{"id":7124,"date":"2023-03-13T04:59:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T08:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=7124"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:42:19","slug":"instagram-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/marketing\/instagram-marketing","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Marketing 2026: 11 Powerful Tips [+ Free Content Scheduler Tool]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instagram marketing has transformed from a photo-sharing software to a powerhouse of brand activity over the last ten years and more. It is now a worldwide platform that allows businesses to personalize their content, acquire fresh talent, promote services, and inspire users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with constantly changing algorithms and the ever-growing competition, it can be challenging to effectively market your business on Instagram. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 11 powerful tips for Instagram marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Instagram Marketing: 11 Powerful Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These tips will help you get started on the right foot and set you up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>1. Define Your Marketing Goals And Target Audience<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you start any marketing campaign, it\u2019s important to define what you want to achieve. Do you want to increase brand awareness? Increase website visits and sales? Grow your following? Knowing your goals and audience will help you measure and track your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with understanding demographics, like age, location, and interests, to determine what content your target audience would connect with. Then, you can use tools like Simplified to create eye-catching graphic design<\/a> for your brand marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>2. Utilize Instagram Hashtags<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hashtags play a significant role in reaching a wider audience, research your industry and find relevant hashtags that represent your business which can help you attract your target audience. You can also create your own branded hashtag to encourage users to share their own content related to your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Note: <\/strong>Remember to use these hashtags at the end of your Instagram<\/a> posts rather than in the comments section. Using hashtags in the caption helps Instagram better identify what the post is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>3. Utilize Instagram Stories<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instagram stories are one of the most powerful features of the platforms. They can be videos or images. Instagram stories stay up for 24 hours, and businesses can use them to create additional engagement by using question stickers, the poll feature, and links to their products or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also showcase behind-the-scenes footage, team workings, or your product packaging which have be shown to be very popular with users because they tell a story.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>4. Set Up Your Instagram Shop <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you sell products, then setting up an Instagram Shop should be a no-brainer. With around 500 million daily active users, it’s a great alternative or addition to an e-commerce store, with a massive pre-built audience. A shop on Instagram also provides a simple conversion journey for your potential Instagram customers. However, there are a few steps to take before you can get started setting up your Instagram shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Review the eligibility checklist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your business to start selling on Instagram, ensure that your profile meets the following required eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. It must have\u00a0Instagram for Business\u00a0mode activated: Login\u00a0\u2192\u00a0Settings\u00a0\u2192\u00a0Switch To Business Profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Must be located in one of the\u00a0approved countries\u00a0for the shopping feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. It must be selling\u00a0physical goods.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Adhere to the\u00a0commerce policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Link your account to a\u00a0Facebook page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Connect your catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: <\/strong>Submit for a review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/span>5. Use Reels To Go Viral<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Reels are on a roll, and brands and small businesses have doubled down on videos to engage their audience. To compete with the massively popular Tik-Tok, over the last year Instagram has focused on pushing reels and even announcing back in June 2021 that they were “no longer a photo-sharing app”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are many types of reels to explore, but here are a few ideas that are quite popular on the app for marketers and brands:<\/p>\n\n\n