Instagram Banned From Location Sharing: What It Means and How to Fix It

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Instagram bans come in different forms, and one that can be particularly problematic, especially for service-based and product businesses targeting a specific location, is being banned from location sharing. You go to tag a location on a post or Story, and the option simply isn’t there. Sometimes, the option may be there, but you get […]

Instagram Story Ban: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

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Do you go to post a story on your Instagram and find barely any engagement? Or maybe you open the app and see a notice that your Story access has been restricted while everything else on the account still works? Sometimes, it could mean you have an Instagram Story ban and this can really affect […]

Banned From Posting on Instagram? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It)

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Instagram account suspensions are pretty straight forward. But sometimes, you go to publish a post, a Story, or a comment, and Instagram stops you with a message saying you’re temporarily blocked from posting, sometimes with a countdown, sometimes without one. Nothing else about the account is affected. You can still scroll, still message, still browse. […]

Crafting the Perfect Holiday Social Media Captions

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The holidays are a time for connection, celebration, and…captivating captions! While stunning visuals might stop thumbs mid-scroll, it’s your social media captions that truly spark conversations, build relationships, and drive engagement during this festive season. Your social media captions should be eye-catching, inviting, and full of personality. A great caption can turn a simple image […]

How to Use The “Follow Train” Strategy To Boost Followers and Engagement

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Everyone’s looking for shortcuts to grow on social media.  As we saw in the previous post, jumping on social media trends is one way to do that. The “follow train” is another such strategy that promises a quick influx of followers. But like any shortcut, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use […]

Instagram Automation: Smart Time-Saver or Recipe for Disaster?

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I recently came across a brand on Instagram with a product I loved. I left a comment asking a question and was thrilled to get a reply within seconds! It felt great to have such prompt attention and I was about to become a loyal customer… until the next message arrived. Suddenly, the responses became […]

Organic Reach: How To Get on the Instagram Explore Page in 2024

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Instagram’s Explore page is like a treasure chest waiting to be unlocked! Unlike your regular feed and Stories, where you see posts from people you already follow, the Instagram Explore page introduces you to awesome new creators and brands that you might love – you just haven’t found them yet. Appearing on this page means […]