Instagram can help you sell more of your goods and services. Curious as to what readers prefer the most?
How to use Instagram to move people down the sales funnel is the topic of this article.
The Role of Insta-Sales Engagement
The core of a productive Instagram sales funnel is interesting content. Participation is not just a superficial indicator of success. Instagram receives a vital ranking signal when you produce content that encourages engagement from your target audience in the form of likes, comments, and direct messages.
Some considerations are as follows.
Instagram will likely show your content to more people if they consistently engage with it. The frequency of one’s interactions is a major factor in one’s standing.
Instagram will prioritise your post in user feeds if it has a high volume of early interaction. The level of fame is also a major factor in rankings.
Making material that people want to interact with might also help you gain new Instagram followers. Users who are already following you or who have interacted with material like yours in the past will see your suggested posts as they browse Instagram. High-engagement accounts have a greater chance of being suggested, which can increase your sales.
How can you reach your intended audience with content that will pique their interest, regardless of whether or not they already follow your Instagram page? Instagram content strategy should constantly be informed by your most successful posts and stories.
Take advantage of this feature by making Instagram posts that interest your intended audience. You can ask them to direct message you to answer a query or receive a discount code, for instance.
Anyone who sees your post or reel can immediately respond by tapping the button and sending you a direct message. Prepare to respond manually or automate the process by creating canned responses and frequently asked questions.
Sending Payments and Orders Via Instagram Direct Messages
DMs are often the best way to get in touch with leads who are just starting out on their customer journey. You can utilise direct messaging to customers to provide information, answer their queries, and determine if they are a suitable fit for your business.
However, DMs are not only effective for top-of-funnel leads. Have customers messaged your brand to inquire about stock or get recommendations? Direct message (DM) sales can streamline the buying process.
Instagram will produce a tracking number and order object automatically. The order status may be viewed by your team with a tap, and customers can pay the invoice with a tap. Orders and Payments is a submenu of your account menu that allows you to examine both pending and fulfilled orders at any time.
Storefront on Instagram
You may streamline your selling process even more by utilising Instagram’s built-in shopping options. Get things rolling by setting up your Commerce Manager storefront and product catalogue. Keep in mind that Instagram must be selected as the sales channel for your store.
Then, in Instagram’s settings, click the “Set Up Shop” option.
A View Shop button, complete with sale capabilities and the ability to distribute discount codes, will be added to your Instagram profile instantly. Remember that enabling Instagram checkout also enables in-app features like live shopping and product launches.
Professional accounts with shops can tag products in any organic content, regardless of whether or not the checkout process can be completed within the Instagram app or on the website. Below is an Instagram highlight reel featuring multiple products tagged by @shopbando. Instagram users can hit the View Products link to shop the featured items.
Have no idea how to best promote your shoppable Instagram posts? Product tags can be used in the following ways:
- Make up a backstory for a time-sensitive sale, then label the items that will be on sale.
- Include a customer review and label an item they gave high marks to.
- Upload a video demonstrating your goods and use hashtags to make Instagram purchasing a breeze.
- Activate your fan base to promote your brand by having them utilise your product tags in their UGC.
Make your Instagram business profile more sales-oriented by including a “action” button
Due to Instagram’s existing product limitations, not all sales processes can utilise Instagram shops. Instagram’s call-to-action buttons provide additional channels for promoting and selling services and digital goods.
After configuring associated applications or native tools, buttons such as “View Shop” and “Take Action” will appear in your profile’s header, analogous to the View Shop button that appears after you set up an Instagram shop. Edit your profile and click the Action Buttons button to have access to these settings. Then, decide which course of action is best for your company:
- Order Food is useful for eating establishments that offer to-go or delivered meals.
- Reserve is useful for restaurants that require advance booking.
- If you’re a consultant or service provider that works by appointment only, Book Now is your best option.
- The purpose of Get Quote is to help businesses find new customers.
Adopt Instagram as part of your marketing mix
Instagram advertisements are a great way to supplement your organic marketing efforts, allowing you to reach a wider audience and bring in more conversions. Here are three applications of Instagram commercials.
Make Instagram Ads That Generate Leads
Sponsored content is useful when you need to reach more people with your lead generating efforts. Ads that generate leads on Instagram can be boosted natively in the app or made through Ads Manager.
It’s worth considering boosting a top-performing organic post from within the Instagram app if you’ve previously determined that it has met or exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs). Choose an appropriate post by either tapping the Boost button at the bottom of the post and selecting the leads objective, or by using your account’s lead generation capabilities.