{"id":7919,"date":"2021-09-16T18:18:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T12:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.promozseo.com\/blog\/?p=7919"},"modified":"2021-09-16T18:18:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T12:48:45","slug":"reasons-business-needs-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.promozseo.com\/blog\/reasons-business-needs-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Your Business Needs to be on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

As soon as it became a thing, Instagram caught the eye of every marketer out there. Right from the start, it was clear that it had great potential and that it could be a powerful marketing tool. And not much time passed before this became a reality. Now, businesses of all kinds use it to expand their presence and visibility. If you do everything right, you can get plenty of followers, and you don’t even have to spend money to get them. But those are just some of the\u00a0reasons your business needs to be on Instagram<\/span><\/strong>. There are a lot more of them, and today, we’ll take a look at what those are.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it’s not like you can choose if your business is or isn’t for Insta. If you’re not onboard yet,\u00a0you’re doing your company a great injustice<\/span><\/em>. And to better understand why this is, let’s learn a thing or two about the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Instagram?<\/h2>\n

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few years, you probably heard of\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. It’s a\u00a0wildly popular photo and video-sharing network<\/strong>, and there are all kinds of content you can make for it. Besides sharing photos and videos as posts on your profile, you can also take advantage of Stories, Reels, and IGTV videos. All of them come with their own set of benefits. But if that isn’t enough, you can even use the app to shop directly from e-commerce brands.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, there’s a lot of variety all around this social media platform, and that is a great thing, but it might come as a surprise. However, when you learn that Facebook owns it, it’ll all make much more sense.<\/p>\n

On top of all of that, Insta has\u00a0more than one billion active users<\/span><\/strong>. That alone should be a good enough reason for your company to join the fun. But if you still aren’t convinced, here are the things you should consider before making the decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

It Offers the Potential Reach Like No Other Platform Does<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, more than a billion people use the network. Of course, not all of them use it daily, but 500 million people do. And with that many eyeballs at your disposal, you can\u00a0do pretty much whatever you like<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you find a way to create exciting content and present your company in the proper manner at the same time, there’s\u00a0no limit to your success<\/span><\/strong>. You’ll reach more people than you ever thought was possible, and if you know what you’re doing, you’ll sell more than you thought you would. With the right strategy, you can win every field of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It can Work for Businesses of Any Size<\/h3>\n

With so many users to market to, it’s not a surprise that Instagram is popular for all kinds of businesses. Both big, well-known companies and\u00a0small shops love it and use it<\/em>, and that’s not by accident. It has something to offer to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, even the large companies have to work their way up. They don’t get followers just for having the account, but these big players have whole marketing teams working for them.<\/p>\n

For a small company,\u00a0things do look a bit different<\/span><\/strong>. You’ll have to put in more effort on your own, and that can be tiring. To raise brand awareness and reach your target audience, you need to be present at all times. Not only do you have to post every day, but your content must be interesting enough, so the people want to see it.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, some\u00a0Instagram tools and plugins can help you<\/span><\/a>\u00a0achieve your goals. So, if you’re going to do it yourself, don’t be afraid to\u00a0<\/span>try them out<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can Make Money Directly from Instagram<\/h3>\n

Another one of the\u00a0reasons your business needs to be on Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0is that you can make money from it. Let us explain what we’re on about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, Instagram evolved, and now we can make\u00a0on-platform e-commerce sales<\/span><\/em>. Users have the Shop tab on their home dock, and they can use it to discover new brands and buy things from them without ever leaving the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

And for businesses, this is a great way to make use of those shoppable posts. You can\u00a0tag your products in your posts<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and include links with the product description and price in them. If the users like what they see, they can click ”shop now”, which will take them to your online store.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, it’s not hard to attract actual sales from the site this way. People actually like to\u00a0buy things through social media<\/span><\/em>. It’s convenient for them, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reach New Audiences through Instagram Ads<\/h3>\n

While we’re on the subject of buying and selling, it’s a great time to talk about Instagram ads and all the things you can use them for. And one of the first things we want to point out is\u00a0extending your reach<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ads for Instagram are customizable and trackable. So, if you have a new product, you can target the audience that you think will love it and\u00a0track how they react to it<\/em>. You’ll collect valuable user data that will allow you to\u00a0promote it the right way<\/a>\u00a0in the future. Learn how to make engaging ads, and you’ll sell plenty of things through the platform. But you can also use it as a tool to test your marketing campaigns and use what you learned on other social networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stories can Get Your Brand Closer to Your Customers<\/h3>\n

If you care about your business, you want your customers to know that. You should show them that you’re not just a faceless corporation but a group of\u00a0people who do something they believe in<\/strong>. And one of the main reasons your business needs to be on Instagram is that it enables you to do this. Of course, you can use many of the app’s features to get there, but stories and live videos are the two that are the clear choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use stories to\u00a0show how things look behind the scenes<\/em>\u00a0in your company. Familiarize your followers with your processes and the people who work there. Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n