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Flexible Feature Control at Instagram

“Flexible Feature Control at Instagram” article describes how Instagram controls the release of new features to groups of users.

I’ve implemented a very simple feature control mechanism before, but nothing to the sounds of this one. Rolling out to groups of users, conditional control, geo-tagging, and more. On top of it, non-technical users seem to be able to use for tuning the groups. This sounds quite impressive, especially when you think of the Instagram’s user base (400,000,000+ users).

Replacing Instagram plugin

WP Instagram Digest out. DsgnWrks Instagram Importer in. The old plugin was working more or less fine, but it lacked a bit in customization and in support of the somewhat newer WordPress features. After stumbling upon this blog post, I decided it was time to try something new.

Some of the reasons for the replacement:

Import each individual Instagram photo separately, rather than a gallery. Galleries are complicated, and often doesn’t look too good, especially with narrow WordPress themes, like the one I’m using now.
Customize title and content of the post. The new plugin supports Instagram filters (which I won’t use) and locations (which I will).
Hashtag handling – the new plugin can strip off hashtags from post titles and content, and, instead use them as tags and or categories.
Support for post types – having them now as Image post type makes more sense (I’ve also converted all the previous posts too).

Clashot.com : make money taking photos with your phone

This sounds much like Instagram with some elements of commerce. I haven’t tried out myself yet, but I’ve read a couple of reviews. Interesting tidbits are: no filters included, and that you can group several photos together.