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How to Sell on Instagram Like the Pros [Proven Tips & Strategies]
By now, you’ve most likely heard that the Instagram platform has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users worldwide and that 400 million+ people are using Instagram Stories on a daily basis.
But, did you know that Instagram now makes up more than one-third (36%) of Facebook’s total ad revenue? A revenue number that is expected to grow to $5.4 billion in the U.S. alone in 2018 and $9 billion globally by 2020.
Needless to say, Instagram advertising is becoming a huge deal for Facebook and an even greater opportunity for business looking to diversify their advertising channels and reach new customers.
In our latest episode of The Science of Social Media, we’re exploring tons of detailed tips, strategies, and best-practices for how businesses can sell on Instagram like the pros.
Let’s dive in!
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What you’ll learn in this episode
What follows is a lightly edited transcript of the conversation between Hailley Griffis and Brian Peters. Short on time? No worries! Here are four quick takeaways:
- Instagram Shoppable Posts: How they work, how to set them up, and how to get started
- Our top dos and don’ts when it comes to how to sell on Instagram
- Why UGC (user generated content) and influencer marketing are a few of our go-to Instagram marketing strategies
- How to create an Instagram business profile that doubles as your business’ home page
- Measuring the ROI of your Instagram advertising efforts