Is Instagram Testing Stories Timers? Yup! Here's Why It Matters. - MagicLinks Blog
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Posted Dec 9, 2020 3 min read
Is Instagram Testing Stories Timers? Yup! Here's Why It Matters. - MagicLinks Blog

Yesterday, @itskyleharris posted a screenshot from his Instagram feed showing a Stories timer that displays how long a viewer has left to click on them. Instagram Stories only last 24 hours, if not saved to the creators' Highlights Reels, so adding a timer could increase Stories engagement (helloooo, FOMO). Image courtesy @itskyleharris Monetize your Instagram: Join MagicLinks! ICYDK, Instagram's Stories feed algorithm works similarly to the regular Instagram feed's algorithm: It prioritizes the profiles you interact with the most, followed by shared interests/connections. There are theories that the algorithm shows your posts chronologically if your stories get under 50 views. [...]

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