Why Your Business Needs to Be Active on Instagram (Infographic)Instagram is potentially a gold mine for your business.

ByJonathan Long

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Instagram is one of the more popular social networks, surpassing 500 million active monthly users that are responsible for posting more than95 million photos and videos daily. With such a large user base, it presents a great opportunity for businesses to market using an additional social media channel.

Related:Why Your Business Should Establish an Instagram Presence ASAP

In addition to the organic possibilities, Instagram recently introduced itsself-serve advertising platform, yet many businesses still haven't given it a chance. Instagram can be a potential gold mine for your business. Not only do40 percent of consumersrespond better to visual information than plain text, but Instagram's ad platform allows you to use Facebook's extensive targeting options.

Related:With These Apps You Will Absolutely Rock Instagram Marketing

Take a look at the infographic below fromBuzzoid, which explains why your business should be active on Instagram.


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Related:9 Tools to Improve Your Instagram Marketing

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Jonathan Long

Founder, Uber Brands

Jonathan Long is the founder ofUber Brands, a brand-development agency focusing on ecommerce.

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