{"id":245,"date":"2019-08-12T01:18:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T01:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blueshiftwebservices.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2019-08-31T22:48:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T22:48:00","slug":"how-to-instagram-business-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueshiftwebservices.com\/blog\/how-to-instagram-business-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Business Profiles: Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating a Business Profile on Instagram<\/h1>\n

As we mentioned in our last post, How To Create Business Profiles: Facebook<\/a>, having business profiles are an important part of SEO and overall online presence. Instagram serves as a wonderful way to share visual content that pertains to your industry. With the ability to share images of your products or the outcomes of your services, it’s a powerful tool in the online world.\u00a0 You can also utilize videos on Instagram, and share your deals on your Insta Story. If you don’t know how to create a business profile on Instagram, be sure to follow the steps below to get it done! If you want someone else to do it for you, we’re here to help! Check out our social media management packages here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Having a business account on Instagram allows you to see some wonderful things that a regular account cannot. The best tool that is available is the analytics, to show you how your posts and profile is doing.<\/p>\n

To create a business profile on Instagram follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Download the Instagram App.<\/li>\n
  2. Click create an account with email or phone number.<\/li>\n
  3. Register using your business email.<\/li>\n
  4. Select your username (this should be your business name) and password.<\/li>\n
  5. Follow accounts, or skip it if you’d rather do it later.<\/li>\n
  6. Upload a profile picture, use your logo if you have one!<\/li>\n
  7. Go to your profile.<\/li>\n
  8. Click on the gear (on iPhone) or the ellipsis (for Android) in the top right.<\/li>\n
  9. Choose “Switch to Business Profile”.<\/li>\n
  10. Fill in the profile, your goal should be to have a complete profile. Be sure that your hours and contact information are accurate and match your other platforms.<\/li>\n
  11. Congrats, you’re ready to post!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Be sure to like and share so other businesses can create their business profiles on Instagram.<\/p>\n

    Have any questions or concerns? Be sure to comment below.<\/p>\n

    Don’t have the time to create and run your Instagram profile? Check out our awesome social media management packages<\/a>! We can help your business grow on Instagram and other social media platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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