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How To Hide Spammy or Inappropriate Comments On Instagram

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Have you ever received a comment on an Instagram post that seemed either spammy or wildly inappropriate? If you have a public Instagram account (which, as a business, you definitely should have), then you know how much of a problem inappropriate comments can be on Instagram.

Luckily, there’s a solution to this oftentimes awkward problem.

Recently, Instagram introduced a new feature that aims to curb or completely eliminate the growing trend of uninvited inappropriate comments and offensive phrases on posts.

Inappropriate comments can really tarnish the professional look of your business. Sometimes, these comments can have links to other accounts that promote nudity or pornography, which is definitely a bad look for your business if you’re trying to appear clean and friendly.

It only takes a few steps to setup this filter, and we’ll walk you through how to do it in today’s blog post.

Options

To access the comment filter, you’ll first need to go to the Options section of your Instagram app. If you’re using an iOS device (iPhone, iPad) the options are indicated by a gear icon. For Android users, the options are three vertical dots stacked on top of one another.

Once you’re in your app options, scroll down until you see the Settings section, and then click on Comments.

This is where you’ll find a few options for filtering out inappropriate comments.

Default Keywords

Instagram automatically filters out certain words that are deemed inappropriate by a majority of the population. These include curse words, references to private body parts, and more. Unfortunately, Instagram does not list which words the default filtering includes, but it will block most things deemed offensive by a majority of the population.

All you need to do to block the default keywords is tap the button next to Hide Inappropriate Comments, and then click Done.

Custom Keywords

Need to set up custom keywords to block in your comments? Instagram allows you to do that as well.

If you don’t think that the default keywords will do the job, you can use the next area of the Comments settings to enter certain words or phrases that you also want to block from showing in your post comments.

Just type out the words you want to be blocked by Instagram, using a comma to separate each word, and then click the Done button.

Deleting Comments

Sometimes, inappropriate just fall through the cracks of the filter and end up on your posts anyway. If this happens, don’t worry; you can still get rid of the comments by manually deleting them.

Now, keep in mind, I am not talking about negative comments on your posts. You should never delete a customer’s critical comment, even if it does speak poorly about you. However, if they use inappropriate language in their comment, that does give you ground to delete the comment.

If you would like to delete a comment on a post, it’s very simple. Just go to the post in question, and click on the bubble shaped Comments button, like you’re going to leave a comment on a post (located in-between the heart and paper airplane icons underneath the post).

Hold down on the screen where the inappropriate comment is located, and then click the trash can icon at the top of the screen.

That’s it! The comment has been deleted, no questions asked.

Reporting Comments

Reporting a comment is as simple as deleting one. You’ll go to the comment on your post and long press on it, just like you did when deleting a comment.

But, instead of pressing the trash can icon, you’ll press the octagon with the ! in the center of it.

Instagram will ask you why you are wanting to report the comment, and you can select either Spam or Scam, or Abusive Content.

Reporting is great for not only getting the comment off of your post but also letting Instagram know that the user who posted the comment is improperly using Instagram and going against its Terms of Use.

That’s it, really. Instagram makes it very easy for users to protect against unwanted and unnecessary comments. Protect your brand and your customers from dangerous spam accounts, and inappropriate comments by using the settings available to you in the Instagram app.

Using Instagram Ads To Boost Your Business

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Instagram is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media platforms available, surpassing both Twitter and Pinterest in the number of daily users, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.

It’s also the second most popular platform for millennial users, with 59% of those surveyed between 18-29 saying they use Instagram, second only to Facebook, with 88% saying they use it.

It’s clear that Instagram has a huge influence over consumers, and businesses should be coming up with strategies to take advantage of the great marketing opportunities afforded by this platform. One of the ways to engage with customers is through advertising on Instagram.

If you’re new to Instagram Ads, don’t worry, we’ve got some great info today that can help get you started and on the path to earning yourself more business.

Different Types of Ads

With Instagram, you have a few different options for advertising your products and services to customers. Instagram is primarily a photo sharing platform, but videos have been growing exponentially in the service, thanks to the addition of minute long videos, live streaming, and Stories.

Routine picture posts are the simplest way to show off your products on Instagram, but videos are better at showing a more accurate representation of what you’re selling and keeping people interested in your post for a longer time. However, be careful when you post a video. If you don’t grab a user’s attention within the first few seconds of a video, then they’ll scroll right on past your content.

With Instagram’s new Multi-Upload feature, you can now add up to 10 photos to one single post, leaving the door open for lots of unique advertising opportunities.

And let’s not forget about Stories, Instagram’s unabashed clone of Snapchat’s own Stories feature. Certain brands have access to advertising capabilities in Stories and feature their ads in between a user’s follower’s Stories, but this is only open to a select few companies right now. Instead, think about using the normal Stories feature to give your followers something exclusive to check out, like behind-the-scenes access to your business operations, or exclusive promotional codes.

How To Setup An Ad

Sponsored posts in Instagram work a little bit differently than in other places. In order to set up an Instagram Ad through their service, you first have to have a Facebook Business Page. Facebook and Instagram advertising are tied together, which makes sense when you consider that Facebook bought Instagram back in 2012.

You’ll also need to make sure your Instagram account is set up as an official business account.

You’ll need to connect your Instagram account to your Facebook Page by clicking on Settings on your Page, and then going to the tab that says Instagram Ads on the left side of the screen. Connect your Instagram account using your username and password, and then add the accounts you want to Advertise on to finish up.

Next, navigate to the Ad Creation page, and then select your marketing objective from the list of options. Facebook makes it easy for anyone to create an ad, even if you’ve never done one before. If you’re unsure what one of the marketing objectives is on the list, hover over the “i” icon and Facebook will give you a brief description of what each type of objective does for you.

The next step involves selecting who your target audience for the ad will be, based on various demographics such as location, age, gender, interests, and more. You’ll also have to decide how much you want to spend on your advertising campaign, and whether you want to increase your engagement or impressions. Don’t worry if you don’t know what to do here; Facebook makes it very easy to set up a campaign and explains every part of the process in great detail.

The last thing you need to remember, and maybe the most important thing, is to add appropriate and engaging captions and Call-To-Actions on your advertisement. The ultimate goal of an ad is to drive users to your website to make a purchase, right? If you publish an ad with no CTAs to lead them to clicking on a button or making a call to your business, then your ad will be unsuccessful.

Lead your customers from your Instagram post, to your website, to making a purchase on your website. It’s all about conversions with advertising, and Instagram ads provide a new tool for you to get more sales!

What An Ad Can Do For You

Users on Instagram are far more likely to engage with branded posts than they are on both Facebook and Twitter. In fact, Instagram is known for having an extremely high engagement rate compared to other social media platforms.

According to data collected from YotPo, 30% of Instagram users have bought something they first spotted on Instagram. Not only that, visitors from Instagram stay on a site for an average of 192 seconds, meaning they’re a much more engaged audience than Facebook or Twitter users.

Instagram ads have proven year after year that they’re the kings of online engagement. Try advertising on Instagram today and see what it can do for your business.

For more on getting started with Instagram Ads for Business, check out their help page.

Don’t Like Snapchat? Try Instagram!

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Are you one of the many people who hasn’t jumped on the Snapchat bandwagon, and doesn’t really want to bother learning a brand new form of social media? Are you content with just using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for your daily updates for your business?

You’re in luck! Instagram wants to make your job easier, with its new Snapchat-like feature, called Instagram Stories.

If you’re new to the 24-hour picture messaging craze started by Snapchat, then this new feature will be completely new to you. But if you’re familiar with how Snapchat works, you’ll notice that Instagram Stories looks very similar to Snapchat Stories (heck, even the name is the same!)

Instagram explains it like this:

With Instagram Stories, you don’t have to worry about overposting. Instead, you can share as much as you want throughout the day — with as much creativity as you want. You can bring your story to life in new ways with text and drawing tools. The photos and videos will disappear after 24 hours and won’t appear on your profile grid or in feed.

So, instead of posting pictures that stay attached to your profile for as long as you keep them posted, Instagram Stories allows you to post quick photos or videos that are attached to your profile and disappear after a 24 hour period.

You might be asking, “what’s the advantage of that?” Well, it’s the same advantage that businesses who have been using Snapchat have been enjoying for some time. It allows you to interact with your customers more intimately, by providing them with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, discounts and deals, and maybe a simple message that you’d rather share for only a specific amount of time!

To use the new Instagram Stories feature, you only need to take a few extra steps in your normal posting routine. To post a photo to Instagram Stories, simply click the Plus sign icon near the top left part of your social feed. You can snap your pic by pressing the white circle at the bottom, or hold it to shoot a short video clip.

Once you’ve taken your picture or video, you can draw on it or add text on top of it (sorry, no fun filters just yet!) Press the white checkmark and your pic or video will be added to your story! Stories from people you follow will appear at the top of your feed, and your own story will show up on your profile page. If there’s a colored circle surrounding someone’s profile picture, you know they have a story to share!

When looking through someone else’s Story, you can click on the screen to move through their story, or swipe left to go on to the next account’s Story. Want to view a picture for longer? Hold your finger down on the screen and you can view the pic for as long as you need. You can also comment on someone’s Story by tapping the Direct Message button and sending them a private message. Public likes and comments aren’t available on Stories, unlike regular posts, but you can see how many people have viewed your Story so you know that it’s working!

The possibilities for using Instagram Stories for your business are boundless! For more info, check out Instagram’s official blog post!

6 Easy Steps To Connect Your Facebook and Instagram Accounts

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Have you ever encountered this problem: You just posted a fantastic picture to Instagram, complete with pleasing angles, perfect lighting, an interesting subject, and high quality resolution. You’ve written the perfect caption for your photo, and used all the correct trending hashtags. Then, you think, “oh no! I need to post this to Facebook as well. Ugh, it’s going to take forever to copy everything over.”

That’s where connecting your Facebook and Instagram accounts can really help you out! Once you get them connected, Instagram and Facebook do the work for you, and make sure your pic is posted perfectly — caption and all — on both sites! Check out the steps below to get your Instagram and Facebook accounts connected.

Login to Instagram

If you haven’t created an Instagram account prior to reading this article, now’s a great time to do that. The process is simple, and should only take you a few minutes to complete! Once you’re signed up, login to Instagram using your phone or tablet.

Go To Your Profile Page

Next, you’ll need to navigate to your Instagram profile page, by pressing the person icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. This will take you directly to your profile page, that lists your followers, who you follow, and all the pictures you’ve shared.

Click On The Options Icon

Click on your profile’s settings next, the gear icon in the upper right corner of your profile page.

Scroll Down Until You See “Linked Accounts”

The options page lets you manage and modify all of your Instagram profile settings. In order to link your Facebook profile, you’ll need to scroll down the page until you see the option for “linked accounts.” Click on this option.

Click on Facebook to Login and Connect

You’ll see a number of different social media websites that you can connect on this screen, such as Twitter, Foursquare, and more. In order to connect your Facebook account, just click on the word “Facebook.” You’ll then be asked to login to your Facebook account using your Facebook account login information.

After logging in, you’ll be directed back to the Instagram account. Your Facebook and Instagram accounts are now linked, and you will not have to link your accounts in the future, as long as you don’t unlink the two accounts.

When You Post Pictures, Click the Facebook Icon To Post There As Well

Now that you’ve linked your Facebook and Instagram accounts, you can choose the option to share whatever you post on Instagram to Facebook as well. To do this, go through the normal steps that you take when you post a photo to Instagram, such as cropping and adding filters. Once you get to the page where you add a caption to your photo, you’ll see options below the text box that allow you to select certain other social media accounts to post your photo to as well. Simply click Facebook, and it will highlight blue, letting you know that you’ve selected the option to post this photo to Facebook as well.

That’s it! You’ve successfully linked your Instagram and Facebook accounts. You’ll now have the freedom to post pictures to Facebook at the same time that you post to your Instagram account, saving you time and frustration.

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