Ever thought of getting a business card like format for your Instagram profile? You may be able to do something similar to this. Yes, Instagram brings a feature called ‘profile card’ that can show your Instagram profile in a business card format. Let’s have a look at the details of the new feature .
Instagram introduces ‘Profile card’
So far your Instagram profile has been very simple looking. You could just get a pic and bio space. But now you can get a professional makeover. With a new update, the Meta owned platform will showcase your profile similar to a business card. You can add a scannable QR code along with your usual picture and bio. The new format is a two-sided card that can provide a quick preview of your profile. On one side you get a space for pictures and bio. On the other side you get a QR code. You can scan the QR code to access someone’s/your profile. In addition to this, you also get an option to add music to your profile.
So, how do you access this feature? Here are the steps on how you can:
- Start by tapping on your profile picture.
- Next you will get an option of ‘share profile’. Choose this option for customizing your profile card.
- Now choose whatever option you want. Add pictures, create an interesting bio and add a song that defines you!
After you are done with the design you can either save it as an image or share through direct link.
According to TechCrunch, Instagram aims to provide a better experience for content creators with the new update. Today the Gen Z generation is going crazy over choosing the profession of being content creator/ influencer. This ‘digital business card’ like feature is made keeping in mind the demand of the future generation. Also, this feature gives your profile a more professional look. A not so professional yet professional looking profile!
‘Profile card’: The next gen business card
For the past few years we have seen how social media has been gaining importance in our daily life. We spend a lot of time on these platforms, usually looking for entertainment and even news for that matter.
Furthermore, recently Snapchat and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) teamed up for a study on India’s Gen Z’s purchasing power. This report was named “The $2 Trillion Opportunity: How Gen Z is Shaping the New India”. It states that nearly 80% of Gen Z rely on immersive visuals as their go-to everyday communication. As social media platforms also play an important role in today’s communication, the new update can help in better communication with all.
Moreover, Instagram’s new feature can be equally beneficial for both content creators and usual users. Just imagine, you don’t need to stalk the entire profile for details of a person. You just scan and get the details just by tapping on the profile. Cool right!
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