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How does Instagram Live work?

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The best way to grow your Instagram following is to continually provide updates and interact with your audience. Instagram Live, which is basically a watered-down form of the livestreaming we see on Twitch and YouTube,...

How to turn off active status on Instagram

Credit: Curtis Joe / Android Authority Activity status, or “active status,” is a feature automatically enabled on Instagram. Your Instagram activity status indicates when you last accessed the platform to other users. If you’re currently online, it will say so. If you...

How to make a Reel on Instagram

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re an avid TikTok user, you probably have a pretty good idea of what Instagram Reels are all about. Reels are short videos that you record, edit, and post directly through the platform. This, of course, was a format...

How to create a poll on Instagram

Credit: Curtis Joe / Android Authority If you are an avid Instagram user, one of the most important things to do to grow your presence is to engage with your audience. Creating interactive surveys or polls and posting the results can be a great way to do just that....

How to get verified on Instagram

While scrolling through Instagram, you’ll notice some accounts have a blue check beside their name. That badge verifies the account as the authentic presence of a public figure, celebrity, or brand. As you can imagine, these checkmark crests are quite coveted. Here’s...