According to HubSpot Blog Research, 14% of Instagram marketers report losing followers from 2020 to 2021. If you’re a part of that 14%, you may be panicking trying to figure out what’s causing the decline. Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered. Below, we’re covering the top reasons why brands lose followers on Instagram and how to regain them. Why am I losing so many followers on Instagram? 1. You’re not posting often enough or posting too much. When we surveyed Instagram marketers, 40% said that not posting enough is the number one reason why brands lose followers. Meanwhile, 33% […]

Does anyone remember the days when all we saw on Instagram were poorly lit pictures our friends took and memes we didn’t want our parents to see on Facebook? Well, we’re long gone from then. The platform has evolved from a simple image-sharing social platform to a money-making content curation one. With the addition of Instagram’s shopping tools, it’s steering more toward ecommerce and less on the social aspect. So what does that mean for brands? We surveyed over 500 marketers to learn more about their Instagram strategy. Find out below what we found out as it relates to the […]

Did you know you could schedule your Instagram posts in advance? Or optimize your bio to appear in the Explore tab? There are countless lesser-known Instagram features, settings, hacks, and search options to help take your Instagram game to the next level. And we’ve compiled them all, here. Whether you’re a recruiter looking to showcase your company’s culture, a marketer in the e-commerce industry, or an individual who’s just looking to use Instagram in the best ways possible, there are Instagram tips and features here for you. Note: Before getting started, make sure you’re operating on the latest version of […]

As a marketer, you’ve probably wondered which Instagram video format would perform the best for your audience. To help you, we asked consumers what type of video formats they watch the most. Plus, we surveyed marketers to discover their Instagram marketing strategies. You’ll also learn what video format users like to watch on Instagram as well as the size, length, and aspect ratio you should be using. How Marketers are Leveraging Video on Instagram In 2021, we surveyed over 1,000 global marketers to understand which trends they currently (and plan to) leverage. The first thing that stood out to us […]

  Contrary to what your friends’ photos suggest, Instagram isn’t just a social network for selfies and brunch pics. In fact, Instagram has over 200 million businesses that use its platform and 90% of users follow at least one of them, according to recent data. In a time when visual content remains a crucial part of any brand’s marketing strategy, Instagram marketing presents a unique opportunity to showcase your brand identity. Ready to get inspired? Check out this list of brands that are thriving on Instagram right now, and why their posts set them apart. Best Brands on Instagram What […]

“After we got verified [on Instagram], it was a great asset to our social media team,” says Samantha Lim, Community Manager for monday.com. “Along with the trust it establishes when people interact with our brand, the features we got from Instagram helped with our campaigns.” monday.com is just one of many businesses using Instagram to build a presence on the app, attract an audience, and inspire loyalty. monday.com is also one of many businesses on Instagram that can be threatened by impersonation and fake accounts, which is what makes verification so valuable.  In this post, learn more about why an […]

Instagram is an undeniably powerful tool for businesses. In fact, 63% of people say Instagram allows them to form meaningful connections with brands, and roughly 80% say Instagram helps them conduct research on a product and ultimately decide whether or not to make a purchase. All of which is to say: If you’re not using Instagram to reach new audiences, increase brand awareness, and ultimately grow sales, then you could be missing out. In this post, we’ll review how to make an Instagram business account, and the benefits of having one. Plus, how to switch back-and-forth between a business and […]

Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most powerful social media platforms to increase brand reach and drive new business — but it can be time-consuming and expensive to consistently create the type of high-quality content you need to see long-term results.    Which is why reposting on Instagram is a powerful option for brands.  But, unlike other social platforms, Instagram doesn’t offer a native tool to repost. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Here, we’ll show you four different free ways to repost on Instagram in a few simple steps. Let’s dive in. (Interested in why brands should repost on Instagram? Skip […]

On social media platforms, the more exposure you can get, the better. Like many others, Instagram has a search and explore page to help users discover new content. Most brands already leverage timeline posts and Stories to reach their core audience. However, not enough leverage all the opportunities these features offer. Let’s dive into what those are and what you can gain from using them. How Instagram’s Search and Explore Feature Works To start, there are five main search categories on Instagram: Top – This includes top posts related to your search term, regardless of the type of post. Accounts […]

Have you ever watched an Instagram story and thought, “[Insert name of friend] needs to see this?” One of my favorite aspects of Instagram — and social media in general — is its shareability. For businesses, it’s also a great way to engage your audience, share relevant content, and tell a bigger brand story. However, when it comes to reposting content on Instagram, the steps aren’t always straightforward. Here, we’ll cover how to share content to your Instagram story. Table of Contents How to Share an Instagram Story How to Share an Instagram Post to My Story Why Brands Share […]