{"id":7219,"date":"2022-07-11T16:11:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7219"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:11:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:28","slug":"how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You 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-69fc8adf237ea\" 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-69fc8adf237ea\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc8adf237ea\" ><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-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\/#How_Often_Should_You_Post_on_Instagram\" title=\"How Often Should You Post on Instagram?\">How Often Should You 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\/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\/#Best_times_to_post_on_instagram\" title=\"Best times to post on instagram\">Best times to post 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-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\/#Adding_value_to_your_posts\" title=\"Adding value to your posts\">Adding value to your posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\/#Increasing_your_cadence\" title=\"Increasing your cadence\">Increasing your cadence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\/#Using_a_management_tool\" title=\"Using a management tool\">Using a management tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How Often Should You Post on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/DfhaS8q.png\" alt=\"how often should you post on instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how often to post on Instagram, read on for a few tips on how to get the most out of your posts. This article covers the best times to post, adding value to your posts, and using a management tool. Follow these tips to increase your cadence and increase your following! You&#8217;ll be surprised by how quickly your followers and engagement begin to increase. So get started today!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_times_to_post_on_instagram\"><\/span>Best times to post on instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best times to post on Instagram depends on the demographics of your target audience. While secondary research is a good starting point, it may not apply to every brand. For example, if your target audience is predominantly parents, a post at six a.m. on Sunday may not be a good idea. However, if your target audience is predominantly university students, an earlier time might be more effective.<\/p>\n<p>The best times to post on Instagram should be based on your business goals, product, and audience. Try to stick to the recommended times and experiment with other times as you gain more followers. To gain a complete picture of the best times to post on Instagram, sign up for a business account. With this account, you can access Instagram Insights and see how your posts performed over time. These insights will give you a better idea of when to post for maximum engagement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_value_to_your_posts\"><\/span>Adding value to your posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding value to your posts on Instagram means giving your audience something of value in return for their time. Adding stickers, product tags, or behind the scenes videos are all great ways to convert followers into buyers. While it may feel overwhelming to constantly add new content, diversifying your posts is essential to having a balanced profile, and users will respond more enthusiastically to a rounded profile. Use scheduling tools like Later, a free program with drag-and-drop capabilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_your_cadence\"><\/span>Increasing your cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have seen several people attempting to increase their Instagram cadence, but you haven&#8217;t really known how to achieve it. Fortunately, there are several ways to improve your Instagram cadence. Using a metronome or changing your form can help you maintain a higher cadence. If you&#8217;re not sure how to do this, read on to discover some tips. Increasing your Instagram cadence is easy, and the benefits are well worth the time.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular rule for posting on social media is to post at least once a day. This is generally considered ideal for companies, and nonprofits should keep their posts to a minimum of two posts per day. Try to post content of a varied nature and include common hashtags, such as #MondayMotivation or #ThrowbackThursday. Even if it&#8217;s easier for you to post in-person, scheduling a few posts beforehand will give you more room for experimentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_management_tool\"><\/span>Using a management tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of using an Instagram management tool is that it helps you schedule posts. While it can be difficult to set up a posting schedule that will keep up with your content, an Instagram scheduling tool will help you stay on track and will make the process easier. By scheduling posts, you&#8217;ll be able to build a consistency of voice and content across your Instagram profile, which will make it easier to get engagement. You can also post to Instagram from your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Another great feature is its shared calendar. Instead of creating separate calendars for each account, a client can accept your content calendars and chat with the team. There are a variety of paid plans available, from free to very affordable. Hootsuite, for example, starts at $599\/mo annually, while Agorapulse starts at $159\/year for small and mid-sized agencies. Using an Instagram management tool will allow you to keep track of your posts and increase your engagement rate and improve your Instagram business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Often Should You Post on Instagram? If you&#8217;re wondering how often to post on Instagram, read on for a few tips on how to get the most out of your posts. This article covers the best times to post, adding value to your posts, and using a management tool. 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