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Are you on Insta? Start sharing pictures and a lot, lot more
Instagram For Dummies helps you navigate Instagram and all the updates coming to the platform. For new and experienced users, this book keeps you in the know, so you can post to your feed, create Reels and Stories, broadcast and watch live video, and so much more. This handy guide covers creating Reels to attract more followers, adding updates and stickers for stories, and the addition of multiple feeds so you can customize your experience. There are so many new features coming to this ever-more-popular social platform, you need a friend like Dummies to help you keep up. Create viral content, or just share cat pics with your close friends and family.
* Learn the basics of the Instagram app and web interfaces
* Get started with your first posts, Stories, and Reels
* Discover the many new features that are making Instagram more fun than ever
* Find out how to make your posts scroll-stopping and more popular
This is the perfect how-to guide for both newbie and experienced social media users who need a guide on setting up Instagram, expanding their audience, and doing more on the app.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Instagram 5
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Profile 7
Chapter 2: Navigating Instagram 25
Part 2: Getting Creative with Instagram Content 37
Chapter 3: Taking and Posting Great Photos 39
Chapter 4: Recording and Posting Great Videos 61
Part 3: Connecting with a Community on Instagram 75
Chapter 5: Finding People to Follow 77
Chapter 6: Direct Messaging with Others 91
Part 4: Telling Tales with Instagram Stories 115
Chapter 7: Creating Instagram Stories 117
Chapter 8: Adding Style to Your Stories 143
Chapter 9: Being Sneaky with Sharing Stories 165
Chapter 10: Using Instagram Highlights to Keep Your Content Alive 175
Chapter 11: Going Live on Instagram 185
Part 5: Becoming a Pro at Reels 193
Chapter 12: Understanding Reels 195
Chapter 13: Creating a Reels Presence 201
Part 6: The Part of Tens 221
Chapter 14: Ten Things Not to Do on Instagram 223
Chapter 15: Ten Types of Great Instagram Reels and Stories 231
Index 243
About the author
Jenn Herman is a social media consultant and Instagram expert.
Corey Walker is a marketer and social media strategist with more than twenty years' experience.
Eric Butow is the CEO of Butow Communications Group, a firm that specializes in online marketing. He is the author of more than 40 books on technology.
