Finally solved: Mosseri announces a solution to the rug pull that unintentionally updated the feed. In addition, the Add Yours Story Templates are assigned a fixed place.
Have you ever opened up Instagram when you were reading or watching something, and then all of a sudden it moved on you? We call that the rug pull.
Adam Mosseri, Instagram boss, describes a universal experience on the app that happens when content takes too long to load in the background and then updates automatically. The currently displayed post is pushed down and the reading flow is interrupted. “Super, super annoying,” says Mosseri. With the new update, which should now be available to all users, the loaded content will only be displayed after scrolling, which means Rug pull designed to be more comfortable. Both on Android and iOS. According to our own information, this is actually not the best option for engagement – but it is for the nerves of the user.
Also regulated: Add Yours Templates in focus
Have you already noticed the Add Yours templates in Instagram Stories? These are trendy templates where users can add their own insights and share them publicly. For example, prompts like the last aesthetic video in your camera roll, four images with red tones or similar. A separate section is now dedicated to the Add Yours templates in the stories, which is entirely within the framework of Mosseri’s announced focus on stories. Specifically, a widget for the templates should be displayed directly next to your own story in the feed. Researcher Radu Oncescu provides an insight into the design on Threads:
**To what extent do you think prioritizing user experience over immediate engagement metrics is a sustainable strategy for Instagram’s long-term success?**
## World Today News: Instagram Updates – A More User-Friendly Experience?
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we are discussing recent updates to Instagram announced by CEO Adam Mosseri. Joining us are [Guest 1 Name], a social media strategist, and [Guest 2 Name], a tech journalist. Welcome both!
**Section 1: Taming the “Rug Pull”**
* **Host:** Adam Mosseri calls the unexpected content shift on Instagram the “rug pull”. This happens when loading content replaces what users are actively viewing. How common is this annoyance in your experience, and do you think this update effectively addresses the issue?
* **Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s Answer]
* **Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s Answer]
* **Host:** Some reports suggest this update may negatively impact engagement. Do you think prioritizing user experience over engagement is the right call for Instagram long-term? Why or why not?
* **Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s Answer]
* **Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s Answer]
**Section 2: The Rise of Add Yours Templates**
* **Host:** Instagram seems to be doubling down on Stories with a dedicated space for “Add Yours” templates. What is the appeal of these templates, and how important is this focus on user-generated content for Instagram’s future?
* **Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s Answer]
* **Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s Answer]
* **Host:** Do you think this dedicated space will make Add Yours templates even more popular, or could it lead to them becoming overwhelming within the Stories feed?
* **Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s Answer]
* **Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s Answer]
**Section 3: Looking Ahead - The Future of Instagram**
* **Host:** These updates seem to reflect Instagram’s ongoing efforts to improve user experience and engagement. What other changes can we expect from Instagram in the future, and what impact will these changes have on users and advertisers alike?
* **Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s Answer]
* **Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s Answer]
**Closing**
* **Host:** Thank you both for your insightful perspectives on these new Instagram features. It’s clear that these updates are aimed at creating a better experience for users, but it will be interesting to see how they ultimately impact the platform’s long-term success.
