Is there even a week that passes these days without Instagram rolling out a new feature? It feels like a stretch – so it’s no wonder if your head is spinning with all of the bells & whistles that are thrown at you every day! Let’s take it right back down to the basics so you can wrap your head around what content you should be posting & where.

1. The Grid > Your resumé. This is where your expertise needs to really shine… it’s the most professional part of your profile.
2. Stories > This is where your readers hang out and really get to know the person & processes behind the brand.
3. Story Highlights > Think of these like a mini website. Optimize your highlights so that your readers have a logical place to start & end when they discover you.
4. IGTVs > This is where meaty tutorials & in depth education for your existing audience hangs out. Nobody’s going to watch these unless they’re already pretty invested in your brand, so gear them towards a warm audience.
5. Lives > These don’t get the traction that they used to, but going live with your community & peers is still a great way to attract new faces to your business.
6. Guides > The most underrated part of your profile. What are five topics you talk about all the time? Compile your posts into a handy guide you can point your readers to. (You can include other people’s content as well! So good.)

I can’t create this post & not talk about your bio, which is 2021’s business card. It should tell your readers exactly what you do & for whom… and ideally, you’ll follow that up by telling them exactly what they should do next. (Download a freebie? Schedule a call? Visit your site? Call them to action, and include only one link.)

1. Pro tip: if you’re promoting something in your grid and want to direct people to a specific page on your site, tell them to DM you a specific word and set up an auto-responder. Zero extra work, a hundred percent extra clarity in your bio, AND they’ll land in your direct messages where you can have an actual conversation with them. Big juicy wins all around!

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