Throughout 2020, Instagram has been adding new updates to their platform. They have added Instagram Shop, Facebook Pay, commerce eligibility for influencers, new fundraising options, and a new reel feature. These tools are particularly effective for B2C companies, personal brands and product facing Ecommerce:
- IGTV Ads
- post caption shopping tags
- shops on instagram
- IGTV for live videos
- Most Recent Feature: Reels, similar to TikTok
Reel Feature
Instagram’s new reel feature is very similar to the layout of TikTok. The update lets users create and discover 15 second short videos for entertainment. The videos can be created using audio, effects and other creative tools. Users can share reels with followers on their feed or with the public as long as they are a public account.
Instagram for Business
Instagram has been making it easier and easier for businesses to sell their products. Businesses now have the opportunity to sell products from clothing and accessories to food ordering and gift card purchases.
Advantages of Instagram features on business accounts to market to consumer audiences, personal brands and Ecommerce co’s:
- content creation (photos, boomerangs and videos)
- Instagram shop allows customers to shop and place orders right from a post without having to leave the app
- send out advertisements
- announce product launches
- provide customer service through DMs
- analyze account activity
- use influencers to tag the business and to promote products