Instagram Marketing Mistakes (Why you're not growing on Instagram!)

No video

Instagram Marketing Mistakes (Why you're not growing on Instagram!)

Рет қаралды 77,220

Creative Hive

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 182

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

🚨NEW FREE WORKSHOP FOR 2022🚨 Learn how to create a PROFITABLE handmade business online without keeping up with social media 🔽 Watch the free workshop here: bit.ly/3EEbNwX

@artbyjenfin 4 жыл бұрын

"For the rest of us--little people, we need to do everything we can with what we are given." I love this one so much. Not everyone is born with the same opportunities but hardwork beats talent everytime 💪🏻 I hope that the little person reading this will achieve their success one day. Hoping and praying for all of us 🙏🏻

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that resonates with you! And I agree - I hope everyone big and small can find success through hard work.

@serenityinhim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words I hope you too achieve your success!!! Christine

@DarlingMissDarling 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have so👏🏽 much👏🏽 value👏🏽! And the flow? without ads at the very beginning? It leading me to continue through with the auto-play directly to the next video. Man, you are such a rockstar! Thank you for giving us all this crazy amazing info for free. I truly appreciated how much work you've put into this series!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Savannah! I appreciate that so much!

@somethingbronzie 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your vids so much. Building a brand is hard work. I really appreciate that you share valuable information that one could easily apply

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You are so right that it's hard work - there's so much that goes into it that people don't realize.

@jeffparisse4202 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Mei. I am learning a ton about online marketing from your presentations. I’ve been working on my store for six months now and plan to go online in time for the holidays. You are helping me avoid mistakes I never considered. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your work.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome to hear, Jeff! I'm so glad these videos have been helpful to you, and good luck on your launch! That is the most exciting part!

@shoecharmscity8302 3 жыл бұрын

I have commented this statement before a while back but I want to do it again. "You are absolutely wonderful and it's hard for me to wrap my head around how awesome your videos are and what a fantastic resource you have been for me HANGTAG LOL 'a little slice of heaven' Thank you Ron

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you, Ron! I really appreciate that and am so glad to know that the content is helpful to you!

@hannaizzomustol4916 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I’ve been avoiding most of those, but I’m definitely guilty of number 10. I have a hard time knowing who/what accounts to engage with.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You should try and follow accounts that would fall into the target audience of your business and other makers of your niche or other niches, and then like and comment on their posts genuinely.

@artbyjenfin 4 жыл бұрын

I always get valuable information from small youtubers like your channel. Thanks for all of this! 😊😍

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!

@thatlovelydancerIlao 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I subbed today. You're advice is so vivid. I am doing most of those things so I didn't realize I was on a roll but I need consistency. You helped me see something.. yesterday and today when I posted .. I literally saw I gained 2 more followers so I just need consistency and the organic pics mixed with different hues/ filters I use. And I keep my business pg according to my brand when I post. I usually get stuff geared to my business pg but I see I get random personal stuff so I will do better at what I pick on my business pg to view. Love you. Thanks so much. Helped me allot

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Marvina! I'm so glad this video is helping you, and congrats on gaining new followers! Consistency is definitely key, and I hope you keep growing!

@alexandradrujinina6548 3 жыл бұрын

You are so incredibly knowledgeable it’s amazing. Thank you so much for your content!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that so much, Alexandra! Thank you so much for watching!

@KatieSlaugterTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mei for all this advice and work. I just started my small business and all the advice I've followed has worked to get more views on my etsy shop.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, Kynn! Thank you so much for watching!

@kayheartsjustin 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! As someone who travels constantly, I would love to see your Etsy discussions in podcast form!

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your support Kay! ❤️❤️ You can check out this link for my podcasts: www.creativehiveco.com/podcasts/ Feel free to subscribe! ❤️❤️😊😊 Also, for transcripts of my videos, you can check it out here: www.creativehiveco.com/blog/

@representingweirdos 2 жыл бұрын

The Playlist regarding research for my upcoming business practically consists of your videos! I can't thank you enough 🙏

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! Thank you for watching!

@aminatalaka625 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️ Talking more about the hashtags, what hashtags to you recommend to reach out to customers instead of makers

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you are making and who your target market would be. One suggestion I would make it to look at hashtags that others in your niche are using and see how they work for you.

@aminatalaka625 4 жыл бұрын

Creative Hive thanks so much and I make crochet and lipgloss. All your videos are amazing I can’t imagine how my business would go if I never found you💝.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Because those are pretty popular products, I would definitely check the hashtags of some of the bigger makers of both!

@vanessaperez4634 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I found your insights extremely helpful!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching, Vanessa!

@michelleseges9047 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing content..once again!!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching, Miche!

@yola2362 11 ай бұрын

I want to like this video 300 times!! You have helped so much. Thanks!

@CreativeHiveCo 11 ай бұрын

Aww. You're so sweet, Yola! Thank you so much for the kind words! Means a LOT to me!! ❤️

@LADYLINKA 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing. Ive been watching your videos for almost a year now, getting all the knowledge I can. Im coming up to my opportunity to start my business and you've given me the know how to have to confidence to get out there and do my thing!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so amazing! I am so honored to be included in your business preparation, and I'm so excited for you to get your business off the ground. Good luck with your launch!

@MarketingHarry 3 жыл бұрын

True, I see those mistakes all the time as well. Great video! 😉

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃 I appreciate you watching!

@markcurranjr7366 3 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying your videos, very informative with a down to earth approach. Thank you for all that you do.

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Mark! Thank you for watching!

@by_katrin 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I made a lot of mistakes! Thank you so much!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

We ALL make mistakes! That's part of the process. ;)

@normalstreetsoapworks7608 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to working on changing up some things done. I'm confident in what I make, and I think this advice will help more of it move! Thank you

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You got this! Just refine and make small changes to build up what you already have.

@lauriesuzanne8848 4 жыл бұрын

Superb advice! And hey, some really excellent points in which we all certainly could pause, consider and perhaps redo in order to improve (I know I sure have more than enough room for improvement). Thank you, Mei(:

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Laurie! I think good business people are constantly learning and growing, reflecting and thinking, and making changes. Otherwise you get stuck in a rut!

@vantablack1119 4 жыл бұрын

I felt a bit unmotivated today but I needed to see this

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it helped some!

@marinatziara6888 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are consistent and easy to follow!! Great tips!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

@blingchickcheryl9620 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've been struggling ❤️

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! You got this Cheryl! ❤️ In case you're interested, I have a free workshop where I talked about ways on how you can scale your handmade business online without relying on social media. Here's the link to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 Hope to see you there! I wish you and your business all the best!! ❤️

@arts4hearts 3 жыл бұрын

Tat was lots of info. Tqsm

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@meghanmccorkle5169 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the IG tips Mei! 😊

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you so much for watching, Meghan!

@afroditevapes435 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo yyyy yyyyy

@abimaelmendoza5721 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I will definitely take into account all your tips! Now, something I've seen quite often is that some/most people never include the price of the items in their posts and the comments they get are of people asking for the price of the product, and the author only replies with "DM" as if it was a secret, what do you think about that? Is there a reason for it? I personally find it annoying but maybe it's some strategy that I'm unaware of, what do you think?

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

It may be that they don't want to advertise the price publicly, it may be that they want to be able to get into a discussion with someone who's interested in the product to try and pitch it to them, it could even be a way for them to test out pricing or see the popularity of an item.

@bonitabarnes4191 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent advice!

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!

@crochet.with.illjay 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mei! Love all your videos, so helpful :)

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

@shoecharmscity8302 3 жыл бұрын

I just can't believe how smart you are. What the heck how do you get so smart ??? :)

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

It's 14 years in the handmade world, I guess! And I take and keep notes on what works and doesn't, and try to keep an eye on trends.

@HERSHYaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks so much for the insights!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

@spycellayoutube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Your channel is my fv on KZfaq. Keep up the good work.

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear!

@spycellayoutube 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo I’m glad 🙂

@camsanders5756 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I am IG knowledge-deficient. This helped a lot!

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that, Cam! Thank you so much for watching!

@lnc-to4ku 3 жыл бұрын

Love all thr really valuable, to the point information you give!! Thank you so much!!❤ (I just subscribed)

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! I appreciate you being here!

@phineeskatherinefrancisco442 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, Kath! Thank you so much for watching!

@taranorton6606 3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, Ive really seen a difference in my social media with all your tips so thank you so much for that. what hastag is too small and what is a mid hashtag? x x x

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Like I mentioned, mid-size would be 1000-30000 uses. This helps keep them from being buried. For example, right now #soycandles has 1.5M posts! But #soycandle only has 570K. #soycandlemaking has 8200 posts, and #soycandlebusiness has 1900. They are all in the same creative niche but get a different range of hits.

@newbiekitty3528 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome advice!!! Thank you!!

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching another!!

@xobrittuhox 4 жыл бұрын

How do you introduce products into your posts when you decide to open up a shop? My page doesn't originally start as a product page so I'm trying to figure out the best way to post about products

@CricketsBay 4 жыл бұрын

Switch to a Shop page on Instagram. It's free. It's through the settings in the App.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You can delete posts that are no longer relevant if you'd like to streamline it to a business account, and then honestly, you just start posting products! You can talk about how this is going to be your new thing, how you decided to do this, behind the scenes posts, and so on. Think of it as a mini journal of your business.

@xobrittuhox 3 жыл бұрын

CricketsBay thanks but I didn't want to switch to business because it kills your reach

@xobrittuhox 3 жыл бұрын

Creative Hive thank you!

@molahi5779 3 жыл бұрын

@@xobrittuhox "...kills your reach." It does??

@maddiegordine3587 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful!! Thank you 💛✨

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

So glad! Thank you for watching!

@medjinepaul1658 3 жыл бұрын

Great content ! Subscribed 👏🏽

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mednine! Welcome! 🙌

@cotonchataigne9806 3 жыл бұрын

That was such an interesting video, thank you! My biggest struggle is definitely posting regularly 🙈

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Scheduling content in advance might definitely help you since you can focus on it all at once, like once a week.

@cotonchataigne9806 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo you're right 💪 thanks 🤗

@dallaslynmillerdownes3522 4 жыл бұрын

Great insight! Thank you

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Dallas Lyn!

@tinam.9810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was very informative :)

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that! Thank you for watching, Tina!

@jamiejohnson8724 4 жыл бұрын

So, if you aren’t using those “creative” hashtags, what are customers searching for in their hashtags? Do you have some examples of hashtags to use?

@HawaiiGirlAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know this as well.

@youaremagiccobyyadiraperez726 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same doubt! 😩

@CricketsBay 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on your niche or specific product. Tagfinder.com and Best-Hashtags.com can help. Google "Good Instagram Tags for Goth" for the Goth merchandise niche, for example.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You can use smaller creative hashtags that don't get as many hits. For example, right now #soycandles has 1.5M posts! But #soycandle only has 570K. #soycandlemaking has 8200 posts, and #soycandlebusiness has 1900. They are all in the same creative niche but get a different range of hits.

@HawaiiGirlAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo I see now! Thank you so much for the great advice!!

@SewphiliaStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mai What kinds of hashtags should we use to target customers then?

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pelumz! This blog post will help with that! www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-beat-the-instagram-algorithm-in-4-easy-steps/

@tinawilstrup955 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, but please help on this #handmadejewelry only attracts other makers - then which # would attract buyers?

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina! Great question! You can check out my blog here for some guide: www.creativehiveco.com/instagram-marketing-for-handmade-business/ Hope that helps! Good luck!! ❤️

@tinawilstrup955 2 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo thank you! I'll look into that 🙏

@mosaiartjewelry5113 Жыл бұрын

True and it's happening to my IG account 🤣

@CreativeHiveCo Жыл бұрын

It's not yet too late to correct them though. Good luck!! ❤️

@JonathanSantos-fe7bq 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Just started a small business and your videos and advice have helped so much. Question how do you find out what to price your handmade products?

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

You watch this playlist, Jonathan! 😊 kzfaq.info/sun/PLd52Nr4SNc0lSKtKaAY51NEYyVQD0Kohp

@JonathanSantos-fe7bq 4 жыл бұрын

Creative Hive life saver 🙏🏼

@andreanelson6217 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy to hear that, Andrea! Thank you so much for watching!

@pinkyfish6850 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing ☺

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 😊 Thanks for watching!

@maracarlinil.ac.6405 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mei! You are beautiful 🥰💗

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mara! That is so sweet of you to say. 😊

@antheaxe7340 3 жыл бұрын

at 03:42 hashtags that only for makers where can i go to see what hashtags are customer-friendly not maker friendly

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

You might like this list - it breaks it down into several categories with examples: thrivehive.com/best-hashtags-to-attract-customers-to-your-business/

@antheaxe7340 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo thak you so very very much

@worwantube 4 жыл бұрын

love your video.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Waen! I appreciate you watching.

@patchezragdollsalmostglamp1572 2 жыл бұрын

I am new to selling cool video you make sense

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Selling your creations can be so rewarding.

@nandykats1432 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mei I have a doubt..lets say I make jewellery but one post is of a normal one and the next is of a dog one.. for the dog one I need to attract dog lovers.. how do I do that without looking messy to insta?

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

If they are in the same style, then they should be fine together.

@leenazaid9551 3 жыл бұрын

I have startup lingerie business what hashtags should I use

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

I would take a look at some established lingerie businesses and see what they use!

@Anna-qwerty 3 жыл бұрын

is instagram the best place to post to get ppl to come to your etsy shop? Facebook and Twitter aren't very effective like instagram right?

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Instagram is a great place to find customers. Facebook ads are really good as well, and some people really love Pinterest.

@loralinengel3162 4 жыл бұрын

What do you consider mid size? 300k. 100k?

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Like I said, somewhere between 1000 - 30000 uses. This helps the posts from getting buried.

@loralinengel3162 4 жыл бұрын

Creative Hive thank you 😊

@thebutterflycollector9510 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mei, thanks so much for this video! I have been hash tagging my art with #art #mixedmedia #abstractart etc. ... and exactly what you said is happening...only other artists responding! I am a bit lost as to what to use instead. I have been trying #interiors #homedecor etc ... Hoping you can please help?

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shae! I talk more about hashtag strategy in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN5ip6mWyZjLZps.html

@thebutterflycollector9510 2 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo thankyou! ⭐💜🙂

@lilyanaallen3490 3 жыл бұрын

so I have an account from a while ago that has around 1500 followers and I was going to use it for my business account since I’ve always used my other account as my personal. Do you suggest I make a new one? Or is it okay to use that old one? With the algorithm and everything... would it be all messed up and confused?

@lilyanaallen3490 3 жыл бұрын

Also thank you for making these videos!! You’ve really given me something to lean on regarding my business and the info I didn’t even know I needed!! I’m starting today and getting all my products in the mail with much more confidence than when I’ve attempted to start in the past ❤️

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comments, Lilyana! For the IG account, if it's an older one, you could absolutely use it and the built-in audience that's there already. You can change the name if you need to, and you can also do an announcement post on the update if you want to.

@christinehoffman1825 3 жыл бұрын

😀

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Christine!

@iamkim.kimiam3032 3 жыл бұрын

Sucks when someone else has your name but it's a used account 😕 I used it and then added gifts to then end of my username. Do you think that will cause issues?

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

If people know to search you by name and you have a consistent logo across all platforms (so that when names pop up they can see your icon) then I don't think it should be a problem.

@iamkim.kimiam3032 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo aww thanks so much for responding! Yes, I have it across all platforms and soon the domain too. 😉

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have it covered then!

@iamkim.kimiam3032 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo Thank you! I really hope so! I'm excited about it all but nervous about it actually taking off and being successful so that I can continue to be home with my son for school without putting extra burden on my fiance. I've always worked. But I have always dreamed of my own business and now under the circumstances it may actually make sense to do so. So I'm trying and watching all of your videos to learn! Even my oldest son is opening a business of his own. He is turning 21 Monday and is so intelligent and already has a great niche and plan so I think he will do great! Thanks again!

@walaasalem4283 4 жыл бұрын

👍😍

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Walaa!

@MrSalFamily 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your videos BUT would love if they were just a tad bit shorter. I’ve had to fast forward too many times bc it gets boring after a certain time frame. Please continue doing awesome videos but shorter ☺️

@CreativeHiveCo 3 жыл бұрын

Noted! But it's pretty important to me to be able to discuss all the points of a topic so that I'm not leaving something out.

@kimwood6632 4 жыл бұрын

So it's just like high-school.

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

In what way?

@kimwood6632 4 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo the popular people get the attention...

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

At least with social media we ALL have a chance to be popular. We just have to come up with good content.

@aldememitchell5096 2 жыл бұрын

You cut through all the fluff.

@CreativeHiveCo 2 жыл бұрын

I try to, Aldeme! I hope you found it helpful!

@haariireddy9631 4 жыл бұрын

PLSE HELP ME , My insta acc opening but not showing anything no posts no msgs no feed no stories no profiles What happen to my account plse reply When i send 30 to 40 pics to my frnd suddenly not showing everything PLSE HELP ME , REPLY

@CreativeHiveCo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Haarii, you're going to have to get in touch with Instagram help in order to find out what is going on with your account. I hope you get answers!

@haariireddy9631 4 жыл бұрын

@@CreativeHiveCo i cant found any ans in help center