Run an Unforgettable Instagram Takeover in 5 Steps 🤩

The best part is you don't even have to do the heavy lifting of creating the content. We'll give you tips to make your first Instagram takeover a home run!

5 Simple Steps to Launch an Instagram Takeover with More Engagement (and Less Heavy Lifting!) Instagram takeovers are a popular way to increase engagement with your followers and get access to new audiences. Have you ever wondered how social media experts use IG takeovers to their advantage - and pull them off so successfully?  We roped in Jeff Sieh, the Instagram Manager for Social Media Examiner, to answer our burning questions, including:   How do Instagram takeovers fit into my IG marketing strategy? 📸 Who should I choose as my guest host for maximum impact? 🙋 What metrics should I use to figure out if the takeover was a success? 📊 And more! Check out the post here and get our step-by-step guide to running an Instagram takeover. Read Now

The New Pinterest Analytics: What You Need to Know Pinterest has unveiled a remarkable update to their analytics. What can we learn from them and how will they inform our Pinterest strategy? How about:   Which of my Pins generates the most website traffic? 📈 What does my audience find most engaging? ❤️ I just changed up my strategy - is it working? 🤔 And more! Check out the post here and let us know what secrets the new analytics unlock for YOU. Read Now

How to Hide Hashtags on Instagram in First Comment (Like a Pro!) Did you know that Instagram marketers who use nine or more hashtags per post get more than 2.5x the engagement of those who only use one hashtag? No doubt about it… Instagram hashtags are powerful. They're how we get found, build authority, and drive engagement. 💪 But, just because they're necessary, doesn't mean they're pretty. 😅 So how do you keep your Instagram feed pretty and clutter-free? EASY! Put your hashtag in your first comment instead of the caption! Read Now

What We're Reading How to Use Video For Instagram If You're Afraid of the Camera - jessicafwalker.com This article is a must for camera-shy content creators. Jam packed with actionable tips and affirmations to inspire the confidence to create video for IG! How to Create the Perfect Instagram Promotional Post - laurenlambie.com An eight-step guide that breaks down creating a promo post without sounding too sales-y. Brand new to creating promotional and sales-driven content? This one's for you. How to Hide Hashtags & Master Instagram Like a PRO! - blessedbybelonging.com If you can't stand the look of dozens of hashtags in your nice, clean Instagram caption this one's for you! Tonya of Blessed By Belonging walks you through a neat hack to hide your hashtags on IG while still appearing in relevant searches - plus some pro IG tips. How to use Tailwind to Skyrocket your Blog Traffic - thecreativegirlbosstribe.com Wow! A case study showing how one blogger used Tailwind and Pinterest to increase website traffic from 600 to 6,000 page views in just three months. thecreativegirlbosstribe.com Social Media Marketing Industry Report - socialmediaexaminer.com This study surveyed more than 4,800 marketers with the goal of understanding how they're using social media to grow and promote their businesses. See how you compare with your peers. Socialmediaexaminer.com 35 Quick Tips to Using Pinterest for Blog Traffic - theworkathomewife.com A former Pinterest skeptic shares how she increased Pinterest referral traffic 10,000% in 12 months. With this collection of tips, there's sure to be one you missed!

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