for business owners.
Instagram is the frontline social media platform for businesses, with its emphasis on visuals and storytelling. As well as the grid, Stories and Reels make it a complex and nuanced platform to get right – but when it works, the combination of eye candy and instant messaging can turbo-charge your business.
Below are articles to help you navigate Instagram and stay on top of the latest changes and trends and Canva templates which cut the time it takes to create beautiful graphics that just work!
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HOW TO FIND OUT THE BEST DAY AND TIME TO POST ON INSTAGRAM
Knowing the best day and time to post on Instagram is an easy way of maximising the chance of our followers seeing our posts - which is what we all want! Instagram’s photo and video platform is the second most engaged social media platform after Facebook with more...
Which social media platforms are right for you in 2025?
With so many major changes on social media platforms in the past year, let’s see which platforms are right for you in 2025. We’ll look at the current landscape, emerging and established platforms and how to choose which of those to use. THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM...
HOW MANY HASHTAGS SHOULD I USE ON INSTAGRAM IN 2025?
Should you even be using hashtags in 2025? if so, how many hashtags, where should you post them and why are influencers and people with huge Instagram accounts ignoring them and still succeeding? These and many more questions will be answered below ... and it's all...
Creating an Instagram carousel that engages
Creating an Instagram carousel - the grid posts with multiple photos/videos - can be a challenge and yet the upside is so high: greater engagement, content that serves your audience and is perfect for sharing and saving. Here’s what you need to know about creating a...
How to share a post on Instagram Stories in 2025
When you share a post on Instagram Stories, there’s a trick to making sure your followers love your Story just as much as the original grid post: add value! Here's how to do that in 2025. Three steps to sharing your own grid post to Stories It’s super easy to share...
HOW TO CREATE A SOCIAL MEDIA SCHEDULE IN FIVE EASY STEPS
If you want to learn how to create a social media schedule so you can be consistent on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest, here are the five content planning steps you need to take. For more ideas on why you might want to create a social media...
50 Instagram post ideas for small business owners
When you’re a business owner, setting out on a new year with your goals and word of the year, the reality of what to post in that first week or two kicks in. I’ve been there, we’ve all been there, so here are 50 Instagram post ideas for small business owners -...
How to do archive posts on Instagram (updated for 2025)
You need your Instagram grid to show clearly what you and your business are about. One of the best ways of doing this is by regularly reviewing and curating your feed, removing posts that no longer serve you. Here's your two-step guide (yes, it's super easy!) on how...
WHAT DOES TBT MEAN AND HOW TO USE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Ever seen #TBT on a social media post and wondered what it meant? Here’s a quick explanation of what TBT means and how to use it on your own social media platforms. WHAT DOES TBT MEAN? TBT stands for throwback Thursday. It’s used when we want to share old photos or...
Instagram Story views: everything you need to know in 2025
When you understand Instagram Story views on your account, you can use this to improve your content and have it shared more and grow, which is what we all want, right? Let’s go through everything you need to know about Instagram Story views, including what Instagram...
Manychat alternative on its way
Stan Store is beta testing its own Manychat alternative and it’s due to arrive early this year (2025). E-commerce platform Stan Store already has a huge number of capabilities including hosting courses and memberships, building email lists, selling digital products...
How to add a link to Instagram Stories in 2025
Stories is one of the few places where Instagram allows a clickable link, so knowing how to add a link to Instagram Stories is a business essential for building your email list and sales. Here’s how to add a link to an IG Story and style it to match your branding.How...
Instagram Story hack: shine a light on others
Are you stuck with what to share on Instagram Stories? Yes? It’s not just you who is - so why not help others and your own business at the same time with this British-friendly Instagram Story hack. INSTAGRAM STORIES ARE DESIGNED TO BE SHARED Instagram has designed...
HOW TO MAKE A WHITE BACKGROUND FOR INSTAGRAM
You can make a white background for Instagram in your flatlays and overhead photos in a few simple steps using just your phone camera and free apps available on iPhone and android. Scroll down for instructions and the best free apps to use. YOUR PHONE To make a...
LOCAL MARKETING USING INSTAGRAM: IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Local marketing using Instagram is easier than you think! Here are three simple tips to get you in front of potential clients in your local area. WHY DO LOCAL MARKETING WITH INSTAGRAM? With Instagram allowing us to reach anywhere in the world, why would it be...
instagram templates for canva
Instagram is one of the most visual and complex of the social media platforms, which means it can be time consuming to use. Templates with built in content ideas, graphics and text is one of the best ways to speed up your content creation process.
All of these templates are designed for online design tool Canva and will work happily in either the free or pro version. Don’t forget you can also use Canva on your phone for on-the-go style or making the most of time pockets when you’re out and about.
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Instagram Stories template for Canva – Geo + Grace
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Instagram Reels cover templates for Canva
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Instagram carousel template for Canva – Plant Life
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Instagram Story Highlight covers for Canva – Desert Bliss
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Black Friday social media template bundle for Canva
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Aesthetic carousel for Instagram template bundle for Canva
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Boho Instagram carousel template for Canva
$13.00




















