How To Get Blog Traffic Through Instagram

The more followers I get on Instagram (we're now on 22K @minnieknows) the more emails and direct messages I receive on how I gained a lot of followers. Check my latest Tips on it here. But Recently I've been also getting emails on how to use other social media channels effectively and drive traffic from it. So here are three tips that seem to be working for me when it comes to yes, Instagram:

1. Use an appealing teaser in high resolution quality
The teaser image of a blogpost you want to promote is the very first image your followers will see on Instagram so make sure its a great one! Always use hi-res images taken with DSLR (at least that's what works best for). I recommend to always use hi-res on announcing a new blogpost coming online. Otherwise Instagram is a tool for showing your followers your personal style and a glimpse of your daily life. So keep it raw while proving top quality photographs. They will stimulate your followers curiosity and drive them to your blog.

2. Provide your blog URL in your bio
Since it's still not possible to include URLs in a caption, make sure to put your Blog's URL down in your bio. This way you can always change it to the latest article so your readers will be redirected straight to the current article on your blog. It's the only place on Instagram where an active hyperlink can put.Apart from only putting the URL in you bio it's equally important to make followers aware of the fact that it's actually there. So let them know in you photos caption. This way you'll use the link in the most effective ay possible.

3. Write catchy headlines
By catchy I mean witty, fun, personal and interesting. Your readers should want to get know the story behind a teaser image. Again stimulate their curiosity! Tell them a little bit about your story and show them where to find the rest of it, namely on your blog. This combined with a beautiful photo will work wonders.

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I hope this will help you drive more traffic to you blog! Try it out an let me know if you see any changes. I'd be curious to hear how that works for you. Do you have other tips on how to get more blog traffic through Instagram? Let me know and happy Tuesday!

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How To Get Blog Traffic Through Instagram

The more followers I get on Instagram (we're now on 22K @minnieknows) the more emails and direct messages I receive on how I gained a lot of followers. Check my latest Tips on it here. But Recently I've been also getting emails on how to use other social media channels effectively and drive traffic from it. So here are three tips that seem to be working for me when it comes to yes, Instagram:

1. Use an appealing teaser in high resolution quality
The teaser image of a blogpost you want to promote is the very first image your followers will see on Instagram so make sure its a great one! Always use hi-res images taken with DSLR (at least that's what works best for). I recommend to always use hi-res on announcing a new blogpost coming online. Otherwise Instagram is a tool for showing your followers your personal style and a glimpse of your daily life. So keep it raw while proving top quality photographs. They will stimulate your followers curiosity and drive them to your blog.

2. Provide your blog URL in your bio
Since it's still not possible to include URLs in a caption, make sure to put your Blog's URL down in your bio. This way you can always change it to the latest article so your readers will be redirected straight to the current article on your blog. It's the only place on Instagram where an active hyperlink can put.Apart from only putting the URL in you bio it's equally important to make followers aware of the fact that it's actually there. So let them know in you photos caption. This way you'll use the link in the most effective ay possible.

3. Write catchy headlines
By catchy I mean witty, fun, personal and interesting. Your readers should want to get know the story behind a teaser image. Again stimulate their curiosity! Tell them a little bit about your story and show them where to find the rest of it, namely on your blog. This combined with a beautiful photo will work wonders.

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

I hope this will help you drive more traffic to you blog! Try it out an let me know if you see any changes. I'd be curious to hear how that works for you. Do you have other tips on how to get more blog traffic through Instagram? Let me know and happy Tuesday!

Ph via Pinterest

They Changed The World. Not The Shirt.

Since we both got to style the Diamond G Shirt for GANTs campaign 'They Changed The World. Not The Shirt' we thought it would be fun to shoot some photos together. You've already since our interpretations of the perfect white shirt for her here and for him here.

We thought it would be nice to use our collaboration with GANt to shoot some couple photos as well. We really look like we coordinated our outfits but it kind of just happened because we have a similar taste when it comes to smarter clothes. We both like to mix smart and casual unless its an official occasion of course. Otherwise I like pairing a fancy shirt with boyfriend jeans or cool skirt while Chris like styling a smart shirt with chinos or as short. How do you like the photos? And how would you style a perfect white shirt for Him or Her? 

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DE: Nachdem ihr nun gesehen habt wie ich das perfekte weiße Shirt stylen würde und wie Chris es kombinieren würde, gibt es heute einige Bilder von uns gemeinsam.Wir fanden es toll mal gemeinsam auf den Bildern zu sein und nutzten die Gelegenheit gleich mal, mit Caro einige Aufnahmen zu machen. Wir sehen ein bisschen nach Partnerlook aus, aber wir haben auch einen ähnlichen Geschmack wenn es um schickere Kleidung geht. Wie gefällt es euch? Würdet ihr ein weißes Hemd, ob für Sie oder Ihn, auch so stylen? Wir freuen uns auf  Feedback!

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Ph. by Carolin

In collaboration with GANT. Styling, photography and opinions my own. 

They Changed The World. Not The Shirt.

Since we both got to style the Diamond G Shirt for GANTs campaign 'They Changed The World. Not The Shirt' we thought it would be fun to shoot some photos together. You've already since our interpretations of the perfect white shirt for her here and for him here.

The Perfect Shirt For Him

Finally a new menswear outfit on the blog! This one is part of our collaboration with GANT. We are happy to share Chris' way of styling up the perfect white shirt in line with GANTs campaign 'They changed the world. Not the shirt.' 
He kept it quite simple by pairing it with a navy colored shorts and adding a pop of color with Vans sneaker in burgundy. This is a look he would easily wear to dinner or drinks on a warm summer evening. The Diamond G Shirt fits perfectly while offering a lot of room to move. GANT is known for tailoring the ideal shirt because the brand focuses on every detail. The brand has perfected their craft over decades. Shirt making has become art. How do you like Chris' interpretation of the perfect shirt?

He was wearing

GANT Diamond G Shirt

New Yorker Shorts (similar here)

Vans Sneaker

RayBan Sunglasses 

DE: Dies ist der zweite Teil unserer Zusammenarbeit mit GANT für die Kampagne: They changed the world. Not the shirt. Damit gibt es endlich auch wieder einen MenStyle auf dem Blog! Das perfekte weiße Shirt gehört vor allem auch in den Kleiderschrank eines Mannes. GANT Shirts sind geschneidert, um zu passen und zu umschmeicheln. In dem Diamond G Shirt kann sich Mann nicht nur wohlfühlen, sondern sieht auch noch richtig gut aus. Dank toller Bewegungsfreiheit worauf GANT viel wert legt, ist das Shirt vielseitig tragbar. Wir lieben die großartigen Details wie das Button-Down. Die Platzierung der Kragenform hat GANT über die Jahrzehnte perfektioniert. Alle Details sind wohldurchwacht, von den Nähten bis zu Manschetten. Wie gefällt euch Chris' Interpretation des perfekten Shirts? 

Ph. by Carolin

In collaboration with GANT. Styling, photography and opinions my own.