Goodness, I love Instagram. It’s crazy how one little social networking service based on sharing tiny photos can bring so many like-minded people together. Instagram has been such a valuable tool in growing our blog. From creating a more cohesive feed to finding the best hashtags to use, we’ve learned that there are a lot of effective ways to use Instagram to engage in community and grow a business. Below are some Instagram-related tips that cover everything from branding your feed to editing photos. Enjoy!
1. Branding your Instagram is a big thing to consider and work on when you’re trying to grow your business. This post by Julie Harris Design provides lots of valuable advice on how to brand your Instagram, as well as a 31-day challenge of “intentional insta-business action to build our brands on Instagram.” I’m obsessed.
2. I’m a huge fan of Francesca’s photography on Fall For DIY, so I’m over the moon that she shared some of her secrets in a post about editing beautiful Instagram photos with your phone. I’ll be trying all of her VSCOcam combinations soon!
3. Having pretty photos is great and all, but of course you’ll want them to be seen by people. Learn how to grow your Instagram following from Elle of Wonderfelle Media! I love her helpful tips on goal setting and finding places to promote your account.
4. Lastly, here’s an amazing post by Love + Color on giving your Instagram profile purpose. Although your profile is just a tiny round photo, a link, and some sentences, it is actually really important! It basically gives a first impression to everyone who comes across your page. Check out the post to see how you can make your IG profile work for you.
Do you use your Instagram account to grow your brand? If so, what are your favorite tools for editing photos and promoting your account?
Happy weekend!
karly says
thanks for sharing!
Ari says
These articles are so helpful. I ‘m definitely working on making my instagram better for my blog. Thank you!
Emily says
Such great tips! Thank you!
Jayne says
This was exactly what I needed! Thank you!
rena says
did anyone tried instagram advertisments??
True North Social says
Very good write-up! I wish more people would follow the process you laid out.
I shared this on Facebook and I think my followers with enjoy it.
Cheers!