087: How to Create Your Best Instagram Stories EVER [Greatest Hits Recast!]

Instagram Stories can be intimidating — especially when it’s new to you. You might be worried about what people are thinking and wondering if you’re doing it “right”. Showing up well on Instagram Stories is incredibly important in your business — even more now than ever. Instagram is pushing video content (with newer features like Reels and IGTV), and your Instagram Stories are a part of that. In fact, 80% of all daily active Instagram users are watching Stories just as often as they’re checking their feed. This is a great opportunity to connect with your audience. Whether you use stories right now and want some tips or if you’re brand new to Instagram, this episode will help you get clarity on how to show up for your audience better on Instagram. Today we are talking about things like how many stories you should be posting at once, how to do face to camera stories well, how to keep people engaged and watching, a bunch of random tips, and so much more! Ready to talk about all things Instagram stories?! Then turn up the volume and tune in now! Links Mentioned in This Episode: Instagram Story Statistics: https://adespresso.com/blog/instagram-statistics/ Hang out with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Get the full (original) blog post for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/40 Head to Elizabeth’s website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/ If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/ Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more. Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop