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The best days and times to post on Instagram according to two 2026 studies (Buffer and Sprout Social), why they don't fully agree and how to find yours with a free spreadsheet.
Read article →The best days and times to post on Instagram according to two 2026 studies (Buffer and Sprout Social), why they don't fully agree and how to find yours with a free spreadsheet.
What engagement rate is, the three most common formulas (by followers and by reach), 2026 benchmarks and a free Excel calculator for your account or to vet an influencer.
How to never run out of content ideas for Instagram and other networks: 6 pillars, 24 ideas with hooks, how to test them with Trial Reels, and a free ebook of 60 ideas.
How to make an Instagram Reel step by step: idea, a 3-second hook, body, closing and on-screen text. With 10 structures, what Instagram recommends and a free script template.
Instagram caps hashtags at 5 per post and reel. What the platform said, what Adam Mosseri says about reach, how to choose them, and a free spreadsheet to organize your sets.
How to make a post go viral with some method: 7 signals and a scoring rubric to evaluate your draft for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook or TikTok before publishing.
Influencer marketing: a 5-step process and 7 criteria to choose the right influencer for your brand and spot red flags before you pay anyone a cent.
An Instagram content plan and posting calendar, step by step: goal, content pillars, formats, a weekly schedule and a template to use for every post.
What a hook is, why it decides whether people read on, and 12 hook formulas for Instagram Reels, carousels and captions, with examples ready to adapt.
How much do influencers charge for ads? The factors behind pricing, common payment models and a worked example for estimating and negotiating a collaboration.
What a social media content calendar is, which columns it needs, how often to post and a free template to plan your posts across your social networks.
What influencer marketing is, the types of collaboration, how to get started in 6 steps, what to measure and which advertising disclosure rules to follow.
How to grow on Instagram using what the platform itself says matters: original content, strong hooks, consistency, the right formats and metrics to track progress.
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