Instagram is adding a new “Shop” section in the explore that will display a range of items that the users can buy within one single feed.
“Instagram Shop is an in-app shopping destination where people can discover products and brands they love from across Instagram. Today, we have started public testing of Instagram Shop in the US and will expand globally in the coming weeks.”
The shop listings will showcase the personalized recommendation of the products for each user on the basis of the accounts they follow. Facebook announced that Instagram’s shop option back in May which will, therefore, see a huge increase in the buyable item listings in the app. This will really worth it for retailers to consider Instagram shop options. Approved businesses can feature their products in the Instagram posts which will help them to reach potential users through the Instagram’s recommendations algorithm.
This is just the start in addition to the new shop section it is also looking to facilitate payment which will come soon:
“We’re rolling out Facebook Pay in the coming weeks in the US. Facebook Pay will provide a seamless, secure way to shop and make donations to causes you care about across our apps. It features an extra layer of security with the ability to add a unique PIN or device biometrics, such as Touch or Face ID. We also provide Purchase Protection on eligible products that you buy using checkout.”
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Conclusion
These updates are going to have a huge impact on the user behavior and buying process with loads of users looking to shop online during the lockdown. It would make Instagram the destination for online shopping as the platform already has the audience. This could be a huge opportunity for retailers to consider.
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