The Social Smarty Blog

1. What are Instagram Reel Templates?

Instagram Reel templates are pre-designed video layouts that make creating Reels so quick and easy! They are...

Welcome to the latest Social Smarty Scoop! In this week’s roundup, we cover some big changes from Meta, fun new features on Instagram and...

If you’re a self-made business owner navigating the fast-paced world of social media, staying on top of the latest trends is critical for...

On 5 July 2023, Meta (who also owns Facebook and Instagram) launched Threads.

In my world, this new app was massive news! Why?

Well firstly, any...

Meta has announced that from 10 August 2023 all Facebook and Instagram Shops MUST use the checkout on Facebook and Instagram.

This means that your...

Instagram hashtags, they're pretty 2019, aren't they? Or are they? Should we be using them on our Instagram posts? 

You might have noticed...

If you're ready to really grow your Instagram engagement, going Live on the platform gives you the chance to interact with your audience in...

If you are searching for ways to increase your engagement on Instagram organically - that's without paying a cent - I have 5 ideas for you....

Everyone is talking about Instagram Reels and the massive reach this new content type is generating! Catchy tunes, cute dances, pointing fingers...

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The mystical Instagram algorithm.

That thing we don’t quite understand that seemingly favours someone else’s posts over yours, giving...