Embed Instagram Feed and Posts

Instagram is a favorite among marketers, but embedding an entire Instagram feed can be difficult. Here's how to embed an Instagram feed as well as individual posts to your website.

The Instagram Feed WordPress Plugin

From the makers of the Custom Facebook Feed comes the Instagram Feed. Developed by Smash Balloon, this WordPress plugin makes it easy for WordPress-based websites to embed entire Instagram feeds from specific Instagram accounts. Here's how to use it:

1. Download the Instagram Feed plugin for WordPress here.
2. With this plugin downloaded, log into your WordPress account and activate this plugin from within the "Plugins" menu.
3. Use the "Instagram Feed" settings of your CMS to select your Instagram Access Token and user ID.
4. Enter the text, '[instagram-feed]' in the HTML editor of your website to generate your chosen Instagram feed.

According to this plugin's instructions on WordPress, you can display multiple Instagram feeds at the same time by entering text in the format of: '[instagram-feed num=6 cols=3]'. In that example, you would effectively embed six images each for three separate Instagram feeds.

Instagram's Embedding Feature

To embed individual Instagram pictures, you need not look further than the native features of Instagram. Here's how to do it:

Important: In order to embed specific Instagram posts onto a blog or website, the Instagram account it belongs to cannot be set to private. To set an account to public, navigate to this profile and click "Edit Profile" > Privacy and Security. From this page, uncheck the "Private Account" option and you should be all set.

1. Click on the Instagram image you want to embed.

Navigate to the Instagram post you want to embed onto your website and click on it to enlarge the image. For this example, we'll embed an image from HubSpot's culture account, hubspotlife, as shown in the screenshots below.

2. Click the ellipsis ("...") icon on the bottom-right corner of the post.

With the post in its full view, look to the bottom-right of the comments section. Click the ellipsis icon, consisting of three small dots, as shown below.

3. Select "Embed."

Clicking the ellipsis icon shown above will open the box of options shown below. In this menu, select "Embed," the third button from the top.

4. Copy and paste the embed code into your website's HTML editor.

Much like the instructions for Twitter and Facebook (listed above), this "Embed" button will produce another box carrying a sting of coded text. Once this box opens on your screen, highlight the code at the top, as shown below. Then, click the blue "Copy Embed Code" button at the bottom to copy this text to your computer's clipboard.

5. Add <center> and </center> tags around the entire HTML snippet to center-align the post.

Once you pasted this code into your HTML, however, you'll want to center-align the Instagram post so it doesn't automatically appear pushed up against the left or right side of your webpage. To correct this, wrap the code with '<center>' and '</center>' tags so the image displays in the center of your article or webpage.

That's it! Here's what your embedded Instagram post will look like:

 

 

 

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Embed Pinterest Pins

1. Open Pinterest's widget builder.

To embed pinned content from Pinterest onto your blog or website, open Pinterest's widget builder, available here.

2. Select "Pin Widget" in the left-hand column.

Scroll down until you see the Pin Widget option, as shown in the screenshot below.

3. Paste in the URL of the pin you'd like to embed.

Start by filling in the "Pin URL" field at the top of the tool with the URL of the pin you want to embed onto your website, as shown below.

4. Copy and paste the code from this section into your website's HTML editor.

While in Pinterest's Pin Widget, scroll down to the section just beneath the preview image of your pin, where you'll find two lines of coded text -- as shown below.

Open your website's HTML editor, and copy and paste the first line exactly where you'd like your Pinterest pin to appear on the page. Then, copy the second line of text and paste it into your website's HTML editor at the very bottom of the page.

Be careful not to paste this entire snippet more than once on a single webpage. If you want the pin to appear multiple times, you just need to copy the first line of code and paste it wherever you'd like it to appear on the page. And don't forget to repeat the following steps in each instance of the pin you decide to embed.

5. Copy the snippet of code provided below.

<!--pinterest-->

6. Paste that snippet of code between the opening <a> tag and the closing </a> tag.

The code should look like this:

<a data-pin-do="embedPin" href="http://www. pinterest.com/pin/99360735500167749/"><!--pinterest--></a>
...

At bottom of page:
<script type="text/javascript" async src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>

7. Add <center> and </center> tags around the entire HTML snippet to center-align the pin.

Here's what the final code should look like:

<center><a data-pin-do="embedPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/99360735500167749/"><!--pinterest--></a>
<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page -->
<script type="text/javascript" async src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></center>

That's it! Here's what it'll look like when you're done:

Embed Pinterest Boards

To add Pinterest Boards, the steps are generally the same as they are to embed individual pins -- explained above. Here's how it's done:

1. Open Pinterest's widget builder.
2. Select "Board Widget" in the lefthand column, just beneath the "Pin Widget" builder.
3. When the Board Widget open, follow the same steps as you would for adding pins, listed above.

Copy and paste the bottom two lines of code into your website's HTML editor, and that's it! Here's what an embedded board looks like:

Embed Google+ Post

Here's what the final code should look like:

<center><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag. -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>

<!-- Place this tag where you want the widget to render. -->
<div data-href="https://plus.google.com/110490539670062886957/posts/be2TCKDBMsG"></div></center>

That's it! Here's what it'll look like when you're done:

How to Embed Google Calendar

To embed a particular Google Calendar onto your blog or website, you'll need to use the web version of Google Calendar, rather than the mobile app.

Got it open? Let's embed it.

1. Click the gear icon to open your settings.

At the top of your Google Calendar, click the gear icon and select "Settings," as shown below.

2. Select the calendar you want to embed and scroll down to "Integrate calendar."

Once you're in your calendar settings, look to the lefthand sidebar for the specific calendar you want to embed onto your website. For this example, we'll embed HubSpot's National Holidays calendar.

Once you have your calendar selected, look to the right side of your settings and scroll down until you see the "Integrate calendar" section. (You can also simply click the option of the same name on the lefthand side under your chosen calendar.)

3. Click "Customize" and configure the size and color of your calendar.

In the "Integrate calendar" section of your settings, find and click the "Customize" button, just above the "Embed code" line of text. This will open a larger window of options where you can change the size and color scheme of your calendar before embedding it.

If you're happy with how the calendar currently looks and don't need to make any aesthetic changes, you can simply copy this embed code to your clipboard.

4. Copy your embed code at the top and paste it into your website's HTML editor.

Copy your embed code, from either inside the Customize window or from the Settings page, and paste it into your website's HTML editor. If you'd like, you can wrap this embed code in <center> and </center> tags to center-align your calendar within the margins of your website.

How to Embed a YouTube Video

1. Find the YouTube video you'd like to embed.
2. Under the video, choose "Share."
3. In the menu that appears, choose "Embed."
4. Copy the code that appears and paste into your website's HTML editor.

1. Find the YouTube video you'd like to embed.

Embedding a YouTube video onto your blog or website is incredibly easy. To start, open YouTube and navigate to the video you want to embed. For this example, we'll embed a video about inbound marketing from HubSpot's INBOUND YouTube channel -- as shown in the screenshots below.

2. Under the video, choose "Share."

Beneath the video itself, look for the "Share" button, as shown below.

3. In the menu that appears, choose "Embed."

Clicking the "Share" button below your chosen YouTube video will open a small menu of options where you can share the video to various social networks. To the far left of these options, however, you'll also see a circular "Embed" button. Click this button.

3. Copy the code that appears and paste it into your website's HTML editor.

The next window to appear will produce a large of box of coded text, as well as a few options to customize your video before you embed it. Under the embed code, for instance, you can set whether you want your video to start at a particular timestamp.

Once you have your settings exactly the way you want them, highlight the coded text at the top of the window. Then, click "Copy" on the bottom-right.

4. Add <center> and </center> tags around the entire HTML snippet to center-align your video.

Here's what the final code should look like:

<center><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mZxa3lrLhXM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

That's it! Here's what it'll look like when you're done:

Embed SlideShare Presentations and Infographics

1. Find the SlideShare presentation or infographic you'd like to embed on SlideShare.net.

2. Click "Embed" in the navigation bar at the top.

2. Click "Customize."

If you want to customize your embedded SlideShare presentation or infographic, click "Customize" and the following options will appear, shown below. Choose the options you'd like, then copy the code in the "Embed" section and paste it in the HTML view of your website.

3. Center the embedded Slideshare by adding <center> and </center> around the whole HTML snippet.

Here's what the final code should look like:

<center><iframe src="//www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/31128788" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div> <strong> <a href="https://www. slideshare.net/HubSpot/a-sales-and-marketing-love-story" title="A Sales and Marketing Love Story" target="_blank">A Sales and Marketing Love Story</a> </strong> from <strong><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/HubSpot" target="_blank">HubSpot</a></strong></div></center>

That's it! Here's what it'll look like when you're done:

A Sales and Marketing Love Story from HubSpot

Some of these embed codes may need a little tweaking to look perfect on your blog or website, but using these steps, you should be off to great start. Happy embedding!

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How to Embed Instagram Posts on a Website (Including WordPress)

Instagram posts need not remain on Instagram. After all, the point of an Instagram story, or photo, or video is to have it shared with as many people as possible, especially if you’re running a business. That’s why it’s important to learn how to embed Instagram posts on WordPress, or whatever website platform you use.

The opportunities are seemingly endless when it comes to republishing an Instagram feed, or just a few posts, to your blog or business website. Photographers can turn their feed into a beautiful portfolio. Online stores are able to feature and even sell products directly through an Instagram photo or feed. It’s also an option to embed individual Instagram posts on your blog, which is done on a regular basis for listicles and newspaper articles online.

So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to learn more about the reasons to embed Instagram posts on your website, or skip ahead to your preferred method.

📚 Table of contents:

• Reasons to embed Instagram posts on WordPress
• Method 1: embed with custom HTML
• Method 2: embed an individual post with the direct Instagram link
• Method 3: embed your entire Instagram feed
• Method 4: embed Instagram posts with with a separate plugin
• Other Instagram embed plugins to consider

Here are just two examples of what Instagram embeds can look like:

Instagram posts embedded on a website, example 1:

Instagram posts embedded on a website, example 2:

Reasons to embed Instagram posts on WordPress

Besides the fact that Instagram embedding is rather simple, it also has a myriad of other benefits:

• It immediately adds new content to your website, whether that’s an ever-expanding feed of posts or a gallery with relevant pictures.
• You don’t have to work from multiple dashboards to publish that content, seeing as how everything from Instagram goes directly to your website.
• You can turn your Instagram feed into a beautiful gallery of photos, adding an artistic element to your site.
• Online stores and retail shops can link to products inside those Instagram images, essentially creating a visual online store.
• Instagram embeds indicate to customers that you have a social presence. More people may follow you and think about whether or not they can find you on other social networks like Facebook or Twitter.
• It gives people another area to find your best content and potentially share that content elsewhere.
• Users may spend more time on your website looking at Instagram photos. This could be the difference in convincing them to purchase something.
• If selling products, the Instagram photo puts your items in a different light, in the real world, and getting used by people.
• Visual artists are able to use Instagram posts as their portfolios.
• This opens up another customer support connection, as followers might reach out to you through Instagram.
• It’s a great way to show customers that your brand has a personality and there’s some fun to it!

Now that you know why it’s a great idea to embed Instagram posts, keep reading to learn how.

Method 1: embed with custom HTML

There are many reasons for embedding an individual Instagram post on your website. Online publications do it all the time when making listicles and roundups; think “The Best Christmas Presents for X” articles that pull suggestions from other company’s Instagram pages. (It’s also common to do this with Twitter and Facebook posts).

You also might want to share some news about your brand or a recent post from your own page to your blog or on a webpage.

If that’s the case, the process only takes a few steps.

To begin, locate an Instagram post you’d like to embed on your website. This could be one of your own posts or from another brand or person’s account; Instagram has no restrictions in this regard.

👉 Note: We highly recommend following copyright rules and only sharing images the legal and moral way.

Once you find the perfect Instagram post, click on the “…” settings icon for that particular post. Keep in mind that although this process is possible on a mobile device, it’s much easier to manage the links and embed codes on a computer.

This reveals a new popup area with several options.

Select the Embed button.

This module shows the embed code you’ll need to place the Instagram post on your website. You have the option to either include or remove the Instagram post’s caption.

Click on the Copy Embed Code button.

The button should change its text to read “Embed Code Copied!”

Now you have the embed code saved to your computer’s clipboard.

Go to the backend of your website. In this case, we’re using WordPress.

Open the post or page you’d like to edit.

Every website builder has its own way to embed HTML code; essentially you’re looking for an HTML editor or a drag-and-drop block to insert into your post or page.

In the WordPress Gutenberg editor, there’s a “+” button to add a new block to your content area. Click that.

There are a few options here: The Custom HTML block or the Instagram block. We’ll show you both methods.

To paste the entirety of your embed code into WordPress, select the Custom HTML block.

You’ll see a field asking you to “Write HTML…” This is where you’ll paste the code you copied from Instagram before.

Instagram embed codes are rather long. You don’t need to know what the coding means, but the following screenshot gives you an idea of what the editor looks like after you’ve pasted embed coding from Instagram into the WordPress Custom HTML block.

To proceed, either click on the Update or Publish button for that page or post.

To check if the embed code worked, go to the frontend of that page or post to see how it looks.

As you can see, our test site includes the original Instagram post from the business we wanted to highlight!

Method 2: embed an individual post with the direct Instagram link

WordPress, and many other website builders, offer drag-and-drop blocks for social media sites like Instagram.

Therefore, you don’t always have to copy and paste the more complicated HTML code to make this process work well.

For this method, all you need is the Instagram post’s direct URL/link.

Go to the Instagram post of your choice and click that “…” settings button.

This time, choose the Copy Link button (instead of the Embed button from the previous method).

Back in WordPress, navigate to a page or post.

Opt to insert a drag-and-drop design block. Search for the Instagram block.

Choose the one called “Instagram.”

This block is a bit simpler than the Custom Embed code option.

All you have to do is paste in the link you previously copied.

It looks something like the next screenshot, just like a standard webpage URL – nice and short.

To activate the embedded Instagram post, click on the Embed button.

What’s great about the Instagram block from WordPress is that it provides a preview of your embedded content in the backend editor.

You can also preview the page or post or click the Publish button and look for the results on the frontend.

Method 3: embed your entire Instagram feed

Another way to link Instagram to a website is by pulling your entire Instagram feed, essentially creating a dynamic content distribution area where everything that’s new from Instagram gets published to your site.

The Gutenberg editor from WordPress provides a simple block for showing your latest Instagram posts. There are also many other plugins to choose from if you’re looking for unique functionality or a different design.

In this method, you’ll learn how to insert your latest post using the WordPress Gutenberg editor. After that, we’ll cover plugin alternatives.

The idea is to pull all, or at least the recent, posts from the Instagram account you own, replicating the gallery layout you see on your Instagram page. This can be done for personal and business pages.

To start, go to the WordPress dashboard and create a page or post. It’s more common to include an Instagram feed on a page – especially a homepage – seeing as how that would keep the feed up there for as long as the page is published.

On the page or post, select the Add Block “+” button.

Search for the Latest Instagram Posts block. You can also scroll through the list of blocks to locate the right one.

Select the Latest Instagram Posts option.

The block gets dropped into the WordPress editor for you to modify.

The only option for this block is to click on the Connect to Instagram button.

Note: You must have full ownership of an Instagram account in order for this to work. You’re not allowed to share an entire Instagram feed if you’re not logged into that account, whether it’s for a personal or business account.

WordPress then tries to connect to your Instagram account in a new popup window.

Click on the Authorize button to indicate that you’d like to give WordPress access to your account. You may have to log into your separate business account if you only see the option to access your personal Instagram.

To finish the process, publish or preview the page.

Go to the frontend of that page to see the results.

There aren’t many settings to configure with the default Instagram Feed block from WordPress, but it provides a sleek gallery with your most recent posts.

Method 4: embed Instagram posts with a separate plugin

If all you need is to embed an individual Instagram post, there’s really no need to use a plugin; simply copy the embed code into a page or use the WordPress blocks included with the Gutenberg editor.

However, there are several plugins that improve upon the design and functionality of the Instagram Recent Posts block from WordPress.

We encourage you to explore the many plugins available, but for this tutorial, we’ll use the Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed plugin, a reputable solution with support for more than just Instagram feeds.

Install and activate the plugin on your WordPress site. If you have questions, read this guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

Once Smash Balloon is activated in WordPress, go to Instagram Feed > Settings.

This walks you through the steps to configure your Instagram feed, customize it, and display it on your website.

👉 Note: You’ll notice some features are blurred out. You can unlock those features by upgrading to the premium Smash Balloon plugin.

Click the Connect an Instagram Account button.

Specify that you’re linking a Business account.

After that, push the Connect button.

This reroutes you to Facebook. Since Facebook owns Instagram many of the integrations go through Facebook first.

Select that you’d like to continue with your personal Facebook account.

Choose an Instagram Business account that’s linked to your Facebook profile.

Read our guide on Instagram Business accounts if you have any questions.

Next up, decide which Facebook Business page is linked to that Instagram Business account. Again, these connections must be set up prior to completing this process.

Moving forward, tell Facebook that Smash Social is allowed to access profile information like the insights and photos on your Instagram page.

The next module should explain that the Smash Balloon plugin is now linked to Facebook and Instagram.

Click the OK button to go back to WordPress.

Back in WordPress, check the Instagram Business account your decided on before.

Click on the Connect Accounts button.

Now your Instagram account is saved into the plugin.

Make sure to click on the Add To Primary Feed button. This tells the plugin that the account specified will be shown.

Select the Customize tab to change and activate settings.

We won’t go through all of these, but you have options to change things like the width of the feed, the background color, and more.

You can also modify the number of photos, columns, and how much padding shows between images.

As mentioned before, some features, like the unique layouts, require a premium subscription.

Click the Save Changes button whenever you adjust the settings.

Finally, click on the Display Feed tab to reveal the right shortcode.

Copy (Ctrl + C) that code to your computer’s clipboard.

Open a page or post in WordPress.

Click on the Add Block “+” button.

Locate the Shortcode block; select the block to insert it into your page.

Now, paste the shortcode from before into the Shortcode field provided.

Be sure to save the page.

You can then preview the page or click on the Publish button to see the results.

I only added three photos to this account, but as you can see the gallery shows up as planned!

What’s more, is that the design is a little more involved than the standard Instagram Recent Posts block from the WordPress Gutenberg editor.

In this one, you get a view of your profile photo, the name of the account, and a button for customers to visit your Instagram page.

Other Instagram embed plugins to consider

Remember, Smash Balloon isn’t the only plugin that does a good job of embedding Instagram posts and feeds.

Here are some other great plugins to think about:

• Social Feed Gallery By QuadLayers – Make galleries from multiple Instagram accounts and include all sorts of design settings like carousel displays and lightboxes.
• Photo Gallery by 10Web – This is a beautiful gallery plugin that offers integration with Instagram and support for video, images, and your entire feed.
• 10Web Social Photo Feed – Make an Instagram gallery and mix your feeds in one gallery. Add filters, scrolling, and social sharing buttons.
• WPZOOM Social Feed Widget – Add this widget in a sidebar or footer to incorporate a simple feed on all website pages.

Also, feel free to peruse our list of the best Instagram WordPress plugins.

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Final thoughts on embedding Instagram posts

Learning how to embed Instagram posts only takes the use of a simple embed code, a plugin, or a drag-and-drop website builder.

After that, you’ve successfully activated an Instagram feed or post on your website that’s interactive and useful for generating content well into the future.

Have any questions about Instagram embeds? Ask away in the comments section!

How to make a post on Instagram from your phone using an app or gallery

Do you want to make a post with photos on Instagram, but you have never done it before? Our small but useful guide on this topic may be useful to you.

How to make a post through the Instagram app*

Posting a new post on Instagram* takes a little time and is not difficult. How to add a post to Instagram* from your phone: first you need to go to your profile through the official application, then follow the steps. nine0003

• In the upper right corner, to the left of the three vertical bars, click on the plus sign in the square. It is visible on the main tab (house) or in the profile. If you opened rails or search, they will not have the icon we need.
• After clicking on the plus sign, the "Create" tab will open. Select "Publish".

• Here are files from your gallery that you can select and publish. Up to 10 photos and videos can be uploaded. nine0010
• Select multiple photos and click on the blue Next arrow. It is located in the fourth photo in the upper right corner.

• If you don't want to choose ready-made photos from the gallery or there are no suitable ones, you can always take a fresh photo or video. To do this, you need to swipe to the right.
• When you have chosen a photo that you like best, you can apply any filters, levels of brightness, contrast and saturation to it. nine0010
• You can also edit these photos by changing the contrast, brightness, temperature, etc. If you don't like the result, you can undo the changes, in which case the picture will return to the way it was before editing. You can change all photos in the same way, each in its own way, only part of the frames from the post or not change any photo.
• After applying filters or editing, you need to click on the blue checkmark in the upper right corner, as shown in the sixth photo.

• Next, add a location or tag people in the photo if you like. To do this, select any of these items, for example "add location". How to search for people marked in the photo, we analyzed in the article “How to search for posts and people by hashtags on Instagram *: instructions”.
• Instagram* will prompt you to find the location. Settlements that are in close proximity to you or the place where you took this photo will appear. For the function to work properly, geolocation must be enabled in the smartphone settings. nine0010
• In this case, you can select any location. No one forbids you to take a photo in a odnushka bathroom in Syzran and add a Monte Carlo geotag. The only question is that it will be quite difficult to find a suitable quality bathroom. On the other hand, bathrooms may well be the same anywhere in the world, right? :–) We talked about locations and hashtags in English in the article "Popular hashtags in English: topics and examples of use. " You can peep popular and not only hashtags there. nine0010

• After choosing a geolocation or marking people, you can start writing text to complete the picture. Is your post about something? So tell people about what you feel or suggest.
• To fill the post in the line "Enter a signature" you need to add a description and hashtags. It is desirable that the caption and hashtags match your post. If the text is large, no problem. We talked about this in the article "Large texts on Instagram *: why are they needed and how to design." nine0010
• So, all manipulations with the future post are completed. Click on the blue tick in the upper right corner, as shown in the picture with number 10.

Among other things, you can share a post on several social networks at once, you just need to move the slider in the right direction. Until this process is completed, the post will not appear in the feed of your friends and followers. Picture 13 shows a finished Instagram post*

We looked at how to post on Instagram* from Android. If you have iOS, the intuitive process will be the same, just some functions will be called differently.

How to post via device gallery

There is another way to post from your phone. This is very convenient, for example, when you scroll through your gallery and find a photo that you urgently need to share with other users.

Step by step how to add a post to Instagram* from your phone through the gallery:

• We find the "Gallery" of pictures in our phone, open it. We are looking for those photos or videos that we want to publish for our subscribers. At the bottom of the screen in the center there is a "Share" button. On Android, it often looks like an unfinished triangle with circles at the ends.
• After clicking on the triangle or the "Share" button, social networks, mail and other applications installed on the phone will appear through which you can share the publication.
• If the system hangs a little after clicking, it's not a big deal. Your phone needs to launch Instagram* to fulfill your request and create a post. nine0010

A post on Instagram* is called Instagram* Feed, and a story is called Instagram* Stories, don't mix it up :–)

• You can apply different filters to a selected frame or several. For each your own filter or one for everyone - just like when publishing simply through the Instagram application *.

Many filters and image editing at your disposal

You can also crop unwanted parts of the frame to make it more accentuated in the right place in the photo. Or do nothing, don't edit, just click on the blue arrow to go to the next block. nine0003 You can use any suitable hashtags and geotags of your choice

Our blog has a lot of articles about the benefits of hashtags and how to use them correctly in publications. For example:

• How to put hashtags in social networks correctly: guide
• How many hashtags can be put on Instagram* - answer
• Hashtags for gaining followers on Instagram*: varieties, effectiveness, examples
• Popular hashtags on Instagram* about children and kindergarten
• Popular hashtags about nature: how and why to use

And if you just need to quickly find hashtags for publication, you can use our bot "Gennady". You give him a photo or a word for which you need to pick up hashtags, and he gives you a whole cloud of hashtags that can be attached to a post. But we digress. While we were thinking about hashtags, our post has already been published.

The post is ready, you can do other things

Why the photo is not added to the post

Let's say you tried both options, but the photo still doesn't want to be added. What to do in this case? Determine the cause and try to fix it:

• Out of memory . Sometimes utilities that also run in the background use a lot of device memory. If they don't have enough memory, they don't function properly, malfunction, or become unstable. The application looks normal, but some of the functions do not work. To solve this problem, you need to check the settings and the amount of memory used. Sometimes a simple reboot of the phone helps. nine0010
• Outdated version of application . If you miss several app updates, some features may stop working or start to work incorrectly. To fix this error, download the new version of the application from the Play Market or AppStore.
• Obsolete version of OS . If the phone's operating system is outdated, some of the functionality may also not work correctly. For the correct operation of the entire device, it is important to update the OS regularly.
• Unstable internet connection . If you are far away from Wi-Fi or there are too many people using the network, for example in a shopping center, it is better to switch to mobile Internet. If the photo does not load in this case, it is possible that the traffic is running out. The balance can be checked in your personal account on the website or in the application of the mobile operator.
• Instagram* is blocking the download or the app is crashing . It happens that the post does not allow Instagram itself to be published * due to network congestion or too many users. In this case, you need to try to publish a post a little later. nine0010

We have figured out how to post to Instagram* from your phone using the Instagram* app or photo gallery. We talked about how to change settings, edit images and their number, add geotags and tag people. We studied why the photo might not be added to the post, and what to do in each of the cases. You can find more information about Instagram*, posts and promotion in our blog.

How to post on Instagram

How to post on Instagram

Instagram is a mobile social network. Therefore, all posts are made only from a mobile device. There are services for downloading records from a computer, including for delayed posting. But they don't always work well. You will have to constantly check whether the post is out or not. Plus, many of them do not have access to filters. And these services are often paid.

Types of Instagram posts

The main types of posts are:

• Photo
• Video
• Carousel
• Collage
• boomerang

How to upload an image to Instagram

To upload a photo to Instagram on your home page, click the plus icon on the bottom taskbar.

Next, you will be prompted to select a photo from the gallery.

You can also immediately take the desired photo or video with the camera.

After selecting the desired photo or picture, click next. Here you can select a ready-made filter. If you double-click on it, you can increase or decrease the filter settings by a percentage. We do not recommend you to use filters from Instagram, as they are not of very high quality. If you really want to take cool pictures, read our article on photo editing apps and give them a try. See, the difference is huge! nine0003

You can also change the basic characteristics of a photo in the Edit tab. These include the following functions:

• Align - it can be used to change the curvature of the image.
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Details - make the image more detailed
• Warm - cooler or warmer tones will be displayed.
• Saturation
• Color (shadows and highlights) - here you can set the color scheme of dark and light areas. nine0010
• Burnout
• Highlight
• Shadows - setting the depth of shadows
• Vignette
• Blur (radial or linear)
• Sharpness

After editing the images, click "Next" In the next window, add a description to the image and hashtags (you can put no more than 30), but we do not recommend getting carried away with high-frequency hashtags and using only branded or navigational ones. You can also add locations and label people or products in the photo. The same post can be shared on the social network to which your account is linked. In advanced settings, you can turn comments on or off. Next, click the "Share" button and that's it. The post is ready. nine0003

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How to upload a video to Instagram

Uploading a video is not much different from uploading images. Choose from the gallery or shoot here and now. The main thing is that the video should be no longer than 1 minute.

Click Next. We trim the video, if necessary, using a kind of track in the "Trim" tab. nine0003

We apply filters, as in the photo. We select the cover - the one that will be shown at the start of the video - by video frames. Click "Next". We write a description, put down hashtags. You can’t designate people, but adding geolocation is quite possible. As with the photo, you can share it on other social networks and disable / enable comments.

How to make a carousel on Instagram

To make a Carousel (several photos and/or videos in one post), you need to click on the corresponding icon. Select images or videos in the order you want them to be viewed. Further, everything is the same, except that a different filter can be applied to the elements of the carousel. nine0003

How to make a collage on Instagram

Collages are made using a special program from Instagram Layout.

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