Instagram(an application with an extremely visual product offering) is a social media platform, which began as a mobile app, that has grown an extremely large following in a short amount of time.Besides the fact that Instagram is a compelling way to tell a visual story of your blog, just remember that it’s a window into your blog.
Instagram has a number of features that can help drive traffic to your site
How to develop an Instagram content strategy: tips to getting starting started with what and when to post
* Use your images to tell a story, but makes sure it matches the general theme of your main blog.
*Pick a general category for you photos that show a clear purpose/intent. The category could be humor, sentimental, company culture, artsy, etc.
* Rule of thumb: Do not post more than once every three hours.
*Don’t always post to every social profile you have. Instagram allows you to synchronize other social profiles, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Start a photo series. This could be something like #MakeMoney weekly theme you start on your own.
Now that you have developed a content strategy, here are additional items to keep in mind when building your Instagram following:
*Use branded hashtags with your blog or products, such as #Alwayzloaded . Include these in your bio, too – but make sure they aren’t too long and are creative enough to be remembered.
*Manage key metrics using Statigram.
*Use the geolocation feature when posting pictures. This will let users find your locations easier.
*Engage your followers with contests, giveaways, prizes, etc – engage with your followers more than simply uploading pictures.
In addition, Instagram can be a useful means in driving traffic back to your main blog. First, make sure you add your URL in your bio. You can also add a shortened version when you leave comments on other users’ pictures.
Next, use your profile as a mobile store-front window by posting photos of your products. Or even better, get your readers to post pictures of your services/locations. How do you get readers to do that? Just ask your them. A great way to encourage engagement is by running a contest or sponsoring a giveaway.
“how do I get a picture from my camera onto Instagram?”
1. Once you upload your pictures to your computer from your camera:
*Email the picture you want to upload to yourself.
*Then, open the picture on your phone from your mail app.
*From there, just click the picture in your email and it will ask you what you want to do.
You can typically save to camera roll and then open it up in one of your editing apps (click for an for editing app tutorial). OR if you don’t use editing apps, open Instagram and it will be in your Camera Roll.
If the picture file is too big, you may need to take a screen shot of the picture on your computer or your phone. This takes two seconds so it’s not a big deal!
2. Another way to post a blog picture onto your Instagram is after you’ve posted your picture on your blog:
*Open your website on your phone.
*Then click the image you want to use and save to camera roll.
*Again, you’ll simply need to open up Instagram or an editing app to access the photo.
Although it’s another step to take in your daily blogging routine, Instagram is a fabulous way to drive traffic to your website with a quick visual peek into what you are doing… and tease your readers just enough so that they will be dying to check out what the rest of your post is all about.
And do not forget to add a follow us botton( Instagram @yourblog'sname).
Like this post,comment and share with friends.
How to develop an Instagram content strategy: tips to getting starting started with what and when to post
* Use your images to tell a story, but makes sure it matches the general theme of your main blog.
*Pick a general category for you photos that show a clear purpose/intent. The category could be humor, sentimental, company culture, artsy, etc.
* Rule of thumb: Do not post more than once every three hours.
*Don’t always post to every social profile you have. Instagram allows you to synchronize other social profiles, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Start a photo series. This could be something like #MakeMoney weekly theme you start on your own.
Now that you have developed a content strategy, here are additional items to keep in mind when building your Instagram following:
*Use branded hashtags with your blog or products, such as #Alwayzloaded . Include these in your bio, too – but make sure they aren’t too long and are creative enough to be remembered.
*Manage key metrics using Statigram.
*Use the geolocation feature when posting pictures. This will let users find your locations easier.
*Engage your followers with contests, giveaways, prizes, etc – engage with your followers more than simply uploading pictures.
In addition, Instagram can be a useful means in driving traffic back to your main blog. First, make sure you add your URL in your bio. You can also add a shortened version when you leave comments on other users’ pictures.
Next, use your profile as a mobile store-front window by posting photos of your products. Or even better, get your readers to post pictures of your services/locations. How do you get readers to do that? Just ask your them. A great way to encourage engagement is by running a contest or sponsoring a giveaway.
“how do I get a picture from my camera onto Instagram?”
1. Once you upload your pictures to your computer from your camera:
*Email the picture you want to upload to yourself.
*Then, open the picture on your phone from your mail app.
*From there, just click the picture in your email and it will ask you what you want to do.
You can typically save to camera roll and then open it up in one of your editing apps (click for an for editing app tutorial). OR if you don’t use editing apps, open Instagram and it will be in your Camera Roll.
If the picture file is too big, you may need to take a screen shot of the picture on your computer or your phone. This takes two seconds so it’s not a big deal!
2. Another way to post a blog picture onto your Instagram is after you’ve posted your picture on your blog:
*Open your website on your phone.
*Then click the image you want to use and save to camera roll.
*Again, you’ll simply need to open up Instagram or an editing app to access the photo.
Although it’s another step to take in your daily blogging routine, Instagram is a fabulous way to drive traffic to your website with a quick visual peek into what you are doing… and tease your readers just enough so that they will be dying to check out what the rest of your post is all about.
And do not forget to add a follow us botton( Instagram @yourblog'sname).
Like this post,comment and share with friends.
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