
#How to post photos on instagram story how to#
How to add to your story: There are two ways to add to your story: the first is by going to your profile page and clicking on your icon. It’s almost like a small TV channel for your brand where you can go to town with out-of-the-box concepts. The ways to get creative on the platform are truly endless.
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You also don’t get that ugly white square around your media like you do in Snapchat when you upload content from your camera roll, either. Additionally, it provides another platform to make creative content, and ultimately drive to your goal, whether that’s to have someone buy clothes, read a blog post, or download a song. Most importantly, the amount of people you are likely to reach on Instagram is usually far greater than on Snapchat. Now if you’re a brand, the list of reasons why you should use Instagram Stories are endless. Instagram Stories generally provide a better, less perplexing user experience. Even if you’re not ready to fully move away from Snapchat, I’m here to teach you the ins and outs of Instagram Stories, and how to become a true pro on the stories platform that people are increasingly starting to explore.
In April, Instagram Stories usage surpassed all Snapchat activity, with Instagram Stories users surpassing 200 million, and Snapchat stories rounding up to 160 million (both numbers are likely higher now). Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

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