Meta’s latest app THREADS is taking the world by storm with over 50 million users signed up in just a matter of days. Waking up last week to discover there was a new platform, as a social media manager, came with two different feelings. I was both excited and then the realisation set in that I had something new to discover, and since, I have spent a great many hours exploring the platform.
I too, have explored it and personally, I am loving it. I love the conversation and the positivity on the app so far, and the ability to develop a conversation all within one section. META CEO, Mark Zuckerberg shared how it’s “a whole new app around text, ideas, and sharing what’s on your mind.”
So, to get yourself onto threads, download the app from the Apple or Google store, and it will prompt you to log in through your Instagram credentials.
From there, you can get started. The platform is very text-based but carries photos, gifs and videos quite well. Posts can be up to 500 characters long, you can make your account public or private, and you can control who can and cannot reply to you.
This new app is creating a great new platform for micro-blogging. You have an opportunity to tell stories and connect with other creators to share your thoughts, and my experience so far has been great fun and extremely positive.
While, as a social media manager I aim to start looking at how to use this platform strategically, I have found the simplicity of connecting and conversing with everyone on the platform to be incredibly satisfying.
Join in the fun and let me know what you think!