How to Use Instagram Hashtags for Maximum Exposure

Want more visibility for your Instagram posts? In this video, Instagram expert Jenn Herman provides you with a step-by-step guide for determining the mix of hashtags you should use for short-term and long-term exposure on Instagram. You’ll discover how many hashtags should you use, a mix of...

Intermediate - 11 min - Marketing & Content - Social Media Examiner

The full course: Learn Instagram & TikTok free

What you'll need

Phone tripod with remote: Steady overhead and product shots.
LED ring light: Even, flattering light anywhere.
Product light box: Clean white-background photos in minutes.
Lavalier microphone: Clear voice for videos and Reels.

Books

Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon - View on Amazon
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk - View on Amazon
Contagious by Jonah Berger - View on Amazon
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - View on Amazon

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