Instagram Post Ideas, Top 10 Countdown

Instagram Post Ideas
This article provides 10 Instagram post ideas for businesses that wish to increase their reach on the social network.  Use the actionable tips in this article to gain followers by posting valuable content.

So you finally have your account set-up and now you are stuck wondering what should I post on Instagram? Creativity is the key to success when marketing on Instagram! Remember, to live a creative life we must stop being afraid to be wrong.

Instagram Post Ideas

Link Facebook to Instagram
Link Facebook to Instagram in order to improve your marketing.  It's much easier to build an audience on Instagram than Facebook.  Once you have built a following advertise your Facebook account on your Instagram account.

To link the two accounts go to the settings section of your Instagram account and select Linked Accounts.  Select Facebook and enter your Facebook information.

How to Market on Instagram
You are probably wondering how to market on Instagram if you are new to the social network.  Businesses use Instagram to share the visual identity of their organizations.  Marketing on Instagram is as simple as posting the right images on a consistent basis.  For those still wondering 'what should I post on Instagram? Use the following 10 ideas:

10.
Promote a giveaway by posting an image of the prize.

@thebalm_cosmetics is celebrating #thebalm900k with a #giveaway! #awesomesauce #fingerscrossed

A photo posted by Katie 💋 (@kscotton) on May 22, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

9.
Use storyboards to deliver a sequential adventure to entertain your audience.

#storyboard #colour #TVCcommercial #TwistComedy #MisterPotato

A photo posted by @josephyong_jiajun on Dec 22, 2015 at 9:05pm PST

8.
Polls can be used to generate more engagement from your followers.

Bon Jovi fans, I need your help choosing the next profile picture for the new year🎉 would you like A,B or C? #bonjovi #band #poll #vote #rock

A photo posted by Bon Jovi (@bonjovii1983) on Dec 30, 2015 at 3:46am PST

7.
Use infographics to provide value to your audience.

Work Smarter, Not Harder #infographic #work #efficiency #workplace #digital #marketing #tools #infographics #media #tips #content #brand #tips #socialmedia #tech http://snip.ly/5aq2

A photo posted by CarverTC (CTC LLC) (@bobcarvertc) on Dec 24, 2015 at 2:06pm PST

6.
Use amusing memes to keep your fans smiling.

#trueshit #funnyshit #funnymemes #lol #lolz #lolol #lololol #lolololololol #lolololololololol #amazing #awesome #mlg #swag #dope #funniest #loveit #true #trueshit #yes #yess #gullible #omg #rofl #lmao #lmfao #omfg #likeme #life #likes #follow #followme

A photo posted by @lolz_funniest on Dec 24, 2015 at 9:16pm PST

5.
Re-post user-generated content.  Use the Repost app to share your followers images and videos.

Research feature accounts who may feature you and your images. There are loads out there. I've created on myself called @womenandjuicing Use their hashtags and / or follow submission guidelines for a feature. Some hotels do this too like all of the Four Seasons @fsbali so keep this in mind when traveling. Some of my favourite feature accounts: @dametraveler @womenandcoffee @womenandwhiskies @menandcoffee @madewithmap @capetownmag @prettycitylondon Have you ever been selected by a big feature acc, if so which one? #brandyourinstagram

A photo posted by Brand Your Instagram (@brandyourinsta) on Dec 12, 2015 at 11:04pm PST

4.
Inspiring quotes get some of the best engagement on Instagram.  Build a stronger relationship with your audience by motivating them using inspirational quotes.

Muy cierto.! ____________________ #teamcorridosvip #corridosvip #corridosybanda #corridos #quotes #regionalmexicano #frasesvip #promotion #promo

A photo posted by CorridosVIP ✅⚡️ (@corridosvip) on Dec 24, 2015 at 7:01pm PST

3.
Fill-in-the-blank posts can be used to increase the amount of engagement on your Instagram account.

Ring in the New Year with a Red Hot Party Tee from Boy London! Fill the line with your mojo, your attitude or your passion, your whatever ; "I am Boy London, I ..... ". Reply in comments & the best lines win a Red Hot Boy London Tee! Don't forget to share & tag your friends! We shall select 3 winners & names shall be announced on 1st Jan 2016!! T & C apply. #iamboylondon #boylondon #contest #freebie #contestime #contestday #contestgram #giveaway #giveawaycontest #contestgiveaway #thursday #thursdaycontest #fillintheblank #2016 #merrychristmas #happynewyear #2015contest #juhu #mumbai

A photo posted by BOY LONDON (@iamboylondon) on Dec 23, 2015 at 11:36pm PST

2.
Post high-quality videos that are worth watching.

When your flight is delayed and you now land at 2am #realEntrepreneurLife #fakeentrepreneurs #flightproblems #247365 ...so here is my real life instead of what so many do here on Instagram and I could rent a private plane, take out some cash, rent an exotic animal and ship several cases of Don P from @winelibrary and take a pic and say hey #entrepreneur Life is the best ... Those bullshit #fakeentrepreneurs as feeding so many of you a non real game ... Put in the work for a looooooong time and maybe you can start feeling the benefits ... Do real #work

A video posted by Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) on Dec 14, 2015 at 4:34pm PST

1.
Share statistics or data to enlighten your audience.

#statistics #learnsomethingneweveryday #tattoo #blackink #badtattoo #love #like #photooftheday #picoftheday #instagramers #instagood

A photo posted by Copy Tatz (@copy_tatz) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:25am PST

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