What to post on Instagram.

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If youre anything like me, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to keep up with the social media game! When you're running your own business, you have to pay so much attention to getting your content out there that it can start to take over.
Obviously if you're doing your own social media you have a heart for your business and you know what you want your audience to see, but for some it can be hard to know exactly WHAT kind of content to put into your posts.


Here are a few content ideas that I refer back to when I hit an Instagram wall.


Reposts.
Every day I'll do a hashtag search for my business name and see if anyone's posted anything I can re-post. Not only does this show your existing followers that you have a good reputation, it also shows the user who mentioned you that you're paying attention and you care. Similarly, if someone tags you in a post its a good idea to repost it; it builds online relationships and means that you always have a stream of content to fall back on.


Quotes.
Because of the nature of Instagram, any reaction is a good reaction. The internet is full of inspirational and motivational quotes which are likely to speak to your followers whatever your niche. I always use Canva to create an image which has my logo and is written in my brand's font.


Tips and advice.
Depending on your industry you can offer how-to posts to your audience. Feeding them information is a great way to engage them and in some respects show yourself as a bit of an authority too.


Action shots
Instagram is one of the best places to build up your brands personality. Take selfies during on-location business meetings and give as much or as little personal information away as you think is relevant to your market.


Product information
Obviously Instagram is a great place to sell your product. Personally I find it a bit clunky as you can't link your website directly from the comments so I use it more to support my Facebook posts than I do to make sales directly; but depending on the nature of your business you'd be silly not to use the opportunity to get your product out there.


There are many other styles of posts but I tend to rotate through this list, I hope anyone new to social media finds this helpful.
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  • Profile picture of the author Clarence Chan
    Don't forget to post a video once in a while too.
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  • Profile picture of the author wordsandthebees
    Instagram is a great app and it's developing every day, just this week Instagram Live was launched and I've already used it and love it.
    I agree with Clarence - you can upload a variety of content now from Pictures, Instagram Live straight to your profile, previously recorded video and Instagram stories and I recommend making use of that variety that's available.
    I always make sure I upload an Instagram story every day because even though it doesn't stay on my profile, it gives people an insight into how I spend my time and humanises my brand which is really important to me.
    You don't mention hashtags and while I know that you can't upload these on their own, it's really important that you put them on every piece of content that you upload. This means that people can search in their area of interest and gives your content a greater reach.
    If you don't use them you're seriously restricting your range.
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  • Profile picture of the author AMSuccessProgram
    Funny Videos are also popular on Instagram. Now days this is so popular. And people are so interested to view videos.
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  • Profile picture of the author HammerNiko
    Just do not forget to post HIGH-QUALITY Niche photos as Instagram is all about that. Be consistent and the rewards will come. Like the Instagrammer with 1+ million WORTH per photopost... Me thinks it is just crazy...crazy good!


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  • Profile picture of the author Double Tei
    video is now really engaging. focus on building your video posts
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  • Profile picture of the author mdallen
    You can also connect your pics and videos to Youtube and Pinterest. There they can see your other videos and pins. Once they see you as an expert because of your good quality content, they can click through and join your list and such...
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  • Profile picture of the author vicg100
    Those are some great tips! I'd like to add pictures of luxury homes to that list, or pretty much anything related to the "luxury lifestyle", like luxurious destinations, private jets, etc. Everyone likes those and its easy to relate it to something motivational.
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  • Profile picture of the author suhaimakhan
    The key to get positive feedback on Instagram is to post high-quality content. Never compromise on the quality.
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  • Profile picture of the author st0nec0ld
    Well, not all business works for Instagram. I think it is also best to know first which social media to use.
    However, I think business niche like travel & leisure, health & wellness, clothing, bags, shoes will work in instagram.
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  • Profile picture of the author menjac21
    Post thing that are valuable and make people know you like you and trust you sometimes just a picture of your food is perfect with a quotes a picture of you with quotes and a story talk about problem youve had then teach them the solution and dont forget to add hashtag that are popular in your niche then after each post go and search for big account with million and thousands of people who has post in the 12 hours and has min 1k like views and share then click on the person who like bold dark one and follow these people instagram allows 40 follow each 5 minutes i jut do it one time a day since the last 2 weeks and i've 134 new subscriber it just video about tips i give quotes etc... i dont put to much effort in it
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