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How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

Sarah Alkahery

Instructor: Sarah Alkahery

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(289 reviews)

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1.45 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.2

(289 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.45 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • You will be able to differentiate between account types & choose the best username

  • You will be able to choose the best profile photo

  • You will be able to create content for your page

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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required

Only available on desktop

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Choosing your Instagram username & account type (12 min)

  2. Creating the perfect profile photo for your Instagram account (7 min)

  3. How to write the perfect Instagram bio for your account (7 min)

  4. Creating optimised content for your account! (13 min)

  5. Creating engaging Instagram stories! (7 min)

Recommended experience

General understanding of how Instagram works

You need to have 2 blank Instagram accounts, A creator's account and a business account.

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Sarah Alkahery
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

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    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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