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The Instagram Algorithm Broken Down
Originally, Instagram showed posts to users in the chronological order they were posted - no algorithm involved. But ever since Instagram...


How to Change the Background When You Share a Post to Your Instagram Story
We love the feature that allows posts to be shared to Instagram stories. It’s a great way to boost and endorse content you love, without...


How to Use Hashtags in 2021
There was a brief moment back in 2020 where we thought that hashtags might be gone for good because the Recents page was disabled due to...


5 Great Apps for Instagram Stories
Remember when we all thought Instagram stories were just a rip-off of Snapchat Stories? And we were so sure they’d go away? Ah how naive...


What’s the Future of Instagram Reels?
Can we predict the future? No. Have we done the research to know where Reels are trending? Yes. Read on so you'll be prepared for the...


How to Optimize Your IG Bio
You may have noticed some changes on Media A La Carte’s Instagram profile - especially to our bio. Instagram’s algorithm is ever changing...


How To Grow Your Instagram in 2021
It's finally here! The New Year! A fresh start! And one more step away from the madness that was 2020 ... We all want growth in the new...


Why Instagram Reels Are Essential for Growth
In the OG days of Instagram, it was much easier to discover new, interesting content. Now Instagram is so saturated with hashtags and...


How to Find the Best Holiday GIFs on Instagram
Did you know that when you search the words "Christmas" or "santa" or "holidays" in the GIF search bar on Instagram that you're missing...


How to Prep Your Instagram for 2021
With only weeks left in the year, it's time to start setting goals and making plans to for 2021. As we continue to live through this...


Thinking of Buying Followers? Why You Should Hold Off
For a long time, vanity metrics have been the marker of success on Instagram. But with the changes to the algorithm, high engagement is...


How to Use Lightroom Presets for Instagram Photos
We love a step - by - step guide at Media A La Carte. This one shows you how to use Presets for editing your Instagram photos. We’re...


The Instagram Update Explained
If you follow Media A La Carte on Instagram (which if you don’t, get over there ASAP for great tips and tricks), you saw our post...


5 Best Instagram Stories Filters
There are thousands of filters available for Instagram Stories that don't show up in the suggestion carousel at the button of your...


How to Add Fonts to Your Instagram Profile
Sometimes emojis aren't enough to make your Instagram bio pop out from the crowd. A great way to make it unique is by changing up the...


How To Create Instagram Highlight Covers
Ever wonder how people have the cutest little covers on their Instagram Highlights? We have the step - by - step guide to creating covers...


5 Ways to Increase Your Insta Stories Engagement
Sometimes we get so focused on making sure our feed looks great and our posts are getting high engagement that we forget that 300 million...


How to Make Unique Designs for "New Post" Stories on Instagram
You have a killer new post that you just posted but … no one is liking or commenting. This is likely because of the dreaded algorithm...


How To Achieve a Cohesive Instagram Aesthetic
We all want Instagram feeds that are ✨aesthetic✨ AF. That's the goal, but achieving it can be so elusive. At Media A La Carte, we spend a...


How To Get The Most Out of Your iPhone Camera
You don't need a professional camera to get Insta-worthy shots. You've got an incredible camera in your pocket; you just need to unlock...