{"id":48633,"date":"2022-07-30T22:52:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48633"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:52:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:52:02","slug":"how-to-collab-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Collab on Instagram"},"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-6a04e4cd9532b\" 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-6a04e4cd9532b\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04e4cd9532b\" ><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-collab-on-instagram\/#How_to_Collab_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Collab on Instagram\">How to Collab on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-on-instagram\/#Rules_for_collaborating_on_Instagram\" title=\"Rules for collaborating on Instagram\">Rules for collaborating on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-on-instagram\/#Prerequisites\" title=\"Prerequisites\">Prerequisites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-on-instagram\/#Rules_for_creating_a_collab\" title=\"Rules for creating a collab\">Rules for creating a collab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-on-instagram\/#Ways_to_reach_out_to_collaborators\" title=\"Ways to reach out to collaborators\">Ways to reach out to collaborators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Collab_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Collab on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Want to know how to collab on Instagram? Follow the steps below! Here you&#8217;ll find the Rules of Instagram collaboration, Prerequisites, and Ways to contact collaborators. Once you&#8217;ve followed these steps, you&#8217;re ready to ask for a brand collaboration. Follow these steps to find your dream collaborator. And good luck! Remember that collaboration doesn&#8217;t have to be hard &#8211; there are many ways to get your dream collaborator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_for_collaborating_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Rules for collaborating on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram users can collaborate on Posts and Reels. Collaborating on posts on Instagram will allow both creators to gain visibility and reach to their followers. The posts that are made by both accounts will appear in the followers&#8217; feeds and profiles. Unlike Instagram stories, collaborations require the consent of both authors. Whether or not the collaborators agree to collaborate is up to them, but it is recommended that they do so to protect their brands.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few rules to follow when collaborating on Instagram. Firstly, you must find a collaborator with an audience that resembles yours. This way, you&#8217;ll have a smooth collaboration. It is also important to have content in common. Otherwise, your content will look jarring in your followers&#8217; feed. Most collaborations focus on short-form video content, which Instagram prioritizes with their Reels for 2022 strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites\"><\/span>Prerequisites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can collaborate with an influencer on Instagram, you need to know the pre-requisites of this new platform. Firstly, you should know that collaboration on Instagram requires a branded content tag, which means you will have to mention the brand or product in your post. Secondly, you should be transparent with your collabs. To know what you should disclose, read the guide Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers by the Federal Trade Commission. A successful Instagram collab should result in a win-win situation for everyone involved, so make sure you follow the rules.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve confirmed your collaboration, you can now begin working together. To collaborate with another account, open your DM inbox and select the collaboration request that&#8217;s waiting for you. Then, you can choose which video you want to share and create a caption and audio description. After this, your collaborator will be able to view your post and collaborate with you. You can even share your posts with collaborators from your Reels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_for_creating_a_collab\"><\/span>Rules for creating a collab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When working with another account on Instagram, the rules for a collab are similar to those for creating a sponsored post. First, the collaborator account must accept the collaboration. Once accepted, the collaborator&#8217;s name will appear in the post&#8217;s header and tag screen. Once the post has been published, it won&#8217;t appear in the user&#8217;s feed until the collaborator accepts it. Follow the guidelines to make sure your collab goes as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Once the collaborator has accepted the tag, the collaborator can post it to their own feed. If both authors agree, the post will appear on their followers&#8217; feeds. When the collaborators re-post the content, they will see the tag, which increases transparency with their followers. You should also make sure to get the permission of each collaborator before sharing their content. Once the collaborator has approved the post, it will appear in the collaborators&#8217; feeds as well as their own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_reach_out_to_collaborators\"><\/span>Ways to reach out to collaborators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram has a variety of ways to contact collaboration-oriented accounts, from the influencers themselves to brands, and the best way to reach out to these users is through email. Although you can send a generic e-mail, try to be as professional as possible and use the email address found on the person&#8217;s profile or website. 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