{"id":20850,"date":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20850"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","slug":"how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Unique Instagram Username For Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e905acc2519\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e905acc2519\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e905acc2519\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business\/#How_to_Get_a_Unique_Instagram_Username_For_Your_Business\" title=\"How to Get a Unique Instagram Username For Your Business\">How to Get a Unique Instagram Username For Your Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business\/#Avoid_using_tons_of_numbers_in_usernames\" title=\"Avoid using tons of numbers in usernames\">Avoid using tons of numbers in usernames<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business\/#Ensure_your_primary_keyword_is_present_in_your_username\" title=\"Ensure your primary keyword is present in your username\">Ensure your primary keyword is present in your username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business\/#Avoid_using_hyphens_and_underscores_in_usernames\" title=\"Avoid using hyphens and underscores in usernames\">Avoid using hyphens and underscores in usernames<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-unique-instagram-username-for-your-business\/#Ensure_your_primary_keyword_is_present_in_your_Instagram_bio\" title=\"Ensure your primary keyword is present in your Instagram bio\">Ensure your primary keyword is present in your Instagram bio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Unique_Instagram_Username_For_Your_Business\"><\/span>How to Get a Unique Instagram Username For Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; max-height:370px; max-width:44% margin:0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/wYtdxAH.jpg\" alt=\"How do you get a unique username on Instagram\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>Choosing a username for your business can be a challenging process. You&#8217;ll want your users to be intrigued by it while also remaining professional. You want them to think your business is serious and not just a random rag-tag on Instagram. To make this task a breeze, follow the same formula for choosing a username as you would for a personal profile. Listed below are a few tips to get a unique username for your brand:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_tons_of_numbers_in_usernames\"><\/span>Avoid using tons of numbers in usernames<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using tons of numbers in Instagram usernames can make them look robotic. Some hashtags use underscores to represent the first letter of the username, but they&#8217;re not the most effective choice. Rather, use short names with no unnecessary numbers. For example, @qll_art, @me_and_orla, or @our_adventure_is_never_over look pretty good, but they&#8217;re also already taken. So it might be best to try a different name instead.<\/p>\n<p>Another common mistake is using a lot of special characters in your Instagram username. While using special characters in your username makes it look cleaner, they make the name difficult to pronounce. Consequently, you should try to find the simplest variation. This way, the majority of users can recognize your account in a few seconds. Using special characters in your Instagram username is only a sign of amateurism, and you won&#8217;t attract followers if you don&#8217;t have any.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_your_primary_keyword_is_present_in_your_username\"><\/span>Ensure your primary keyword is present in your username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to optimize your Instagram username to be visible to your target audience, so that it appears in search results. There are some general rules to follow, and this isn&#8217;t rocket science. Make sure your primary keyword is present in your Instagram username, as this will help your account appear in search results. For example, if you own a bakery and want to rank highly for bakery products, your username should be &#8220;bakery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve chosen your primary keyword, choose secondary keywords that orbit around it. For instance, if you sell wedding cakes, use secondary keywords related to baked goods. For example, you might use &#8220;wedding cakes&#8221; to attract new followers. Your bio should also mention your primary keyword. By following this rule, your username will be found more frequently in search results. You can also use secondary keywords that are related to your business, such as &#8220;bakery&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_hyphens_and_underscores_in_usernames\"><\/span>Avoid using hyphens and underscores in usernames<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Instagram users, underlining is an extremely important feature. It can make a username more readable. The underscore symbol is a dash or line below a word. Moreover, it will make your Instagram username look unprofessional and will make it more difficult to find your profile. Therefore, it is highly recommended to avoid using underscores in your usernames. Below is a guide to making the most attractive Instagram usernames.<\/p>\n<p>As with any social media account, you should use only one word in your username. For example, CocaCola is not an acceptable username. Although Twitter allows underscores, 99.9% of social networks do not allow these characters. You should also keep in mind that a username must be a single word, which is easier for users to remember. Avoid hyphens and underscores in Instagram usernames to make them easier to remember.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_your_primary_keyword_is_present_in_your_Instagram_bio\"><\/span>Ensure your primary keyword is present in your Instagram bio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The name field on your Instagram profile can help you get found online. To maximize your SEO potential, you should include your primary keyword and other related keywords in your bio. By doing so, you will be more visible to potential customers and boost your website&#8217;s visibility. Here are three tips to make your Instagram bio SEO-friendly. Use the following methods to boost your Instagram account&#8217;s visibility:<\/p>\n<p>First, include keywords related to your business in your bio. 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