Starting a profile on Threads is a good idea for a bunch of reasons, especially if you’re looking for a fresh and dynamic audience.
What makes Threads worth your time is its close connection to Instagram, which makes it super easy to follow people you already know. If you've built a following on Instagram, you can quickly get traction on Threads without much extra effort.
Unlike Instagram's focus on visuals, Threads is where text-based posts thrive. It's where people share thoughts, dive into debates, and discuss trends, creating space for deeper conversations compared to the image-heavy vibe on Instagram.
And since Threads is still relatively new, there's less competition, giving you a great chance to stand out.
Early adopters can really establish themselves as key voices or influencers in their community before the platform gets more crowded.
People on Threads are doing these things:
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Share quick updates, musings, or ideas.
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Engage in real-time conversations on trending topics.
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Promote their projects, articles, or upcoming events.
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Participate in community discussions around shared interests.
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Use it as a microblogging tool to convey deeper thoughts and opinions.
To start a profile on Threads, Instagram’s companion app for text-based conversations, Instagram users follow these steps:
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Download the Threads app: It's available on both the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Search for "Threads from Instagram" and download it.
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Log in with Instagram: When you open Threads for the first time, it automatically prompts you to log in using your existing Instagram account. You can choose the account you want to use if you have multiple profiles.
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Customize your profile: After logging in, you can import your Instagram bio, profile picture, and other details to your Threads profile for consistency. Or, you can tweak it to make it unique.
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Follow people: Threads will recommend accounts you already follow on Instagram. You can follow them back easily or explore new people based on recommendations.
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Start posting: Once your profile is set up, you can start posting text-based updates, which disappear after 24 hours. You can also share links, photos, and videos, but the primary focus is conversational, ephemeral posts.
That’s it! Threads is designed to be quick and seamless for existing Instagram users.
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