The Tale of Two Images
Hello there =)
Think about your favorite social media site. Go ahead, I’ll even let you pick two.
[insert Jeopardy music]
Pinterest and Instagram? Was I right? If I wasn’t spot on I know I had to be pretty close. How did I know?
People prefer images to text. Images quickly convey a message. They create and encourage emotion. They help connect readers, followers and even friends to you at a deeper, more emotional level.
So with that said, why are you still using the ‘Share on Twitter’ button when you post on Instagram?
The Tale of Two Images
Let’s look at a recent Instagram Fortune Cookie Friday picture I shared where I used the ‘Share on Twitter’ button.
How often have you seen the image on the right? The tweet with a link to Instagram? Have you ever clicked it? I’ll be honest, I haven’t and probably never will.
What if your Twitter followers don’t have or want to have Instagram? They are missing your pictures! We need to fix this STAT!
Don’t worry, there’s a Recipe for that!
Isn’t that better? That’s awesome Sarah! But how did you do that? Simple my dear =)
Have you ever noticed the #hi on some of my Instagram posts? That hashtag paired with a Recipe in my IFTTT account posts my Instagram images to Twitter as a native Twitter pic. IE, as if I posted the picture on Twitter directly.
By using #hi, my Twitter followers get my full Instagram image without having to leave Twitter & the 1st 140 characters of my Instagram post (less the #hi). Pretty spiffy don’t you think?
Do you have an IFTTT account?
Add this recipe to your list!
Want another fun one? My non-Instagram Facebook friends don’t have to miss out on my Friday cookie papers. I have a Recipe for that too!
Any image tagged #fortunecookiefriday on Instagram pops into a photo album of my choosing on my Sarah Celebrates Facebook page. No double posting for me!
Wow I had no idea…. I’m so glad I clicked your post! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from and would love a visit back.
I know right? I looked into it because I was sad I had to leave Twitter to see people pics. So I joined Instagram ;)
This is brilliant! I use IFTTT a tiny bit but have been wanted to add more recipes there – this was a great inspiration and I added the recipe! Thanks!
Thanks Andi! I think it ws one of the first recipes I added.
This is pretty cool, I’ve never actually heard of this but this is all kind of perfect. Thanks for the post :)
I found out about IFTTT from some other bloggers. Just passing the word along =) Thanks for stopping by!
Over from Funtastic Friday. This is a great tip. I don’t use Instagram much but I feel I should use it more.
It takes time to get into a new social media. I have been enjoying images lately so I’ve been spending tons of time on Insta. Thanks for stopping by