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5 easy steps to create an Instagram content calendar for your business

5 easy steps to create an Instagram content calendar for your business

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Planning enough Instagram content to keep your account consistent can feel like a massive task, but it doesn’t have to be so overwhelming.

Use a content calendar and plan your content in advance. This way you can free up your time to work on the parts of your business that you love - and ensure that all your Instagram content is intentional and effective.

In this video you’ll learn 5 steps to create an Instagram content calendar for your business:

  1. 确定你的观众和content pillars

  2. Brainstorm post concepts & topic ideas for each content pillar

  3. Develop imagery for your posts

  4. Distribute your ideas on a calendar

  5. Write the captions and shoot the photos

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