{"id":2518,"date":"2024-07-09T11:18:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T05:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/?p=2518"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T07:52:15","slug":"how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Successfully Use Instagram to Grow Your Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text_block_wrapper&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2519&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]Expanding your brand on Instagram is not a random process but a process that includes creativity, consistency, and most importantly analysis. Here are the detailed guidelines on how to use Instagram as a tool for increasing brand awareness effectively.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a0ff44bd1a0e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Optimizing_Your_Profile\" title=\"Optimizing Your Profile\">Optimizing Your Profile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Username\" title=\"Username\">Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Bio\" title=\"Bio\">Bio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Content_Strategy\" title=\"Content Strategy\">Content Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Consistent_Theme\" title=\"Consistent Theme\">Consistent Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#High_Quality_Imagery\" title=\"High Quality Imagery\">High Quality Imagery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Content_Types\" title=\"Content Types\">Content Types<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Educational_Content\" title=\"Educational Content\">Educational Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Behind_the_Scenes\" title=\"Behind the Scenes\">Behind the Scenes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#User-Generated_Content_UGC\" title=\"User-Generated Content (UGC)\">User-Generated Content (UGC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Interactive_Content\" title=\"Interactive Content\">Interactive Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Storytelling\" title=\"Storytelling\">Storytelling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Engagement_and_Community_Building\" title=\"Engagement and Community Building\">Engagement and Community Building<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Respond_to_Comments\" title=\"Respond to Comments\">Respond to Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Host_Giveaways_and_Contests\" title=\"Host Giveaways and Contests\">Host Giveaways and Contests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Collaborate_with_Influencers\" title=\"Collaborate with Influencers\">Collaborate with Influencers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Utilizing_Instagram_Features_Effectively\" title=\"Utilizing Instagram Features Effectively\">Utilizing Instagram Features Effectively<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Instagram_Stories\" title=\"Instagram Stories\">Instagram Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#IGTV_and_Reels\" title=\"IGTV and Reels\">IGTV and Reels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Instagram_Shopping\" title=\"Instagram Shopping\">Instagram Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Analytics_and_Measurement\" title=\"Analytics and Measurement\">Analytics and Measurement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Instagram_Insights\" title=\"Instagram Insights\">Instagram Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Link_Tracking\" title=\"Link Tracking\">Link Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Benchmarking\" title=\"Benchmarking\">Benchmarking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Paid_Advertising\" title=\"Paid Advertising\">Paid Advertising<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Targeted_Ads\" title=\"Targeted Ads\">Targeted Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-to-successfully-use-instagram-to-grow-your-brand\/#Promoted_Posts\" title=\"Promoted Posts\">Promoted Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Audience\"><\/span>Understanding Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this case, it may be necessary to define the target audience before proceeding to the strategies of using Instagram. Who are they? What are they like, how they act, and other characteristics? Learning the audience makes the process of creating content and choosing approaches to interact with them more efficient.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_Your_Profile\"><\/span>Optimizing Your Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your Instagram profile is the initial interface that the followers get to see when they come across your account. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idigic.net\/buy-instagram-likes\/\">buy Instagram likes<\/a> and, in that way, grow your brand\u2019s engagement. In that way, your profile will be more successful. This gives you more chances for your profile to be visible to more users and can also attract future sponsors who can use your profile for their products. By increasing your profile engagement, Instagram&#8217;s algorithm will show your profile on their feed so that new users can see your content and become your followers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Username\"><\/span>Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As a guideline, always stick to simple designs and the design should correlate with the name of your brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bio\"><\/span>Bio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This should be your brand logo or any professional image that you associate with your brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Design an appealing profile description that contains the keywords, a short description of the brand, and a CTA to push the visitors to click the link in the bio.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Strategy\"><\/span>Content Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The content is the key to any branding strategy on Instagram. Focus on:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistent_Theme\"><\/span>Consistent Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Select the correct colors and design that you want to use throughout your website and that will identify your business.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Quality_Imagery\"><\/span>High Quality Imagery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Make sure to use high-quality photos and videos to attract the attention of people. Finishing of visuals can be done using applications such as Adobe Lightroom or VSCO.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Types\"><\/span>Content Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Creating diverse content types on Instagram is crucial for engaging your audience and showcasing different aspects of your brand:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Content\"><\/span>Educational Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Post the advice, instructions, or other information about the field that would be interesting for your audience. For instance, some companies incorporate the use of Instagram to pass on knowledge to their audience through marketing, like sports nutrition companies, which could post workout tips or healthy eating plans.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_Scenes\"><\/span>Behind the Scenes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Give tiny snippets of your company, personnel, or way of working. This humanizes your brand and helps create more authenticity. This could be applied especially when a fashion brand wants to demonstrate how a particular outfit is made or the preparations for the fashion show.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User-Generated_Content_UGC\"><\/span>User-Generated Content (UGC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Encourage your fans to make content that contains your products. What reposting UGC does for your brand is that it not only helps to create community but it also verifies your brand. It demonstrates that customers are happy and employ community <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followeraudit.com\/blog\/how-can-technical-seo-impact-the-outcome-of-your-website\/\">building<\/a> as well. A similar way could be an outdoor gear company re-posting pictures of customers in action using the products.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_Content\"><\/span>Interactive Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Have fun with followers either through polls, quizzes, or even through questions and answers in Stories. This helps in enhancing interaction and feedback since the publishers are directly in touch with the people they are serving. A tech firm can also employ polls to seek the views of people on the enhancements that the firm is likely to incorporate in subsequent products.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storytelling\"><\/span>Storytelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Give a brief look into your brand\u2019s personality, employees, or how it manufactures its products. This humanizes your brand. WarbyParker for example, from time to time posts content <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialpilot.co\/blog\/social-media-storytelling\" rel=\"nofollow\">showing<\/a> the creative process they go through. Also, a travel brand can post beautiful pictures and comments to make people want to travel or dream about vacation.<\/p>\n<p>By using various kinds of content, you not only satisfy the preferences of the audience but also do not monotonously post similar materials.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2520&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement_and_Community_Building\"><\/span>Engagement and Community Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The construction of a good community encourages the creation of brand consumers and fans.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respond_to_Comments\"><\/span>Respond to Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Reply to the comments and direct messages as a way of expressing that you are interested in your followers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_Giveaways_and_Contests\"><\/span>Host Giveaways and Contests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/gleam.io\/app\/competitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hosting giveaways and contests<\/a> is a very effective way to increase brand awareness. Promote participation and visibility by asking followers to like, comment, or share a post by creating contests.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborate_with_Influencers\"><\/span>Collaborate with Influencers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This is a great way of expanding your market; make sure you work with other influencers whose followers are your ideal target market. Track the effectiveness through the number of fans, likes, comments, shares, and followers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilizing_Instagram_Features_Effectively\"><\/span>Utilizing Instagram Features Effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Instagram offers various features to enhance engagement and reach:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Stories\"><\/span>Instagram Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Use stories for sharing daily content, sharing info about the company or show, voting or polls, and questions and answers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV_and_Reels\"><\/span>IGTV and Reels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Use these video formats for content that is more extensive or for short, intriguing videos to effectively present your products.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Shopping\"><\/span>Instagram Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Using the hashtag makes it easier for people to shop directly from your posts or your stories. 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