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If you already have a personal Instagram account with brand-appropriate content and an established following, you might want to simply convert it to an Instagram business account<\/strong>. This is absolutely one of the keys to successful social Media Marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Everything about Instagram business account<\/h2>\n

Sharing photos and videos is what Instagram<\/strong> is all about. You can tell graphically rich and inspiring stories about your business and brand through visuals. As other social networks place increased importance on photo and video posts, Instagram is the perfect complementary network to include in your marketing mix for ease of cross-posting content.<\/p>\n

Instagram introduced Business Profiles<\/strong> in 2016. Since then many businesses have chosen to switch their Instagram accounts from a personal profile to a business profile.<\/p>\n

The change seemed inevitable, with Instagram now being owned by Facebook<\/strong>. In many ways, Instagram acts as an extension of Facebook, emphasizing the visual element. This is particularly the case for business accounts and advertising.<\/p>\n

Why create an Instagram business profile?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a brand looking to create a following on Instagram and use the platform strategically, you\u2019re going to need an Instagram business profile.<\/p>\n

This is because there are so many added perks that improve usability as a brand. Let\u2019s dive into a few of the biggest benefits of using a business profile versus a basic personal profile.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Instagram business account<\/h3>\n

1. You\u2019re taken more seriously<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a look at the differences between the two Instagram profiles below. You\u2019ll probably notice a few of them.<\/p>\n

Because the differences between the two types are so obvious, Instagram users can automatically tell when a profile is for a business, and it provides a greater sense of trust.<\/p>\n

2. You get access to analytics<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a big one. Switching to a business account gives you the ability to access built-in Instagram insights<\/a> about your account and its performance.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re able to take a look at your post performance, follower activity and audience insights. While these insights aren\u2019t extremely in-depth, it\u2019s a great glance at your account success and can give you a basic understanding of how well your content is doing.<\/p>\n

3. You can add links to your Instagram stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it might take awhile to get your Instagram account to 10,000 followers, if you create a successful Instagram strategy, you\u2019ll be linking content in your Stories in no time.<\/p>\n

Using Story links is a great way to highlight your latest content, highlight short-term deals or resurface timely content and products based on what\u2019s trending.<\/p>\n

Instagram business account advantages<\/h4>\n

4. You can take advantage of Instagram advertising<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram ads and promoted posts are created through Facebook\u2019s ads manager<\/strong>, which means you must have an Instagram business profile that is attached to your Facebook Page to be able to create Instagram ad campaigns.<\/p>\n

5. You can schedule your posts ahead of time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another major Instagram update<\/strong>. It had significant value for marketer. The users can automatically schedule their posts instead of having to just schedule a reminder to manually post content.<\/p>\n

6. You can tag products in your posts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, another great perk that\u2019s only available to business accounts is the ability to turn your feed into an online shop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/p>\n

How to Find Your Target Audience on Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

How to Set Up An Instagram Business Account<\/h2>\n

Before we begin, you have to set up a a business Facebook account. Already have a business Facebook page? Then let\u2019s jump right in. Here\u2019s a step-by-step on how to set up an Instagram business account.<\/p>\n