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Instagram removes viewable likes in controversial trial

19/7/2019

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Apple App Store is bombarded with bad reviews of the Instagram app after Instagram removed the likes option on posts in a controversial trial this week.

Instagram Likes Removal is a trial - Blue Bird Internet Marketing
Yesterday when logging into my business Instagram account and the ones I manage for other businesses, I received a notification from Instagram on the screen (see below) that said "Testing a change to how you see Likes".  The description went onto say that "We want followers to focus on what you share, not how many likes your posts get.  During this test only you will be able to see the total number of likes on your posts".
Instagram Likes Trial Notification Message - Blue Bird Internet Marketing
This new trial has been something that we have been hearing about for a while and there had been rumours of permanent change, but until you see and try it for yourself, you really have no idea the impact it has.  At first, I thought it would be okay, but after using it for less than 24 hours - I really dislike the trial and removal of view able likes to the public.  Yes you can still see your own likes by clicking on the likes section and it brings up a list of how many and who liked your post... but honestly what is the point of even having the double tap like feature if viewers can't see others reactions on posts?

Almost instantly the Instagram reviews on the apple app store have blown out with negative reviews and comments on the new trial, with many people believing it is a new update and not realizing it is onlhy a trial.  It is good to see that people are leaving their feedback so Instagram can get an accurate response to this bizarre trial.  

I have been a user of Instagram since 2012 and have loved the platform and while I am not "likes focused" on my own profiles, I have found that its a good way to generate feedback on what my followers enjoy seeing and what they don't, and use this as a helpful way to plan posts for my and my clients accounts.  It certainly is a challenging  time being a social media account manager, to try and explain this trial to my clients, as when they glance at their posts it looks like only one person has liked the content!  

No one is sure how long the trial will go for - but it will be interesting to see what Instagram decides!  I would love to hear your thoughts.  Do you feel that you are effected by the loss of view-able likes on your posts, making everyone's content look the same, or do you like the new trial where likes are not important?

Feel free to post your links to your Instagram accounts below so I can like and follow your content and if you want to follow me you can do so at @bluebirdim

If you need a hand managing your account or with content creation, we can help with that also! Just send us a message.

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Judi
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What is the Best Free App for Instagram Photo Collages?

3/6/2019

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Create custom Instagram collages without any invasive brand ads simply and easily with the Free Layout App from Instagram!!  For those of you who didn't know - Instagram has its own app for creating simple beautiful and fun one-of-a-kind layouts straight from your phones camera roll.  The layouts are modern and classy with no cringe dated backgrounds or borders like some of the collage apps offer. Choose from a variety of layout combinations and edit to make it look how you would like it.
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Choose from your photo albums on your phone, including dropbox to select your photos in Instagram Layout App.
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Choose from the variety of layouts and select the photos you would like to upload
DOWNLOAD THE FREE INSTAGRAM LAYOUT APP FROM ITUNES HERE
Cool Features of the Instagram Layout App
  • Choose from any camera roll or photo album on your phone, including Dropbox.
  • Instant upload feature to Instagram direct from layout app.
  • Tap to mirror, flip or replace images easily
  • Hold to drag and swap images from different sections of the collage.
  • Resize images within the frames by simply pinching to zoom in or out.
  • Mix up to 9 photos at at time to create your layout
  • Use Faces tab to quickly find photos with people in them.
  • Save layouts to your camera roll for keeping or sharing to other social media profiles.
  • No sign up or account required
  • Free app - no strings attached! 
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Replace, mirror, flip and add borders to your Instagram Layout Collage easily.
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Upload your photo direct to Instagram or Facebook, or save to your camera roll straight from the Layout App
 What do you love most about the Layout App?  Tag us @bluebirdim in your latest layout creation on Insta. 

Judi x
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