Wow tomorrow will see us kicking off the Instagram Challenge at Business Business Business, so I thought it was time to share a few tips to getting started on Instagram for those who may not have started or are just starting out!

  1. Download the app from the app store, play store or by visiting https://instagram.com/ on your phone.
  2. Choose a user name that people will find you on I suggest to clients we look at either using the brand name or their name if they wish to be an expert.
    1. For me we use @lindareedenever
    2. Media Connections is @mediaconnetions
  3. Pick a profile pic that people will know you for. For businesses, I suggest logos and people a really good headshot of you, so when people are searching they can say YES that is XXX, who I am looking for.
  4. Make the most of your bio box and tell people what you do! Mine reads as follows

Linda Reed-Enever
Come & follow the world of a PR & Marketing Mentor, Media Connections Founder & Working Mum. Find more PR Tips at @mediaconnections www.lindareedenever.com.au

  1. Connect your social accounts so you can cross-share to Facebook, Twitter, (Check out my blog post on connecting Instagram to your business page for extra tips.
  2. Follow people in your network.
  3. Take your first pic and share it…it could be of anything, a selfie, your desk, a pet the key is you just do it!

In the next few days, I will be sharing tools to make your images stand out on Instagram and look forward to seeing you all in the challenge.