A beginner’s guide to Lemon8

Have you heard about Lemon8? It’s the latest social media app that’s been causing a stir online, especially on TikTok, where influencers are raving about it as a cross between Instagram and Pinterest.

All of a sudden there’s this online buzz about this new social media app taking the U.S. by storm.

But what exactly is Lemon8, and how does it work?

If you’re new to Lemon8 here’s a quick beginner’s guide to Lemon8 to get you started!

If you’re a fan of social media platforms that allow you to explore and save ideas, you’ll want to check out Lemon8. Developed by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, Lemon8 is a new social media app that combines key features you’re used to on Instagram and Pinterest.

You can share both photo and video content on the app, but photo is currently the favored medium on Lemon8.

Let’s dive into this step-by-step tutorial on how to set up an account, navigate the app, and start using Lemon8 features.

A beginner’s guide to Lemon8

With Lemon8, users can explore and share ideas for fashion, beauty, home, travel, and more. In this beginner’s guide to Lemon8, we’ll go through the steps to set up an account, navigate the app, and start using its features.

Whether you’re new to the world of social media apps or just looking for a fresh way to discover ideas, Lemon8 is worth checking out. Read on for your beginner’s guide to Lemon8.

Step 1: Download and install the Lemon8 app

Lemon8 is available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply search for “Lemon8” in the App Store or Google Play Store, and click “Download” or “Install” to start the process. Or go to lemon8-app.com for download links.

Step 2: Create an account

Once you’ve downloaded and installed the app, open it up and click “Sign up” to create an account. You can either use your Facebook or Google account to sign up or create a new account using your email address or phone number. Follow the prompts to fill in your information and set up your profile.

You have a field for your username, name, and bio. You can also link your social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as add one website url. These links will show up under your name, above your bio.

Pro Tip: Whenever possible use the same handle across social media platforms. This makes it easier for your followers to find you.

Step 3: Navigate the app

Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be taken to the Lemon8 home screen. Here, you’ll see a feed of ideas from users and brands that you follow.

You can explore different categories by clicking the “Explore” magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen. From there, you can browse ideas by trending hashtags or use the search bar for specific keywords. The explore page is a great place to find out what currently trending on Lemon8.

Step 4: Save and organize ideas

As you browse ideas on Lemon8, you can save them to your collections by clicking the “Save” button on each post. You can create multiple collections to organize your saved ideas by category or theme.

To create a new collection, simply click “New Collection” and enter a name for your collection.

Step 5: Engage with other users

Lemon8 is a social platform, which means that you can engage with other users by liking and commenting on their posts. You can also follow other users to see their posts in your feed and discover new ideas. To follow a user, simply click the “Follow” button on their profile.

The main categories of content are fashion, beauty, food, wellness, travel, and home. But you will find users are loving sharing their lives and passions. While other social media platforms have left users feeling boxed in by niches and growing followings, users are loving breaking free of the pressures of other platforms and having fun posting whatever they feel like!

You’ll find that photos are the main content type, with a few videos sprinkled in. Users are sharing both short and long-form captions and many wonder if this will be the new micro blogging platform.

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Step 6: Create and share your own ideas

If you want to share your own ideas on Lemon8, click the “+” button at the bottom of the screen to create a new post. You can upload photos or videos, add a caption, and tag other users or brands in your post. Once you’ve created your post, you can share it with your followers and the wider Lemon8 community.

Lemon8 has templates and text, photo filters, photo editing, product tagging, stickers, and a cutout effect all built right into the app to edit your images before posting.

You can also save your images and videos as drafts to post later.

Step 7: Get the most out of Lemon8

To get the most out of Lemon8, consider following brands and accounts that align with your interests, engaging with other users by liking and commenting on their posts, and creating your own content to share with the community.

You can also explore the “For You” tab to discover new ideas based on your interests and browsing history.

I hope you’ve found this beginner’s guide to Lemon8 helpful!

With these steps, you should now be able to set up an account, navigate the app, and start using Lemon8 to discover and save ideas. Happy browsing!

xoxo Naomi

p.s. Find me here on Lemon8 and say hello!