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Post by DawninCal on Sept 14, 2017 19:29:39 GMT -6
Has anyone signed up and tried it? I started an account a few weeks ago and I really like it compared to FB, Pinterest and Twitter. It's so simple to use and it doesn't hurt that I love to take photos and I love to share them with like minded people so it's a good fit. My strategy has been to post a jewelry photo for every six or seven nature/travel/food pictures that I post. No sales from it yet, but I have had some views coming from Instagram so we shall see. Dawn
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Post by gbobmi on Sept 14, 2017 20:50:01 GMT -6
I've been on Instagram for a few years, mainly for my own photos. In fact, I have two IG accounts-one for my photos and one for business. I only put jewelry on my business account.
I did an online course a few months ago on how to use IG for business purposes. It was pretty interesting, but I haven't totally implemented what I learned and I learned a lot!
I need to get back into the groove.
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Post by Michele on Sept 15, 2017 9:15:52 GMT -6
Social media is not for me. I really have no interest in it. I spend too much time on the internet already.
I realized during Harvey, when we didn't have power, how nice it was, not wasting time on the computer. Unfortunately, I've fallen back into the computer trap.
Dawn, I hope it works for you and generates sales.
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 15, 2017 10:20:51 GMT -6
I hear ya, Michele. That's one of the reasons I like Instagram - hardly any time invested. It would be great if it does end up generating a few sales, but since I enjoy taking photos and sharing them with others, I feel like it's not a complete waste of time if it does not. None of the other social media has been able to hold my interest for long; it'll be interesting to see if the same happens with Instagram or not. Gayle, did you learn any Instagram tips you'd like to share with us? Dawn
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Post by gbobmi on Sept 15, 2017 14:16:43 GMT -6
Well, hashtags are huge. You gotta use hashtags. Also, it's important to keep your personal IG photos separate from your business ones. The more people you connect with, the better. It will get your photos out there when they "like" what you've posted.
Um. I need to go find my notes. When I find them, I'll share some more.
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 15, 2017 14:41:46 GMT -6
Hmmmm...maybe I should re-think posting my jewelry photos with the rest of my photos. It's just that I don't want two accounts. Dawn
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Post by gbobmi on Sept 15, 2017 19:33:54 GMT -6
Dawn, it's not hard having 2 accounts. You just have to remember to keep them separate!
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Post by caeterle on Sept 16, 2017 3:19:37 GMT -6
No smartphone, no Instagram for me So I can't even follow you and comment. I tried bookmarking an Instagram account that I would have liked to followed, but I kept forgetting about that one, too. The only social media thing I use is Facebook, and I'm not even good at that one!
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 17, 2017 12:11:16 GMT -6
Cat, there is software you can download that will making instagram work on a laptopen or desktop. I thought about doing that but I knew I was going to buy a tablet for traveling because I was finding the laptop too heavy to lug around airports, so I never did. Love this tablet! Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Sept 17, 2017 20:39:31 GMT -6
The last time I checked I still needed a smartphone even to use it on my laptop. I saw that as a sign that I don't need another social media thing in my life
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Post by lotty64 on Sept 22, 2017 1:01:34 GMT -6
I have been toying with the idea of Instagram. Not got round to it yet though.
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Post by violetmoonnl on Oct 10, 2017 7:00:17 GMT -6
I too have 2 accounts on instagram, one with which I started and then a second one for my "business/website" I also have an app on my phone to get the right tags to add to the posts to get more exposure. In my signature is the link for my personal insta.
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Post by Irith-Rita on Jan 15, 2018 12:49:55 GMT -6
I like Instagram. In my Instagram account I post photos I take from things I see around me and my jewelry. Both in the same account. Is this wrong of me?
Cat, you can also open anInstagram account through your computer.Simply search for instagram.com and add your details.
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Post by gbobmi on Jan 15, 2018 16:36:25 GMT -6
Irith, I took a session on marketing for Instagram and the instructor said that it's best if you keep your accounts separate. She also said that Instagram can be a huge tool for selling.
I have one account for my jewelry and one for personal photos. That way, anyone interested in my jewelry doesn't have to wade through pics of my dog and his toys to find my stuff.
Now, having said that, it's like most everything else I do: a work in progress. I accidentally uploaded a couple of arty farty pics into my jewelry Instagram account and I'm sure my IG marketing person would cringe, but...so what? LOL! It's not really a big deal!
You must continue to do what works for you.
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Post by caeterle on Jan 18, 2018 7:51:19 GMT -6
Irith, the last time I had looked it didn't work, and now I honestly don't feel like another site anymore
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