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 […]

Did you know Instagram has over 1 billion active users? With so many on the platform, it can be challenging to find one particular person or business. Enter the Instagram handle. You can think of a handle as the address to your Instagram page. It’s also what people search to find you. An effective handle quickly identifies you while being memorable. Here, we’ll discuss how to find and change a handle, ideas for creating your own, and whether it deserves a spot on your business card. It’s easy to confuse an Instagram handle with your Instagram name. However, they both […]

Today, your Instagram profile is like a mini-version of your website. Think of your profile page as your homepage and each tab as a different section of your website. Instagram Story Highlights serve as your navigation bar, each one points to a collection of Stories relating to a specific theme. You’ll find everything from “Meet the Team” and event recaps to FAQs and customer reviews on Highlight covers. While brands often set up their Highlights early on, many forget one important step: Designing Highlight covers. In this article, we’ll cover the steps to make your own Highlight covers, some tips […]

Over the past few years, Instagram has seen exponential growth — from one million users at its inception to over one billion in 2022. If you’re interested in getting an Instagram account, or just created one but aren’t sure how to use it, you’re in luck. Here, we’re going to cover all the basics, so you can learn why Instagram is the top social media platform for engagement today. It’s hard to remember a time before Instagram. At one time, “Do it for the ‘gram” was a common saying, which meant, essentially, “Do something so we can take a picture […]