tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post383800911710110160..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Why Instagram? Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-14773506050483406892016-05-31T15:17:22.496+10:002016-05-31T15:17:22.496+10:00Glad it's useful, Narelle. I always say that w...Glad it's useful, Narelle. I always say that with social media, we should play to our natural strengths, rather than forcing ourselves onto a social network that just doesn't gel! And those filters are fun. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29917562408380962852016-05-31T09:37:31.476+10:002016-05-31T09:37:31.476+10:00Andrea and Belinda, excellent post! It's inter...Andrea and Belinda, excellent post! It's interesting how you mention Instagram will really appeal to people who are visual. I'm more auditory, which may be why I'm less likely to naturally engage with sites like Instagram and Pinterest. That said, when I'm travelling I take a lot of photos, and I love using the different filters on Instagram and playing with the images. Thanks for your insightful interview :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29825890687527917422016-05-30T22:12:47.023+10:002016-05-30T22:12:47.023+10:00I agree, I'm not sure I'd be bothered with...I agree, I'm not sure I'd be bothered with Instagram if I didn't have a smartphone, Jenny. It's too hard to do it other ways, and we're all so busy, aren't we?? :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-35081128037706232182016-05-30T22:10:38.248+10:002016-05-30T22:10:38.248+10:00Thanks Iola, lovely to be here. :-)
I'm glad ...Thanks Iola, lovely to be here. :-)<br /><br />I'm glad you've found Pinterest handy, Jeanette. I've heard of people having great results there.<br /><br />But I also understand your feelings about it, Iola. Mind you, I think there's quite a lot of people sharing "manufactured" stuff on Instagram as well. ;-) But I tend to follow the more spontaneous accounts.<br /><br />One of my reasons for going for Instagram was that it is original content and therefore sidesteps a lot of the copyright issues that lurk beneath the image sharing that goes on around the web today. The editor in me is wary of that! It's hard to know where people got that image from in the first place, and whether they have the right to use it...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-86386583707679327572016-05-30T20:10:36.048+10:002016-05-30T20:10:36.048+10:00Instagram isn't for everyone, Jenny, is it? I ...Instagram isn't for everyone, Jenny, is it? I enjoy it, but Facebook is still my favourite connector :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-63637669823971347232016-05-30T17:56:41.273+10:002016-05-30T17:56:41.273+10:00The problem with Instagram for me is that you have...The problem with Instagram for me is that you have to use a tablet or mobile phone you can't use a laptop. my mobile I hardly use it.(yes I am one of the few who doesn't carry it everywhere.) Mine isn't even connected to the internet and the small tablet I bought is for when I go away so has limited data on it and is to big to take on walks etc. A small camera or even my mobile are easier to take photos on but they have to be loaded to my laptop so I may have an account but don't look much.<br />I do see posts on fb.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-62410930069273465462016-05-30T16:07:34.543+10:002016-05-30T16:07:34.543+10:00Hi Iola - Pinterest might depend on who you follow...Hi Iola - Pinterest might depend on who you follow re content. I have 39 boards - only one of them is food (GF recipes) and none craft. Lots of writing quotes, tips, grammar, even things on font - as well as books or cities, countries, places, clothing, history, art - the cosmos.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-39199950452469767602016-05-30T15:08:35.070+10:002016-05-30T15:08:35.070+10:00Hi, Belinda - lovely to have you join us! I loved ...Hi, Belinda - lovely to have you join us! I loved Poison Bay, and Venom Reef sounds great as well. <br /><br />I'm an Instagram newbie - I like Twitter and Facebook better, for exactly the reasons you've stated. Pinterest has never especially interested me although I've had an account for years, but it seems be full of aspirational "one day" food and craft ideas). Instagram feels more real - perhaps because the images are from phones and cameras!<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for visiting and thanks for the tips.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-84654554804622832472016-05-30T13:47:16.904+10:002016-05-30T13:47:16.904+10:00Hi Ina - I'm sure this won't be the last t...Hi Ina - I'm sure this won't be the last time we hear something from Belinda. She has a lot of experience in our world of writing.<br /><br />Glad you're still on the Gratitude Journey with me! Thanks for your suppport. And yes, some days are definitely harder than others. Today is soup day (!) but an easy choice. As for tomorrow ... well, we'll see :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-82726182144255418202016-05-30T13:44:17.194+10:002016-05-30T13:44:17.194+10:00I love the ease of which I can use my iPhone for I...I love the ease of which I can use my iPhone for Instagram too. I also like the fact I can post to Twitter and Facebook at the same time. I agree with you Jeanette - it's definitely a matter of choosing which mediums you're most comfortable with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-57493547219792214472016-05-30T13:39:40.897+10:002016-05-30T13:39:40.897+10:00Hi Janet - I'm with you and Belinda. I get ann...Hi Janet - I'm with you and Belinda. I get annoyed by serial pics too :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-20005017283708551962016-05-30T12:04:19.720+10:002016-05-30T12:04:19.720+10:00Hi Ian, it's nice to meet the crew here. :-)Hi Ian, it's nice to meet the crew here. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-28498481835037637082016-05-30T12:03:51.055+10:002016-05-30T12:03:51.055+10:00I found the inability to post from a computer hard...I found the inability to post from a computer hard too at first, Jeanette. Fortunately I have an iPhone, which makes it easy for me to post pics, and I've got into the mindset of it now. I look for possible photos when I go on my daily walks with my dog, and I make sure I have my phone with me. And I totally agree that we need to make our own choices regarding what we'll use our limited time for!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-43004127291862029972016-05-30T11:28:47.107+10:002016-05-30T11:28:47.107+10:00I'm the same Janet. I now try to post once a d...I'm the same Janet. I now try to post once a day, or sometimes twice if there's a really good reason -- and that's because I noticed that I didn't like it when one person posted 6 pics in quick succession. Do unto others! :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564407833242838143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-16008514108927128162016-05-30T10:41:43.672+10:002016-05-30T10:41:43.672+10:00How wonderful. Thanks Andrea for introducing us to...How wonderful. Thanks Andrea for introducing us to Belinda. Lots of good handy tips included here.<br /><br />Andrea, I continue to enjoy your gratitude photo journal on Insta. Good on you for being persistent with it as I expect there are some days where the struggle to find a good visual is pretty high.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-12114519807444138542016-05-30T09:12:21.518+10:002016-05-30T09:12:21.518+10:00Thanks Andrea and Belinda - some great tips. I'...Thanks Andrea and Belinda - some great tips. I'm a visual person but my Instagram account is a bit neglected. I'd like to give it more love and attention but it's a matter of how many hours there are in the day. I think for me - Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest relies on more curated content (ie sharing other people's content as well as your own) whereas Instagram relies more on original content. And also = my photos are on my phone but I find Instagram easier to use on the IPad (which I don't use very often as I'm usually on my PC). If I could create and share content from my PC, I think I'd be using it a lot more. It's a lovely medium though. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15404662553857350172016-05-30T08:45:34.914+10:002016-05-30T08:45:34.914+10:00Great article! I've experimented with using th...Great article! I've experimented with using the hashtags, and have gotten new followers. I do tend to unfollow users who post a ton of pics. I think once or twice a day is plenty on this platform. What do you think?Janet W. Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774244483548316523noreply@blogger.com