#stories

What's the Difference Between Video Formats on Instagram?

With all the recent changes to video on Instagram's platform, we thought we'd help clear up some of the confusion. With the introduction of Reels, the elimination of IGTV, and the plethora of changes made to Instagram Lives in the last 2 years alone, the landscape of video formats on Instagram has never been more confusing to a beginner. What should you be prioritizing? What size is a Reel versus a feed video? How long can an Instagram Story be? We're breaking it all down. 1.

A Vertical Stories Feed is Coming to Instagram

Have you noticed anything different when you head to your Instagram Stories to start swiping? Users around the world have been met with a pop up screen that alerts them they'll need to scroll instead of swipe to view their Stories. That's right. Instagram is introducing a vertical feed for Stories. You may be thinking, "I feel like I've seen this somewhere else before." That's because you 100% have. First, you experienced it on TikTok, then Instagram stole it for Reels, and n

3 Steps for Instagram Success in 2022

There's so much Instagram advice out there, and a lot of it is really complicated. We're here to keep it simple. We're giving you 3 basic steps for Instagram success and how to achieve them. We all want to level up in this new year, so let's do it together. 1. Reach New Audiences If you want to grow on Instagram, you can't just wish and hope that people will stumble across your profile. You have to be creating content that will draw people in and gain the largest reach possib

How to Build Your Personal Brand on Instagram

Sure - Target has clear branding. And Anthropologie, Starbucks, Zara, etc. But those are brands. HUGE businesses with specific missions. So ... how do you brand a person? It's actually simpler, (and more similar to the process big brands go through) than you think. We're breaking down why personal branding matters and how to do it. Why Does Personal Branding Matter on Instagram? Branding is all about recognition. To build a strong following, people should be able to glance at

What's With the New "Add Yours" Instagram Stickers?

Have you been seeing a new sticker pop up on your friend's Instagram Stories? A white box prompting you to share something to an "Add yours" posting chain? It's a brand new Instagram feature that allows a viral posting chain to be created via Instagram Stories. We're breaking down how to use it, and why it might be a great move for your brand. Here's the step - by - step guide to using the "Add Yours" sticker. How to Use an "Add Yours" Sticker on Your Instagram Story 1. After

How to Use the New Link Sticker on Instagram

"Swipe up!" is out. Link stickers are in. After gatekeeping this feature for years by only allowing accounts with 10K or more followers to use the "swipe up" link feature on Instagram Stories, Instagram has finally opened the kingdom gates and allowed all accounts to put links in their Instagram Stories. This is a huge marketing opportunity for all accounts on Instagram. We're breaking down how to use the sticker and how to make it match your brand aesthetic. How to Use the L

How to Reorder Your Instagram Story Highlights

We all know that Instagram Story Highlights are an extremely important "first impression" when potential followers land on your profile. Having well curated highlights can get someone to tap the follow button before they even look at your feed. When you start having tons of highlights on Instagram, you'll notice that only 4 - 5 highlights show up on your profile before you start scrolling through them. So how do you make sure that your most important highlight categories stay

How to Use Instagram Stories Drafts

After a slow roll out, the feature that allows Instagram users to save Instagram Stories as drafts is now available to all Instagram users. If you struggle to consistently show up on your Stories, this feature will be a game changer for you. It allows you to create your stories in the app and save them for later use, without ever saving anything to your camera roll. We have the step - by - step guide for using the Instagram Stories Draft feature. 1. Tap the + sign in the top

How to Add Music to Your Instagram Stories

Have you ever been swiping through stories and a tune catches your ear? If you've been wondering how to add music to your Instagram Stories to make them more entertaining and engaging but you're not really sure how to do it, we have the step by step guide to teach you how to add music to your Instagram Stories. Adding Music to Your Instagram Stories Using the Sticker Icon 1. After you upload your media to your Instagram Story, tap the sticker icon at the top of the screen. 2.

How to Make Your IG Highlights Pop

Instagram Stories Highlights are the first impression people get when they land on your Instagram profile. Many people tap through these highlights before they scroll down to your grid. You want to make sure you that you don't make a bad first impression by curating these highlights to entice new followers or customers. Choose Categories That Draw Customers In If someone has landed on your profile, they want to learn more about you or your business. Give them want they want i

How to Make iPhone Mock-Ups in the Instagram App

At this point, the Canva hack of dropping your video into an iPhone frame is pretty common knowledge. It's a great way to tie together a video or design, and it immediately levels up your content to look like professional graphic design. But did you know you can get this affect for your Reels and Instagram Stories without ever leaving the app? Here's how to do it. 1. Head to the creator to start an Instagram Story. On the filters carousel, scroll all the way to the right, un

5 Instagram Stories Filters To Try Out ASAP

Creators on Instagram are constantly pumping out new filters. We're sorting through them all and bringing the best ones to your inbox. Read on to find your new go - to Instagram filter. 1. Moody Sparkles ✨ by @corinthsuarez This filter makes you look like you've spent a week on the beach, and adds small glimmers of sparkle to the bright whites in your Story. There's also a light grain, giving the photo a dreamy effect. 2. Sweet Dreams by @summerfridays If you've come across a

3 Cute Designs to Try on Your IG Stories

We're bringing you 3 cute designs you can create on your Instagram Stories from within the app that require ZERO graphic design software or skills. We think you're gonna love these. 1. Make Your New Post Float in the Clouds 1. Share a post to your story, and then search for "clouds" in GIFs. Pick a cloud GIF and use it once on either side of your post. Make sure you tap your post so it comes in front of the GIFs. 2. Select the second font. Type a period, and tap on the text e

Keywords for Instagram GIFs that are *Aesthetic*

You all loved our post on holiday GIF keywords so much that we're back with another list of keywords to search on Instagram. This time we have a round up of words that will get you that aesthetic look you're dreaming about on your stories. Play the videos to get a view of the GIFs in action. 1. "laurajaneillustrations" These GIFs all share the same lettering and color scheme. If pink or green are in your brand colors, this keyword is perfect for you. We think this set is perf

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 did away with the traditional timeline following an actual timeline, we’ve all been at the mercy of the ever changing algorithm. We’re going to explain how to deal with the algorithm in 2021, specialized in three main forms of posting - feed posts, reels, and stories. Traditional Feed Posts There are 5 major factors that go into how your fe

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 Stories creator. When you go searching through these thousands of filters, it can be a little overwhelming. We've narrowed them down to 5 of our favorites that we think you should try ASAP. As you scroll, keep an eye out for our founder Amandina's favorite filters that she uses on the daily. 1. NATURAL by @tyfrench This is Amandina's top pick. @ty

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