Instagram Guides: How does this Instagram feature work?

The Instagram platform is essential for a company's successful online presence. The current ongoing Corona crisis accelerates this fact enormously. In a previous blog post We've already given you some tips on how to make the most of Instagram for your business. The latest Instagram feature was explained to you in detail in our last blog post. If you haven't read it yet, we recommend that you read this contribution Read first. Are you already familiar with the function Instagram Guides? Then the following blog post will help you create the perfect Instagram Guide to create.

Step by step to the Instagram guide

Some relevant information for you in advance: The Instagram Guides are not dependent on a specific number of followers or verification. Every company or service has the opportunity to use this feature for their online presence.

‍1. Open your Instagram profile page. In the top left corner, you see a “+”. You click on this sign and the”Create window“pops up. To create a Guides Select the Newspaper icon off.

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‍2nd After that, you can opt for the type of Guides decide. It is currently possible to choose between three different types: places-, products- and posts-Guide. For example, opt for “ContributionsGuide“, Instagram will redirect you to your posted and saved posts. When you places- or products-Guide If you choose, Instagram will direct you to a location or product selection.

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‍3rd The next step is to select all desired posts and click on “Next”. Below, you can add a title, cover image, and optional explanatory text.

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4th Finally, click “Add posts” And this Guide is published.

Where can you find your Instagram guides?

After successfully creating your Guides Find it on your Instagram profile in the icon bar above your image feed. As soon as you click on the Newspaper icon Type, will the various Guides displayed. It is possible to have a Guide Save as a draft first. At this point, it is only visible to you. The advantage of this is that you can continue working on your designs at any time. Even after publishing your Guides It is possible to change this. You can delete, add, or reorder individual items. It is also possible to edit the headline or cover photo.

Can you share Instagram guides?

Yes! The different Guides You can send a direct message to someone. You also have the option of Guide to post to your Instagram story.

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conclusion

It is still important for you to know that a maximum of 30 contributions in a Instagram Guide can be combined. In addition, contributions from other accounts may also be published. Currently, larger companies do not primarily rely on this feature to promote their product or service. This is your opportunity! Be a pioneer and expand your company's online presence. You too can optimize the online presence of your company or service and give your customers a clear opportunity to find out about a wide range of topics.