Instagram users, you'll want to hear this major update

Spammers. Why do they have to ruin it for the rest of us?

Recently, Instagram announced it would be removing the option to follow hashtags from the app.

Basically, if you're following something like #bookstagram on IG, you'll no longer see your favorite book content from that hashtag in your feed.

This is one of the more disappointing changes announced from the platform, since many of us are using hashtags for added reach and visibility. Unfortunately, spammers have targeted hashtags as a way to reach new audiences, filling it with junk and frustrating users. Instagram ultimately became too overwhelmed by the complaints and removed the ability to follow hashtags entirely.

What does this mean for hashtags? Read more…