From Social Media to 23snaps: A Parent’s Journey to Digital Privacy
Mara is a mother of two. She's been using 23snaps for over 5 years to keep family and close friends up to date with their family moments.
As a parent, sharing moments of joy and milestones of the little ones is second nature. Instagram has been my go-to platform for keeping friends and family members updated for years. When my kids were born, I continued using the platform. But over time, I began to question: Is mainstream social media like Instagram the best place for sharing such personal family moments? Who can see the photos, and do they even care?
Shift in Perspective
Everything changed when my first baby was born. I felt an overwhelming need to protect and control who could see their pictures. Sharing on social media meant losing that control. Who had access to my photos? As my child grew, I became increasingly uncomfortable with their images potentially circulating online without my knowledge. The irony was that grandparents - our most eager audience - weren't using social media. There was no way I could convince them to join a platform where they'd be overwhelmed by ads, distant acquaintances, and irrelevant updates.
Discovering 23snaps
After searching for private family photo apps, I discovered 23snaps - an app designed for people like me. Unlike Instagram and other mainstream social media platforms, it gave me complete control over who could view our family moments.
Here's what I love about 23snaps:
Private: I can invite only people I trust
Easy to use: grandparents can access it easily via email, mobile, or desktop
Dedicated family space: it's my go-to app for viewing family pictures
Transition
Switching from social media to 23snaps wasn’t as difficult as I’d imagined. I started by letting close family and friends know about the change. Grandparents needed a bit of help, but most of the family knew exactly what to do - as 23snaps is a simple and familiar app. Instead of public posts, I now upload albums to 23snaps.
Meaningful Family Connections
Moving from social media to 23snaps isn’t just about privacy, It’s about creating a space where family moments matter. I no longer worry about oversharing or who might be viewing my posts. Instead, I can share and celebrate the everyday moments with those who matter most. If you’re looking to prioritize your family’s privacy while maintaining meaningful connections, 23snaps might just be the change you didn’t know you needed.