Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Bousquet is an influencer and creator monetization coach. Instagram isn’t just for chatting with your friends anymore.

Instagram influencers often lead glamorous lifestyles—in fact, that’s kind of their whole thing. But where does the money come from to live in luxury? Influencers can earn income in a number of ways, ...

Instagram reaches 3 billion users, driven by popular features like Reels. 2025 U.S. ad revenue for Instagram forecasted at $32.03 billion, a 24.4% increase. Instagram's targeted ads and in-app ...

It’s not every day we get a new social media platform. There was the big BeReal boom of 2022, we saw TikTok reach its peak in 2020, and years before that, Vine was just a mere video app with six ...

Whether you’ve just moved to a new city or need to surround yourself with new people after a bestie breakup, building a friend group from scratch can seem like an impossible task. Finding local events ...

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...