Did you know Instagram has 1 billion active monthly users? With this type of competition, it’s key for your social media marketing tool kit to include Instagram hacks that help you work smarter, not harder. Get ready for some awesome tips and tricks because this article reveals 10 of the best Instagram hacks! 😎👇
1. Choose A Cover Photo For Videos
Unlike Youtube or Facebook, on Instagram it is impossible to change the cover image after uploading a video. Therefore you should not post a video until you have created or selected the right visual to use as a cover image.
First, select the video you want to post. Afterwards, you will spot 3 options in the bottom of your screen Filter, Trim and Cover. Tap Cover and then pick your favorite thumbnail image from the stills or if you’re using IGTV upload one from your camera roll.
2. Create Shortcuts For Common Responses
This feature enables IOS users to set up auto-complete comments to reply to typical questions. This trick is ideal especially for accounts that have a lot of followers and need to reply quickly to each direct message.
On your profile, go to the settings and press on Creator > Quick replies > New quick replies, then type your shortcut and your common message. Afterwards tap save. When you need to use that comment, type the shortcut.
3. Optimize Your Bio For Search
Increase your discoverability on Instagram by adding industry-related keywords in the bio section. This will help optimize your profile for searches that are related to your industry. FYI now you can use the “Keyword Search” feature for posts too.
Go to Edit Profile and type the keyword in your text bio the Name area, then tap Done in the upper right on your profile.
4. Turn Off Your Activity Status
Depending on the purpose of your Instagram account, an added layer of privacy is needed. The world doesn’t always need to know when you’re online. Follow these simple steps and change the visibility of your activity status.
In the bottom right corner there is the Profile Icon, tap on it and click on the three lines in the top corner. Afterwards, press on Settings > Privacy > Activity Status and toggle off the Activity Status.
Just remember: when you turn it off, you will not be able to see anybody else’s activity.
5. Filter Comments Based On Keywords
Unfortunately, harassment or negative comments have become widespread on social media. It can be hard to maintain a spam-free account, especially if it is popular. This type of spam can take a serious toll on your account proficiency and reach. Ensure that negative or spammy comments don’t appear on your posts by using Instagram’s filter tool.
Click on the hamburger menu > settings > privacy > comments then turn on the manual filter. Afterwards, enter specific words, phrases or even emojis that you want to be filtered out.
6. Limit Your Screen Time
Scrolling aimlessly through your feed could turn into an addiction and a serious timesuck when it comes to productivity. The more time we spend on social media platforms, the more we become addicted to it which not only jeopardizes our wellbeing but also affects productivity. It is critical to balance the time we spend on these platforms, including Instagram. Using the daily reminder tool will help you manage your time on Instagram.
On your profile press on the hamburger menu and tap Activity > Set Daily Reminder. Then set the amount of time you want and tap Set Reminder.
7. Set Up Notifications For Other Accounts
Most social media users have a few favorite Instagram accounts where they don’t want to miss anything that’s posted. Sometimes these accounts have a low reach rate or they just do not show up on the user’s feed. If you face such a problem, you could turn on the notification for the account you like to receive its posts, IGTV, stories or live videos.
To turn the notifications on, go to the profile page of the account you want and tap the bell in the top right corner. Then, select from posts, stories, IGTV or live videos the item you want to get notifications about.
8. Save Your Favorite Posts
Have you ever come across an interesting post that you’re eager to read but in that exact moment are unable to? This feature allows you to bookmark your favorite posts until you have time to look at them.
First, choose the post you’d like to save. Select the bookmark icon below your desired post and it will be added to a general group. In case you want to add it to a particular collection, select Save Collection. Then, you can either put it in an already existing collection or create a new one by tapping the + icon.
When you want to see your saved posts, tap the hamburger menu and Saved respectively.
9. Hide Photos You’ve been Tagged In
Sometimes your account gets tagged in a picture that you don’t want to appear on your profile, or you simply want to control the type of photos that are displayed on your profile. Follow these steps to control what photos your account displays.
On your profile, tap the person in a box icon. There, select the picture you want to delete from your profile. Click the three dots > tag options. Then choose either Remove Me From Post or Hide From Profile.
In case you do not want tagged pictures to show up on your page ever, tap Settings > Privacy > Tags. Then, select the options applicable to your situation.
10. Record Video Hands-free
having to hold the record button for a video can sometimes pose a series of challenges. Particularly, if you do a lot of video sharing on Instagram and you’re shooting the videos on your own. If you’ve been looking for a quick and easy way to share video, this hands-free recording hack is for you!
Swipe left to open your camera and select the Hands-Free option in the left hand menu. Start recording by taping the Record button at the bottom.
Make your life on Instagram easier by thinking smarter. When you implement these 10 instagram hacks, you’ll be ‘gramming like a pro before you know it!