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How To Turn Instagram Highlights into Reels
So you spent all that time making Instagram Stories... and now they're just sitting in your Highlights where barely anyone sees them. Turning Story Highlights into Reels means getting your content into Instagram's most discoverable format.
How To Use Saved Replies on Instagram
Are you typing the same Instagram reply over and over again? Answering DMs about pricing, availability, or how to book? There's a faster way, and it's built right into Instagram. Here's how to use Saved Replies on Instagram, so you can save time, stay consistent, and respond to inquiries more efficiently.
How To Find Trending Audio on Instagram
If you're posting Reels on Instagram and wondering how everyone else seems to magically find trending audio, here are two different ways to help your content get seen.
How To Link Reels on Instagram
If you regularly reference other pieces of content in your Reels, you can now link your Reel to one that you've already posted! Here's how to link Reels or link to other accounts on Instagram.
How To Tweak Your Algorithm on Instagram
Instagram just announced that you can now have more control over what the algorithm feeds you. Here’s how to find and tweak Your Algorithm!
How To Disable Auto Dubbing on Instagram
Are you tired of seeing auto-translations or dubbed audio on Instagram Reels? If you dislike inaccurate translations and dubbed voices, here's how to turn off Meta AI auto-dubbing so your content doesn't show up that way for others.
How To Get Meta Verified
Now that Meta Verified claims subscribing might give your SEO a boost, I've decided to test it out. Here's how to upgrade your Instagram account to Meta Verified.
How To Test Out Trial Reels
Here's how to test out if Instagram's Trial Reels might be worthwhile to use for experimenting with your content.
How To Delete an Instagram Repost
Do you accidentally hit the Reposts button all the time now? I do! If you've ever accidentally reposted something on Instagram, don't worry. I'm going to walk you through how to delete an Instagram Repost in just a few quick steps.
How To Link Reels on Instagram
Have you ever done a video series or Part 1 and 2 video on Instagram Reels? Instagram now allows you to link to another Reel in the app, so that you can easily connect sequential or relevant content for your audience.
How To Add Alt Text on Instagram
Want to make your Instagram posts more accessible and improve your SEO at the same time? Let's talk about how to add Alt Text to your Instagram posts.
How To Add Closed Captions on Instagram
While it's important to use Closed Captions on all your social media video content, today I’m going to show you how to turn on Closed Captions on Instagram Stories and Reels.
How To Favorite Accounts on Instagram
Today, I’m showing you how to favorite accounts on Instagram so that you see more of the content you actually care about… and less of the random stuff that clogs your feed.
How To Tag Locations on Instagram
Today’s tip might seem small, but it can boost the visibility of your business: how to tag a location on your Instagram post, and what to do if your business or location isn’t showing up.
How To Repost Older Content to Trial Reels
Trial Reels are a tool to help reach non-followers on Instagram. Here's how you can repost pieces of existing content to Trial Reels, to have your past high-performing Reels reach even further.
How To Create Trial Reels on Instagram
I don't think enough people are using Trial Reels on Instagram. Trial Reels push your content out to non-followers, so that you can A/B test a piece of content and/or actively reach new audiences.
How to Build Visibility Fast on a New Instagram Account
Today, we're talking about collaboration tagging on Instagram, specifically how to use it effectively when you're launching a new business account and you want to build visibility fast.
How to Auto-Post from Instagram to Pinterest
I'm showing you how to connect your Instagram account to Pinterest – a simple but insightful way to test drive whether Pinterest might be a worthwhile platform for your business.
How to Set Up URL Parameters for Meta Ads
URL parameters are little tags you can add to the end of your website, links that help you track where your traffic is coming from. For example, if you're running more than one ad, URL parameters can show you which one is actually sending people to your site and converting.
Should you verify your social media profiles?
With Meta's new parameters for profile verification, many people are asking if they should pay for a blue check. But there are a few things to consider before you do…
