What happened to Instagram Stories?

Instagram Stories are like a way for you to show what's happening in your life right now. You can add photos, videos, text, stickers, and more. And they only last a day, so it's kind of a fun and spontaneous way to share stuff with your followers.

Unfortunately, it's not possible to watch Instagram stories without an Instagram account. The stories are designed to be shared among the Instagram community. So, you have to create an account, log in, and then you can start viewing the stories of the people you follow or explore public stories.

Yes, you can. There is an easy share button on the reel that allows you to post it directly to your story.

The common size for IG Stories is designed to fit the phone screen vertically. They can be short clips or a series of photos that are displayed one after another for a maximum duration of 15 seconds each.

The best practices for Instagram Stories include using a mix of content types. For example, alternate between photos, videos, and boomerangs. This keeps your feed diverse. Also, make use of the Instagram Story features like highlights. You can group related stories under different highlights for easy access. Another important thing is to reply to the messages and comments on your stories promptly to engage with your audience.

The best resolution for Instagram stories is 1080 x 1920 pixels. This aspect ratio (9:16) fills the screen nicely and provides a high - quality visual experience for your viewers.

The best Instagram stories often have a strong sense of authenticity. They show real - life moments or genuine emotions. Interactive elements like polls, questions, or swipe - up links also make them stand out. For example, a brand might use a poll in their story to engage their followers and get feedback. And of course, a consistent aesthetic or theme throughout the story can make it more appealing.

To watch Instagram stories, first make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app. Then, when you open it, you'll see circular profile pictures with colorful rings around them at the top of your screen. Those are the stories. Tap on any of them to watch.

To archive IG stories, go to your profile, then click on the three dots on the top right corner of the story you wish to archive. From the dropdown menu, select 'Archive'. It's that simple!

You can archive IG stories by swiping left on the story you want to archive. A pop-up option will appear, and you just select 'Archive'.