Business Tips Instagram

1. Once you’ve installed the app on your device, tap the Instagram (camera) icon to open it. Tap “Register” and sign up for account. Be sure to choose a username that clearly represents your brand/business. Fill out your profile (email, name, etc.). Tap Done.

2. Add a profile photo, a biography and a link to your website. For businesses, it’s recommended you use an image of your logo for your profile picture.

3. Connect your account to your Facebook Page, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. which will give you the option to share your Instagrammed photos and videos on these other accounts. To do this, tap the icon in the upper right corner of your profile page (the “gear” for IOS or the blue square for Android). Tap “Sharing Settings” and choose “Facebook,” etc.  Connecting Instagram to Facebook allows your Facebook fans to find you easily. From your Instagram profile, select “Find Friends” and then “Find Facebook Friends.”

4. Let your Facebook friends and followers know that you’re on Instagram. And show your friends and followers who don’t use an iPhone or Android device where they can see your photos. Instagram photos are viewable on desktop devices by going to www.instagram.com[username]. For example, our page is www.instagram.com/shortstacklab.

5. Create a unique hashtag to help you connect with your audience — you can put this hashtag in your Instagram bio section so users know the hashtag is associated with your brand. We will write more about this later. Adding hashtags to your photos and videos is a great way to find new followers and to share your posts with more people. For example, people who are fans of Volkswagen Vans might tag #VWVan instead of just #VW.

6. Start sharing your photos!