10 Tips for Instagram Marketing
1. GET REAL- As often as possible, use real photos that you have taken. While this isn't always possible, find images that share your brand's story and look authentic.
2. NO STOCK IMAGES-No one likes stock images that look like...STOCK IMAGES! Corny staged corporate porn is definitely a NO-NO on Instagram.
3. ADD HASHTAGS- People use hashtags to find great content and people to follow. Click on any hashtag to see the top people or most recent people using that tag.
4. USE 10-20 HASHTAGS- Adding multiple hashtags will help your profile become more findable. You can place the hashtags in the caption or in a comment directly following. That's a personal preference.
5. EXPLORE & DISCOVER- once a day click on the magnifying glass to find new people to connect with. The more people you follow the more people will follow you back.
6. COMMENT & LIKE- Make a point to show the love to those you follow. Comment and like photos on other people's profiles and BE SOCIAL! Adding an emoji to your comment helps your comment stand out in the crowd.
7. WRITE MORE- This isn't Twitter. You can write 2,200 character posts, but keep in mind it only shows the first 3 lines of text before showing the MORE link to read more. Be sure you are weaving your keywords into your posts like anywhere else.
8. CONSISTENCY & FREQUENCY- Posting regularly will pay off. Like any social site, being on there regularly will help more people find and connect with you.
9. LET US PEEK- Show us the behind the scenes for your business. Let us meet your team or see your product being made. Don't always show perfection...let us peek behind the curtain of OZ!
10, STAY TRUE TO YOUR BRAND- I love brands like DRY BAR with their touch of yellow in most every image, or those that just a look that you can identify immediately. When possible, use your brand colors and fonts, even if it's just a touch here and there.
Gina Schreck is the founder of SocialKNX and
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