{"id":15837,"date":"2024-05-22T16:29:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/getting-started-with-instagram\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T14:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:48:56","slug":"getting-started-with-instagram","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/en\/updates\/getting-started-with-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4  position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ig.001.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7 offset-md-1\">\n                        <h2>Why Instagram?  <\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>Why should you focus on Instagram?<br \/>\nLet&#8217;s look at a few numbers:   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With more than a billion monthly active users, Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. That means you have access to a huge audience.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know that Instagram stories are viewed by more than 500 million people daily?<\/li>\n<li>As many as 90% of Instagram users follow at least one business account. This gives brands the opportunity to connect directly with their target audience and build valuable relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/instagram-facts\/314439\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Engine Journal<\/a> With these figures in mind, it is clear that Instagram is an indispensable channel to employ in your online strategy. How exactly do you do this?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">Need help?<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7\">\n                        <h2>Creating Instagram Business Account<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>It all starts with taking the first step: creating an Instagram Business account. Creating it is not difficult. Just follow these steps:  <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three dashes in the upper right corner and select &#8220;Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down and tap &#8220;Account.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8220;Switch to professional account.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Company&#8221; and follow the instructions to set up your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>  Voil\u00e0! Within minutes, you have an Instagram Business account with many more features than a &#8220;regular&#8221; account.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">We are happy to help you get started<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4 offset-md-1 position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FUEL.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .btn-read-more,\n    .btn-read-less {\n        text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .row {\n        flex-direction: row-reverse;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .col-md-4 {\n        position: static;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .img-wrapper {\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 0;\n        right: 0;\n        bottom: 0;\n        left: 0;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small img {\n        max-width: 100%;\n        max-height: 100%;\n    }\n<\/style><div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4  position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snapinsta.app_350252355_1006157277401382_1372926569925973744_n_1080-e1720093044838.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7 offset-md-1\">\n                        <h2>Right strategy<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>Now that you&#8217;ve set up your Instagram Business account, it&#8217;s time to choose a strategy that fits your goals and target audience. Without a strategy on Instagram, you can&#8217;t see the forest for the trees. But how do you determine which strategy is best for your business? We&#8217;ve created a handy page to help you choose the right approach. Check out our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/social-media-strategie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media strategies<\/a> for practical tips.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">Please contact us<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7\">\n                        <h2>Growing organically<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>Focusing on organic growth is a great start in the early stages of your Instagram account. It&#8217;s all about building a community with your audience and sharing content that appeals to them. But how exactly do you do that? Here are a few tips to get you started:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly share engaging content that is relevant to your target audience.<\/li>\n<li>Use hashtags smartly to increase your reach and attract new followers.<\/li>\n<li>Be active and engaged in your community by responding to comments and posts from followers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">Need help with organic growth?<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4 offset-md-1 position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Instagram-downloads.002.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .btn-read-more,\n    .btn-read-less {\n        text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .row {\n        flex-direction: row-reverse;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .col-md-4 {\n        position: static;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .img-wrapper {\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 0;\n        right: 0;\n        bottom: 0;\n        left: 0;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small img {\n        max-width: 100%;\n        max-height: 100%;\n    }\n<\/style><div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4  position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Instagram-downloads.003.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7 offset-md-1\">\n                        <h2>Instagram Advertising<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>In addition to organic growth, Instagram also offers powerful advertising opportunities that allow you to expand your reach and make your message stand out among the crowd. Instagram ads allow you to target ads to your audience based on demographics, interests and behaviors. But how do you create effective Instagram ads that get results? Find out on our <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/en\/updates\/beginnen-met-instagram\/instagram-marketing\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Instagram marketing page<\/a> and get more reach and engagement for your Instagram posts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">Need help with Advertising?<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-image-text-small mt-sm-2  mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-7\">\n                        <h2>We will help you further<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"full-text\">\n                            <p><p>At Glue, we understand that setting up a successful Instagram strategy can be a challenging task. That&#8217;s why our experts are here to help you every step of the way. From strategy development to execution, we are here to support you on your journey to Instagram dominance. Contact us today and find out how we can create a great strategy for your business.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/team\/#contact-us\" class=\"btn btn__border__blue__green icon_btn mt-1 mb-3\" target=\"_blank\">We would love to help you!<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4 offset-md-1 position-relative\">\n                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sentimental.lijm.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TikTok-blog.001-e1714551118851.jpeg\" alt=\"Lijm Amsterdam | Social Bureau\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .btn-read-more,\n    .btn-read-less {\n        text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .row {\n        flex-direction: row-reverse;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .col-md-4 {\n        position: static;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small .img-wrapper {\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 0;\n        right: 0;\n        bottom: 0;\n        left: 0;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n    }\n\n    .block-image-text-small img {\n        max-width: 100%;\n        max-height: 100%;\n    }\n<\/style><div class=\"block block-instagram mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"instagram-wrapper\">\n        <script src=\"https:\/\/static.elfsight.com\/platform\/platform.js\" data-use-service-core defer><\/script>\n        <div class=\"elfsight-app-dc1336c6-ee7d-4fe7-8016-6ed607e7b3c9\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-text mt-5 mt-lg-8\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8 col-12 mx-auto\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion faq-accordion-wrapper\" id=\"faqAccordion\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"faqHeading0\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                        <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faqCollapse0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faqCollapse0\">\n                                            How do I create an Instagram account?                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h5>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"faqCollapse0\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"faqHeading0\" data-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        To create an Instagram account, download the Instagram app from the App Store or Google Play Store.\nOpen the app and tap &#8220;Sign Up.\nYou can register with your email address or phone number, or sign in using your Facebook account.\nFollow the instructions to set up your profile.                                       <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"faqHeading1\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                        <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faqCollapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faqCollapse1\">\n                                            What are some effective strategies to increase my followers?                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h5>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"faqCollapse1\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"faqHeading1\" data-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        Consistently posting quality and relevant content is crucial.\nUse hashtags to increase your reach, and interact with other users by responding to posts and participating in conversations.\nOrganizing contests and collaborations with other users can also help you attract more followers.                                      <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"faqHeading2\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                        <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faqCollapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faqCollapse2\">\n                                            How often should I post to get maximum engagement?                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h5>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"faqCollapse2\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"faqHeading2\" data-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        There is no set rule for how often you should post, but most successful Instagram users post a few times a week.\nConsistency is more important than frequency.\nMake sure your content is valuable and engaging for your followers.                                      <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"faqHeading3\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                        <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faqCollapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faqCollapse3\">\n                                            What are Instagram Stories and how can they benefit my profile?                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h5>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"faqCollapse3\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"faqHeading3\" data-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        Instagram Stories are photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours.\nThey appear at the top of the Instagram feed and are a great way to connect with your followers in an informal way.\nUse Stories to share updates, behind-the-scenes content and time-sensitive offers to keep your followers engaged.                                      <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"faqHeading4\">\n                                    <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                        <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faqCollapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faqCollapse4\">\n                                            Can I make my Instagram account private? 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