Course Curriculum

Instagram Marketing: Ultimate 30 Days Action Plan For Growth

2sections
32lectures
1h 35mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • Clearly understand you Instagram marketing plan and how to implement it for constant account growth

  • Know how to convert Instagram followers into paying customers by using right marketing strategies & tactics

  • Know and implement powerful strategies for Instagram account growth & engagement

  • Generate high quality content for Instagram

  • Have a 30-day content plan for posting

01

30 Days Action Plan For Crushing Your Instagram Game

31 lectures • 1hr 23min

  • TIP #1: How to create a content plan

    Brainstorm ideas on paper, map content using category prompts (human, promotional, controversial, engaging, timely, entertaining, generous, useful), and plan with Google Sheets and Google Calendar to post consistently and grow.

    16:19

  • [IMPORTANT] Before we start!

    Go to the FAQ section and ask your question ;)

    1:09

  • TIP #2: Know your best posting time to schedule later

    Experiment with posting times rather than chasing a best time, log posts in Google Calendar for 60 days, and use Instagram insights to optimize when your audience is active.

    3:53

  • TIP #3: Shooting techniques

    Boost Instagram results by using your phone's or a real camera instead of the in-app shot, shooting raw when possible, and editing in Lightroom or Photoshop for richer color.

    6:10

  • TIP #4: Retouching techniques

    Master mobile and desktop retouching using Snapseed, Lightroom, and Photoshop with presets; streamline workflow from shooting to exporting, refining images for different cameras.

    5:53

  • TIP #5: Instagram Stories (part 1) - Days

    Leverage Instagram stories by using the day-of-week sticker to boost discovery. Add daily day tags to your stories to appear in searches and recommendations, increasing followers, likes, and views.

    3:18

  • TIP #6: Instagram Stories (part 2) - Locations

    Use story locations that match your audience, tagging cities like New York City to boost discovery and top stories visibility.

    1:26

  • TIP #7: Profile Grid Diversity

    Mix and match your photos and videos using a content plan that alternates five photos with one video to create profile grid diversity on Instagram.

    0:56

  • TIP #8: Instagram Stories Diversity

    Diversify Instagram stories by using more videos than images, aiming for one video every five images; craft short scripts or on-the-go content to create feeders for your stores.

    1:48

  • TIP #9: Making it FUN (part 1)

    Add stickers to Instagram images and stories to create fun, memorable moments and keep your audience engaged.

    1:26

  • TIP #10: Making it FUN (part 2)

    Use premade funny images from sites like 9gag to create quick, engaging instagram stories that disappear after 24 hours. Refresh daily with new images to spark audience comments and smiles.

    1:49

  • TIP #11: Instagram business account vs personal

    Compare Instagram business and personal profiles, highlighting the benefits of a business profile—contact info, analytics, and ads—so you can optimize posting times and attract customers.

    2:39

  • TIP #12: Series of images

    How to combine wide, close and detailed images

    3:15

  • TIP #13: Profile grid look

    Plan and compose your Instagram profile grid in advance to create cohesive preview images. Use a consistent color scheme, favoring similar colors or black and white for a unified look.

    1:50

  • TIP #14: Make Your Instagram Stories Look Great

    Make your Instagram stories look great by shooting vertically with a DSLR or mirrorless camera for stabilization and depth of field, and using a short 15-second script with clear audio.

    2:12

  • TIP #15: Awesome image captions

    Create long tail captions that tell a story behind each image, fostering emotional resonance and audience engagement. Start with five sentences and draft descriptions for upcoming posts.

    2:35

  • TIP #16: Emoji in your captions and descriptions

    Add emojis and colorful elements to captions and descriptions to boost engagement and virality, making your content more interesting to subscribers.

    0:58

  • TIP #17: Tags and tagging people

    Learn how tagging people on photos and videos boosts reach and engagement by inviting friends to appear in your content and prompting comments.

    1:33

  • TIP #18: Hashtags magic

    Learn to maximize Instagram reach by using at least five hashtags per post, ideally seven to ten, with relevant one-word tags and location hashtags.

    1:58

  • TIP #19: Using Instagram Direct the right way

    Use Instagram direct to transform engagement into conversations by replying to posts with direct messages and commenting on stories, staying top of mind and driving followers to your profile.

    1:38

  • TIP #20: Bot services - Pros and Cons

    Explore bot services for Instagram growth by automating real engagement with real people, avoid fake followers, and use bots to support time-constrained activity while aligning with algorithms.

    2:32

  • TIP #21: Consistency the right way

    Maintain consistency by posting daily to accelerate Instagram growth. Aim for at least two posts per day, with three to five per day ideal, to grow subscribers steadily.

    2:48

  • TIP #22: Links

    Place links in your profile bio, under post descriptions, and in Instagram stories for accounts over 10k, and update them frequently to guide subscribers to external resources.

    2:58

  • TIP #23: Buy Exposure

    Learn to grow your Instagram via paid exposure by buying ads from smaller accounts, negotiating cross-promotions, and gradually scaling to 10k followers for cost-effective audience reach.

    2:25

  • TIP #24: Bio & CTA

    Craft a compelling profile bio that clearly describes what you do, what you like, and how you help, with easy contact and a call to action by updating your link.

    2:01

  • TIP #25: Reposts

    Use the repost feature to share new content on Twitter and Facebook, extending impressions and turning friends into Instagram subscribers.

    1:02

  • TIP #26: Seed your content

    Seed your content by duplicating posts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger stories to reach wider audiences. Post the same image in three places to triple visits to your Instagram.

    1:44

  • TIP #27: Save & Reuse

    Save successful posts and reuse them after a few months to extend their visibility. Store images on your device and refresh your feed by periodically reposting popular content.

    0:53

  • TIP #28: Learn new Instagram strategies this way

    Attend live Instagram workshops to gain fresh strategies and ideas from peers, stay updated on platform changes, and network to propel your growth.

    1:37

  • TIP #29: Monetizing Your Instagram Account

    Monetize your Instagram by building an email list via your website with free media in exchange for emails, then use push notifications for cross-platform updates.

    1:51

  • TIP #30: MOST IMPORTANT TIP!

    Commit to daily posts, implement at least one deep per day, build a content plan, start posting, and communicate with your audience.

    0:45
02

Instagram Automation

1 lecture • 12min

  • Instagram Automated Marketing Secrets (+Software)

    Learn how Instagram automated marketing works through a Russian service, including setup, pricing, profile age rules, and tracking results via a generated progress link.

    12:03