Get the latest news and actionable tips for using Instagram to boost your social media marketing strategy on the most popular photo- and video-sharing network.

Should We Buy Instagram Followers And Likes?
Find out where and why people buy Instagram followers and likes, whether it helps engagement, and what Instagram can do if they catch you.

Instagram Lets Everyone Share Links In Stories
All Instagram accounts can now share links in stories, a feature that was previously reserved for verified and high-follower accounts.

Instagram: How To Get On The Explore Page
Getting on the Instagram Explore page takes more than simply completing a checklist. Here’s how it works and how to optimize content for it.

Instagram Collabs: Team Up & Boost Engagement
Instagram is introducing a way for users to publish content together as a “collab.” Engagement signals earned from the collab are shared between each user.

Instagram Adds More Demographic Insights For Businesses
Instagram Insights now provides key demographic information about a business’s engaged including top cities, top countries, top age ranges, and more.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Down in “Epic” Configuration Error Outage
Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram suffer DNS related outage described as “epic” and a “nightmare.” This is what happened

How Instagram Ranks Search Results
Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, explains how the app ranks search results and shares a few Instagram SEO best practices.

Facebook Ads Announces Updates to Targeting Minors, Instagram Shop Ads, & More
Facebook is updating the way that minors can be targeted, testing ad placements, and releasing a new tool for advertisers. Learn more!

Instagram Search & Explore: A Complete Guide for Marketers
Learn how to use Instagram’s Search & Explore feature as part of your social media marketing strategy to get discovered.

10 Companies Winning at Instagram Advertising
See how Honeybook, OwletCare, Chipotle and other savvy brands are winning at Instagram advertising with exceptionally creative content.

Instagram: “We’re No Longer A Photo Sharing App”
Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announces further expansion into video as he states that his company’s app is about more than just photo sharing.

Instagram Chief on What TikTok Does Better
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri shares his views on what TikTok is currently doing better for creators and everyday users.

New Instagram Tools for Creators to Earn More Income
Opportunities for affiliate earnings, easier shop creation and more fan contributions will help creators build a career in social media

Instagram on How Its Algorithms Work
A blog post written by Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri explains how content is ranked for users in different sections of the app.

5 Clever Ways Brands Are Using Instagram Live
Instagram Live enables you to connect with brands and influencers in real-time. Here are strategic tips and best practices you need to know.

3 Important Steps to Take When Your Instagram Account Is Hacked
Do you suspect that hackers have gained access to your Instagram account? Learn what to do when your Instagram account is hacked.

Instagram Ads Tips & Tricks to Build Your Following
Gaining new followers on Instagram can be difficult with so many users. Learn how to use Instagram Ads to turn potential followers into loyal customers!

7 Tips for Creating Eye-Catching Instagram Ads
Instagram is popular with marketers of consumer-facing brands but requires both channel and user knowledge to succeed. Learn how to create eye-catching Instagram ads here.

52 Instagram Statistics and Facts for 2021
All the Instagram statistics and facts you need to know for 2021: users, worth, growth, top brands/influencers/posts/hashtags and more.

Instagram Will Let Users Draft Stories to Save For Later
Instagram users will soon be able to create stories and save them as drafts to publish later, the company confirms in an announcement.

Instagram Lets Up to 4 People Go Live in One Stream
Instagram’s new ‘Live Rooms’ lets up to four users go live in the same stream, doubling the amount of participants that were allowed previously.

How Instagram’s Algorithm Works & IG Content Best Practices
Understanding Instagram’s algorithm can help with views and engagement. Check out these best practices for Feed posts, Stories, IGTV videos, and Reels.

Instagram Adds ‘Recently Deleted’ Folder For Removed Content
Instagram is adding a ‘Recently Deleted’ folder which gives users an opportunity to review their removed content before permanently deleting it.

6 Ways to Repurpose Content with Instagram’s Most Popular Features
Between Instagram’s latest trends and the power of repurposing, creating content for the platform has never been easier. Here are 6 ideas to start with.

What Are Social Media Pods & Should You Join One?
Struggling with low engagement and looking to jump on the Instagram pod trend? Check out the pros and cons to consider before joining one.

Instagram is Letting Advertisers Create Posts With Users’ Accounts
Instagram is giving advertisers the ability to publish sponsored posts from users’ accounts through an update to branded content ads.

Instagram is Making it Possible to Search by Keyword
Instagram is upgrading its search functionality and letting users find content by keyword for the first time.

Instagram Focuses on Reels, Upsets Users
A recent update to the Instagram app suggests the company is going all-in on Reels, much to the dismay of loyal users.

Instagram Extends Live Stream Time Limit to 4 Hours
Instagram users can now stream live up to four times longer than before following a significant extension to live stream time limits.

Instagram Lets More Users Make Money With Fan Badges
Instagram is letting more users monetize their live streams with fan badges; a feature that feels heavily influenced by Twitch.