How To Link Facebook To Instagram - While Facebook is still the dominant platform when it concerns social selling, there's another platform rising that can be used to offer online. Instagram.
With 300+ M users, Instagram (owned by Facebook), should not be ignored, especially if your consumer base is made up of Millennials.
How To Link Facebook To Instagram
While lots of social apps can be managed with the mobile app or with a website (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Instagram will not let you manage your account till you have actually downloaded the mobile app. In this post, I'm going to reveal you the fundamentals of Instagram, and discuss how you can take advantage of an Instagram fan base to offer more through your Facebook shop.
Establishing Your Instagram Account
Instagram setup is reasonably uncomplicated. First, download the mobile app. When it's downloaded you'll be triggered to enter your e-mail address and login using your Facebook account. After you have actually logged in, the account is created.
The best ways to Place Your Facebook Shop URL in Your Instagram Profile
When establishing your account, it is essential to consist of a connect to your Facebook Shop URL in your Instagram bio. Now that you have actually set up your mobile app, you can access Instagram through the site on a desktop (this will make modifying your profile and including information a lot easier.).
Login to your ShopTab account, copy the Shop URL from the My Products page, then position the URL into your Instagram profile.
To place your link through the Instagram website:.
- Click your profile image and username in the upper right.
- Click Edit Profile.
- Enter your site s URL in the last field on the page.
The link will appear here in your bio.
Now, people who follow you on Instagram will have the ability to access your Facebook shop straight from your Instagram profile page.
Tip: Just use the Facebook store URL provided in the ShopTab admin (do not try to copy/paste the URL from Facebook-- it's not mobile-friendly!).
Ways to Post a Product Image.
Posting an image on Instagram is simple and intuitive. Open your Instagram application on your phone and click the camera button. From here you'll have the ability to gain access to all the images that are already kept on your phone. Any photos you take with your phone can be uploaded into Instagram and shared with your fans.
Ways to Talk about Your Product Image.
This is the crucial part-- much of your followers will unknown ways to access your Facebook shop link unless you inform them where the link is. The link that you put in your profile will not automatically appear when you post an image.
When you upload a photo, you'll be asked if you wish to add a comment.
Whenever you talk about a post, it will appear here.
Instagram does not allow you to paste your shop link in your comment. In your comment, you'll wish to say something like:.
" Interested in buying these ? Click the store link on my profile!".
That will advise prospective buyers to visit your profile page, where they can click your Facebook Shop URL and then gain access to your products.
A Few More Tips.
1. Hashtags can be a fantastic tool when growing your Instagram following. Here's a list of 3 hashtags you can use to sell your items.
2. Convert your Facebook fans into your Instagram fans by encouraging them to follow you on both platforms.
3. Concentrate on top quality images just-- Instagram was designed for your best images only, so make certain you only post your favorite photos (or have a professional take some pictures of your products).