Instagram. I like it. If I’m being honest, I mostly follow YouTubers. Instagram is great for ideas about home organization. But it can also be great for businesses and nonprofits. And it’s definitely grown and changed in the past few years. If your organization wants to use Instagram or take it to the next level, here are five quick tips.
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Social media can be a powerful tool for online marketing. But how can you make the best use of them for your business or nonprofit? Check out these articles to find out.
If nothing else drove me crazy, using Facebook Business Suite—formerly Facebook Business Manager—would still make me feel insane. They change things so often that it’s absolutely infuriating. If Facebook frustrates me, a millennial who went to college for this stuff, then I imagine people that use it less often probably have even more trouble. So, let’s take a look at Facebook Business Suite and what you need to know.
Not every social media platform is a good fit for every organization. But don’t jump to conclusions! While LinkedIn is perhaps most utilized in the B2B world, it can be beneficial for nonprofits as well, depending on how you use it.
I love Instagram. Who doesn’t? It’s an excellent platform for promoting your business or nonprofit, and it’s definitely in growth mode. Of course, you’re probably wondering what the benefits of using Instagram for your business actually are. Well, it’s different depending on your business, your goals, and even your industry. If you want to, you can make use of Instagram regardless of your specific goals. But here are some benefits for particular cases.
Businesses and nonprofits alike can make use of Facebook for digital marketing purposes, whether it’s to increase brand awareness—that’s letting people know you exist—demonstrating expertise and helpfulness, or generating leads.
However, often I’m asked whether an individual or organization should be using a Page, profile, or group.
The short answer? It depends.
I’ve seen it many times over the years. You lost access to your LinkedIn account. Maybe you forgot your password, you lost access to your previous email address that’s connected to the account, or maybe you deleted your account and want it back. Don’t panic! There are ways to recover access to your LinkedIn account.
Choosing one Instagram page that stands out to me is difficult because there are so many great options, but overall, Fabletics’ Instagram page has it all—especially when it comes to marketing tactics. Fabletics designs activewear for women (they also have Fabletics for men) and was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson. So, why have I chosen Fabletics? Let’s break it down!
In general, businesses and nonprofits need to have a social media presence, and Facebook is typically a great place to start. Facebook offers different types of profiles and pages to meet everyone’s needs, allowing businesses to drive traffic, increase click rates, promote engagement, set a trustworthy foundation with clients or customers, and even increase sales.
I’m a big fan of Instagram. Most of us here are. Instagram has grown a lot over the past few years—showing no signs of slowing down—and that growth means it’s worth considering as a marketing platform for your business or nonprofit.
Whether you’re marketing for a business or nonprofit, most organizations can benefit from a social media presence. Generally speaking, both Facebook and Instagram are good options. But when it comes to engaging, visual content, Instagram is going to be more beneficial.