Thursday, March 14, 2013

Remember When I Didn't Know How To Use Instagram?

Well, I still don't.
Specifically, I don't know the etiquette.
Apparently, I was supposed to comment back when all of you fabulous people leave such sweet comments. #Instagramfail. For clarification, I didn't know HOW to comment back.

I hope that you give me a pass for the past two years, since it took me a year JUST to find out that Instagram was a social media...like I had followers and didn't even know that was possible. I'm sure you are thinking, "Wow. What a blonde...", but seriously...I just thought it was a photo editor.

Initially this post was asking all of you if I was supposed to comment back and/or how to do so, and then this gem popped up on Pinterest. It answered all of my questions and more! I even bet that the avid 'Grammers will learn at least one thing from this tips list:

Source: damnlol.com via Janna on Pinterest


Are there any more tricks that we should all know about?



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28 comments:

  1. Whitney @ EHFARMarch 14, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    It's kind of like facebook and twitter, regarding tagging someone in a comment (i.e. @whatever their name in).

    Sometimes I edit some pics in Pic FX, since it has lots of more options for editing. Like A LOT! Plus, there is an option to upload it into IG if you want.

    I love IG! So addicting!

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  2. P!nkyMarch 14, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I'm STILL not on instagram!!!!

    Probably the only person in the world ;)

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  3. KatieMarch 14, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    i love instagram!! but i'm sure there are plenty of things I don't know how to do on it!

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 14, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I am an Instagram addict! Which is probably weird for a guy but I love it!

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  5. NikenMarch 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    haha, don't worry. i'm so behind the tech. especially when it comes to social media. maybe i'm the only person who's not in twitter. and i'm still not in instagram.

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  6. JessicaMarch 14, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I didn't know it was social media for a long time either! I only used it as a photo editor and then one day I realized I was doing it all wrong. So embarrassing, haha.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I still thought it was hilarious when you were like "Um, I didn't even know I could follow people on instagram for a year..." xoxo

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  8. HeleneMarch 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    haha this is great!! thanks for sharing!

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  9. JenMarch 14, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I'm still not using instagram lol...I have too many social media sites as it is haha.

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  10. Kristine@thefoleyfamMarch 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love Instagram!!!

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  11. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephMarch 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I don't think I'm following you on Instagram.

    I don't always comment back! Sometimes I miss comments for days. Whoops.

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  12. Heather K.March 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I'm not really concerned with followers and such, but I know relevant and easy hashtags work best. I know a lot of people use hashtags weird, but I think simple is better.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    This would be from Fat Mum Slim! She's awesome with pictures and we have her to thank for the Photo A Day topics! #12 is new to me!

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  14. Kristine -Heart Shaped SweatMarch 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I love IG! I've used for the last year and half but only recently have my friends joined and with bloggers following it's really become fun! Great share girl! I had no idea I could delete comments, tucking that info away should I ever need it!

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  15. Erin @ Sugar MagnoliaMarch 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    OMG I thought I knew how to use it but I didn't know about so many of those things!!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Seriously, thank you for sharing this! I jumped on the Instagram bandwagon and love it.. but never really knew how to use it. There were a ton of really helpful tips on there, and I can't wait to use some of them!

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  17. Jen McMarch 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I don't use instagram - I find it very intimidating. That's why I have a blog! ;)
    Enjoy Instagram.
    Have a good rest of the week!

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  18. AmandaMarch 14, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Yup those are some awesome tips! I definitely needed to learn how to delete comments :) And I love your instagrams so far!

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  19. henning loveMarch 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    guess what i totally needed this post because i am an instagram newbie, just got it last week thanks to an upgrade on my phone and i am obsessed! so glad you posted this

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  20. ShelleyMarch 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    This IS helpful! Thank you!! Follow me! @ShelleyBells07

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  21. Kate @ DaffodilsMarch 14, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I dont comment to instagram comments either unless someone asks a question!

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  22. RachMarch 15, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    At least you have Instagram. My phone still isn't smart enough for that so I'm really in the archaic world. ;)

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  23. NicoleMarch 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Oh man...this is way too much work! I have instagram, but usually don't put that much effort into uploading a pic. LOL. Oh well, I'm ok with it!

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  24. SkyMommyMarch 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Some people take Instagram SO SERIOUSLY! Yes, it's a social network and I try to like and comment on pictures that I, well, actually like.

    I think like any social network people get too caught up in total number of comments and likes. It's not a contest.

    Just have fun with it and like and comment on what moves you, not what you feel obligated to.

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  25. KimMarch 16, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    I just signed up for instagram and love it! Thanks for sharing this! I'm going to try that airplane mode tip soon. :)

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  26. NicoleMarch 19, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Wow, I even learned a thing or two by this. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Because Shanna Said SoMarch 20, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    LOL!!!! You are too funny! I knew about some of the tips, but actually learned a couple too...like I had no idea I could make my pictures blurry!! This was awesome....and IG is awesome. My fave of all social media!!!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Very funny , keep up the good work
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