It’s no secret that business opportunities are continuing to grow on Instagram. Approximately 90% of Instagram’s 1 billion active monthly users follow a business account on the platform, and there are more than 200 million business accounts. But here’s the deal: Unless you’re famous, it’s really hard to amass a huge following on Instagram without some hard work. Luckily, you can do a few things right away to collect at least 1,000 quality followers for your personal or professional Instagram account. It’s all about knowing where to invest your time and effort. In this post, we’ll discuss a few strategies […]

Influencer marketing is a trendy topic these days, but it doesn’t require a lot of work or a ton of money to harness the power of influencers on your brand’s social media channels — and hosting something called an Instagram takeover is one of the lowest-effort, most organic ways to do just that. Not sure what we’re talking about? Instagram takeovers involve a person or brand posting on your Instagram channel to give followers a peek at new and unique content from another perspective. Here’s an example of our friends at WeWork taking over our Instagram account:   In this […]

When you’re not following a plan on social media, it’s easy to forget to post regularly. Additionally, creating image and video-based content meant to drive revenue for your business can seem far from your bottom line. However, 90% of people on Instagram follow at least one business nowadays. To compete with other companies in your industry, you must have a solid Instagram strategy, especially if your intended audience uses the app. Fortunately, once you have an ideal plan for your Instagram content, you can create content more intentionally and ultimately drive more results for your team and organization. In this […]

Instagram is a powerful channel for businesses to reach a larger audience — in fact, approximately 80% of the platform’s one billion users follow at least one business on Instagram. If your brand is on Instagram, you need to be communicating and engaging with your audience, and Instagram Questions can help you do just that. Introduced in 2018, Questions Sticker found within Instagram stories is a feature that makes it easier than ever to engage with, and receive feedback from, your followers. Here, we’re going to explore 15 creative ways to use Instagram’s Questions Sticker to engage with your followers. […]

With the potential to increase your brand awareness and build a reputable brand being so high on Instagram, understanding how to use it is essential. While there are various ways to market yourself or your business on Instagram, it’s impossible to do so without first understanding your Instagram engagement rate. Discover below ways to increase your engagement rate and the industry benchmarks to measure yourself against. What is an Instagram engagement rate? Why does your Instagram engagement rate matter? What is the average Instagram engagement rate? How To Calculate Your Engagement Rate On Instagram How to Increase Your Instagram Engagement […]

Features come and go on Instagram – one thing that has stayed consistent is the restricted linking options, with brands and creators only able to share one link in their Instagram bio and on Instagram Stories. One solution to this is creating and adding a Linktree to your Instagram. Discover how it can help you share multiple high-quality links. Plus, discover high-quality examples from brands already using the tool. What is Linktree on Instagram? Should you use Linktree for marketing on Instagram? How to Create a Linktree for Instagram How to Add Linktree to Instagram Instagram Linktree Tips Instagram Linktree […]

In 2021, marketers that used influencer marketing said the trend resulted in the highest ROI. In fact, marketers have seen such success from influencer marketing that 86% plan to continue investing the same amount or increase their investments in the trend in 2022.  But, if you’ve never used an influencer before, the task can seem daunting — who’s truly the best advocate for your brand? Here, we’ve cultivated a list of the most popular influencers in every industry — just click on one of the links below and take a look at the top influencers that can help you take […]

Instagram is an incredibly popular social media app for teens — in fact, roughly 41% of U.S. teens use Instagram as of January 2021. But the app can be a tricky platform for teens since it inherently fosters social comparison. In fact, Meta reports one in three teen girls say Instagram makes their body image worse. Additionally, teens who are unsatisfied with their lives are more negatively impacted by Instagram. Fortunately, Instagram’s team aims to change that, in part with a new nudge feature. Let’s dive into what this new feature does, and what it could mean for marketers. How Instagram’s New Nudge […]

If there’s one thing that Instagram understood with the creation of Instagram Reels it’s that it’s not just content that’s king — it’s video content. With TikTok surpassing 1 billion global downloads within 18 months of its launch, the app’s endless feed of short, entertaining video clips quickly became an internet sensation. But, in August 2020 — as countries like the U.S. considered banning TikTok due to privacy concerns — Instagram launched Reels as a set of new audio and video editing features similar to what users would find on TikTok. Flashforward to 2022, and this burgeoning video feature now […]

Instagram is an undeniably powerful marketing tool, but with over 200 million business accounts on the platform today, it’s critical that you take the time to create well-designed and thoughtful Instagram posts to stand out. You’ll need to apply a strategic design plan to your business’s Instagram to attract a loyal following and find success on the app, long-term. However, creating a clean and cohesive Instagram feed takes design skills and time commitment you may lack, and with an algorithm that favors brands that post at least once a day, that could be adding to your stress. If that’s the […]