{"id":3839,"date":"2018-07-26T12:43:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T10:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialpubli.com\/news\/?p=3839"},"modified":"2025-06-19T12:29:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:29:53","slug":"six-creative-ways-to-use-gifs-in-instagram-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialpubli.com\/blog\/six-creative-ways-to-use-gifs-in-instagram-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Creative Ways to Use GIFs in Instagram Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you already use Instagram GIFs in your Stories? \u00a0Probably you do, but are you really <\/span>taking advantage<\/b> of their full potential? Today we\u2019re going to review some <\/span>creative ways<\/b> to <\/span>incorporate <\/b>GIFs into your Stories and really give <\/span>them that extra special something.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you haven\u2019t yet used GIFs in Instagram, they appear after you create or select your Instagram Stories post. Just swipe up\u00a0<\/span>and choose the “GIF” <\/span>sticker<\/b>. \u00a0Then look for what you want!<\/span><\/p>\n

GIFs to guide<\/h2>\n

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If you can <\/span>add links<\/b> to your stories, then <\/span>GIFs are<\/span> a reminder to users that if they scroll up, they can access your blog or buy whatever you\u2019re showing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, you can also <\/span>motivate them to continue seeing<\/b> your stories. The problem? \u00a0\u00a0These types of GIFs are often horrible and can contrast too much with your <\/span>visual style and overpower it.<\/span><\/p>\n

GIFs in videos<\/h2>\n

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Inserting a <\/span>GIF in a video<\/b> (and having it look good) is complicated, especially if the camera moves. \u00a0Instagram knows this, so they let you to <\/span>choose the time and place<\/b> where the video will appear. You just have to <\/span>keep pressing down<\/b> and <\/span>you can choose the GIF you want<\/span>. It is very intuitive.<\/span><\/p>\n

GIFs that complement the content<\/h2>\n

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You can use these GIFs as <\/span>details<\/b> that <\/span>bring more life<\/b> to a photo and thus make it <\/span>more interesting.<\/b><\/p>\n

The key is that the GIF cannot be<\/span> annoying<\/b>,<\/span> but instead it should provide a unique touch. And as you know, \u00a0don\u2019t go overboard with the GIFs!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GIFs that complement your text<\/h2>\n

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To <\/span>highlight your text<\/b>, you can use a GIF which <\/span>shines<\/span> at the end of a word to give it more power and have people notice it. <\/span>Have we overdone it with the glitter?<\/span><\/p>\n

GIFs and Selfies<\/h2>\n

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Do you want to upload a selfie but you don\u2019t find it <\/span>special <\/b>enough? Maybe a GIF will give you that extra something you’re looking for. Or perhaps you love the selfie but you have something in your teeth! \u00a0Use a good <\/span>GIF to cover it up!<\/b><\/p>\n

How to use your own GIFs on Instagram<\/h2>\n

To use your own GIFs on Instagram, you will have to verify your Giphy account and upload them there with a transparent background. If everything is ok, they will appear in the Instagram search engine when you type in the name of the account.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a company or you\u2019re going to organize <\/span>an event<\/b>, your own unique GIFs will <\/span>motivate people to<\/span> create <\/span>stories and this will attract the attention<\/b> of your followers. And don’t forget to use apps for Instagram Stories<\/a> that will make your stories even more visual and attractive to your followers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you already use Instagram GIFs in your Stories? \u00a0Probably you do, but are you really taking advantage of their full potential? Today we\u2019re going to review some creative ways to incorporate GIFs into your Stories and really give them that extra special something. 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