With so many different social media platforms, it can be hard to know which one meets your needs and which one is right for you. Each platform has its own purpose and its own strengths and weaknesses. Keep reading to learn about the difference between Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, what鈥檚 on the horizon for each platform and how 聚色阁 leverages these channels.
Many individuals utilize Instagram to share their personal photos and videos with followers who can like and comment on the posts. With filters and other editing options within the platform, Instagram makes it easy to turn average photos into eye-catching content. Some individuals have entire accounts devoted to certain topics such as food, travel, makeup or even dogs! Many users also utilize the 鈥渟tories鈥 feature which allows individuals to showcase photos and videos for the allotted 24-hour time period.
What鈥檚 next for Instagram?
There are many new things happening on Instagram for users to keep an eye on. The platform is currently experimenting with feature in certain countries including Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. In November, Instagram in an effort to combat 鈥渟ocial pressures that come from the app,鈥 according to CEO Adam Mosseri. Instagram also launched in 2018, which gives users the chance to post and watch longer videos on the platform. IGTV videos can last up to 60 minutes. Since then, the platform has been placing a stronger emphasis on IGTV.
聚色阁鈥檚 Instagram includes a variety of photos and stories every week featuring student and campus life. Every Friday, 聚色阁 posts 鈥淧hoto of the Week鈥 to showcase exciting events, activities and programs taking place in the 聚色阁 community. Follow @kentstate to stay up to date.
If you鈥檙e looking to connect with friends, Facebook is the platform for you. Share photos, videos and written posts. One unique aspect of Facebook is the ability to type long statuses as opposed to short captions that are typically used on platforms like Twitter or Instagram. However, similar to Instagram, users can like and comment on their friends鈥 posts and even re-share other users' posts on their own Facebook profiles. Many companies and brands create Facebook pages to stay connected with audiences.
What鈥檚 next for Facebook?
2019 brought a new look for Facebook as the platform resigned its iconic blue logo, website and mobile app to be cleaner and more streamlined. But there are many other features for users to get excited about in 2020. One of the biggest aspects coming soon for Facebook is , a new digital wallet service. This service will serve as an aid for , a new global currency system. Calibra will allow people to send Libra to nearly anyone in the world with a smartphone.
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