New Snapchat Options and Hacks

Snapchat’s been around for a while now and it’s clear that it’s becoming a unique and innovative tool for businesses to utilize. There are lots of little tips and tricks most Snapchat users don’t realize are available to them, and in order to stay innovative and fresh, utilizing creative hacks and options will keep you in users’ front-of-mind. Check out these six Snapchat options and hacks to find out more: 

1. Add more text to your snaps. Many users think only one line of text can be added to a snapchat, but actually, if copying blank space in your Notes app allow you the ability to paste it into your Snapchat text box and create more room for text. This can come in handy if you need to type out an extra few words in your snap’s text box or just want to separate out text into different lines. 
2. Use more than one filter. Don’t choose between a geo filter and a photo filter when you can actually use two filters in your snaps. If you choose one filter, hold your finger on the screen and scroll to add a second filter, too.
3. Find past Snapchat lenses. If you’re missing any of the old lenses, like the rainbow for example, you can access them by switching up the date. On an iPhone, simply head to Date & Time under Settings and turn off “set automatically.” On an Android, uncheck “automatic date and time” under Date & Time in Settings. Afterwards, pick the date that used to offer the lenses you’re looking for to use them again in Snapchat.
4. Step up security with two-step verification. Snapchat will let you to enable login verification, allowing you to prevent logging in on another device without first verifying via text.
5. Make your own filter using emojis. If you’re wanting a blue filter, for example, over your snap, simply grab a blue emoji, enlarge it until it’s pixelated, and utilize the pixelated edge to place a homemade, color filter over your snap. 
   
6. You can now live, video chat with other users. Snapchat’s latest update gives users the ability to video chat with friends. Head to the chat section of Snapchat and press the video-recorder button to start chatting or send a short video clip in messages.

Optimizing your Snapchat and utilizing the tips and tricks many users don’t know about can put your business one step ahead in the Snapchat marketing game. Get creative with your text, filters, and lenses while stepping up your security, making your own filters, and sending live video or live chat with other users. Continuing to innovate your Snapchat and market to consumers will allow you to continue gaining followers and appeal to the consumers who are frequently using the app.