It is a known fact that Instagram is one of the most visually appealing platforms on the internet.

With visual designs, Instagram has done some great jobs for models, fitness entrepreneurs, and photographers.

It helps in providing a platform for the creative workers out there. For all the entrepreneurs and influencers right now, Instagram is a godsend.

Instagram Ecommerce features

Well, Instagram is no doubt unique but it is also difficult to monetize and convert leads into sales.

Therefore, some new features are associated with the basic Instagram existing designs, to mold this platform into the strongest e-commerce tool. Let’s find out the reasons.

The addition of the Shop now button:

It was not long ago and just in November 2016 when Instagram first added the “Shop Now” button to its feature. Here, the brands will procure the idea of linking their checkout carts to products as displayed in posts.

Around 84% of smartphone users browse and compare products through mobile apps or web browsers.

So, when it is about brand funneling money into a social platform, nothing will prove to be more powerful than linking products as appeared in high-resolution lifestyle photography!

It is also a great way to improve your present count of real Instagram followers.

Addition of Instagram stories:

Selling stuff indeed takes time and explanation. It further takes contemplation. That might be the reason for infomercials to be that long.

It takes time and hard work for consumers to gain trust in what you are selling. Yet, the major factor over here is context. It is not the first time you will hear anyone saying “content is king.”

Whenever it is about social media, context is what is genuinely missing.

Previously, you had Snapchat and YouTube as the only mediums to enable users to nurture an authentic and intimate relationships with audience. So, Instagram stories hit the market with style to change this notion completely!

Right now, Instagram has the right capability to hold the same power, authenticity, and intimacy, which Snapchat used to provide its users with before.

Links within the present Instagram stories:

The Instagram users will not just be able to create stories like Snapchat users, but will also get the chance to share and promote content through a recent update; link sharing.

Well, this may not seem to be a huge deal from a company. So, this update shifts its original design to those who’re ready to monetize.

Some recent pieces indicated that companies added links in stories to respond to large brands and promote content.