Forget competing with all the other travel vloggers on YouTube, and start your video blogging journey on Instagram and IGTV instead. Photo: Getty Images
Starting an online travel video channel might sound like a daunting task, but if you have old travel clips on your phone, now is the ideal time to learn the basics for when international borders finally reopen.
The process can be as simple as you make it. Where you want your channel to go, and the amount of time and resources you want to spend on it, are things that will influence your approach, too.
Instagram’s video sharing platform, Instagram TV (IGTV), is a worthy launch pad for a travel channel thanks to its relative ease of use.
IGTV versus YouTube
YouTube (which is owned by Google), began life as a video hosting platform and is the second largest search engine behind Google. When you input a search query on Google, you also get YouTube results (as well as the option to search for video/photo results only).
Now is the ideal time to learn the basics of vlogging for when international borders finally reopen. Photo: Getty Images
YouTube receives 3 billion searches a month, which makes its search-engine optimisation value (the higher the value, the more traffic or hits you get) hard to beat. The site is saturated with travel vloggers, but it is still the best place to get your videos seen and to make money from them.
Instagram, owned by Facebook, is focused on photo and video sharing. It’s a mobile app that many of us scroll through – perhaps far too frequently – which makes it a platform with a huge but fleeting audience. This makes Instagram a great platform for short-form travel content, while YouTube is a better fit for in-depth material.
Of course, you can post the same content to both channels.
It has been possible for some time now to post short videos – up to a minute in length – on your Instagram feed, and live content that stays up for 24 hours, but these clips tend to be flipped through quickly and without thought.POST MAGAZINE NEWSLETTERGet updates direct to your inboxSUBSCRIBEBy registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy
A minute can seem like an eternity if the content is not engaging from the get go, yet is too short a time for a video of any significance. This is where IGTV comes in.
IGTV allows users to publish videos longer than 60 seconds long. Photo: Getty Images
If you’re just starting out, you will first need to access the IGTV video page, which can be found through the search page on Instagram.
Uploading is fast and easy. Each clip must be more than a minute long, and if the video is uploaded from a mobile device, it must be less than 10 minutes long. Videos of up to an hour in length can be uploaded from a desktop computer.
There are no editing tools within the app, but captions and titles can be added to your videos. To tag other accounts, list them in the comments, where you should also add relevant hashtags.
Upload your travel adventures on IGTV. Photo: Getty Images
You can post a short preview of your video to your main Instagram feed, which you should to do if you want to rack up the views.
Once you’ve posted for the first time, an IGTV icon will appear on your Instagram homepage (next to the tab for photos you’ve been tagged in) for easier access.
You can create video series, and you can post or send IGTV links to other platforms – including to Facebook. Your creations can also be embedded on a website or blog post, although this is only possible from a computer.
If you’re already a popular Instagramer, you’ll have a ready-made audience on the app, which might make it more appealing than YouTube. Photo: Getty Images
Formats and further sharing
Although Instagram is best used when your phone is in portrait (or vertical) mode, IGTV allows you to view video content in landscape, which is something few viewers bother to do for short videos.
IGTV videos are much smaller when viewed on a regular feed in portrait, but they are still watchable and are not trimmed at the sides, which means viewers watching on the fly still get to see everything with minimal effort.
Many editing apps and desktop software packages allow for video export in either portrait or landscape mode. If a video has been shot in landscape, you can crop it for better viewing in portrait mode while editing. This allows you to export the same video to both IGTV (portrait) and YouTube (landscape).If you have an omnidirectional (360-degree) camera, you can choose formats and reframe a video from within the camera’s native app, making the editing process fast and easy.
Shooting in portrait mode works well for walk-arounds and single-clip videos of markets or temples, for example, and you can shoot, edit and post within minutes. This immediacy is where IGTV really comes into its own.
The platform has its limitations, and the inability to directly monetise videos on Instagram may have kept established travel vloggers at bay. However, a monetisation scheme is being introduced, which may draw them away from YouTube, and Instagram is less cluttered and more accessible. If you’re already a popular Instagramer, you’ll have a ready-made audience, too. Its video potential is huge.
Fashion influencer and makeup mogul Kylie Jenner has been in quarantine much like all the other members of the Kardashian-Jenner family. All of them are spending time with their respective families while being homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kylie Jenner has been very active on social media and has been keeping her fans updated about her day-to-day life.
Kylie Jenner was recently in the news after Forbes magazine claimed that she lied about her Billionaire status. According to reports, she exaggerated the size and value of her cosmetics company for years. Now, Kylie Jenner has taken to her social media to reveal her ‘remedy for everything’. Read on:
Kylie Jenner took to her Instagram account and shared a picture of herself with her daughter Stormi Webster. In the picture, Kylie Jenner is seen hugging her daughter, while the duo poses for the lens in the outdoor. While posting the picture, Kylie Jenner mentioned that Stormi is her ‘remedy for everything.
Kylie Jenner wore a white coloured printed outfit. She left her long brown and golden coloured hair open for the picture. Kylie Jenner wore a pair of comfortable house slippers in the picture. Stormi, on the other hand, wore a pink coloured dress and had her hair tied up in a bun.
Kylie Jenner recently revealed that her friend Anastasia Karanikolaou has also been quarantining with her amid coronavirus pandemic. Kylie Jenner has been sharing pictures and videos of her daughter, Stormi Webster, on her Instagram account as well. The mother-daughter duo shares an amazing bond and is often seen having a gala time. Kylie Jenner’s Instagram stories often feature hilarious videos of Stormi Webster cooking up some mischief. Kylie Jenner and Stormi Webster are often seen enjoying each other’s company in the COVID-19 lockdown.
Kylie Jenner took the candy challenge with her daughter Stormi. She placed a bowl of candy in front of her daughter asked her to not eat it until she comes back. Stormi can be seen going through an array of emotions while she waits for her mother to return. The adorable video shared on Kylie Jenner’s Instagram has received a lot of likes and many have commented saying that they absolutely loved Kylie Jenner’s daughter’s reaction in the video.
During the COVID-19 crisis, people across the world have been spending time indoors and practicing social distancing. They have limited their physical interaction. However, to reduce boredom many creative people have created different challenges and dare games on social media. They chat and video call with friends and distant relatives, play games, and share their lifestyle to keep themselves from feeling shut-in.
Amid this, various social media platforms are upping their game by updating their online applications. Similarly, Instagram has been helping its users with unique and interesting games to add fun. Recently, the photo-sharing platform came up with the latest Complete Your Face filter. So, we have mentioned everything you need to know about Complete Your Face filter on Instagram.
What is Complete Your Face filter on Instagram?
Various social media platforms have been creating new and engaging features to connect with their users. Among different Instagram filters, Complete Your Face filter has gained immense popularity. It allows users to make their Instagram filters. So, one user decided to make a fun game out of it and called it Complete Your Face filter.
Unlike other Instagram filters, Complete Your Face filter has two modes including Basic and V2. These are a part of the same game with varying degrees of difficulty. So, the purpose of Complete Your Face filter is to make people try completing their faces.
When users turn on the filter and hit record, their eyes, nose, and mouth start floating on the screen and they are left with a blurry and empty face. For Complete Your Face filter, the goal is to blink eyes and lock each moving part into the face’s correct location and complete it. However, if someone blinks quite early, their eye may place on either side of the face instead of the centre. On the other hand, if people are too late in blinking, their lips may stay near the chin or sideways.
Talking about the V2 mode of Complete Your Face filter, its strategy is similar to the basic level. But one’s eyes and nose may move around faster. This means the player has little time to blink and mark the right spots.
For those who want to try this game, they need to open the Instagram app and select stories before activating Instagram filters. At the end of the list, people may find Browse Effects, which showcases a magnifying glass icon. In this, they have to search for Complete Your Face filter. After this, two camera effects will appear. The first one is the basic version, while the second one is V2.
Chloe Saxon Looks ‘Vacay Ready’ In A Mismatched Bikini & Sheer White Pants On Instagram
Amanda Lynne
Chloe Saxon piqued the attention of her followers while wearing a scanty little ensemble in her most recent Instagram update on Monday afternoon. The model showed off her hourglass figure while revealing that she was getting ready for her vacation.
In the sexy snaps, Chloe looked smoking hot as she rocked a silver glitter bikini top. The garment boasted thin spaghetti straps that flashed her muscular arms and shoulders. The low cut also flashed her massive cleavage.
She paired the top with some white thong bikini bottoms. The swimwear clung to her curvy hips tightly while accentuating her round booty.
She also wore a pair of sheer white pants over top that featured ruffles on the sides and fit snugly around her tiny waist. Chloe’s flat tummy and impressive abs were also on full display. She accessorized the style with a chain around her neck and gold hoop earrings.
In the first photo, Chloe stood in front of a mirror with her hands behind her back. She pushed her hip to the side and wore a sultry expression on her face. In the second shot, she placed a hand behind her head and stared into the camera. The final pic was similar, but featured her with her head tilted to the side.
Chloe wore her dark hair pulled back into a ponytail behind her head. The long locks were styled in straight strands that tumbled down her back. She also rocked fringe bangs the fell across her forehead.
She opted for a bombshell makeup look in the shots. The application appeared to consist of mascara-covered lashes and dramatic black winged eyeliner, as well as bold eye shadow and darkened brows.
She looked to give her face a warm glow using pink blush on her cheekbones and a shimmering highlighter on her nose, chin, and under eyes. She seemed to complete the glam look with dark lipstick on her full pout.
Chloe’s 748,000-plus followers wasted no time showing the post some love by clicking the like button more than 2,300 times with in the first 15 minutes after it was shared to her feed. Fans also hit up the comments section to leave over 75 messages during that time.
As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Chloe most recently delighted her loyal fans when she posed in a neon pink bikini with clear straps. To date, that post has pulled in more than 17,000 likes and over 340 comments.
Mark Hamill shares Instagram video from Springfield protest Saturday
By KY3 Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mark Hamill, known for starring as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, shared a video taken during Saturday’s protest in Springfield, Missouri.
Hamill shared a video originally posted by Kenidra R. Woods in his Instagram story.
Woods was one of several speakers during the protest at Park Central Square, which drew an estimated 2,500 people.
“I will continue to use my voice for change. Be the change you wish to create/see #blacklivesmatter,” the original Instagram caption from Woods read.
In addition to sharing the video to his Instagram story, Hamill added the hashtags “#Courage #Unity #AllInThisTogether”.
What Is the Safest Instagram Growth Service on the Market?
Fred Harrington
There are many different types of Instagram growth services available right now.
Some are trending, while others have been around for quite a while. However, if you don’t know what you’re supposed to be looking for, you could very easily be taken advantage of.
We want to make sure that you only have access to the right brands – the ones that are going to provide you with the best engagement out there. Otherwise, it’s just a waste of your time and money, which is the last thing you need.
If you’re looking for a growth service that can help you get high-quality engagement in your content and a high retention rate of the followers you gain, then we need to talk about it.
Let’s take a look at the best, safest Instagram growth services, and why a growth service is a good choice.
Choose an Instagram Growth Service That Prioritizes High-Quality Followers
If you choose an Instagram growth service that provides low-quality or fake followers that are cheap, then this is only going to hurt your account at the end of the day.
While you might love the price tag, it’s going to cost you more in the long run. This is because low-quality followers are going to make your profile look good temporarily, but over time they’ll start to drop off again. High-quality followers won’t do this – once they’ve started following you, they’ll be there to stay.
The best Instagram growth service offers you real engagement that will instantly bring more credibility to your page. How do you know what’s good and what’s not?
A lot of the time, companies that provide real organic Instagram growth will have a good reputation and great customer testimonials. Their customers will be gushing about how great their engagement is, and how it’s helped their account grow even more.
At the end of the day, you want your follower count to look good, right? This is why you need to spend a little bit more and find a high-quality service that offers real followers.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Instagram Growth Services
We already know why we’re all here – to increase our follower count on the gram.
It’s no secret that this is what everyone wants, above anything else. This is why we put content up there in the first place, right? The reason why a growth service can be so helpful for your growth is that it can showcase high-quality followers and likes that have a high retention rate, giving you the best chance at succeeding.
If the engagement on your page isn’t high quality, it will show. It’s going to have a low retention rate, which means that after a while, it will drop off your content, leaving it exactly where it was when you started.
There are a lot of companies out there that are lazy about how they help their clients grow and send them low-quality followers and likes that aren’t going to make their account look good. You want to avoid these types of companies.
Do you want real engagement that makes your account look good and is going to stick around for a long time? Then you at least know what your profile deserves, which is a great first step. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of finding a growth service that is best at providing its clients with high-quality followers:
Time-Saver: when you have real engagement being delivered to your profile, you won’t have to spend any of your own time trying to find people to interact with your content. You’ve got this side of things covered so that you can put more time and energy into creating awesome content. Low quality, cheap followers will only make your account look spammy, and cause you more work in the long run.
Help with Your Reputation: when people come to visit your profile, and they see that the engagement on your content is high quality, they will know that you’ve got the best marketing strategies on board, which is, of course, going to help your online credibility. This will immediately bring a sense of authority to your brand, which, of course, is going to increase your chances of being seen by big brands who want to collaborate.
Improve Your Engagement Rate: when you’ve got real followers on your content that hang around and don’t drop off after a while, this helps significantly with your engagement rate. Your engagement rate is the ratio of followers to likes and comments. If your likes and comments are sticking, and they might get you closer to having a good engagement rate that helps people see you as an authentic, genuine Instagram profile.
The safest growth services out there will provide you with high-quality comments, likes, and followers that might cost you a little bit more than their cheap counterparts, but will pay themselves off time and again as they continue to benefit your profile.
Look for These Types of Growth Services
So, with all this being said, what do you need to be looking for in an Instagram growth service?
Before we dive into it, we have to mention the use of hashtags in relation to growth services. There are a lot of growth services that offer help with hashtags – but you’ve got to be smart about this.
This is because Instagram is always on the lookout for people to shadowban, who aren’t using hashtags correctly. Make sure not to use banned hashtags, or hashtags that are inappropriate or have nothing to do with your niche and industry.
If you do, you could get shadowbanned, which means that Instagram will limit your reach to just those that are already following you. Now that you know this let’s move on to what you should be looking for.
The first thing that you need to look for in an Instagram service is affordable pricing. In this industry, there’s a huge difference between cheap and affordable pricing. Cheap pricing usually always means that the quality of the followers, likes, and comments is low.
However, on the other side of this, affordable pricing usually means that the quality is much higher. The best Instagram growth companies offer prices that might not be the cheapest you’ve come across but match the value of their features.
Second, you need to find a company that talks about having a high retention rate. In fact, the best companies in this business have a retention rate guarantee and will refill their customers with engagement if anything happens. The engagement they purchased drops off for some reason.
Lastly, of course, you need to look for a company that’s going to be upfront and honest about what they do. There’s no point in going for a company that is shady and doesn’t really want to talk about their features.
This is a big red flag and usually means that the engagement is low, and it won’t last you very long. Once you know what to look for in Instagram growth services, it won’t be hard for you to find the best one for your niche and industry.
What Are Their Features?
Before you choose the growth service that you’re going to stick with, you need to make sure that you know what they’re offering in terms of their service and what they’re like as a company in general.
If you end up committing to being with a service that doesn’t end up having the same vision as you, then you’re not going to last, and you’re going to wish you had chosen someone else. This is why it’s vital that you know as much about the growth service before you sign up as you can.
Let’s take a look at what we think are the features to look out for when considering a growth service for your Instagram engagement.
Customer Service: there is little more important than customer service in an industry like this. It’s just too unregulated for you to sign up with just any old company, especially one that doesn’t prioritize being able to get in touch with its clients. If you do sign up with a company that has bad customer support, then you’re going to end up feeling pretty frustrated at times. This is because you might run into difficulties, and then find that they’re completely out of touch and really hard to reach. This is not the kind of experience you want to have. A good customer support team also shows that the brand stands by their features, and is willing to combat any issue that might arise as a result of using them. What does good customer support look like, then? It looks like a chatbox on their website, preferably on the homepage, where you can access it as soon as you visit them. It also looks like offering multiple ways to connect, from an email form to a number you can call, or even a Facebook page where you can message them.
Online reputation: most of these companies try to include a couple of customer reviews on their website, but if you want to really be sure that the company you’re committing to is above board, you’ve got to look elsewhere as well. There are a lot of websites that you can check out that will corroborate customer testimonials, giving you the kind of information that you need to make a decision about them. Companies like Trustpilot are great for getting to know a company better, and finding out what other people think about it who haven’t been featured on the website. The reality is, companies that don’t have a great reputation with their clients might have some fake reviews on their website, but when you go elsewhere to find out more about them, you won’t be able to find anything positive. You might even come across negative reviews.
Compare Quality and Price: when thinking about how much you’re prepared to spend on an Instagram growth service, there’s one thing that you need to remember above everything else – you will get what you pay for. This means that if a growth service isn’t that much money, then it’s probably not high quality, and won’t offer a high retention rate. When you go online and check out various examples of growth services, you will discover that there is quite a wide range of prices. There are companies out there that charge their clients just $5 a month, and then there are companies that charge them $300 a month. When looking at each one, you’ve got to decide whether their price matches the quality of their engagement. Remember when we talked about opting for affordable, not cheap? The companies selling cheap engagement will be in it for a good time, not a long time. This means that they will just have low-quality engagement that they want to get out there, and they couldn’t care less whether it sticks around for the client or not. So, at the end of the day, this means that you’re probably going to have to pay a bit more than you had anticipated. Don’t get discouraged, though – this ultimately means that you’re paying for high quality, and you’re not going to find this with every company. What you pay now is going to pay itself off for a long time if you get it right, so remember to choose wisely.
The thing that we love the most about SidesMedia is that they’re focused primarily on one thing so that you can feel confident they’re specialized and putting everything into their growth service & features.
SidesMedia is known for its followers, so if you’re looking for high-quality, safe followers that have a high retention rate and can make your Instagram account look good for a long time, then we highly recommend checking out this company.
They also have great customer support, as well as attractive pricing, too, which is going to fit in nicely with your budget.
What’s more, is that SidesMedia can also help you with your TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms if you’re so inclined.
SidesMedia’s blend of flexibility yet specialisation, great pricing and attentive customer service makes them a refreshing newcomer in the social media marketing space and that’s the reason they have been named the safest and best Instagram growth service.
Want to know the best thing about Hashtags for Likes? They’re completely organic. Want to know something else about Hashtags for Likes that is pretty cool? They’re totally safe because they’re the best when it comes to hashtags. How badly do you need help with your hashtag game, but you don’t want to get in trouble for using a third party? Then you need to use Hashtags for Likes.
Just make sure that you don’t use hashtags that have previously been banned, and then you’ll be okay. If safety is a top priority for you, then we highly recommend you try Hashtags for Likes.
Stormlikes takes care of its clients from the beginning to the end, so that you can feel confident that you’re in good hands with them. One of the things that stands out to us about them is that they promise good customer support, which, as we’ve discussed above, is one of the most important things for you to make sure of with your growth service.
In fact, they explain that it’s their top priority. They also have advanced features for their high-quality engagement, which includes delayed views and likes, so that they appear natural and in line with your existing Instagram growth.
SocialViral is not only passionate about sharing high-quality engagement with its clients, but it makes sure that it offers them at affordable prices. It also promises immediate results, so you’re not left waiting around for too long to reap the rewards.
We also like that they can help you with other profiles, too, like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and even Spotify. If you need a company that can help you across the board, so that all of your engagement matches up, then you need to consider trying SocialViral. They’ve also encrypted their site to make it even safer.
Do you need a growth service that can not only implement smart systems that will make them undetectable but offer proxies as well to hide your identity completely? Then you need to try ektor.io.
This Instagram growth company is pretty much as advanced as it gets, which is great news for you – especially if you’re not that tech-savvy yourself.
We love that their features are varied and include things like hashtags and username targeting, and we also love that their main priority is keeping their clients safe. Honestly, we couldn’t really ask for any more in a growth service.
We love innovators, and we love people that are willing to come up with the solution themselves if they can’t get it conventionally. This is what we see when we look at Nitreo. These guys are so intent on providing their clients with high-quality engagement that they’ve created their own APIs so that you can avoid being detected when you use their services.
We haven’t really come across this before, so we definitely like the look of it and think that it gives them a great point of difference. If you want organic Instagram growth & engagement, that’s going to lift up your profile, check out Nitreo.
Upleap looks kinda simple from the outside, but that’s the beauty of it – it’s really simple and easy to sign up and get started, and the best thing is they offer a free trial for you too. Not only are Upleap safe, but they have an awesome organic Instagram growth service to go along with it.
They offer each client a dedicated account manager, and you can even try their services out before committing to anything. This is a great way to know a company, and a great way to make sure that you’re getting the best quality out there.
For one of the best in the business, go for Ingramer. We love Ingramer because they have such a wide range of features to choose from. They can help you with direct bulk messages, as well as scheduling your upcoming content. Another thing that they can help you with is finding the best hashtags for your niche, through their hashtag generator.
They have advanced targeting features, and of course, their engagement is high quality. If you’re someone who wants to make the most of multiple features, go for Ingramer.
Final Thoughts
So, what can we all learn from this, then? That the quality of your followers is super important. There are literally hundreds of companies out there that can help you attract more people to your page in a seriously short amount of time.
However, if you’re someone who is serious about how their brand is portrayed online, and only want to build your reputation up not down, then you need to take your Instagram growth service seriously, too.
You’ve got to make sure that they have all the right features. From great customer support to high-quality followers and a high retention rate, you’ve got to make sure that they tick all the boxes. Otherwise, they could end up hurting your online credibility more than helping it.
Remember, the more you put into your Instagram engagement, the more you’re going to get out of it. Sometimes, you’ve got to pay a little bit more than you’d like to associate with a company that has its priorities in order.
The companies you see above believe in keeping their clients safe, and around for a long time. Enjoy their high-quality features, and know that you’re with some of the best in the business that is also going to be able to keep you safe, too.
In the story of her Instagram account, Lili Reinhart supports LGBTQ +. The Riverdale actress appears in full demonstration!
As LGBTQ + violence continues to escalate, Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart shows her support for the cause in her Instagram account story.
Drop the mask. Reveal his biggest secret. Lili Reinhart must take courage with both hands. You would have understood it ; the pretty girl is tired of hiding.
After three years of relationship with Cole Sprouse – who are now separated, the young woman decides to confess. Honesty, there is nothing better.
Three little words can change his life forever. But too bad. The actress of the Riverdale series feels the need to confide in Internet users.
Here it is, it’s simple: “Although I never announced it before, I am a bisexual and proud woman. And I will join the protests today. Come join us. ”
Indeed, Lili Reinhart finally comes out of silence. So, she takes advantage of announcing her presence at an LGBTQ + demonstration to come out on Instagram.
LILI REINHART SUPPORTS THEM
While internet users are furious about his relationship with Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart nails them out. However, that does not mean that his bisexuality is the reason for his breakup.
Anyway, the pretty blonde is finally relieved to have dropped the mask. Besides, the actress is no longer hiding it at all!
As proof, Lili Reinhart takes part in LGBTQ + events with great pride. You just have to see the story from your Instagram account to realize it!
Indeed, the interpreter of Betty Cooper reveals several videos. Sitting in the grass, the young woman films the speech of a spokesperson for the cause.
Thus, the latter proves its support for the LGBTQ + cause. Besides, the pretty blonde intends to make a public commitment to defend her body and soul.
