In more detail
Stories are shot or designed for a vertical 9:16 screen and play one after another, so people tap through them instead of scrolling. Because they vanish after a day (unless saved as a highlight), they carry less pressure to be polished, which makes them good for behind-the-scenes clips, polls, questions, countdowns, and link stickers. Snapchat started the format and Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube all run their own versions now. Stories usually do not show up in the main feed or grid, so they reach the people who already follow you rather than chasing new reach.
Example
A coffee shop posts a story at 8 a.m. showing the day's special, adds a poll sticker asking "oat or almond milk?", and the whole thing disappears by the next morning. Followers tap through it in a few seconds, and a handful reply or vote, which nudges the post higher in their story order the next time.
Even though stories are temporary, RedaQuest's scheduler lets you plan and queue them in advance, so they go live at the right time without you opening the app at 8 a.m.
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