{"id":15440,"date":"2023-07-25T11:38:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T10:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cornerstonedm.co.uk\/?post_type=cs_blogs&p=15440"},"modified":"2024-07-31T14:32:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:32:34","slug":"24-threads-facts","status":"publish","type":"cs_blogs","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedm.co.uk\/blog\/threads-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Crucial Facts About Using Threads That You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Threads is a new app developed by Instagram which has been designed to be a text-based social media platform, built for users to share text and join public conversations.<\/p>\n

The Threads app, released on 6th<\/sup> July 2023, allows users to post short text-based messages, much like it\u2019s competitor Twitter. Twitter has been a prominent social media platform for over a decade, offering a space for users to express their thoughts and engage in conversations with a global audience through short form text.<\/p>\n

Instagram says<\/a> \u2018Our vision with Threads is to take what Instagram does best and expand that to text, creating a positive and creative space to express your ideas\u2019.<\/p>\n

As Threads begins to find its place in the social media landscape, we\u2019ve explored 25 things you need to know about Threads, things you should consider within your social media strategy, and how to harness the growth opportunities it presents for your.<\/p>\n

An introduction to Threads<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What is Threads, and what is the Threads app for?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. How do you set up a Threads account?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. How does Threads work?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How to post on Threads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to use Threads<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Threads character length<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Hashtags on Threads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. How to react on Threads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Using multiple accounts on Threads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    5. What can posts on Threads include?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Threads search function<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Who can use Threads?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Instagram & Threads<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Do you need an Instagram account for Threads? Is Threads linked to Instagram?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      2. What data is used from your Instagram account?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Importing Instagram followers to Threads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Deleting your Threads account<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Threads content and safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Safety features<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
        2. What we know about the Threads algorithm (so far)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          How popular is Threads?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Time taken for social channels to reach 1 million users<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Who was the first to reach 1 million followers on Threads?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Most followed Thread accounts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Thread language<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            What to expect from Threads in the future<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Compatibility of Threads with other apps<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Threads chronological timeline<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Threads ALT text<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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              1. What is Threads, and what is the Threads app for?<\/h3>\n

              Threads, an Instagram-associated new app from Meta<\/a>, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and Meta\u2019s text-based rival for Twitter.<\/p>\n

              The Threads app is built for sharing short-form text and uses Instagram\u2019s existing safety and user controls. It allows you to connect with friends and those with whom you share interests, get real-time updates and engage in discussions.<\/p>\n\n

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              2. How do you set up a Threads account?<\/h3>\n

              To set up a Threads account, you\u2019ll need to download the \u201cThreads, an Instagram app\u201d from the App Store or the Google Play Store and install.<\/p>\n

              You will then need to use your Instagram account to log in. This allows your Instagram username and verification to follow you over to Threads, however you can customise your profile for Threads separately.<\/p>\n

              Threads will ask you to confirm your username, bio, link and profile information the first time you log in, which you can import from Instagram. You can choose your privacy options, allowing you to choose between a public or private profile.<\/p>\n

              You\u2019ll then be asked to choose some accounts to follow before you click Join Threads <\/strong>and you are ready to start threading. You can import your following directly from your Instagram account, too.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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              3. How does Threads work?<\/h3>\n

              Threads is an Instagram app and social media platform where you can post short pieces of text (threads), reply and engage in conversations with others and follow friends, family or profiles you are interested in.<\/p>\n

              Any thread you post will appear on your profile and in feed. You can choose who can interact with your threads through your privacy settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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              4. How to post on Threads<\/h3>\n