What happens when you ONLY post Instagram Reels?
If you’re on Instagram, then you’ll have noticed that reels are overtaking your feed, and static images are no longer the top trend for Instagram posts. Have you heard about Instagram’s new full-screen home feed test specifically for reels? That’s right: your feed might look completely different in the near future (if it doesn’t […]
How people will shop from social media in 2022
Consumer behaviour is moving in the direction of not leaving social media apps in order to checkout when you find products you love, and we see this trend growing in 2022. As a result, we’ll also see a greater need for more customer service through DMs to support customers in their buying journey. […]
New Instagram features: 7 cool new ways to DM
Direct messaging through social media is one of the most effective ways to talk to others, ask questions and even comment on something you like! Instagram has definitely stepped up its game when it comes to DMs. If you are thinking about using Instagram for direct messages, here are 7 new features Instagram […]
How to go viral on Instagram Reels: What NOT to do
Posting on Reels has become one of the best growth hacks for Instagram users – especially since Instagram announced that it’s no longer a photo-sharing app. The app has also confirmed that it’s prioritizing Reels, specifically favouring content that’s entertaining, funny and interesting. That’s why, if you’re trying to grow fast, Reels is an excellent […]
How to optimize your Instagram Business profile
Your social media channels act as a digital storefront for your business. Instagram has 500 million daily users, so the potential for high volume digital traffic is huge. This means that your Instagram Business profile needs to make a lasting impression in order to stand out against your competitors. You only have a few seconds […]
Five content marketing mistakes to avoid (and why they’re hurting your brand)
We’ve previously covered why visual content is important for your business’s social media channels but today we’re talking about the pitfalls we regularly see in content marketing and how to avoid them. Here are five common content marketing mistakes to avoid: 1. Failure to create a content calendar Okay, we know this seems obvious, but […]
Killer design inspo for your Instagram feed
We all know content is king and when it comes to Instagram: the more curated your content, the more you will have people stopping and coming back for more. Killer visuals + catchy captions = an IG account that reigns king. Because Instagram is made up of scrolling feeds of images, people absorb your images […]
Legendary’s top nine app picks for social media management
Ace your social media game with these nine apps that our team at Legendary Social Media use on the regular, to create awesome content: The best apps for social media management One: Hootsuite Hootsuite is probably the best known of the apps in this list. Our team uses the app to pre-schedule posts for Facebook, […]
How to get more Instagram followers
Social media is always changing. But 2019 has been like the Twilight Zone when it comes to Instagram. The API changes to the site have shut down mass following/unfollowing tactics that were popular before. That’s made it way harder to build a following. So how can you grow your followers list without employing risky tactics […]
The Explore page on Instagram got revamped. Here’s how to show up there…
The Instagram Explore page has always been one of the most coveted social media spots. It’s the place that new followers can find you when they search for hashtags, for example. Showing up there is key to growing quickly! Now that it’s been revamped, it’s even more desirable. But what is it exactly? And how […]