Do you share inspiration posts on Instagram? Or are you against the practice entirely? Perhaps you just don’t know HOW to do it properly. In this Monday Marketing Minisode, Darla and Natalie dissect the pros and cons of sharing inspiration posts. They also share how to do it the right way—giving proper kudos to the designers. Don’t miss it!

• [0:40] Inspiration posts: to share or not to share? 

• Wingnut Social Webinar: June 25th 2020 at 1pm

There are a few notable cons to sharing posts on Instagram that aren’t yours—and they’re the biggest reason why those who are adamantly against it don’t do it:

1. You’re not showcasing YOUR work and what YOU bring to the table. In some cases, it seems as though you’re giving the other designer more credit than you.

Keep listening to hear some of Darla and Natalie’s tips to mitigate some of the cons of inspirational posts. But some pros just may outweigh the cons: 

1. Inspiration posts perform MUCH better than organic posts—sometimes up to 3x better. If you need more traffic and interaction on your posts it can help boost your account.

YOU get to weigh the pros and cons, but Darla and Natalie are all for sharing inspiration posts. 

One of the reasons Darla and Natalie launched their #WowWingnut hashtag was to share inspiration posts with the proper permission already built-in. It’s a great way to motivate your followers and grow your following. 

Here are the round rules Darla and Natalie follow when sharing inspiration posts:

• If you’re uncomfortable sharing a designer's image, you can DM them for permission

Darla shares a ‘shocker’ at the end of this episode. Listen to the end to hear what it is!

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