{"id":5950,"date":"2022-07-11T13:33:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=5950"},"modified":"2022-07-11T13:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:33:34","slug":"sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"Sprout Social and Hootsuite &#8211; How to Determine When to Post 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-6a45541fd65ee\" 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-6a45541fd65ee\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a45541fd65ee\" ><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\/sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram\/#Sprout_Social_and_Hootsuite_-_How_to_Determine_When_to_Post_on_Instagram\" title=\"Sprout Social and Hootsuite &#8211; How to Determine When to Post on Instagram\">Sprout Social and Hootsuite &#8211; How to Determine When to Post on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram\/#Weekdays\" title=\"Weekdays\">Weekdays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram\/#Sprout_Social\" title=\"Sprout Social\">Sprout Social<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/sprout-social-and-hootsuite-how-to-determine-when-to-post-on-instagram\/#Hootsuite\" title=\"Hootsuite\">Hootsuite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprout_Social_and_Hootsuite_-_How_to_Determine_When_to_Post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Sprout Social and Hootsuite &#8211; How to Determine When to Post on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/38y5axe.png\" alt=\"when to post instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are several factors to consider when determining when to post on Instagram. Understanding your target audience and buyer personas can help you determine the most effective posting times. You should also know your followers&#8217; interests and daily lives so you can target them at the most appropriate times. Sprout Social and Hootsuite are two tools that can help you determine when to post on Instagram. Regardless of your business type, there are some essential steps to follow when posting on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekdays\"><\/span>Weekdays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to post Instagram on weekdays depends on the content that your audience will enjoy. The most popular hours for sharing content on Instagram are early mornings, lunchtime, and late afternoons. You may want to experiment with posting non-brand content on the weekends, but keep in mind that your audience will engage with less during those times. Regardless, spreadsheets can help you determine when to post on weekends.<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent study, Monday is not the best day for posting on Instagram. The first hour of Monday is busy for many people and they have little time to check their social media. You should schedule your post for 10 a.m. to ensure that it gets the desired reach. According to the same study, posting on Wednesday should result in the highest engagement rates. However, the worst time to post on Wednesday is also a low-engagement day: people tend to check their phones early in the mornings, which may be why Mondays have the worst numbers.<\/p>\n<p>While there are no definitive studies on the best times to post on Instagram, some experts recommend a time that works best for their audiences. The best time to post on Instagram on weekdays is between 6 am and 11 am (PST). However, there are also exceptions to this rule. For example, a mommy-blogger should post on weekdays during the morning hours, while a corporate business should post after 5pm on weekdays.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprout_Social\"><\/span>Sprout Social<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no magic recipe when it comes to the perfect time to post to Instagram, especially considering that most of its users operate in different time zones. Thankfully, Sprout Social has created a heat map of user engagement on Instagram, revealing that the best time to post is during the weekday. According to the heat map, posting is most successful during the weekday, particularly during midday, as users typically use their accounts during their lunch breaks. Posting on Tuesdays is also highly effective, but don&#8217;t post at this time because you won&#8217;t reach your target audience until after 3 PM.<\/p>\n<p>When to post on Instagram is an important part of building a strong presence on the platform. A recent study by Later found that users generally check their phones between the hours of 9am and noon. However, that research didn&#8217;t account for IGTV and Reels. However, there are several tools available that can help you optimize your Instagram posting times. If you&#8217;re new to social media, you can also look to some major brands for guidance. They might know when to post for best engagement, or even suggest you post during certain hours.<\/p>\n<p>Another tip for how to get the most out of Instagram is to analyze your own analytics. This way, you can see what works best for your brand, and adapt your marketing strategy to suit that. If you have a business page, check out the demographics of your audience. You can also look at your own analytics and your influencer&#8217;s. Look for unusual trends in your audience insights. If you find any, you may want to re-evaluate your strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hootsuite\"><\/span>Hootsuite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram users will appreciate the ease of scheduling posts with Hootsuite for a variety of reasons. It helps save time when posting pictures, as the caption will automatically be copied to your phone&#8217;s clipboard. Then you can copy that caption and paste it into the title field of your Instagram post. The app also allows you to add a location to your photo. However, there are some limitations with Hootsuite for Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll need a smartphone or tablet to use Hootsuite. Install the Hootsuite app to your device. Once you&#8217;ve installed the app, sign in to your Instagram account. Follow the prompts on screen to add your account and Instagram profile. Once you&#8217;ve set up your account, you can customize your posts with hashtags and emojis. You can also schedule posts for a later time.<\/p>\n<p>Hootsuite for Instagram allows you to schedule posts for different days of the week and monitor engagement. It also provides analytics and a content calendar so you can see which posts are performing best. Additionally, Hootsuite is free for the basic plan, but there are premium plans available. For example, the enterprise plan may start at $16,000\/year. To learn more about Hootsuite, check out Emeric Ernoult&#8217;s comprehensive review.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sprout Social and Hootsuite &#8211; How to Determine When to Post on Instagram There are several factors to consider when determining when to post on Instagram. Understanding your target audience and buyer personas can help you determine the most effective posting times. 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