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Small BusinessJul 8, 2024
We Built a Following Before We Even Had a Product — Here Are 3 Tactics that Helped Us Do It

Instead of staying in stealth while you develop a product, this founder advocates for building a following ASAP. Learn the tools that helped his company grow before launching.

InstagramJun 25, 2024
Instagram Notes is Growing at a ‘Wild’ Pace: Here’s How to Use the Feature Strategically

How to use Instagram notes as a creator or brand — and why it's a new feature not to be ignored.

InstagramJun 17, 2024
How Instagram Reels Helped Me Hit 6 Figures in My First Year in Business

Learn how this small business owner quickly developed the right Instagram Reels strategy for connecting with customers and landing sales.

InstagramJun 6, 2024
How to Encourage Social Proof on Instagram: Tactics that Work Best for Small Businesses

Check out actionable tactics for encouraging social proof on Instagram that work best for small businesses.

InstagramJun 5, 2024
Instagram Reels Length: How Long Can Reels Be?

In this article, we explore everything you need to know about the ideal length of Instagram Reels and other Instagram content – according to the team themselves.

ThreadsJun 4, 2024
How to Use Threads: A Guide to Getting Started and Building a Following

How to use Threads effectively, from starting your account to growing a dedicated following.

Small BusinessJun 3, 2024
The Exact Strategy I Used to Gain 70,000 Followers on Instagram and Facebook From Scratch — and Turn Them Into Sales

See exactly how this business coach has built a strong funnel for connecting with her target customers and nurturing real connections.

InstagramMay 30, 2024
The 12+ Best Instagram Editing Apps for Creators in 2024

Here are the top 15 best Instagram editing apps for making your content look the best it ever has.

InstagramMay 29, 2024
Trending Reels on Instagram: How to Find Them + 9 of the Best From 2024

How to find Instagram reel trends while they're still hot enough to make an impact, along with some of the best we’ve seen on the platform this year.

InstagramMay 21, 2024
How I Grew My Instagram Following to 20k in Under a Year (+ Monetized It)

Valerie Moore's second run at growing an Instagram following was a roaring success – here's how she did it.

FlowMay 16, 2024
How to Recognize and Block Fake Instagram Accounts

As an Instagram user, you have the power to spot fake accounts and take them down, and in this article, we explore how to do that.

InstagramMay 15, 2024
How to Find Trending Audio on Instagram in 2024 (+15 Tracks to Use Right Now)

If you always feel like you’re chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll guide you through all the methods you can use to find the most popular music and sounds on Instagram before they drop off the charts.

Small BusinessMay 7, 2024
How Integrating AI Into Our Ad Strategy Helped Us Triple Our Sales

Learn how this e-commerce beauty founder is using Meta’s Advantage+ shopping campaigns to find new audiences and improve ad performance.

InstagramMay 6, 2024
How to Create an Instagram Post Using AI — Ideas, Photos, Reels + Captions

A step-by-step guide to using AI to help you create Instagram posts, including photos, captions, and videos. Here are all the tools you need to create your post from scratch.

How to Create Your Own Influencer Media Kit (+ Examples from Creators)

Whether you’re a full-time content creator, micro-influencer, nano-influencer, or just getting started, here’s how to create your own influencer media kit.

FlowApr 10, 2024
How to Make Money on Instagram in 2024

We walk through 8 ideas for Instagram monetization in this detailed article.

How to Use Instagram Collab Posts (+ Collab Ideas to Boost Engagement and Reach)

Here's a quick rundown of Instagram Collab posts and why you should be using this feature in your social media strategy.

FlowMar 18, 2024
How to Use Instagram for Customer Care: A Guide for Small Businesses

In this article, we discuss the importance of Instagram in-app customer service for small businesses, explain the idea of Instagram customer care, and provide actionable tips on how to use Instagram for customer service, backed up with real-life examples and tips.

15 Communities for Creators to Help You Connect, Learn, and Find Brand Partnerships

From sharing learnings with other creators to finding and negotiating brand deals, these communities are a treasure trove for influencers and professional creators.

InstagramFeb 16, 2024
How to Schedule Instagram Stories: 2024 Guide

How to schedule Instagram Stories, step-by-step, and plus tips and tricks to get the most out of your content.

InstagramDec 11, 2023
I Got Meta Verified on Instagram — Here’s My Honest Review

I put Meta Verified — and the coveted blue check — under the microscope for two weeks. The results were definitely not what I expected.

InstagramNov 6, 2023
11 Places to Find Scroll-stopping Instagram Templates for your Posts, Stories, and Reels

If you’re a graphic design or video-editing novice, this list of the best places to find Instagram templates will have you creating beautiful content in minutes.

I Want to Pivot My Personal Brand — 6 Experts Told Me How to Do It

Personal brand experts walked this writer through exactly how to switch up her personal brand — and offered some more general advice, too.

News and TrendsOct 18, 2023
9 New Instagram Features and How to Use Them

From AI stickers to Broadcast Channels, here's everything you need to know about Instagram’s latest features, with a step-by-step guide to using them all.