To post a picture to Instagram simply follow these steps :-

  1. Tap the little + button
  2. Choose your photo from your library, take aphoto or use a video. The most recent photo will already be in the frame waiting for you. If you don't want to use this picture then just choose another and it will replace it.
  3. Tap next
  4. You can play with your photo by adding many different filters that enhance the colours or even change the picture to black and white. When done tap next in the top right corner.

5. Type in the words for your post and include one or two # I know that you can use up to 30 but trust me on this one for now ok ;-)

6. As you type after the # you will see that options appear below. You will be able to choose the best option for you or the most popular. This can be like using keywords. The most popular isn't always the best as the competition is higher. When you have finished typing and are happy with your post click OK in the top right corner.

7. You are now presented with your sharing and tagging options. You can tag other people in the picture using their @name, you can add a location (more to come later) and you can also share the picture and post to other types of social media that you might have added during the set-up process. Once happy with your selections click Share in the top right corner

8. Your new post will appear in the centre of your screen

9. Scroll down to read your comment.



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rosieM Premium
This was a great training and very informative.....thank you for the extra tips on how to maneuver readers back to a clickable link. There are so many gurus out there professing ridiculous capabilities with InstaGram, but they fail to emphasize how to do it without being permanently penalized.
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CathH1 Premium Plus
Thanks Rosie, if you liked this then you are just going to love the next instalment :-)
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StepChook Premium
Thanks, Cath. Instagram is a social media tool which I've always thought of as something only my teenage daughters use. I've bookmarked this and will definitely be giving it a go soon.
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CathH1 Premium Plus
that's awesome Stephen, happy to be able to help. This training will get you up and running and posting daily 3 times a day is ideal but I will cover that in my next training :-)
Follow me when you get up and running :-)
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StepChook Premium
I honestly didn't think that Instagram could be used for business. I asked my daughters and they just gave me that typical teenage look that says, "Uh! You're SO old, Dad!"
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CathH1 Premium Plus
yes, instagram is very targeted and easy to manipulate so you are playing right into peoples minds and hands :-)
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Steve1958 Premium
Thanks Cath...
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CathH1 Premium Plus
You're welcome Steve, hope that there was something in there for you :-)
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Steve1958 Premium
Oh yes...
I haven't played with Instagram yet! lol
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CathH1 Premium Plus
ah well then hopefully this has made it neat and simple for you. Let me know how you get on :-)
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Steve1958 Premium
I will...:)
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Austin065 Premium
Thank you for this I have always thought about making an Instagram. I'm defiantly going to make one now, nice training.
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CathH1 Premium Plus
Glad you like it Austin, thank you.
I look forward to reading your training. I know Instagram is still Instagram but everyone does something a little different and we can always learn something new to do :-)
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MKearns Premium
The struggle may be real but the result is ideal. Great training Cath. Successful deal!!!
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CathH1 Premium Plus
So glad that you like it Mike, thank you :-)
I know it's only the basics of Instagram but you got to build the walls before you can put the roof on right? part 2 coming soon ;-)
As long as I am on the right tracks for the standard of training here in WA I am happy :-)
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MKearns Premium
You've arrived Cath and only 4 walls to knock down to Ambassador!
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CathH1 Premium Plus
thanks Mike, been knocking at door 28 for a week and can't seem to get in, it's tough at the top but I will get there :-)
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