You’ve learned how to create killer instagram content to up your business - But how do you avoid creating content that kills your business? Avoid the following Instagram faux-pas to stay killer.

1. Avoid Posting Irrelevant Content

Posting irrelevant content will drive your followers away, decrease your engagement, and give your brand a bad name - Stick to content that is relevant to your brand.

ProTip: Separate your personal account and business account with links to each in your bio.

2. Avoid Over-Posting

As a business in 2017, it’s important to post content daily - But posting too often makes your account seem like spam.

ProTip: Stick to posting content 1-6 times a day in a spread-out time frame.

3. Avoid Ghosting Your Followers

Don’t be a ghost to your followers, show them that you are a real person by interacting regularly - Monitoring your likes, comments and direct messages helps boost your engagement and your followers.

ProTip: Webstat monitors your Instagram comments, likes, and direct messages.

4. Avoid Ghosting Influencers

Reach out to influencers and reply when they reach out to you- Collaborating with other influencers is a great way to increase your reach on Instagram.

ProTip: Use Ninja Outreach, an app that helps you find relevant Instagram influencers within your niche by typing in keywords.

5. Avoid An Incomplete Profile

Provide more than just your company name and contact information - Include a short bio, a link to your website, and a relevant profile picture.

ProTip: Link your other social media accounts in your bio and engage with your followers on more than one platform.
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