
Instagram Rules
The Essential Guide to Building Brands, Business and Community
Jodie Cook(Author)
Frances Lincoln (Publisher)
Published on 27. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7112-5176-2 (ISBN)
Description
SALES & MARKETING BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021
'Essential for anyone wanting to take Instagram seriously.' - ALEX WOOD, FORBES
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Boost your business, grow an online community or promote a side-hustle with Instagram Rules.
Instagram is an essential tool for any business, and an estimated 60% of users discover new products via the platform. But how can you use it effectively? Social media expert Jodie Cook breaks it down into 125 bite-sized rules, making Instagram an easy and efficient method for expanding your venture.
Jodie takes you through the most important aspects of running a professional account - strategy, content, community, growth - and drills into the key concepts so that you can apply expert digital marketing knowledge to your profile, no matter the size.
Learn the dos and don'ts of post planning; developing a voice; identifying trends; driving a campaign; responding to engagement; and more.
Create a personalised Instagram strategy, whatever your business is.
Apply insight from interviews with successful users (from Ben & Jerry's and Papier, to freelancers and community groups) and Jodie's own experience working with international brands, celebrities and small businesses.
Read as a quick-fire reference or as a step-by-step guide or for effective, focused strategy.
Whether you're a complete novice, short on time or want to improve your engagement - Instagram Rules makes social media marketing straightforward and hassle-free for any small business or serious Instagram user.
'Essential for anyone wanting to take Instagram seriously.' - ALEX WOOD, FORBES
****************
Boost your business, grow an online community or promote a side-hustle with Instagram Rules.
Instagram is an essential tool for any business, and an estimated 60% of users discover new products via the platform. But how can you use it effectively? Social media expert Jodie Cook breaks it down into 125 bite-sized rules, making Instagram an easy and efficient method for expanding your venture.
Jodie takes you through the most important aspects of running a professional account - strategy, content, community, growth - and drills into the key concepts so that you can apply expert digital marketing knowledge to your profile, no matter the size.
Learn the dos and don'ts of post planning; developing a voice; identifying trends; driving a campaign; responding to engagement; and more.
Create a personalised Instagram strategy, whatever your business is.
Apply insight from interviews with successful users (from Ben & Jerry's and Papier, to freelancers and community groups) and Jodie's own experience working with international brands, celebrities and small businesses.
Read as a quick-fire reference or as a step-by-step guide or for effective, focused strategy.
Whether you're a complete novice, short on time or want to improve your engagement - Instagram Rules makes social media marketing straightforward and hassle-free for any small business or serious Instagram user.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Illustrations
50 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 150 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-5176-2 (9780711251762)
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10/2020
Frances Lincoln
€21.49
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Jodie Cook is founder of JC Social Media, an award-winning social media agency that works with international brands, celebrities and small businesses. Jodie was selected as one of Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs; is a regular commentator on social media; and has written over five books, including the '50 Great Ideas' series (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Easy SEO) and Winning at Social Media and Stop Acting Like You're Going to Live Forever.
Content
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE: STRATEGIC APPROACH
Why be strategic?
The four steps to building an effective strategy
Goal-setting
Interview: Holly Chapman, Papier
Profile Optimisation
Brand and Branding
Interview: Kayleigh, O'Connor, Tikiboo Fitness
Tone of Voice
CHAPTER TWO: CONTENT
Why does content matter so much?
The four steps to creating great content
Post-planning
Interview: Kathryn Griffin, Ben & Jerry's
Creating Great Content
Captions and Hashtags
Interview: Can Atham
Finding New Ideas
CHAPTER THREE: COMMUNITY
What community means
The four steps to building a community
Understanding Your Community
Interview: Jess Reading, Tentsile
Active Outreach
Responding to Engagement
Interview: Sunny Oshan, Frenchiestore
Encouraging Interaction
CHAPTER FOUR: GROWTH
What growth means
The four steps to achieving growth
Gaining Traction
Reaching New Audiences
Interview: Elise Armitage, What The Fab
Paid Advertising
Measuring Results
Interview: Carrie Green,
Female Entrepreneur Association
HEALTH
Final thoughts
Index
Further reading
Acknowledgements
CHAPTER ONE: STRATEGIC APPROACH
Why be strategic?
The four steps to building an effective strategy
Goal-setting
Interview: Holly Chapman, Papier
Profile Optimisation
Brand and Branding
Interview: Kayleigh, O'Connor, Tikiboo Fitness
Tone of Voice
CHAPTER TWO: CONTENT
Why does content matter so much?
The four steps to creating great content
Post-planning
Interview: Kathryn Griffin, Ben & Jerry's
Creating Great Content
Captions and Hashtags
Interview: Can Atham
Finding New Ideas
CHAPTER THREE: COMMUNITY
What community means
The four steps to building a community
Understanding Your Community
Interview: Jess Reading, Tentsile
Active Outreach
Responding to Engagement
Interview: Sunny Oshan, Frenchiestore
Encouraging Interaction
CHAPTER FOUR: GROWTH
What growth means
The four steps to achieving growth
Gaining Traction
Reaching New Audiences
Interview: Elise Armitage, What The Fab
Paid Advertising
Measuring Results
Interview: Carrie Green,
Female Entrepreneur Association
HEALTH
Final thoughts
Index
Further reading
Acknowledgements