How to Get More
Engagement on
Instagram
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HELLO!
I am Kelsey Jones
I’m the executive editor of Search Engine
Journal and I help brands get found online
through SEO, social media, and content strategy.
You can find me at @wonderwall7
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We are going to
cover:
1. Design
2. Tools
3. Hashtags
4. Getting followers
5. Engaging with your audience
6. Tracking mentions
7. Editorial schedule
8. Promotions
Poll 1: Are you already using
Instagram for business?
A. Yes
B. No, but I want to
C. No, personal only
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1.
Put Some Effort Into it
Try trying.
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Guys. Come on.
This is the frozen dinner of Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQyTR1lAOvv/
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Guys. Come on.
Instagram is all about beauty.
https://instagram.com/charliehustleshop
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Guys. Come on.
Design and theme matter.
https://instagram.com/charliehustleshop
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Guys. Come on.
Design and theme matter.
https://instagram.com/yelpkc
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2.
Image Tools Make
Things Easier
You don’t have to be a designer to
create great images
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Canva
https://instagram.com/sejournal
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Pablo by Buffer
https://instagram.com/moxiedot
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Other Great Design Tools
https://instagram.com/moxiedot
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● PicMonkey
● QuotesCover
● Photoshop
● Pixlr Editor
● GIMP
What if I have a boring
industry?
https://instagram.com/moxiedot
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Focus on content that your target
audience is interested in.
● Plumber -> Dream Bathrooms
● Manufacturing -> The process
● Office supplies -> Company
culture, “as seen at” customer
features
3.
Hashtags
Hashtags help you attract followers,
grow community, and research trends
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Instagram Autocomplete
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Instagram Search Engine:
http://iqta.gs/
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Hashtagify.com
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Hashtags.org
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3. Hashtags
Hashtags help you:
● Attract followers: use popular
hashtags on your posts to get more
follows and likes
● Grow community: comment on
posts using related hashtags to get
more engagement
● Research trends: look at what’s
most popular and create more
content around it
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Poll 2: How often do you post on your
business Instagram?
A. Once a day
B. 2-4 times per week
C. I don’t have a business
Instagram
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4.
Followers
Follow to get followed
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Hashtags Come Through Again!
Target Accounts to Follow
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Hashtags Come Through Again!
Target Local Businesses
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Hashtags Come Through Again!
Explore Related Hashtags to Find More
Accounts to Follow
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5.
Say Something!
Leave thoughtful comments and show
gratitude. Answer questions.
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5.
Say Something!
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6.
Track ALL Brand Mentions
Including misspellings and “wrong”
hashtags
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6.
Track ALL Brand Mentions
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7.
Create a Schedule
Be dependable and take advantage of
seasonal topics
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Top brands now post
~5 times per week on
Instagram, an increase
of more than 50%
over 2015
http://interbrand.com/best-brands/best-global-brands/2016/
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Look-Up Applicable Holidays Related
To Your Brand
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Look-Up Applicable Holidays Related
To Your Brand
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Don’t Over-Reach
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8.
Do Promotions
Giveaways and promos can generate a
lot of engagement
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8.
Do Promotions
● Include a mixture of industry
hashtags
● Be mindful of hashtag spam
● Set clear guidelines
● Announce winner
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Use The Same Design
Aesthetic
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Don’t Use Too Much Text
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Good Example of Text Use
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Mix Thoroughly
1. Create a cohesive design
2. Use easy tools
3. Use 5-10 hashtags
4. Get followers by following
5. Engage with your audience
6. Track mentions & misspellings
7. Create editorial schedule
8. Promotions
Combine for best results.
THANKS!
Twitter + Insta: @wonderwall7
@sejournal
kelsey@searchenginejournal.com
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How to Get More Engagement on Instagram with Kelsey Jones

How to Get More Engagement on Instagram with Kelsey Jones