know personally or anyone else, and it's also easy to start a conversation on it with some cause there is a place where you can send messages on it, the recommended page is good and clear from the unacceptable content.

Cons

Actually, there are some features that should be on Instagram like the availability of making long videos on Instagram like 3 minutes or 5 minutes videos, and adding the option of reacting to posts with funny reactions and angry reactions just like Facebook and other social media platform does.

Pros

I like to have contact with a lot of people and for people to be able to see my work wherever they are. It's a very useful tool for sales and also for interacting with things I like.

Cons

I think the security is a little weak, as there are several people with hacked accounts and losing all their work.

Pros

I love that instagram allows me to connect with my friends and family as well as people I haven't met before. It's very easy to use, has a lot of different features and tools such as, using hashtags to get more views or likes on your posts, search bar, The explore page and sending Direct Messages to people. I use most of these as an advantage to my business. Instagram also allows you to run ads and gives the opportunity to choose your audience. So I use that too but have recently ran into a problem with running an ad.

Cons

Although Instagram is an app with lots of benefits and is very popular it has some downfalls. Instagram has the option for its users to make ads that promote their page or products but I've recently had a problem with running one of my ads for my business. I was trying to promote my clothing store on a video that had music in it and the music is an original song that I wrote. Well when I hit start ad Instagram made me wait like an hour before getting back with me about why. Their reason as to why I couldn't run my ad was because it had to do with political views and they didn't want me to influence anyone's vote or decisions. But people are clearly influencing peoples votes and decisions EVERY SINGLE DAY! So I didn't understand then and I don't understand now as to why they wouldn't let something go through that I WAS PAYING FOR and let me exercise my right to speak on whatever matters I wanted to speak on. Customer support didn't help one bit, they just kept sending me the same information over again so I finally just didn't worry about it and found another way to promote my business through another app.

Pros

I love that Instagram is free and later offers paid ads when you’re ready to level up your business.

Cons

I find it difficult to understand the algorithm and how to get traction.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Instagram

Pros

I like Instagram because it allows us to interact directly with friends, followers and brands through comments, likes and direct messages, creating a feeling of community and closeness.

Cons

The Instagram algorithm can be frustrating, as it doesn't always show posts in chronological order, which can cause users to miss important updates from their contacts, which is a negative point.

Pros

It's an application that allows us to follow the lives of people we like and follow in some way and also allows us to learn about products through influencers. The best thing is that we can share with each other

Cons

What I liked least is that there is no option to see who unfollowed us and who blocked us.

Pros

Great to be able to share photos and videos for my small business

Cons

The randomness of the algorithm and how many creators are on it just to try to work out how to make the best of it!

Pros

I used this app frequently when I feel bored it's has both features entertainment as well as social interaction.I can easily edit my photo and videos with fre of cost .

Cons

I don't like it's story time duration,it disappears after a very short time also it takes long time to upload a video.

Pros

Instagram offers several key benefits, including the ability to engage visually with impactful images and videos, foster a sense of community through features like stories and live videos, raise awareness about available services and support, reach a wide and diverse audience, and build and reinforce our brand identity. These advantages make Instagram a valuable asset for connecting with veterans, sharing important information, and building a supportive community.

Cons

I would say the direct messages are a pain as we get spammed by pornography often.

Pros

Instagram has many features, so in general it is an integrated application for me. I use it almost the entire time I open my phone
But the features I like most of it
All my friends and acquaintances use the application, so I can communicate with almost everyone from one platform and this is a very beautiful thing
And the advantage of sending a picture that the other party can see only once, and then it cannot open the image, and the most beautiful of this is that if he takes a screenshot of the image, an alert appears to me.

Cons

I think if I had an alert feature added, if someone took a screenshot of the conversation it would be better for my experience
What is bad is that users are not allowed to send a video in the chat that lasts more than a minute. If it reaches 3 minutes, this will be better from my point of view.

Pros

Instagram allows you to really build a relationship with customers through pictures and stories in a way that other social media platforms can't. The Instagram stories are my favorite feature because they allow you to show a more personal side and show the person behind the business. I get the most interaction from my customers through stories by using the polls, quizzes, etc. It's a great feature!

Cons

Because Instagram is such a great business tool it's extremely competitive. Every business has an Instagram account nowadays so it makes ranking for hashtags and showing up on featured pages difficult regardless of what niche you're in.

Pros

I have always loved the idea of the UI design of instagram. The fact that it is one continuous scroll allows easy navigation and just a simple social experience while still allowing room for features such as direct messaging and stories. I particularly like how it has become more conscious over time, like giving reminders and warnings for misinformation or about current social situations.

Cons

I feel like it is changing too often. I feel like every update is very drastic and just sudden. Instagram should test new UI designs first before making it live, I remember Instagram once changed the UI design to swiping to change the tabs and everyone hated it, so I guess it is best if they keep things nice and simple as possible. also, bring back chronological orders of posts, I hate missing out on my following's pots because of the algorithm.

Pros

I like that you can connect with the world at large, being able to create a community of people you have never met in person but share common interests and appreciating what one posts, leaving a comment and liking. I love the tag feature that has no restrictions at all, the person you tag to a post will receive a notification that they were tagged. You can easily tag famous people like Dwayne Johnson and they will see it, its now up to them to react and show that they have seen it. Moreover, Instagram now allows one to advertise their products and services through posting, and the post appearing to people that don't even follow you. That is a great tool for marketing.

Cons

I hate the impact Instagram has on people. It is not just posting pictures and videos but it has become more intense, people are starting to seek validation on the platform, validation from people they know nothing about, feeling like they are important because they have more likes or have a blue check. It s really taking a stroll on mental health and I am speaking form experience. Spending hours and hours to scrolling, looking at "beautiful" people, lives you wish you had and you start feeling insignificant, low self esteem, loss of self worth. I hate how people ridicule those that do not like that app for these reasons, making them feel like they are boring people. We need to take care of our mental health. this is just a con but I don't think it's the software's fault.

Pros

I like that I am able to share my media and create ads and promotions that are special specifically for my business.

Cons

I don’t have a lot of dislikes, but the financials could be better.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Choosing Instagram

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Instagram

Pros

Does have a lot of active users worldwide.
It allows integrating with platforms like Facebook.
The app is fairly simple to use

Cons

Does not have defined game rules
The algorithm shows your content or hides you despite your follower's amount but their interest.
The customer service is a shame, it is almost no existent.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Choosing Instagram

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Instagram

Pros

What I like most about this software is you can create a business account or personal account. They also give you the option to put money behind promotion in order to boost your post. They give you insights on your progression and your overall reach.

Cons

Well I like leases that it gets pretty pricey for a promo that you can do on your own with just a little bit of effort. I feel as though the rate of insight per dollar should be changed. But overall I can’t think of too many things I don’t like about the software it’s pretty perfect.

Pros

In posting the pictures and videos various built-in cool filters are available to apply. Can switch the app theme from light mode to dark mode. Login activity option helps the user to check their login history from various location. Instagram stories are loaded with the various filter which makes stories more fun and interesting. Also, Instagram stories have close friends option where the user can create their own list of friends who can view their Instagram stories. Instagram search feed is loaded based on the user relevant interests which is don't keep boring. Following particular hashtags keep the user following their interests. Good responsive for reporting sensitive content and posts. The user can switch their profile from public to personal and open to lock based on their wish.

Cons

The Instagram website version is not as stable as the mobile version. Instagram consumes more internet data. Instagram should control the adult contents which may increase interests in adultery. Although the platform is great but addictive. The stories and posts are great but sometimes ads are irritative. The support team need to increase response time in resolving the issue.

Pros

We use Instagram to post social media graphics and utilize the Instagram Shop feature. I linked our Instagram store to our Facebook and Instagram accounts and first imported our products to Facebook to set up a shop on that page.

Note: Since Instagram is now owned by Facebook, you can easily link your Instagram account to your Facebook business page and automatically post to both accounts with the click of a button. It’s a great way to increase your visibility to potential customers with less effort.

Going back to the Facebook and Instagram shops... It took some time to customize the Facebook shop, set up product categories, and request Facebook to re-review denied products that I felt should not have been denied. But because our Facebook and Instagram accounts are linked, I was able to automatically import the Facebook shop into Instagram, creating a shop there as well, with the click of a button. That was super easy! (They only bad thing was the categories I set up didn’t transfer to Instagram.)

Another note: Much of the work I put into setting up the shops was done through Shopify - I only had to go into Facebook itself to customize the shop’s appearance and set the categories. I’m not sure how the process works if you are setting up shops directly within Facebook/Instagram.

Cons

My biggest complaint about Instagram is that they don’t let you add links to your posts. You can add a description to the pictures/videos you post, and you can add a URL in the post, but the URL is not clickable. So people viewing your post would have to copy the link, open a new browser tab, and paste the URL there to open the web page. Most people are not going to take the effort to do that.

You can add one link in your Instagram account - to the profile section. So you could potentially switch out that link to send people to a different landing page when promoting a different product or service, inform followers in your new posts about what you are promoting, and instruct them to click the link in the profile. But it makes the whole process much more difficult and annoying.

Pros

Instagram is incredibly easy to use and very user-friendly. They keep adding new features on a regular basis that continues to improve upon the app itself and, as long as you pay attention, they will absolutely make a difference.
A boutique shop of any kind; jewelry, makeup, clothing, customization of shoes, etc, that doesn't have an instagram account that they regularly post on is doing a disservice to itself.
People are no longer turning to facebook for a boutique shopping experience and have turned solely to Instagram. Millennials and GenZ swear by the app and are the ones who would be the target audience.
The promotion feature is easy to use and inexpensive.
The interaction features for "Instagram Stories" are invaluable for a business. It's just a simple tap of a finger but it gets people engaged with you.

Cons

Something that irritated me personally was the limit on hashtags. You can only hashtag 30 things. If you have a unique shop, you want to be able to be found as easily as possible and with the ability to reach anyone who may have interest.
I sometimes use my desktop for instagram to reply to messages but that's really all I can do. There is no posting feature for the desktop. That's just a small pet peeve of mine.
Links posted in comments or posts are not hyperlinked and you can't copy/paste them. Super annoying for content creators that are promoting a new article.

Pros

I like how easy Instagram is to use--the notion that a post is just a click away. From a user perspective, I enjoy writing captions for my photos and applying a location; it makes my post feel more complete and gives a little bit of backstory for viewers.

I also appreciate the Story feature, mostly as a way of checking in with what my friends in real life are doing, sometimes in real time, or very recently. While I feel Instagram's main purpose is to share photos, the video aspect, while short-term, is rewarding as well.

Cons

I dislike the stigma that surrounds Instagram, which sometimes feels like it's there to churn out content--even duplicate posts, and repetitive creativity--as opposed to share memories. With an unlimited amount of photos at my disposal, I can scroll for hours but never get a sense of who I'm really seeing. Posts lose their specialness by prioritizing the fact that it was posted at all over the notion of a moment in time.

On the technical side, I dislike the Message and Discover icons as I believe they are misrepresented--I often click on one when I meant to click on the other. Furthermore, the general UI of Instagram feels like it could be improved to prioritize a grander scope of photos rather than one per user at a time; it's less of an issue about crowding the page and more about having too little on the page, or at least, forcing us to choose how much time we're willing to spend to sift through a day's worth of posts.

I'm also not a fan of filters as I believe they detract from the natural intention of the post. Not only that, but many filters resemble each other too much.

Pros

1. Get the latest stories from your family, friends, and acquaintances. Know about their lives when they share their tidbits on the storyboard.
2. You can introduce yourself to the world in exciting ways, including videos, images, music, portfolios, or any other creative way you want.
3. The app shows posts from your social circle and informs you when you are all caught up. Still, you can view older posts to your heart’s content.
4. Follow your friends, companies, and groups and get their piece of life on your devices.
5. You can like, dislike, comment, love or hate what others share.
6. The Reels lets you pour out your natural emotions with creative videos.
7. You can search for your old friends or make new friends from an extensive collection of people who want to socialize.
8. Instagram can also be an effective medium to sell your eCommerce ideas, businesses, or even the brand YOU.
9. It is well integrated with Messenger for quick chats and sharing.
10. You can also go live or join other live friends.

Cons

1. You can only connect to people who approve. So, at times, you may feel lonely.
2. Like other social media, it adds to the fatigue of information overload.
3. It is highly addictive and has the potential to waste your precious hours.
4. The recent takeover by Facebook has diluted its original image.
5. Its platform has some known issues with spurious ads and fraudulent activities.

Pros

It is a popular platform with a large user base, which can make it easier to connect with friends and family, discover new accounts to follow, and potentially gain a larger audience for your own content.Instagram has a simple and user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to navigate and use.It offers a wide range of features and tools, including the ability to edit and enhance photos and videos, add filters and effects, and share content in a variety of formats such as photos, videos, and Stories.Instagram has a strong focus on visual content, which can make it a great platform for artists, photographers, and other creatives to showcase their work and engage with their audience.The platform also offers various ways to interact with other users, such as through likes, comments, and direct messages, which can help foster a sense of community and connection.

Cons

It needs to be featured on Instagram. for example:Temporary Comments: Users can comment on posts, but comments are deleted after a few days. This is useful for reducing negative comments and sexual harassment.Control how long links are valid: Users can control how long the links they promote in comments are valid. This can protect users from malicious and deceptive links.Comment cancellation feature: Users can cancel the comments they have made on their posts. This can help users control their content and prevent negative comments on their content.Blocked Comments Feature: Users can block comments from their own posts. This can help users reduce negative comments and sexual harassment

Pros

Instagram is renowned for its focus on visual content, making it a platform where users can share and discover captivating photos and videos. The emphasis on visual storytelling allows users to express their creativity, showcase their experiences, and engage with content in a visually appealing manner.Instagram fosters a vibrant community where users can connect, interact, and engage with others. Users can follow friends, family, celebrities, influencers, and brands to stay updated on their activities, and they can also participate in conversations through likes, comments, and direct messages. This sense of community and engagement is a key aspect of Instagram's appeal.

Cons

Algorithmic Feed: Some users have expressed frustration with Instagram's algorithmic feed, which determines the order in which posts appear in the feed. Some feel that the algorithm can prioritize popular or sponsored content over recent posts from accounts they follow, resulting in a less chronological and less personalized feed.Privacy and Data Handling: Privacy concerns have been raised regarding Instagram's data handling practices. As a social media platform, Instagram collects user data for various purposes, such as personalizing the feed, displaying targeted ads, and analyzing user behavior. Some users have expressed concerns about the security and privacy of their personal information on the platform.

Pros

I love Instagram! It has given me a chance to show what my business has through user profiles, great campaign management and its other features such as alerts and notifiCations have helped in increasing my sales. I would definitely recommend all businesses to use Instagram to promote their business. It is great and so easy to use!! For a person like me who doesn’t know much about technology, Instagram is the easiest and simplest platform to use and yet it provides me with so many cool features and opportunities.

Cons

Sometimes there are glitches in Instagram due to which there are issues with posting new products so I have to use stories feature to put new products. Those glitches sometimes affect the sales a lot because people are usually signed up for alerts for posts and not stories and since stories get removed after 24 hours not a lot of people are able to see the products.