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Twitter v Instagram

Mases

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I've been dabbling with the idea of doing a daily video blog. To put myself out there a bit more. Some days with like 20-30 second videos, and other days with videos that are a few minutes. More raw and unedited stuff.

Do you guys think Twitter or Instagram is a better platform for this?
 

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I have an account on both platforms but don't use either a great deal myself.

At least amongst the people I know (in their 10s and 20s) Instagram seems to be a more popular platform. I think if your content is relating to gaming/Zelda or something that is to be targeted toward young people/middle aged people Instagram is the better focus. However, uploading the same video to both platforms probably would give you better coverage?

There is also a newish app called Tik Tok which has exploded in popularity lately but I feel like I am getting old since I am really out of the loop on that one and don't have an account. I know it is much more suited to very short videos (with a short time limit) though so it is probably not going to work with that kind of content.
 

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I have an account on both but i haven't logged in Instagram in a year and I only use Twitter to upload my Switch pics or pics I would rather my parents not see, like the one I plan on taking of all of my BAB cuz they would get mad at it.
 

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You should/could do both. Instagram seems to be more popular and especially with youngsters. But if you want to reach out to people with a lot of nostalgia Twitter might be the better fit. I agree with Jims. You could do both. Two for the price of one :D
 

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I don't know anyone who uses Twitter. Instagram seems to be the most popular so I'd go with that one if you aren't gonna just do both.
 

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I ended up making an Instagram account.

I haven't done any video posts, but just started the account and doing some posting. I'll see where it goes, but definitely want to try and build up a following and a more personal brand, differing from the website.
 
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I think you made the right choice with instagram. I have both, but seem to have more engagement and just more fun in general on insta.
 

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