{"id":381,"date":"2022-02-23T09:50:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T16:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=381"},"modified":"2022-02-23T09:50:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T16:50:20","slug":"5-new-instagram-features-you-need-to-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=381","title":{"rendered":"5 New Instagram Features You Need To Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this week’s blog, we’re talking all about new Instagram features so you know exactly what is trending on the app & you can take advantage of all the new features when you are creating content<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There have been SO many big things going on at Instagram this year. I can\u2019t believe how many new features & updates have been rolled out in 2021\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026which is why I wanted to recap some of the most exciting IG news for you now that it\u2019s 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know it can take a ton of time to keep track of all the updates coming from Instagram, so I am here to do that for you! This list doesn\u2019t include EVERY new feature or change on the app in the last year, but it DOES include what I think are the most exciting updates that you need to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 Instagram \u201cSubscriptions\u201d <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finaaaaalllllllly Instagram is giving everyone a way to make $$$ directly on the app. I am telling you\u2014if there\u2019s one update you need to know about, it\u2019s THIS one! And I can\u2019t wait to tell you why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far, Instagram Subscriptions are only available to a select few creators. But, friend, I am including this on my list of updates you NEED to know about because it is a complete game changer and I want to make sure you are ready when this rolls out to everyone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IG announced \u201cSubscriptions\u201d which give creators the ability to offer paid subscriptions to their followers. This means dollars in your pocket every single month!! It will be tough to wait patiently for this to get rolled out to everybody, but in the meantime, this is what you should keep in mind\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to funneling your followers off the app:<\/em><\/strong> Instead, you can offer your paid services right on Instagram. It takes a step out of the sales process and makes selling SO much easier for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to consistent income:<\/em><\/strong> When you offer a subscription service, you can count on sales incoming every single month. It will give you so much more confidence & freedom in your business that you don\u2019t have when you are relying solely on product sales or launches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can use this new feature: <\/em><\/strong>I want to share some ideas to help you take advantage of this update. Here are 3 ways you can use \u201cText-to-Speech\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Weekly Coaching Calls: <\/strong>Offer your followers a coaching session where you educate them and answer any questions they might have about your products or services.
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2: Member-Exclusive Information:<\/strong> Include an option for your audience to opt-in to get access to exclusive information. This might be an extended version of something you\u2019re posting about or it might be something that is totally unique & created just for subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Exclusive Community:<\/strong> If you offer a product or service, give your customers even more value by inviting them to join an exclusive community. You\u2019re not only giving them access to YOU & your business, but also to a space where they can connect with other people who are in the same shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instagram recently rolled out the option to \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d to your posts. Whenever you go to upload a piece of content on Instagram, you can select this tool and then enter in a start date & an end date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might not sound all that impressive, but when you consider HOW this can completely transform your conversions & sales on the app, you\u2019ll definitely want to start using this ASAP. Here\u2019s why you need to \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d on your posts & a few ideas to help you get started\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to lost leads: <\/em><\/strong>When you use this feature, you KNOW you\u2019re following up with all the people who are interested in buying or booking because Instagram does it for you. You don\u2019t have to worry about keeping track of Leads in your DM\u2019s or in the comments of an old post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to crazy conversion rates:<\/em><\/strong> \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d has the potential to completely transform the way you\u2019re using IG for your business & will lead to so many more conversions! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can use this new feature: <\/em><\/strong>I want to share some ideas to help you take advantage of this update. Here are 3 ways you can use \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Run A Promotion Or Sale:<\/strong> Use this to let people know how long your promo period runs for & when your sale is ending so they don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Host A Live Or An Event:<\/strong> Use this to tell people you\u2019re hosting a LIVE & will be showing your face at a certain time. Or, let them know they should mark their calendars because you\u2019re holding an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Post a Multi-Part Series:<\/strong> Break up a list of tips or an educational how-to post into multiple installments. This way, you can \u201cAdd Reminder\u201d and let your followers know when they can expect the next part of your series to go live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Introducing \u201cCollaborations\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What if I told you that one of Instagram\u2019s new changes would allow you to double, triple, or quadruple your audience on Instagram?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019d definitely want to know how, right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, friend, when Instagram introduced \u201cCollaborations\u201d they made this possible to majorly broaden your audience. You now have the ability to invite other people on Instagram to \u201ccollaborate\u201d with you on a post\u2014so it\u2019s visible for both of your audiences. But, the coolest part is\u2026you can collaborate with up to 20 people. Meaning in one single Reel or Carousel, you have the potential to reach 19 other people\u2019s unique followers. Pretty incredible, right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to simply \u201ctagging\u201d creators:<\/em><\/strong> Instead, you can feature them as a collaborator & vice versa. This is so much more visible for the people who are engaging with the post & opens up the potential reach in a huge way. You have the chance to get noticed & seen by completely different followers which is HUGE for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to serious authority: <\/em><\/strong>When you collaborate with other people who are seen as experts in their niche, it gives you instant credibility. Using this feature lets your audience know that you are someone they can trust & an expert they want to buy from.

Here\u2019s how you can use this new feature: <\/em><\/strong>I want to share some ideas to help you take advantage of this update. Here are 3 ways you can use \u201cCollaborations\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Promote a Product or Service:<\/strong> Partner with other people in your industry & cross-promote each other’s products. This is an incredible way to get your promos in front of completely new people without running expensive ads that might not convert, anyway.
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2: Partner With A Brand<\/strong>: \u201cCollaborations\u201d are perfect for partnering with brands because they allow you to be transparent with your audience & let them know you are doing a paid post in a way that allows them to easily access your post & the brand\u2019s account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: \u201cCollaborate\u201d With A Follower:<\/strong> Invite your followers to connect with you by collaborating with some of them! They\u2019ll feel so special & like they are really part of an incredible community & you get visibility to their followers, too. It\u2019s like having someone share your posts, but better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 Add a \u201cLink Sticker\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is an update I know SO many people were waiting for! Instagram announced that the LINK sticker was available for everyone\u2026not just accounts that have more than 10,000 followers. This is major because it opens the door for smaller creators on the app to take advantage of adding links to their Stories. I want to share a couple of tips with you to help YOU use this feature<\/a> and to give you some inspiration on how you can incorporate link stickers into your Instagram strategy\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to telling people the link is in your bio:<\/em><\/strong> Because anyone can now include a link sticker in their Story! But, that doesn\u2019t mean you should use these stickers on every post! Be selective about how you use the new feature and don\u2019t spam your followers with too many Stories that include a \u201cLink Sticker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to funneling your followers:<\/em><\/strong> Anyone now has the opportunity to share a link in their Story that can funnel followers exactly where you want them to go. Maybe it\u2019s a link to your newsletter signup\u2026or a link to your latest post\u2026or maybe it\u2019s a link to a product you\u2019re promoting. Whatever the case is, you can send your followers exactly where you\u2019ll be able to convert them the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can use this new feature: <\/em><\/strong>I want to share some ideas to help you take advantage of this update. Here are 3 ways you can use the \u201cLink Sticker\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Share About Your Business & Link To Your Website: <\/strong>You can let people know what you do & how you can help them, and then direct them to learn even more.
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2: Offer A Special Discount Or Bonus & Include A Link To A Landing Page:<\/strong> Share an exclusive promotion with your followers & then direct them to access the deal with a link in your Story.
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3: Let People Know About News & Link To Your Blog Post:<\/strong> Tell people that you\u2019ve posted something new & then share a link to your webpage or blog post in your Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 NEW \u201cText-to-Speech\u201d Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one is incredible! Instagram recently launched a Text To Speech feature that automatically reads any text you\u2019ve added to your Reels OUT LOUD! If you\u2019re not as excited about this update as I am, let me tell you why it\u2019s going to come in SO handy & how I\u2019m planning to use this\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to time-consuming voiceovers:<\/em><\/strong> If you\u2019ve ever recorded Reels with voiceovers<\/a>, then you know it\u2019s twice the work. You have to film & edit your Reel\u2026annnnd then you also have to do the same with your voiceover audio. Well friend, say goodbye to doing all of this thanks to the Text-to-Speech feature. Now, Instagram does the voiceover for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to accessibility:<\/em><\/strong> In addition to being a major time-saver, this feature is also incredible because it instantly makes any Reel more accessible for your audience. They add another element to every Reel\u2014audio\u2014that makes them digestible for your people in one more way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can use this new feature: <\/em><\/strong>I want to share some ideas to help you take advantage of this update. Here are 3 ways you can use \u201cText-to-Speech\u201d…

1: Read A Written Tutorial:<\/strong> Share a tutorial with your audience & have the \u201cText-to-Speech\u201d feature read out each step for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Give Your Thoughts A Voice:<\/strong> Share an opinion or an observation that you know your audience can relate to & let this new feature speak for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Start Your Own Trend: <\/strong>Have you come across audio for Reel that includes \u201cText-to-Speech?\u201d I definitely have! And when you include this in your Reels, you\u2019re starting a trend that other people can then remake for their feed.
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Worried you\u2019re going to miss out on future updates & new Instagram features or about how to add any new features to your IG strategy?? I got you! Over on my Instagram page, I make sure you\u2019re the FIRST to know about news from Instagram & give you tips & ideas just like the ones I listed here for all of Instagram\u2019s newest tools. Make sure you are following me so you don\u2019t miss a post! Click here to follow me on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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