Creating Instagram Guides

Instagram Guides is a feature that enables users to curate and share content in a magazine-like format. It allows you to create collections of posts, products, or places to provide valuable recommendations, tips, or insights to your audience. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating Instagram Guides step-by-step.

Step 1: Update your Instagram app

Before you can start creating Guides, make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app installed on your mobile device. Guides are currently only available on the Instagram mobile app for iOS and Android.

Step 2: Access the Guides feature

1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your profile icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Start creating a Guide

1. Once you are on your profile page, tap on the '+' button (Add) located at the top right corner of the screen.
2. A menu will pop up with different options. Select "Guide" from the list.
3. Choose the type of Guide you want to create:
   • Places: Share your favorite restaurants, travel destinations, or local spots.
   • Products: Recommend products and provide shopping information for your audience.
   • Posts: Curate a collection of your own or other users' posts on a specific topic.

Step 4: Select the content for your Guide

1. Depending on the type of Guide you selected, you will have different options to choose content from.
   • Places: Use locations from your previous posts or search for specific places.
   • Products: Browse your shop or search for products from the Instagram catalog.
   • Posts: Choose from various posts you've saved, or explore posts based on specific hashtags or accounts.

Step 5: Arrange and customize your Guide

1. After selecting the content for your Guide, arrange the posts, products, or places in the desired order.
2. Add titles, descriptions, and captions to provide additional context and information to your audience.
3. Customize the cover image of your Guide by selecting a photo or choosing from the available options.

Step 6: Publish and share your Guide

1. Once you are satisfied with your Guide, tap on the "Next" button located at the top right corner of the screen.
2. Add a title and description for your Guide.
3. Choose whether you want to share it as a post or a story.
4. Select the privacy settings for your Guide (public or visible to followers only).
5. Tap on the "Share" button to publish your Guide.

Congratulations! You have successfully created an Instagram Guide. Now, you can share it with your followers, engage with them, and provide valuable recommendations or insights using this powerful feature.

Remember to regularly update and maintain your Guides to keep your audience engaged with fresh and relevant content. Experiment with different themes and ideas to cater to your followers' interests and preferences. Enjoy creating and sharing meaningful Guides on Instagram!