Today we’re getting tactical and nitty gritty with Instagram. From how to build authority with a small audience, the ins and outs of reels, Instagram Lives, why you shouldn’t freak out over hashtags, and what metrics to track.

Does Instagram rank saves, comments, and shares higher than likes? What are the best tools for scheduling social media content?

Natasha Samuel is an Instagram Strategist, podcaster, and YouTuber who helps small businesses shine online and her content is so inspirational and intentional. If you’ve been intimidated by Instagram Reels, keeping up with posting consistently, and engaging intentionally with your audience, there are so many gems in this episode that you’re going to love.

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Connect with Natasha on her Instagram, @shinewithnatasha, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and tune in to The Shine Online Podcast. You can also grab her FREE 3-minute video lesson, 3 Steps to Repurpose Instagram Content.

Check out Natasha’s 3 favorite social media scheduling tools: Buffer, Later, and Planoly. She also recommends InShot for video editing and Canva for graphics.

Check out my NEW $27 mini course, Visible Reach In A Week. In 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to create a $3 a day ad campaign that will drive brand awareness with your supporters.

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