In
2019, more than $7 billion was spent on Instagram advertising, and brands are
investing in it for both B2B and B2C marketing. Your franchise can make use of
this opportunity too.
Here
are more reasons why your franchise should consider using Instagram.
1: Your Prospects are on It
More
than 800 million active Instagram users are using this social media platform. You
can imagine how many of these users can be your prospects and customers.
2: Your Competitors are Leveraging
It
If
you are not on Instagram, then you are leaving this social media space wide
open for your competitors, and your franchise is likely to lose some business.
Without
being on Instagram, there is now way for you to know what your competitors are
doing in that space.
3: Improves Franchise Website
Traffic
You
can link back to your franchise website from Instagram and drive traffic to
your business. Aside from that, these backlinks also help to improve your web
ranking.
4: Franchise Business
Promotions are Easy
Use
Instagram Stories to showcase your products. You can also post Q&A sessions
or contests on this platform, to increase customer engagement.
5: Helps with Online
Reputation Management
When
prospects search for your franchise business online, what shows up has a direct
impact on your reputation. With Instagram, you can push a well crafted visual
narrative which is more engaging than textual content.
6: Partnerships with Local Instagram
Influencers
There
are thousands of Instagram Influencers who can send prospects to your website,
and some of them will be in your local area and niche. You can also engage and
partner with them to improve your franchise business.
7: Business Networking
Instagram
is a useful networking tool as well. Your business can share, like, and message
other businesses in the same niche and build mutually beneficial relationships. Over time, you can leverage this to expand
your reach.
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