Instagram Business Pages

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As a graphic designer, I love visuals. Therefore, I absolutely love Instagram! Although Instagram does not beat Facebook as my first choice, it is a close second. Maybe this is because Facebook owns Instagram! Since I love Instagram so much, I was really interested to see what Jason McDonald had to say about the platform in his “Social Media Marketing Workbook.” I might have thought I knew everything about Instagram, but it turns out there was one thing I did not know: Instagram has business pages.
I feel silly for not knowing this, but it never crossed my mind! I know Facebook has pages for businesses, but I never imagined this for Instagram. Fortunately, they do exist and can be made rather easily.
Since Instagram is owned by Facebook, you must have a Facebook business page to make one for Instagram. I think this is nice because it is easy and convenient to connect the two. Once you have a Facebook business page, you are good to set one up for Instagram.
Well, what if you have an Instagram page for your business, but it is already set up as a personal page? Luckily, Instagram has a simple solution. All you have to do is flip a switch in your settings! That is correct. You flip the switch, connect your Facebook business page and you are set! I find this incredibly helpful because I accidentally did this with my business page. I am relieved they have this simple solution because it is very convenient. Do they have this for Facebook pages?
So, what is so great about having a business page for Instagram? With an Instagram business page, you can advertise, and it provides reporting. I also feel it looks better to have a business page for your business because it appears more credible. If you have a business, there is no harm in making the switch!
Although this information may seem quite simple to some, I am glad Jason McDonald talks about this in his “Social Media Marketing Workbook.” Facebook pages are great, so I find it extremely helpful to have them for Instagram. The process to set one up is so simple, and they are very helpful for your business.

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