Estimated read time: 2 minutesI recently quit Facebook – again – so we will see how that’s going to shake out. Of course, something has to make up the void! I’ve been watching more YouTube, Hulu and have been focusing my social media storytelling on […]
Search Results for: Instagram
How to do animations in Instagram Stories
Estimated read time: 1 minutesIn Instagram’s ongoing effort to be like Snapchat you now can add animations into your Instagram Stories. Some screen shots: Live examples on my Instagram account: Happiness is a destination Walking at DFW Steps The animations can be cheesy but can […]
What’s the best Instagram filter for organizational storytelling?
A look at what Instagram Stories filter to use.
Estimated read time: 1 minutesThanks for clicking over from my Instagram account and stories I’ve shared on there. Given how fast Instagram moves, I’ve created this page for your reference to find stories: More tweet shirts on Amazon ?? The best airport landings. Please open […]
How long can an Instagram Live be? 1 hour, but you can start again right away and here’s why that might be good
Estimated read time: 2 minutesI was watching newly-elected U.S. Congresswoman (NY) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Instagram Live on a Sunday night. She was cooking and discussing politics. Awesome. Very authentic and talk about bringing people into your home! At one point she led a friend in. Another […]
[Instagram strategies] Here’s why you should tag yourself in your Instagram Stories that have hashtags
Estimated read time: 2 minutesHashtags in Instagram Stories have evolved since they first rolled out in May 2017. By the way: Check out my Hashtag Halloween costume here. Other Halloween costume ideas for marketers here. That’s the nature of hashtags and social media as well […]
How TV shows and fitness influencers repurpose and use multiple videos in one Instagram post
Estimated read time: 2 minutesAnd certainly any brand can follow this strategy. You really just need videos, an Instagram account and the willingness to try. About two years ago, Instagram rolled out the ability for users to upload more than one image or video to […]
[Social media tip] Is it possible to post text on Instagram without having a photo to post?
Estimated read time: 1 minutesTechnically no, but practically yes. Let me explain how to post a text-only message directly in the Instagram app but it’s ultimately still a picture. Here’s how to do it. Start by creating a new Story. Once in there, scroll over […]
How to run a promotion (sponsored post) in your Instagram Stories
Estimated read time: 1 minutesI see more and more promoted sponsored posts on Instagram Stories. So of course, I wanted to find out how to do that and am running my first campaign. First things first, you have to switch your Instagram account to a […]
How do I verify my Instagram account and get the blue checkmark?
Estimated read time: 1 minutesAs you’ve read on here before I’m a fan of adding the contact buttons to your Instagram account, which requires a business account. I’ve had my account setup as a business account for a while and not that many really clicked […]
The best thing about the new Instagram TV (IGTV) is …
Estimated read time: 2 minutesIn late June 2018, Instagram rolled out Instagram TV, which allows content creators to upload longer videos (up to 1 hour) to Instagram – or more accurately the IGTV section of Instagram. You can access this directly from within the app: […]
How should we be using the Instagram Stories highlights feature?
Estimated read time: 2 minutesInstagram in early 2018 rolled out Highlights in Stories. Of course, Stories are the images, videos, boomerangs, etc. that delete after 24 hours. Now, you can save them as highlights, which will put them at the top of your profile: As […]
How branded and sponsored content work on Instagram and Facebook
Estimated read time: 2 minutesSponsored and influencer content has been a topic of interest to me-especially since I’ve participated in influencer programs. In this post I’ll take a look at sponsored content on Instagram and Facebook. Related: My influencer marketing services And the Federal Trade […]
FINALLY: How to turn on notifications for direct messages on Instagram!
Estimated read time: 2 minutesI’ve been annoyed by the lack of notifications when direct messages on Instagram come in. Until late 2017 there were no notifications and you could only tell that somebody messaged you when you went into the app and the little red […]
How do I know when somebody tagged me or my brand in an Instagram Story?
Estimated read time: 3 minutesI like Instagram and Instagram Stories but notifications of tags in Stories leaves something to be desired. So what happens when somebody tags you in their Story? You as the tagged person or brand gets a direct message letting you know […]
How to add links to your Instagram Stories
Estimated read time: 5 minutesThe below was actually only possible if you had over 10,000 followers. Then, in September 2018, I noticed that the linking to outside sites field has disappeared for me. It only allowed me to link Instagram Stories to IGTV videos. That’s […]