Tumblr users have long been lamenting the fact that they couldn't tag other users in their posts. However, Tumblr has finally listened and has added a useful and fun functionality to the Tumblr social network - the "@" symbol, which users can now use to tag others.
By simply typing the "@" symbol, users will be presented with an autogenerated list of users that they can tag. As an added perk, users who have been mentioned will also receive a notification in their Activity page telling them that someone else has tagged their profile on a Tumblr post. This makes interacting with other Tumblr users easier.
To use the new feature, simply log on and starting typing out your post. When getting ready to mention another user, type the "@" symbol and start typing out the username of the person or profile you wish to mention. Once the autogenerated list pops up, mouse over the specific profile you want to mention and click it to select. When mousing over a profile, users will also notice that a small pop-up appears containing recent posts from the profile being moused over. Once you have selected the profile you want to mention, go ahead and complete your post. It's that easy.
This type of functionality has been around for a while now and other social networking sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter have similar features. With the new update, Tumblr has finally joined the bandwagon. While this may seem like a very small update from Tumblr, it proves a significant point that Tumblr is constantly evolving to please its users.
Before the new feature was implemented, Tumblr users got around the limitations of the site by using hash tags to tag fellow Tumblr users. With the new "@" feature however, the process is now a whole lot easier and more streamlined.
From a simple network that allowed users to post photos and images, Tumblr took a step in the right direction while slowly evolving into a full-fledged and feature-rich social media network.
