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The Instagram Algorithm Decoded…For Now

Are you trying to crack the algorithm, hoping that when you do, it'll lead to more sales on Instagram? What is an "algorithm" anyway? The algorithm is the unseen force that decides what content ends up in your Instagram feed.

Hooks that Actually Work

Social media content should be consistent, repeatable, and engaging. It gets rather difficult to find 10 different ways to say the same thing, doesn’t it? You also must be creative enough to grab someone’s attention within a few seconds. So.

Creating Your Hashtag Strategy

In the past we've dug into some tips on outwitting social media algorithms to get your posts noticed. Engagement is a science, and it requires attention for it to work to your benefit.Hashtags are funny little things. You've probably seen

Why the Social Media Algorithms Hate You

Social. Media. Algorithms.  Back in the day, your feed was organized based on publish time. This allowed brands and companies to reach a higher percentage of their target audience solely by being consistent with their posts. If you wanted to reach

How to Create Custom Instagram Highlights

It's no secret, Instagram is by far my favorite social app. There are so many possibilities, and sometimes I get lost engaging, scrolling through the photo grids, and watching the stories. Instagram, along with most technology, is always innovating and changing.

Instagram’s New IGTV

Instagram just launched its new program IGTV - a new app with the ability to watch and upload vertical videos under an hour in length. IGTV can be accessed from Instagram’s home page, but can also be downloaded as a

Insta Stories for Marketing: 5 Tips to Stay in the Game

Instagram stories are a powerful way for you or your brand to communicate with your existing followers and to introduce yourself to potential followers. By using best practices and the right tools, Instagram stories are a game changer in the marketing

5 Steps to Taking a Good Photo

Hello All! Tasha here. As you may have read in my bio, I have been a professional photographer for nearly two decades and so naturally I was the one at Brand Yourself who was asked to write this blog post.