Snapchat's interface can be difficult to navigate, and one of the main downsides of the app is the lack of easily-accessible search options to find new users to follow.
You can add people you know on the platform by username or Snapcode, and even find new connections based on proximity – but finding prolific Snapchatters and users outside your usual circles can be a challenging task.
Paul Bradshaw of Birmingham City University points to five ways journalists can find new people to add to expand their network on the platform and see how others are approaching Snapchat, in this post on his blog.
This advice is an extract from his ebook, Snapchat for journalists, which we have previously featured in our tips column.
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