Getting started with Instagram

Are you just hearing about Instagram? Not too sure what it is? Well you have come to the right place, especially if you plan on using Instagram to promote anything!! Instgram is one of the fastest growing networks you can sign up with today. They were recently purchased by Facebook, the largest social media, and social networking site in the world, and have been slowly changing and upgrading since! One of the first things you should know about Instagram is that it originated as an "app" not a website. Instagram was originally an app for Apple's iPhone users, allowing them to create accounts and share pictures and expanded to the android market. Currently Instagram is working on a windows version that will hopefully allow you to use the entire network online rather than being limited to a smart phone or a tablet. For more information on what Instagram is, getting started on Instagram, and social media marketing tips in general be sure to visit Simple Media Marketing Solution's "learning center". Visit these links: About Instagram: Instagram Creating an Instagram: Creating an Instagram account Learning Center: Simple Media Marketing Solutions Learning Center Getting started on instagram is really easy! Just make sure you are connected to wi-fi so your not sitting around all day for it to load. The first thing you should do is research your industry and start seeing what you are up against. The main focus is to get people to your website so make sure you add that to your profile, and test the link to be sure that it works. Keep in mind that you nee followers to see what you post, and then you need to post the right content in order to get them to the site. Depending on the business you are in you will likely need to start building a bit of a brand. Overall it might seem like a lot of learning, it's not too bad! Instagram is a very simple, user friendly network. Thousands of businesses all over the world are taking advantage of very valuable marketing simply off of Instagram alone. You will start to learn that Instagram is really just a very simple search engine, but its limited more to images. Picture a much smaller, and much more simplified Google "image" search, but with comments, and you can see who posted it??!! Not too bad! Best of all Instagram is HUGE, but its just getting started! The earlier you get started and the more effective you are the better of your business or brand will be. Instagram has some unique features that will allow you to target your leads or audience, quickly post media and content, connect with your users, and best of all link right to your site! There is much more to it, be sure to consider some key factors before jumping in. One of the biggest tips is creating a dedicated email address before you start marketing or creating your new marketing accounts. It's best to separate your personal and business accounts, especially if you have more than one business! See the articles we wrote on getting started with a dedicated email address, we prefer Google's Gmail service. Choosing a dedicated email address http://simplemediamarketingsolutions.com/Choosing a dedicated email address/ Once you learn a little about Instagram, and how to get started on Instagram you should keep checking in on the learning center from Simple Media Marketing Solutions, its all free marketing tips and hints. Their articles will show you about other markets and networks as well.