Lesson 2: Simple Instagram Posting
*Note: This training assumes you will be able to setup and create your Instagram and Canva profiles and usernames and passwords.
This lesson instructs you how to create simple Instagram posts, and how to save your work in Instagram draft to post at a later time or date.
Simple Instagram Posting
1. On your smartphone, select the “Instagram”icon.
2. Once in Instagram, select the “+” sign on the bottom center of the page to go to your smartphone Image “Gallery”.
3. On the next screen in your “Gallery”, select the image you want to post on Instagram.
4. Once you are satisfied with the image, select “Next”.
5. On the next screen, you can change the Filter of the image. Almost all the time, I use the default which is “Normal”. If you are satisfied with the Filter, select “Next”.
6. On the next screen, you will write a caption. Go ahead and write your caption.
7. When writing your caption, make sure you are posting one of your OWN images – or if you are posting someone else’s image MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THEM PROPER ATTRIBUTION by indicating in the caption “Photo courtesy of @Instagram account name”.
Include all relevant hashtags associated with the image you are posting. Add any emoticons you might like. (*Note: More details about hashtags coming in Part 2 of the training)
Also Tag any people and share on other Social Media if you choose to.
8. Click “Share” to Post.
9. Check your completed post in Instagram. Looks Good!!
Excellent!
Once you’ve completed these steps, go to Lesson 3 by clicking “Next Page.”