Best Practices For Engaging With Instagram Description of Platform Visual platform to engage with friends, influencers and brands you follow Target Demographics Broad demographic -- from teens to baby boomers -- ages 15-65 How to Measure Goals Acts of engagements including comments, likes and shares Hashtag follows/clicks in stories (views/impressions) Best Practices for Posting Quality images Consistent color palette Real photos (avoid premade graphics) Use of stories & strategy around stories Stories as promotional vehicles Best Practices for Engaging With Comments, Messages Repress Irrelevant comments Profanity Engage off platform if absolutely necessary Response Respond to as many questions/comments as possible Content that does not belong Images with text Duplicate posts from other platforms -- repurposing is ok General rule, no event promotion -- clickable links are not allowed in Instagram Flyers/Posters