Anybody who has an online presence is on the Instagram train at this point – and for good reason. Brands and companies on Instagram see an increase of follower growth of 6%-8% month-by-month. And with how long people already spend on Instagram (daily average is 53 minutes), it’s a disservice not to take your piece […]
Check out the latest episode of Social Circles: a podcast about eCommerce best practices brought to you by Photoslurp. Each episode we sit down with a brand that has found success selling their products online to discuss what’s working in the world of eCommerce today. This episode features Llinos Evans, the Communications Manager at Tentsile […]
Instagram Marketing Tips. Instagram is a crucial online space for your brand to market its products. You may already have a presence, but are you doing everything you can to stand-out in this competitive market place? We’ve got your back. Brought to you in partnership with Hubspot, we’re excited to present our brand new eBook […]
Let’s talk about Instagram analytics. Working for an eCommerce brand, you’re well aware of the importance of social media. You, along with 25 million other businesses, have your Instagram account set-up and ready to go to market to the 800 million active users who are out there, hungry for content. But, as you quickly learn, there’s […]
While you may have the logistics of your Instagram marketing strategy all mapped out, in the end, it’s the content that’s going to get you the engagement you’re looking for. Well, we’ve got you covered! With a selection of these Instagram tools, you’ll be rolling out the best content to market your brand. We’ve taken […]
Everyone has an opinion on the best way to market your brand on Instagram. You could read five different examples of the best Instagram posting rate strategy, discover three differing articles on the fastest ways to increase engagement rate, while looking at four infographics on mastering the hashtag, and still have no idea how to […]
Instagram strategy: It turns out that having a big followership doesn’t guarantee that brands on Instagram will be well-followed. You may be thinking … isn’t that the same thing? Though they sound the same, there’s a big difference – and the distinctions run deep. So deep that it may be be affecting the Instagram performances […]
You know the accounts I’m talking about. Brands that gather up millions of followers, expect a high Instagram engagement rate, but keep their following count to a tight … zero. I use Instagram mostly as a way to socialize with friends who live far away. It makes me feel a part of their lives when, […]
If you’re searching for a scalable strategy for more followers, sales and long-term brand engagement, look no further than an Instagram giveaway. All you need to do to run an Instagram giveaway is: Set your goals Pick your prize Be ready to commit Track your results Because people can’t resist the power of “free”, can […]
Did you know that Instagram users don’t see 70% of the media on their feed? Meaning that unless users specifically look up your Instagram hashtag, there’s a good chance they’re not seeing what you post. And meanwhile, everyone else is working their hardest to be a part of the other 30%. “Instagram users don’t see 70% of […]
What is the average Instagram Engagement Rate? Around 4.7% on average depending on the size of your following People have become obsessed with Instagram engagement rate and the level you can achieve through the app. All we’ve heard is the constant comparisons between Facebook and the young pretender, Instagram (owned by Facebook) where everyone loves […]
Instagram is fundamentally changing the way we make decisions to spend money. It affects the way we interact with brands and choose to trust them. It’s a no-brainer place to be for an eCommerce brand using it to build organic presence and a connected community. That also includes PPC. And we don’t say that lightly. Instagram […]
Let’s make something clear: This is not another generic advice post for marketing your products on Instagram. No, this is something much more powerful. This is a guide to using Instagram for business by maximizing the platform Instagram created specifically for that purpose. Their analytics and ads platform. In this guide, you’ll learn the advantages of […]
Could the key to getting your reputation up via social be as simple as showing off customer photos? Based on the content strategies of some of social’s biggest players, the answer appears to be a resounding “Yes.” It’s crystal clear that User Generated Content absolutely dominates social platforms such as Instagram. From real-life models to spectacular […]
Looking to get into influencer marketing soon? Good. You should. But before you go out looking for the most followed influencers out there, read along and find out what’s best for your brand. Online Social Networks As humans we are innately social creatures. For the most part, we actively enjoy being surrounded by other people […]
“But like, how many followers do you have?” – And, are you marketing on Instagram to convert them into paying customers? In the marketing world, there’s often a heavy emphasis on metrics such as social followers. The bigger the better, right? However, what does the size of a business’ Instagram following really mean for a brand and its bottom […]
If you think Instagram represents nothing more than selfies and simple snapshots, think again. In this article, I’m going to show you 15 social media marketing examples from brands who know what they are doing on Instagram. There’s a reason why 90% of the top 100 brands are on Instagram. The numbers don’t lie in regard to […]
If you need more reasons to jump into Instagram on your eCommerce marketing strategy, here are a few statistics from Sprout Social that you might want to consider: Instagram users and reach Instagram now has 1 billion active users Over 60% of users log in daily, making it the second most engaged network after Facebook Instagram […]