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To create a more pleasing picture, you can use a variety digital filters. For example, the "Lux" filter increases contrast and lightens dark shadows. You can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness with other photo-tuning software. You can also apply a manual tilt shifting effect. You can also create a vignette. Our guide to taking beautiful photos on Instagram is available if you are interested in learning more about how Instagram can help you.

The Sprout team suggests posting to Instagram on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

There are many factors that affect the best time to post Instagram pictures, including your geographic location. Social media scheduling platforms differ on the best day to post, and while there are no absolute favorites, they all have their own opinions. However, the best day to post on Instagram is Tuesday, as it is more likely to generate high engagement. For example, in Indonesia, the optimal posting time was found to be at midday when most people are checking their Instagram accounts.


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The best times to tweet are Mondays through Tuesdays at 9 am and Wednesdays at 9 pm.

Twitter users are advised to post at 8 AM to 10 AM on weekdays. The weekend posting hours are also suggested at 7:00 am and 11:11 AM. These times are ideal for business accounts. They will allow you to gain more followers. Twitter is a fast-paced social networking site, which means that you should post more often than on other social networks. It's also important to post in the morning hours, when people are most likely to read your content.

Image size dimensions on Instagram

To make your Instagram photos stand out, you need to know how to increase the image size. It must be at most 1080 x 1920 pixels and have an aspect ratio of 9.16. The platform will crop the image if the photo is too large. Instagram's maximum image size is 30MB. Here are some tips to optimize the size of your images.


How to make an Instagram Business Page

If you wish to set up an Instagram account for your company, you must create a Facebook fan page. After you create a Facebook Page, you can link it with your Instagram business account. This allows you to gain professional insights and tools about your Instagram engagement. Instagram offers educational information to help you set up your page. How do you get started with Instagram?

Setting up a personal Instagram account

Instagram allows you to have greater control over the content you share. However, you will lose access to powerful audience insights and tools. Switching to an Instagram personal account is easy.


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Creating a contest on Instagram

Here are some tips for creating a contest on Instagram. Be sure to follow the Platform Policy. This means you cannot encourage other users to incorrectly tag your content. Instagram's rules and policies can change over time, but for now, here are some guidelines to follow:





FAQ

What is the difference between content marketing and traditional advertising?

Content marketing is different. Traditional advertising focuses only on getting attention. Traditional advertising is often a waste of money because most people ignore it. Content marketing will result in much higher engagement rates.


How long should my content marketing campaign be expected to last?

This varies depending on the industry and type of product or service offered.

You might spend a month designing a new style of shoe if you're selling shoes. For example, you might launch the product in August and keep updating it throughout year.

If you are selling clothing, one look might be for spring and one for fall. Your goal is continually offer something fresh so your audience never gets bored.

Your goals will dictate how long your content marketing strategy lasts. For small-scale businesses, you may only need to focus on one channel. If you are a larger company, it may be necessary to consider multiple channels in order to reach a large audience.


Why would you need a content strategy in marketing?

Content marketing does not mean creating high-quality content just for the sake. It's about building relationships, engaging people emotionally, solving problems and helping them to solve their problems. This requires an in-depth understanding of online behavior.

This is exactly what Content Marketing Strategy does. Content Marketing Strategy can help you to understand your customers and best engage them.

It can also increase conversion rates which will help you increase your profits.

But why would you want to invest in a Content Marketing Strategy when plenty of other options are available?

Content Marketing Strategy has a higher ROI than any other marketing method.

A well-executed Content Marketing Strategy will help you build brand awareness and sell products.



Statistics

  • According to our research, 65% of companies with very successful content marketing in 2021 ran content audits at least twice a year. (semrush.com)
  • Companies that use content marketing see approximately 30% higher growth rates than businesses not using it. (mailchimp.com)
  • According to the Content Marketing Institute, 70% of B2B marketers and 86% of B2C marketers surveyed use content marketing in some form or other. (criteo.com)
  • Seventy-two percent business to business (B2B) (mailchimp.com)
  • In fact, would pay more for a better customer experience, and 86% of B2B buyers would pay more. (neilpatel.com)
  • This marketing strategy landed Ford a 15.4% conversion rate. (neilpatel.com)
  • To further show the importance of this, 89% of people have stopped doing business with a company because of a poor experience. (neilpatel.com)
  • We found that 40% of businesses don't have a documented strategy yet. (semrush.com)



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How To

This is the best way to send a press release

Now that you have learned how to write a news release, let's talk about the best ways to distribute it. There are many options for you to choose from, including traditional distribution methods like snail mail or newer forms such as email.

Follow these guidelines if email is your preferred method of communication

  • Make sure your subject line stands out. Your headline may not grab attention.
  • Be concise. Your press release shouldn't be lengthy. Keep things brief and sweet.
  • Use plain English to write your email. It is unlikely that someone who reads your email will understand technical jargon.
  • Include relevant images. Images can make people more interested in what your saying.

These tips are important to remember when you're writing your press release.

  • Avoid unnecessary words like "we," "our," "I," and "me."
  • Before you create your press release think about your audience. What do they care about most? How can you get to know them better?
  • Include URLs in your email.
  • You should first ask permission. Before you send your press release, make sure to ask permission from the recipient.
  • Don't spam. Do not send multiple copies your press release.

Once you've written your press release, it's time to start distributing it. Next, you need to identify the right channels for your message to reach them. Here are five of the most popular channels:

Traditional Methods

You probably already have a list of publications where you want to submit your press release. These publications could include magazines, trade journals and industry newsletters.

Many publications ask for submission fees, or offer special incentives for writers who pitch stories. Some publications offer free subscriptions for each story published. Others offer a percentage of the revenue generated by each article sold.

Even though traditional media is still an option for submitting press releases, most experts recommend going online.

Internet Channels

Online channels are a great way to reach potential readers. You can also submit press releases to websites such as Google News or Yahoo! News.

Google News, which has been around for over a decade, provides news feeds of major media outlets. It's easy for you to find your company's name in hundreds of other companies.

Yahoo! News offers similar services but is focused on providing news about specific topics. If you search your company name you'll see links that lead to articles related your business.

BING NEWS lets users search for keywords across its network of websites. This can be very useful when you are trying to find information on a specific topic.

AOL news offers similar services to Yahoo! Google News and Yahoo! While it's not as well-known as those two giants, AOL does offer a good service at a reasonable price.

Some publications permit you to create your own press releases. Most publications charge a monthly subscription fee. Many websites offer press releases for free.

These include PRWeb. Press Release Monitor. PR Newswire. Business Wire.

PR Web, founded in 1997, claims it is the largest site dedicated exclusively to press releases. It currently has more than 1 million members. You can search through thousands of press releases that have been posted by businesses all over the globe.

PR Web also offers an RSS feed which updates your site when someone posts a news release.

PR Newswire, another great resource for finding news releases, is also available. Their press releases database claims to be the most comprehensive.

They also offer an RSS feed to keep up to date on what's happening in the press release space.

Print Media

Print media could be the way to go, if you are looking for a larger audience than online journalists. Print media can be very powerful for small businesses.

For example, if your business sells products such as books, clothing, or electronics, you could use print ads to promote your latest product line. Advertising in magazines and newspapers is also possible.

For something completely different, you can check out the "free" section of your local newspaper. There are many classifieds advertising positions available.

Try contacting local television stations or radio stations. They might accept press releases as part their regular programming.

No Dead

Mobile apps seem to be the topic of conversation these days. Did you know press releases still have a place in the news? They're more important than ever.

People expect instant results in this modern age. Your message must be delivered to the right people if you want your message to be heard. This means making use of every possible channel to reach your target.

Facebook ads don't always have to be expensive. Instead, think creatively and look beyond the box in order to reach your customers.

The bottom line is that word-of-mouth is the best method to grow your business. Your customers will share your business with their friends and families. Make sure that they know about it!




 

 



How to Use Social Media Effectively