How can I be tagged or collaborate on Instagram if my account is private?
Thank you for sharing your Instagram account as part of the promotion for your episode on Under the Microscope. We respect your privacy and want to provide you with options for how you’d like to be featured. If your Instagram profile is private, here are the options:
- Tagging: If you’re comfortable with it, we can tag you in our post. Your tag will be visible to your followers but not to the public.
- Collaborator Feature: Instagram’s collaborator feature only works if both profiles are public. You could make your account public temporarily, and switch it back to private once the post goes live.
- Following: You can follow our Instagram account, @thescience_talk, and we will tag you directly in the post while respecting your privacy.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to work with whichever option you’re most comfortable with.
Questions about Bluesky curation
BlueSky Basics
BlueSky is a decentralized social media platform designed to give users more control over their online interactions. While it shares some similarities with Twitter, there are a few key differences you’ll need to keep in mind:
- Posts: On BlueSky, posts are still referred to as “posts,” much like on Twitter. You can create posts with text, images, and links.
- Character Limit: Posts on BlueSky can be up to 300 characters long, offering more flexibility than Twitter’s 280 characters.
- Starter Packs: These are curated sets of accounts that new users can follow to get started quickly. As a curator, you can help by suggesting new accounts to add to starter packs.
- Lists: Like Twitter, BlueSky allows users to create custom lists of accounts. This helps you organize and monitor specific groups of people or topics.
- Feeds: Feeds on BlueSky function similarly to Twitter timelines. However, they can be personalized based on the users, topics, or interests you follow, offering a more curated experience.
- Emojis: Including emojis in your posts can help them get featured in feeds, so consider adding relevant emojis to boost visibility.
- Hashtags: Similar to Twitter, hashtags are important for reach, so be sure to include relevant tags in your posts to increase engagement.
Familiarizing yourself with these basics will make curating our account on BlueSky a smoother experience. If you’re ever in doubt, feel free to refer back to this guide!