A checkmark makes you an influencer, right?

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  • Опубліковано 24 кві 2024
  • Is Instagram Meta Verified necessary for photographers in 2024? I share the results of several conversations I had with photographers of all size accounts on why they have the blue checkmark.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @spooky_lights
    @spooky_lights 2 місяці тому +1

    Not every photographer needs a blue check mark, but if you sell products or make money from it, then it is a valuable thing.

  • @EasyTarget892
    @EasyTarget892 2 місяці тому +2

    I also wonder if being "verified" also affects the famous algorithm in pushing your content to a wider audience.

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому +2

      I don’t think it does, personally. Of the several people I spoke with, no one seemed to suggest this.

    • @JonathanCWard
      @JonathanCWard 2 місяці тому

      I would say no.

    • @RandumbTech
      @RandumbTech 2 місяці тому

      I think it does. There is so much happening behind the curtain.

  • @BradyKeegs
    @BradyKeegs 2 місяці тому +1

    That intro was incredible!

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Finding a new, less urgent rhythm for making videos where I can make things a bit more creative.

  • @thomassarver7638
    @thomassarver7638 2 місяці тому

    Learn something new everyday day. Been on instagram for 11 years and this is the 1st I heard about blue check mark. Not sure it makes any difference to me, but thanks for sharing

  • @JoeDAgostinoPhoto
    @JoeDAgostinoPhoto 2 місяці тому +1

    Well said

  • @flickmerauld9858
    @flickmerauld9858 2 місяці тому

    Gosh, I've never heard of or seen the blue check mark. I'm obviously very small fry on instagram, but I don't follow the big photography names. I'm now going to scroll through my feed and see if I can see one! Interesting video Dave, and well presented as usual. Thank you -

  • @ericmorales1934
    @ericmorales1934 2 місяці тому

    I might get it, but I am a long way from it? Due to trying to get more people and support, so its kind of difficult since i am in the baby steps and worried

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      Take your time and don’t get it until you need it!

  • @PETETONI
    @PETETONI 2 місяці тому +1

    To answer your IG story. (Apparently now (that you have the blue mark?) you need to accept me - before we can talk there. 🤷‍♂️)
    But, there is no ”leica”, ”camera” or ”photo” in the title. Might be that the algorithm just did not know who this video is for (from your following). Didn’t show up on my feed eighter. And i’m a follower. 🤷‍♂️

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! We’ll chat on IG!

  • @xjamesramos
    @xjamesramos 2 місяці тому

    Good video.

  • @patler5423
    @patler5423 2 місяці тому +1

    my short answers before watching this video: no, absolutely not. But Meta needs it to make money (:

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      Let me know your thoughts after watching the video.

    • @patler5423
      @patler5423 2 місяці тому

      @@davidherring im getting the points in your video! But coming to an end for me, no one needs it’s BESIDE official brands, journalism and really really (really) big names. I’m following a lot of photographers and I have a 0% chance being misguided when I search for a photographer whose work I’ve seen in a magazine or wherever…so, we all don’t need it, but if someone has a good feeling having it, go for it! Pro tip: when you are a photographer don’t call yourself „xyc“ when your real name can do it in your nickname and that’s all! 😁 your name is your business

  • @Justin_Focus_Photography
    @Justin_Focus_Photography 2 місяці тому

    Same when I get a new follower with a blue check I look at their profile.. I do not have a blue check though lol

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      I have to really think through my own psychological process when I realized I did this.

  • @TonyNomadic
    @TonyNomadic 2 місяці тому

    I can understand why and how it can be leveraged.. but necessary? Not really

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      Definitely not necessary, but I totally get it.

    • @TonyNomadic
      @TonyNomadic 2 місяці тому

      @@davidherring to a potential client, they possibly see them as a legit business

  • @GregV8
    @GregV8 2 місяці тому

    There is value in it, but I don’t think $15/month is “inexpensive”.

  • @mandiworld
    @mandiworld 2 місяці тому +3

    Does a photographer needs Instagram? NO

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому

      Well of course not, but here we are.

    • @natelidner
      @natelidner 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, we don't need instagram, but meeting photographers around the world is just amazing

    • @davidherring
      @davidherring  2 місяці тому +2

      @natelidner Instagram has brought incredible people into my life.