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Emily Blackwood

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Writer and editor, driven by curiosity and black coffee.
How to add music to an Instagram video post, Story, or Reel: Header image
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How to add music to an Instagram video post, Story, or Reel

  • December 29, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
It’s not enough these days to just post a photo on Instagram and call it a day. But with so many creative editing features — both within the app and…
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12 Instagram video editor apps for engaging Stories and posts (Header image)
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12 Instagram video editor apps for engaging Stories and posts

  • December 22, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Instagram is no longer a simple photo-sharing app. Since its debut in 2010, Instagram has transformed into a massive multimedia social media platform used by people all over the globe…
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20 music video apps to create epic videos on your iPhone (Header image)
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20 music video apps to create epic videos on your iPhone

  • December 15, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Video is the medium of the future — there’s no doubt about it. Creators and influencers have turned to video to make unique content that showcases their authentic voice and…
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The ultimate guide to Instagram Stories for photo and video creators (Header image)
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The ultimate guide to Instagram Stories for photo and video creators

  • December 10, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Instagram Stories are one of Instagram’s most popular in-app features. Thanks to the wide variety of GIF options, face filters, and colorful stickers, the creative possibilities are endless. Photographers and…
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What's Instagram Reels? The guide to the new Instagram fad (Header image)
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What’s Instagram Reels? The guide to the new Instagram fad

  • November 27, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
It’s no secret that video is the medium of the future. Viral snippets and live recordings have made their way to every social media platform, including Instagram. While the app…
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5 easy ways to add a white border to your Instagram photo (Header image)
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5 easy ways to add a white border to your Instagram photo

  • November 25, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
With the rise of various third-party apps and tools, there are thousands of ways to edit your Instagram photos. While some users layer their pictures with cool filters or colorful…
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How to save Instagram videos or download them to your iPhone (Header image)
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How to save Instagram videos or download them to your iPhone

  • November 16, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Ever since Instagram opened the floodgates to media beyond still images, the platform has become a prime location for watching videos. From insightful tutorials to funny moments captured on camera,…
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How to run an Instagram giveaway: Rules, ideas, and apps (Header image)
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How to run an Instagram giveaway: Rules, ideas, and apps

  • November 9, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Engagement is the name of the game when it comes to Instagram growth. And whether you want to find new followers or interact more with your current audience, giveaways are…
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How to use Instagram ads to grow your photography account (Header image)
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How to use Instagram ads to grow your photography account

  • November 5, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Posting high-quality content, actively engaging with followers, and utilizing innovative in-app features will help you grow your Instagram account, but traditional strategies only take you so far. The hands-down best…
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Shadowban on Instagram: How to know if you're shadowbanned and what to do about it (Header image)
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Shadowban on Instagram: How to know if you’re shadowbanned and what to do about it

  • October 28, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Shadowbanning is one of the most elusive and frustrating things that can happen to your Instagram account — especially if you’re trying to grow your following. And despite thousands of…
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When is the best time to post on Instagram, and is there a peak time? (Header image)
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When is the best time to post on Instagram, and is there a peak time at all?

  • October 22, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
The ideal time to post on Instagram has long been debated by influencers and social media experts. In the past, studies collectively concluded the prime times and days for active…
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The Close Friends list on Instagram: What it is and how to use it (Header image)
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The Close Friends list on Instagram: What it is and how to use it

  • October 20, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
When it comes to Instagram followers, most people subscribe to the idea that more is better. While growing your follower count can result in an increased number of likes and…
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How to use IGTV as a photographer or video creator (Header image)
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How to use IGTV as a photographer or video creator

  • October 19, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Instagram may have started out as a platform for sharing heavily filtered still photographs, but since then, it’s transformed into so much more. With Stories, live broadcasts, and mini loops…
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15 Instagram tips, tricks, and hacks only influencers know (Header image)
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15 Instagram tips, tricks, and hacks only influencers know

  • October 15, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Instagram can be a tricky beast to master, especially for those who are new to the platform. If expanding your reach and growing your follower count are among your goals,…
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The full guide to Instagram Live for iPhone photographers (Header image)
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The full guide to Instagram Live for iPhone photographers

  • October 13, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
If you’re a photographer, you’re probably used to staying behind the camera. But if you want to build an authentic, transparent relationship with your social media followers, you’ll need to…
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How to print Instagram photos on your iPhone and online (Header image)
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How to print Instagram photos on your iPhone and online

  • October 13, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
As much as we love posting content to our virtual worlds, there’s something a bit different about having a tangible picture you can hold in real life. If social media…
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How to find and use cool Instagram fonts for your bio and posts: Header image
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How to find and use cool Instagram fonts for your bio and posts

  • September 18, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
When it comes to social media platforms, Instagram leads the pack in terms of creativity. From pop culture GIFs to collage grids, the artistic possibilities are practically endless. So it…
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How to make unique Instagram Highlight covers, aka Story icons: Header image
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How to make Instagram Highlight covers in 3 easy steps

  • September 14, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
For those with personal Instagram accounts, Instagram Highlights are modern-day scrapbooks, providing a clean way to virtually categorize all of the precious moments shared in your Stories. Creators and influencers,…
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10 authentic ways to get more likes on Instagram
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10 authentic ways to get more likes on Instagram

  • September 10, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
If there’s one Instagram metric that reigns supreme, it’s likes. Not only can the number of likes determine the overall success of a post, but having more of them can…
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How to remove Instagram followers, and what happens when you do

  • September 3, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
Nothing lasts forever — especially when it comes to Instagram followers. But, thankfully, you don’t have to wait for someone to unfollow you or delete their account to remove them.…
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A guide to the ideal Instagram profile picture: Size and best practices (Header image)
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A guide to the ideal Instagram profile picture: Size and best practices

  • August 28, 2020
  • Emily Blackwood
While it may be small, your Instagram profile picture is a prominent part of your personal brand. It’s the first visual introduction that new visitors to your page will see,…
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