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| Instagram searches are getting smarter |
Instagram has changed a lot in the past few years. Before Facebook bought it for $1 billion in 2012, this social network was just for sharing photos.
The platform has gained many functions and features. It has become an integrated social platform with communication functions between users, and the browser version can be used more effectively. and more.
In addition to all the above functions, the Instagram search and find function has also been significantly improved. Because the platform will more intelligently communicate with users about what they are really looking for. Instagram Director Adam Mosseri explained in a recent blog post.
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The latest update to Instagram Search is responsible for ensuring that users get what they really want while protecting them from fake or inappropriate content.
When searching for a word on the platform, the search results are first reordered based on their relationship to the same user. The platform relies on the massive amount of data it has about its users to improve this functionality.
Mosseri talked about some of the factors that affect search rankings. The first and most important factor, of course, is the text in the search box. Once the user starts typing, Instagram matches the text entered against several search results including username, location, text in posts on the platform, etc.
The Platform depends on other factors, such as user activity on the Platform. In other words, search results can vary based on the accounts that users follow, the images they view, the types of content they like, and more.
The new update to the search functionality will take other factors into consideration. In addition to the popularity of the content you are looking for. So when a user searches for a familiar name, be it a user, a football club or a TV show, the platform connects them faster with what they want.
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Instagram has introduced a smart feature in updating its search engine. This prevents accounts that post misleading or random content from appearing in searches.
In order for the user to gain access to these accounts, he must enter the full and correct username. However, if a letter or logo is missing, it cannot connect to it.
Instagram will try to tailor its search results to sensitive topics and content that it considers harmful to some users. Rely on a more accurate measure of the harmfulness of this type of content.
In general, the platform removes accounts, posts, and hashtags that violate its rules of use, namely hashtags.
This is how it will appear at the top of search results
Adam Masri provided some pointers to show users how they appear at the top of search results. The most important thing is to write a correct name for the account, which should be related to the type of content the account offers.
In addition to trusting the appropriate tags and keywords in the biofield of all accounts. Since these tips are straight from the platform administrator, users should keep them in mind.