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Top 5 Instagram updates for week ending February 17, 2017

Written by Hummad H | Feb 17, 2017 3:17:30 PM

Instagram is a hot platform for businesses these days. With the evolution of this social media network, digital marketing has taken a new form. It is not just designed to share pictures, though. Instagram can be leveraged to turn your prospects into successful leads if it is used smartly.

Here a quick review of the Instagram updates for the ongoing week is presented. This will give you a thorough overview of the latest happenings and viral stories about the platform.

1) Want More Success Using Instagram? Experts Share Their Best Tips For Business (Live Hangout):

In this upcoming live webinar on February 23rd, various experts will discuss how a business can truly attain success using Instagram. Speakers Emily Lydon and Marissa Emanuele will provide the best tips for successful Instagram marketing. The event will be moderated by Hubspot's Kate Taylor Mighty. Learn more and register now.

2) How to Use Instagram Live To Generate Leads:

Do you want to stay a step ahead of your competitors? Are you looking for the right ways to generate leads for your business? Social Media Examiner has come up with an epic post entitled "How to Use Instagram Live to Generate Leads." The post thoroughly explains some very effective ways in which Instagram live video can be used to produce leads for your business.

3) All You Need To Know About Instagram Takeovers: How To Host A Takeover In 6 Simple Steps:

Instagram takeovers are all the rage these days, so brands and individuals should take advantage of this hot trend. "All You Need to Know about Instagram Takeovers" is explains the concept of an Instagram takeover and how to host one in six easy steps. Check out the post and learn about this trend in detail.

4) Instagram Contest Ideas That Will Grow Your Followers 70% Faster:

If you want a skyrocketing success for your business, holding an Instagram contest is definitely the right answer. Tailwind has conducted a study demonstrating detailed facts and stats about how Instagram contests can grow a business' followers 70% faster. Learn how to obtain outstanding user engagement with enhanced brand exposure and visibility.

5) Inside the Instagram Algorithm:

Learn about the technologies used in Instagram's algorithm in this post by Andrew Hutchinson on Social Media Today. The author provides a brief overview of the Machine Learning @Scale event which was hosted by Facebook recently. Among the experts was Thomas Dimson of Instagram who explained about the design and implementation of Instagram's feed algorithm. Read all about it in this post. 


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