At the beginning of 2019, there were 1.3 billion registered accounts on Instagram, can you feel the scale? Such a large number has made the platform an excellent starting point for earning serious money. The developers of the service update the application every season and add new tools to make communication between people easier. One of these innovations is the sticker. In this article, we will look at how to send a sticker in Instagram Direct.
Stickers and stickers on Instagram – where to find them
So, in order to use stickers in stories, you need to click on the makeshift camera icon in the top left corner. This feature will help you create a story that is visible to subscribers and page guests for 24 hours. There you can:
- post photos;
- record videos;
- go live;
- write text;
- play music.
Let’s look at the principle of placing tools, such as stickers on a picture. After uploading a photo or writing text, there will be a set of image icons in the top right corner. You need to select the square smiley sticker with a torn corner. Clicking on it will take you to the stickers that exist on Instagram.
Adding stickers to the Highlights
Before adding a photo or video to your story, you need to upload it to your story. After uploading the photo, go to the same square smiley in the top right corner. From the sticker panel, choose a suitable one and drag it onto the picture. The following stickers are available:
- With a question and several answer options. This type of sticker is popular among users. After publication, you can view the correct answer. You can see the number of votes for a specific option by swiping up on the story.
- With a countdown. Popular for Instagram marathons or giveaways. You can set the date, time, and day yourself. Followers can click on the arrow in the corner of the publication and receive: a corresponding notification; stickers with a question and answer; a sticker with music at the end of the countdown.
Edit as desired, publish the picture in your story, and after adding it, move the story to your feed.
How to add a sticker and animate a story
Instagram never ceases to amaze with each update. In 2019, they introduced new GIFs created in collaboration with GIPHY for Instagram stories. These are animated figures, emojis, dancing characters, and animals. The number of options is impressive, so there is something for every user.
To open a GIF, you need to go to the square emoji and click on the search bar labeled GIF. Popular and frequently used stickers will appear at the bottom. These GIFs will not only complement any story on any topic, but can also become a tool for promoting a page and even selling products through the social network.
To find a GIF that suits you, enter a suitable word associated with the theme of the photo or video in the search bar and options will open up based on your query. They will attract the attention of subscribers to a specific theme or object in your publication.
Important! Most subscribers simply scroll through new stories, but a glowing arrow will definitely attract the user’s attention.
The Music sticker in Instagram won’t open – reasons
Why isn’t Music working? Most likely, music is not available in your region. To fix the problem, you need to download an app with VPN access.
How to connect on Android:
- go to the app information;
- close it;
- clear cache and data from the phone for this app;
- launch the VPN app and use Instagram.
If you have an iOS Apple device:
- delete the app and download it again;
- download an app with VPN access;
- choose France as the country;
- log in to Instagram using the previously downloaded app.
After these simple manipulations, the Music feature will be available. Also, stories with Music can be listened to through Direct.
You can repeat this simple trick for any malfunction. For example, if there are no question stickers, install VPN and use Instagram without any problems.
You can now send GIF images in Direct. This will allow you to visually express any emotion to your interlocutor. The sending system is easy. In Instagram Direct, there is a GIF button on the user panel. By clicking on it, you can find a suitable GIF on the topic of the conversation, expressing your emotions. By swiping right, you can choose from the available GIFs. To find a sticker and express a certain emotion, write it in the text field and all suitable options will appear on the screen.