{"id":5239,"date":"2020-04-23T12:10:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T16:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/?p=5239"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:09:33","slug":"instagram-tips-for-graphic-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/instagram-tips-for-graphic-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Instagram Tips for Graphic Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can you believe that by this October, it will have been a decade since Instagram was first launched? Graphic designers, in particular, have been using this popular social media platform to promote their design services since the beginning. Over the years, however, Instagram has become saturated with talent, and now it\u2019s a real challenge to stand out.<\/span>
\nCountless social media gurus have taken it upon themselves to provide Instagram tips for graphic designers, but as times change, so do strategies. In our article, we\u2019ll take some of the most outdated, clich\u00e9d Instagram tips for graphic designers and transform them into practical strategies that are perfect for standing out.<\/span>
\n7 Clich\u00e9d Instagram Tips for Graphic Designers<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Write a bio<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Show off your best work<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Write captions for your images<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Use popular hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Post often<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Switch to a business account<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Connect with influencers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    7 Useful Instagram Tips for Graphic Designers<\/span><\/h2>\n

    1. Write a clear bio that resonates with your audience and include a link.<\/span><\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s not about whether or not you have a bio (you should know already that you need one). Rather, it\u2019s about what you put in it. You have a 150 character limit, and it\u2019s the only place you\u2019ll be able to link to anywhere. Here are the top 5 things you need for a standout Instagram bio:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Your name.<\/strong> If your Instagram handle doesn\u2019t make it clear what your name is, include it in the bio.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Your services.<\/strong> Tell them what kind of designing you do.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Something personal.<\/strong> This should be something that people can relate to, or something quirky that makes you stand out.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Link to portfolio.<\/strong> This is preferably your website instead of just another social media account.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. A city.<\/strong> This is becoming increasingly common because Instagram users want to know where you\u2019re based.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Other optional things include a hashtag (no more than one) and emojis (best used as bullet points).<\/span>
      \nHere are a few good examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"lucasyoung
      Source: @lucasyoung<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
      \"myvectorplayground
      Source: @myvectorplayground<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
      \"timothygoodman
      Source: @timothygoodman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      2. Make your gallery a portfolio.<\/span><\/h2>\n

      The old advice of showing your best work is good, but just like a portfolio, you should also show images and\/or videos of your processes. Between your completed masterpieces, you can post other things (including Instagram stories<\/strong>) such as:<\/span><\/p>\n