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Instagram for Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

From setting up a separate business account to creating a winning strategy.

Instagram for Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Get an Instagram business account

Start a new account from scratch or switch from a personal to a business account by following these steps.

Step 2: Create a winning Instagram strategy

  • Define your target audience.
  • Set goals and objectives.
  • Track the right performance metrics.
  • Create a content calendar.

Step 3: Optimize your Instagram profile to do business

  • Write a great bio.
  • Optimize your profile picture.
  • Use your one link in bio wisely.
  • Add relevant contact information.
  • Configure action buttons.
  • Add Story Highlights and covers.

Step 4: Share high-quality content

  • Create a visual aesthetic for your brand.
  • Take thumb-stopping photos.
  • Take thumb-stopping photos.
  • Write compelling captions.
  • Save more casual content for Instagram Stories.
  • Explore other formats.
  • Create inclusive content.
  • Post consistently.

Step 5: Grown and engage your audience

  • Respond to comments and mentions.
  • Use the right hashtags.
  • Promote your Instagram business account on other channels.
  • Collaborate with Instagram influencers.
  • Use Instagram ads to get in front of a large, targeted audience.
  • Run an Instagram-specific campaign.

Step 6: Measure success and make adjustments

  • Track results with analytics tools.
  • Use A/B testing to learn what works.
  • Experiment with new tactics and tools.

If you have a hunch that something’s working, it’s a good practice to do your research and take a look at the data so you can understand why.

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