Choosing the right hashtags for each post on Instagram, using the right post templates, keeping your stories up-to-date, … Instagram offers so many functions that sometimes, you may need an extra tool. We give you 5 useful (and free) applications that make your Instagram feed a lot easier!
You want to put a photo on Instagram, but as you soon notice, there’s a lot more to it than you first thought. If you want to get it right, of course.
Finding the right hashtags can sometimes be quite a job. Or maybe your smartphone’s battery just went dead? So you have to post on your laptop? Have you tried that before? Right, not so easy! These 5 (free) applications will help you a bit.
1. Find the right hashtags with Hashtag Expert
Do you often spend valuable time choosing the right hashtags? Or maybe you don’t even bother anymore and leave your hashtags for what they are.
However, a good use of hashtags should not be underestimated. It contributes to the organic growth of your Instagram account, findability of your posts and the related likes.
But what if it could be easier? What if… It could be different! With Hashtag Expert you get a whole series of hashtags for each keyword you choose. Hashtags that are relevant to your posts.
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2. Publish your posts on your laptop via App For Instagram
Ever tried to publish your posts on your laptop? Then you probably soon noticed that this is impossible on instagram. Or you already had to ‘inspect’ Google Chrome to find a detour. But no stress, we’ll help you out.
With the Google Chrome extension App For Instagram you can manage your entire Instagram account on your laptop. Easy sign-up, view your timeline, view stories, post, publish stories, edit your bio, … Everything is possible.
3. Find the right post templates with Canva
An attractive Instagram feed is indispensable today. It shows your corporate identity and is your online business card. But not everyone gets along with Adobe Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator. Do you recognize yourself in this? No stress.
With Canva it’s very easy to create beautiful content where you can also add your corporate identity. Quotes, tips, testimonials, product presentations, you name it. With Canva you can create all this on your laptop as well as on your smartphone.
4. Create attractive stories with StoryArt
Are you looking for nice templates for your stories in addition to your regular posts? Then StoryArt is your solution
Let all your stories fit together perfectly, whether they are static or moving. There are plenty of free templates to choose from. You can also create your Instagram highlight covers with ease.
5. View your virtual feed with Preview
You’ve made a lot of nice posts, but you’re not sure what this will look like in your Instagram timeline. Do you want to see what all this will look like in your feed? That’s possible with Preview.
In this way you get a better idea about when to post which posts. Maybe another picture will fit better on another day? Or swap 2 photos with each other. A simple step for a great result.