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April 1, 2024 16 mins

In this episode of the Authentic Online Marketing Podcast, I announce my decision to take an Instagram sabbatical for the entire month of April and only focusing on Instagram Stories.

But hear me out – this isn’t just about taking a break. It’s an intentional effort to explore the power of Instagram stories and share valuable story tricks of the trade with you.

The thing is, we often get caught up in the overwhelming nature of social media, constantly worrying about losing followers or missing out on growth opportunities. But I firmly believe that sometimes, we need to take a step back and reassess our approach. That’s exactly what I’ll be doing, and I’d love for you to join me on this journey.

Throughout the month, I’ll be sharing my insights, tips, and strategies for leveraging Instagram stories effectively to drive traffic, engage with your audience, and amplify your online presence. I want to equip you with the tools and knowledge to make the most out of every story you post.

Resources

Follow Ruthie on Instagram

Subscribe to the private podcast, 2024 Marketing for Creatives

Listen to Ep. 53: What to do with Pinned Posts

Listen to Ep. 37: How to drive Instagram traffic with stories

Listen to Ep. 99: Instagram Trends for 2024

Ruthie’s Instagram Sabbatical

The Significance of Instagram Stories

Learn how Stories can still drive traffic to your website, podcast, and offerings, ensuring you’re not entirely reliant on the Instagram algorithm. You don’t own Instagram. Make sure you have a website and an email list so people can still build relationships with you. 

Leveraging the Grid of 9

Discover how to strategically showcase top posts related to your offerings, podcast, and newsletter, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement. 

The Importance of Taking Time Off

Understand the benefits of a 24-hour break from posting stories, and how it can positively impact your view counts upon resuming.

Follow along with Ruthie’s Instagram sabbatical! To make sure you don’t miss out on any of these valuable insights, subscribe to my private podcast. This will be the primary channels through which I’ll be sharing my exclusive content throughout April, providing you with even more resources for mastering the art of Instagram storytelling.

The post Ep. 105: Ruthie‘s Instagram Sabbatical: Using Only Stories for 30 Days appeared first on Authentic Online Marketing.

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