If you've never posted an Instagram story before, you're missing out! It's an excellent way to get extra visibility with your followers. Think of stories like the "snack" in between the meals (which are your Instagram posts). It's the thing that helps keep you top of mind, keep a connection going with your followers, even … Continue reading How to start using Instagram Stories
For those of you in our special 8-Day #HelloFallChallenge, we had a great Loop Friday last week, didn't we? Thanks for taking part in that oh-so-fun experiment with us! We wanted to see if everyone got at least 3 other small business owners / small biz lovers involved with the loop, could we get everyone … Continue reading How to get REAL followers that matter to your business on Instagram
Have you ever noticed those IG accounts that have tens of thousands of followers out of nowhere and clearly are using messenger bots, have bought followers (or paid for follower services) and just seem to have massively explosive inorganic growth? We don't do that here. Not inorganic growth anyways. Here at ADS, we believe in … Continue reading Instagram Business Tips: Using Quick Replies as Authentic Alternative to Messenger Bots
when's the last time you checked the link in your bio? As you have probably figured out by now, you can't include clickable links in your post. So, that means you're going to always have to tell people to go to the link in your bio. It's just the easiest way to get people to … Continue reading Optimize your Instagram Link (in your bio)
Yesterday in our #HelloFallChallenge (an 8-day Instagram Challenge we're doing now), we all did introductory posts, most starting with "Hello, my name is." Today, I want you to now consider the importance of your actual name on Instagram. Remember, people will be searching for you by your business (or personal brand) name largely but how … Continue reading Do you know the power of your Instagram name?
I know you see hashtags all the time, but do you know how to really get the most out of them for your account? It takes time, but you can eventually learn which hashtags are drawing followers to you, what the most popular and effective tags in your industry are, how many tags are appropriate … Continue reading Use the power of hashtags for audience growth and to attract the right audience!
Now's the time to join in the fun! Doesn't it seem like 2019 has absolutely flown by? And what does your Instagram have to show for it - lackluster results? Say no more. I get it. That's why I'm so glad to officially invite you to the #HelloFallChallenge: eight days of Instagram fun with all the juicy … Continue reading Ready to turn over a new leaf with your Instagram? Check out the #HelloFallChallenge
Everybody loves the idea of sitting in their PJ's and making money, running a business off your iPhone using PayPal, Square and swanky, fun business tools like that. But how many of us ever actually get to experience that? We dream of starting our own business but life often gets in the way. Well Nicole … Continue reading ADS Entrepreneur Chat with Charleigh Rocks (our 1st Facebook Live Broadcast)