{"id":19484,"date":"2019-09-05T18:18:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T15:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=19484"},"modified":"2019-09-05T05:03:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T02:03:25","slug":"three-mistakes-on-instagram-hinder-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/three-mistakes-on-instagram-hinder-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Instagram Mistakes That Are Holding Your Business Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\u00d9\u0086\u00d8\u00aa\u00d9\u008a\u00d8\u00ac\u00d8\u00a9<\/p>\n

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\u064a\u062a\u0641\u0642 \u0645\u0639\u0638\u0645 \u0631\u0648\u0627\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0644<\/a> that a strong presence on Instagram<\/a>is a game changer for growing your follower count. Businesses struggle to find <\/span><\/p>\n

their footing when it comes to creating engaging content for their audience in a genuine, trustworthy, and sustainable way.<\/span><\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no doubt that your engagement on Instagram<\/a>will directly and effectively affect how far your content reaches your followers, helping it gain traction over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

So make sure you give every post your best effort, especially now with Instagram\u2019s latest updates. Your engagement rates can make <\/span><\/p>\n

or break your content strategy, determining whether your posts grow or go to waste on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three common mistakes on Instagram that can hurt your growth, even if you have a large number of followers:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Lack of context<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

How many times have you browsed Instagram<\/a>, only to come across striking images that stopped you in your tracks and ultimately left you confused? For example, you might see an <\/span><\/p>\n

appetizing-looking food photo, but when you stop to learn more about the post, you find no information about it\u2014or even about the restaurant that made it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some content creators might argue that a post like this can stand out and be liked regardless of its caption. The bigger problem with this <\/span><\/p>\n

justification is that it encourages only superficial engagement: it\u2019s easy to get a quick \u201clike\u201d on a post that relies on visual appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram is now looking to reward creators who go the extra mile to build deeper conversations and connections with their audiences. That means if you leave out <\/span><\/p>\n

the basics of \u201cwho, what, where, and when,\u201d you could leave out a large part of your audience who might otherwise engage with your posts. So be sure to give your audience more details<\/span><\/p>\n

about what they\u2019re looking for, a good reason to join the conversation in the comments, ask questions, and save your content.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Incorrect content dimensions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If the story behind a photo or video is essential to building a deeper connection with your audience, many \u0631\u0648\u0627\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0644<\/a> go overboard with editorial content <\/span><\/p>\n

and flood their audience with posts that have little to say. I know what you\u2019re thinking right now: \u201cYou just said people won\u2019t engage with content <\/span><\/p>\n

...mine if I don\u2019t include enough detail.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Oddly enough, both rules are true. You need to find the sweet spot for your audience\u2014or, more precisely, the \u201cmiddle ground\u201d for content length. A post is <\/span><\/p>\n

just the right length when it includes enough factual detail, while still being short enough that most readers don\u2019t lose interest or get bored <\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding the ideal post length can also take some experimentation. The key is to find what resonates most with your audience. That said, here\u2019s a <\/span><\/p>\n

general rule of thumb: keep post copy under 150 words and save most of the detail for other platforms. If you want to tell <\/span><\/p>\n

a longer story on Instagram, you can do so with videos or try other tools, such as Instagram Channels. This relatively new feature <\/span><\/p>\n

On Instagram, you can get a stronger boost within reach simply by using it regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3\u2014Exaggeration and Excess<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The third most common mistake I see in your content strategy as an Instagram contributor is overusing photos and graphics in aspects of <\/span><\/p>\n

your business. There\u2019s a trend in the field of social media<\/a> overall toward following trusted, credible sources as authentic\u2014in other words, not<\/span><\/p>\n

wanting to be treated like just another number on a sales list.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, while creating a visually cohesive presence on Instagram is important, don\u2019t overdo the photos and graphics. Instead, focus on building<\/span><\/p>\n

your look and voice in a credible way, even if they\u2019re not perfect sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your audience will relate to your flaws and trust you more because of them. Many large companies spend a great deal of time and resources figuring out <\/span><\/p>\n

how to show their audience the \u201creal\u201d them. For example, some companies try to fake the authenticity of their businesses, presenting themselves as global giants when they <\/span><\/p>\n

are still, at their core, small businesses. You\u2019re the one who determines the strength of your personal connection with your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For entrepreneurs, the ability to be \u201creal and trustworthy\u201d comes from within. So embrace your flaws, and steer clear of those previously mentioned mistakes <\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, don\u2019t be afraid to forge your own path by making your content more transparent and credible.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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