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Instagram’s Latest Hashtag Update: What Digital Marketers Need to Know

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Instagram’s latest update revolutionizes content exploration via hashtags, urging marketers to optimize content and profiles for maximum visibility, captivating users in a sea of search results, and encouraging further exploration.

This update swaps out the former “Top Posts” feed with a more expansive search results page when users click on a hashtag. Consequently, Instagram aims to boost profile discovery and inspire varied search habits among its users. Let’s explore further to understand the implications for digital marketers eager to leverage this update.

A Deeper Dive into Hashtag Search Results

Previously, tapping on a hashtag would only display a limited selection of “Top Posts.” However, with the new update, users are now presented with a comprehensive array of search results similar to those found in the Explore section. This expanded view allows users to explore various elements related to the hashtag, including accounts, audio, places, and reels. By offering a more holistic search experience, Instagram aims to enrich user engagement and broaden content discovery within the app.

Implications for Digital Marketers

For digital marketers, this update carries significant implications. Here are some key strategies to leverage Instagram’s latest update:

  • Optimize Content: Marketers should ensure that their content incorporates relevant hashtags to increase visibility within the broader search results. Utilize popular and niche hashtags related to your industry or content to attract a wider audience.
  • Enhance Profile Information: It’s crucial to update profile names and descriptions with relevant keywords to improve visibility in the “Accounts” display. Make sure your profile accurately reflects your brand identity and includes relevant keywords to attract users browsing through hashtag searches.
  • Create Engaging Content: With users now being directed to a wider array of search results, it’s essential for marketers to create compelling and engaging content that stands out amidst the competition. Focus on producing high-quality visuals, videos, and captions that resonate with your target audience and encourage further exploration.
  • Monitor Trends: Stay updated on trending hashtags and topics within your industry and incorporate them strategically into your content strategy. By aligning your content with popular trends, you can increase the likelihood of appearing in relevant hashtag searches and reaching a larger audience.
  • Encourage Interaction: Engage with your audience by responding to comments, messages, and mentions related to your content. Building meaningful connections with your followers can help increase engagement and visibility on the platform.
  • Analyze Performance: Regularly monitor the performance of your hashtag strategy and track metrics such as reach, engagement, and follower growth. Use insights gained from analytics to refine your approach and optimize future content for better results.

By implementing these strategies, your business can effectively harness Instagram’s new hashtag update to enhance your brand visibility, attract a broader audience, and drive engagement on the platform.

Room for Improvement

While Instagram’s hashtag update represents a step in the right direction, there is still room for improvement. Many users have expressed a desire to reintroduce the ability to sort search results by date posted, allowing for greater relevance and timeliness in content discovery. Addressing this feedback could further enhance the platform’s usability and cater to the evolving needs of its user base.

How Onimod Global Can Help

Instagram’s latest hashtag update presents both opportunities and challenges for digital marketers. At Onimod Global, we understand the importance of staying ahead of industry trends to help ensure our clients’ success in the dynamic world of digital marketing. With Instagram’s latest hashtag update, our team is poised to help businesses harness this opportunity effectively. By optimizing profile keywords, leveraging the expanded search results, we can help enhance our clients’ visibility and engagement on the platform.

Our commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of emerging trends allows us to continuously refine our strategies, helping ensure that our clients remain competitive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. With our proactive approach, we empower businesses to navigate the complexities of social media marketing and achieve their goals with confidence, contact us today to learn more.

What Will Influencer Marketing Look Like in 2021

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It’s fairly safe to say that 2020 was a tough year for us all, in personal and professional life. We have all needed to adjust to the new normal. One industry that was heavily impacted was influencer marketing, where they saw a sharp decline in the value of their content as people moved indoors and grappled with the loss that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed on the world. What does this mean for the future of influencer marketing in 2021? Experts at Onimod Global took a deep dive into the topic to help you decide when it’s appropriate to use an influencer, and how that will change in the upcoming decade.

Where influencer marketing began

Initially, before brands used celebrity endorsements, they used characters to evoke empathy from consumers such as Santa Claus for Coca Cola and Tony the Tiger for Kellogg’s cereals. The next wave included all sorts of celebrity and public figure endorsements. This helped brands to get their consumers to connect the dots between brand, trust, and recommendations by public figures.

Then entered the influencer era: where celebrity endorsements are still popular, but now they have to compete with “normal” personalities. Influencers are similar to characters in the sense that they still perform the role of someone in an ad on social media but they are, and very well could be, your neighbors; just with hundreds of thousands of followers online. Influencer marketing has boomed in popularity over the last years, especially in the fashion and lifestyle industries. Consumers that would once shop based on cool advertising and customer reviews, have changed their ways and will buy based on a raving review from their favorite influencer. Today, influencer marketing is worth a reported $10 billion dollars, and now every social platform has been involved in some way.

Impact of microinfluencers

While the influencers and celebrities with an established audience of hundreds of thousands of followers can make a significant impact on your overall sales, they can also take a massive toll on your company’s wallet. This is why brands also opt for “microinfluencers”, or social media personalities with a lower follower count.

Their content is usually centered around a very niche passion or community, some examples being health & beauty, trucking & logistics, or travel. The most incredible USP about microinfluencers is that they can have an engagement rate of nearly 60% versus that of a celebrity doing something similar. While being a cost effective option for a brand that wants to get involved in influencer marketing, they are also seen as very trustworthy source of information.

The future of influencer marketing

What’s up next for the future of influencer marketing? The first change we’ve seen thus far is influencers beginning to charge for exclusive content on Instagram and other platforms. Some charge a monthly fee to become a “Close Friend” on Instagram, while others are trialling WeChat’s new paywalls. In effect, content quality is becoming a focus.

However, this has the potential to also be a benefit for brands. If the influencers they work with are more invested in producing high quality content, they could be more likely to develop stronger partnerships with a select number of brands. “It will enable influencers to avoid having ‘one night stands’ with brands and rather focus on creating long-term ambassadorships with brands that are truly authentic to their lifestyle,” says Krishna Subramanian, CEO of influencer marketing and branded content firm Captiv8.

Private fan subscriptions are just one of many changes we predict will happen in the next decade, and Onimod Global experts will be sure to keep you up to date on all new influencer marketing news.

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