I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again (and again, and again, and again)… The higher your engagement on your social media posts, the better your posts and account will perform in the algorithm. That’s why creating engaging content is so important. The more you’re able to captivate your viewers, the more interaction your […]
7 Likely Reasons Our Insider’s IG Reel Went Viral With Over 104K Views!
Lauren from Sentimental Journey, one of our Insider Members, let us know that they had a viral IG Reel! With so much excitement, we watched the number grow higher and higher. Lauren first shared how her Reel had 20K views… then 50K … then 79K… and then finally the small business hit an astonishing 104K […]
Instagram Reels Remix: Are You Using this New Feature?
Instagram introduced a brand new feature to the short-form video platform, Reels, called Remix as a way to create collaborative video content. It allows IG users to create a Reel video that plays alongside a previously posted Reel (either your own or other IG accounts that have enabled this feature). Tiktok has this same feature […]
Crossposting: We Received THIS Insider Question and we had to Share the Answer!💡👩💻
Come one, come all! Did you know that each Insider member is invited to join our private Facebook Group filled with other Insiders, each of whom is a small business owner? It’s a warm and welcoming group that readily shares successes and tips, along with the guidance from our team of experts. This past week, […]
3 Ways to Use the Instagram Filters Green Screen Effect
Instagram filters are becoming a popular way for retailers to connect with their audience. Not only do these effects relate to the type of content your viewers create. But they also can help generate more reactions and replies on your content. Retailers have been using Instagram filters in both Reels and Stories, and we noticed […]
Instagram Link in Bio: 3 Tips to Get More Clicks
Many businesses are now using a 3rd party company to embed several links within their Instagram bios, such as Linktree or Linkin.Bio by Later. Having a place for your customers to go if they’d like to learn more (beyond an Instagram post) is great, but how do you get them there? Here are 3 ways […]
Insider Q and A: How to get more followers on Instagram?
Come one, come all! Did you know that each Insider member is invited to join our private Facebook Group filled with other Insiders, each of whom is a small business owner? It’s a warm and welcoming group that readily shares successes and tips. This comes along with the guidance from our team of experts. This […]
The Do’s & Don’ts of IG Reels
Have you been creating short-form video content on one of the most talked about features on Instagram? 👋 Reels are becoming popular very quickly because of the easy in-app editing capabilities. They also have the ability to outperform other forms of content posted on Instagram. Many people are comparing IG Reels to TikTok, but without […]
6 Ways to Create Content on Instagram 👩💻
With Instagram seemingly an ever-evolving social media site with new ways to share content with followers, it can be difficult to keep up as a busy small business owner. Luckily for you, the Crystal Media team has been on top of the different methods for posting—and testing out each one! We recommend always trying out […]
Optimize Your Instagram Profile: 5 Ways To Do it Effectively
I’m so excited to share 5 ways to optimize your Instagram profile! With the most wonderful time of the year approaching, we know that you’ll be using all the social media knowledge you have gained this year to show up on Facebook and Instagram. With many customers choosing to shop online this year—but still wanting […]