Instagram is rolling out a feature that lets you stop uploading to Instagram Stories.

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Our Take: Instagram is testing the ability to share other users’ profiles afghanistan email list directly through Stories, which seems like an intuitive innovation that could improve on current sharing limitations. Instagram marketing expert Chelsea Peitz points out that many of us frequently tag and mention profiles that we want our followers to see. However, new profile preview options allow for more visual storytelling around recommendations.

Now, not only can you provide a name, but you can also display snippets of their content and bio to provide useful context about who this person is and why your audience should follow them. As Chelsea said, this extra visual element lets your followers instantly know if the profile is relevant or interesting. The larger preview format also helps recommendations stand out more vividly than basic tags, which can easily get lost in short-lived story content.

This seems like a small but significant improvement, consistent with Instagram's focus on relationships and community building. By more directly spotlighting and driving exposure for other creators, the feature incentivizes more authentic cross-promotion and collaboration within the app. We expect that because visual previews instantly communicate the value proposition, it will lead to higher engagement and follow-up on profile recommendations. It’s a win-win for both the recommender and the profile shown.

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