When Instagram first rolled out their Stories feature (aka snaps 2.0), I think I can speak for all of us when I say I was a tiny bit skeptical. Mostly I was seriously overwhelmed by the idea of having to create even more content to keep up on all of the social platforms. I never really got into Snapchat for personal use because my everyday business is so social media heavy that I didn’t want another thing to think about outside of that.
Once I tried out an IG stories or two and realized I could share with even more of you within the same platform I loved the most, I dropped Snapchat like a hot rock. Do you all still use it often, or just for personal messages with friends?! I know a lot of you really loved the Snapchat content, so I’m super curious about what you think of us only on IG stories! Do you use both, or prefer one over the other? Let me know!
In the meantime, our team has become pretty obsessed with dreaming up tips, tricks, and hacks for Instagram stories. Not only did we compile some not-so-well-known tricks of the trade, but we broke it down into some simple design inspirations for jazzing things up on the fly. Did I mention we even put together a video version for you to see them in action?!…
It’s been really fun to think of new ways to creatively show our content – plus, we’re always super inspired by other creatives. Some of our favorites to follow are @alilabelle, @mattcrump, @peytonperry, @shopbando, @imakestagram, @topher, @designlovefest, @aimeemazzenga, @brightbazaar, @jeffreydgerson & @glossier!
What do ya think? Did you learn anything new? Are there any major tricks we missed? Would love to hear your tips, ideas, and favorites to follow too!…
Such a great ideas, thanks for sharing! Now I’m more excited to use Insta Strories! :)
You’re welcome! We love Insta-stories!
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Thank you so much for these hacks! At first I didn’t really know what to do with Insta sorties but now I love getting creative!
I WAS SCEPTICAL WITH IG STORIES AT FIRST TOO BUT NOW I LOVE USING IT ! AND I KEEP SNAPSHAT BUT FOR MY PERSONAL ACCOUNT AND SHARE SOME MOMENTS WITH MY FRIENDS :)
Sooo cool!!! My only issue is I can’t get the background solid color to work… do you put your thumb on the color wheel AFTER you take a pic or when?!???
Really great tips! I didn’t know about colour wheel and quick way of making solid background. thanks! :)
Thank you so much! So glad you found this helpful! xo
Thank you!!! Your tips & tricks are fantastic! I’m always looking for ways to mix up our Instagram & now I’ve found it! LOOOOVE the video.
So glad, Nicole! xo
This post is gold!
I waited to get into snapchat for far too long, so felt like I was always playing catch up / always felt like a grandma trying to figure it out. I jumped on Insta Stories as soon as I saw both how beautiful and how easy it was! I’m in love.
CRAZY useful tips! Thanks so much!!
So glad you found the video helpful, Jessica! xo
This post is so extremely helpful!!! I’ve been wondering how to do so many of these things! Thank you for sharing!
Happy to! Glad we’re in this together :)
What a beautiful text, I really liked it.
it’s is complete rip off snapchat stories but i still love them as i am not on snapchat :)
haha, glad we’re not in this alone! xo
Woah! Genius! I am so pumped to use these hacks on Instagram stories this week. Thanks for sharing..
Definitely adding this link to my favorites this week <3
Wow these are amazing tips! I could definitely use these to better at using Insta Stories!
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We’re so happy you enjoyed it! xo
The boomarang tip is a game changer! Love it!
So glad it was helpful! xo
Oh my gosh, this is so amazingly helpful. I sometimes feel like I am so behind in the tech/Instagram world, but this will make me all caught up! My insta stories will have new life now! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the kind words, Rachel! Makes our day! xo