{"id":17826,"date":"2018-08-28T03:08:09","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T07:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=17826"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:45:04","slug":"using-instagram-to-boost-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/28\/using-instagram-to-boost-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Instagram to Boost Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in May, we introduced you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/22\/product-feed-release-for-your-shop-ads\/\">Spreadshop\u2019s product feed<\/a>, making it easy to advertise your merchandise via social media. Now, we\u2019re looking to take your marketing efforts to a whole new level, as we\u2019re going to teach you how to monetize your Instagram posts.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With Spreadshop\u2019s product feed, you can add links to your Instagram products and include a \u201cShop\u201d tab to your profile. This will inspire potential shoppers, guide them to your Shop, and boost your sales.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Do You Link Shop Products?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First, we recommend taking a bit of a refresher course by watching this <a href=\"https:\/\/help.spreadshirt.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360005069834\">video<\/a>. You should then follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/898752960195806\">Add your Instagram account<\/a> to your Facebook Business Page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823609\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_1_gnb1aa.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload, caption, and publish a picture to Instagram. We recommend using our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/spreadshirt\/albums\/with\/72157615586234425\">Flickr<\/a> account for high-quality product pictures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622900369\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_2_ugflaa.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>To tag a post with products, click on the top right corner of the picture. Select \u201cEdit.\u201d On the bottom left of the screen is the \u201cTag\u201d icon. After selecting \u201cTag Products,\u201d choose the exact position of the tag on the picture (Instagram allows you to tag up to five products in one photo).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622901991\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_3_rwn2pa.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bRMm4CYW0Xc\">Facebook product feed<\/a> and the linked Instagram account, you\u2019ll see all your available products (in all available colors). You can utilize the search function to find a specific product. Select your desired product and click \u201cDone\u201d \u2013 your picture is officially tagged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902109\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_4_sc9fib.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, when customers see your post, there will be an icon on the bottom left that indicates that they can shop for the product in the image. If the customer clicks the \u201cTap to View Products\u201d button, they\u2019ll have the ability to make a purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902307\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_5_kaymvq.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Tag at least nine products to have the Shop tab automatically appear on your Instagram page. When a customer clicks this tab, they\u2019ll be able to see all your tagged products in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902468\/blog\/MDS-1423-BP-Instagram-Ad_6_fw50u7.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s that easy. Before long, your Instagram page will be another platform where you can push sales.<\/p>\n<p><em>What do you think of this feature? Try it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in May, we introduced you to Spreadshop\u2019s product feed, making it easy to advertise your merchandise via social media. 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