Or maybe you know an influencer whose day job is using their 10,000 followers to make money on Instagram.
Post regularly and engage with people that you follow.
Leaving it up to chance will leave you and what youre trying to sell in the dust.
Its a bit of a game and you have to play it.
And remember when it comes to social media, dont be afraid to give the product some personality.
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Build Your Brand
Youve likely heard it before, but branding and follower count do matter on Instagram.
Do you find yourself often posting about your outfits or your home decor?
Consider selling items that coincide with those interests.
Are you outdoorsy and always posting shots from your latest hiking trail or kayaking trip?
Try selling your old outdoor equipment on Instagram.
People want to buy items from someone they consider an expert.
Build up a following based on that persona first and then sell your items accordingly.
In essence, you want to become an expert in Instagram marketing.
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Know Your Audience
Knowing how to market your products on Instagram comes from understanding your audience.
If you tend to interact on Instagram in a highly personal voice, then sell your items that way.
Try sharing plenty of photos of you in stories using the item that you are now trying to sell.
Talk realistically and passionately about the product.
Did your daughter love her prom dress and now you want it to have a second home?
Sharing that story and harnessing those relationships might make someone more willing to make the dress their own.
Offering promo codes through your posts encourages Instagram users and your followers to buy your products.
They might even think youre a social media expert.
Take Good Photos
On social media, visuals are more important than any words you could write.
If youre trying to sell items that need a little work, take well-lit and well-staged photos.
And take thesetips from two experts.
If youre selling an article of clothing, dont crowd the photo with other accessories or objects.
Ideally, put yourself or the article of clothing against a plain white or colorful background.
The same concept goes for objects.
Be honest about any flaws, but no need to draw extra attention to them.
Explain Your Process
If youre selling a hand-crafted product on Instagram, this is your chance to shine!
People love personality and they want to understand the creative process that went into the item theyre considering buying.
Instagram evensuggests using your storiesto document each step from concept to creation.
Shipping entities like theUnited States Postal Service,UPSandFedExall have shipping calculators on their sites.
Some sellers put shipping immediately in the post.
And if youre adding any cost to the shipping, let buyers know why.
Perhaps you are charging for the time to package and ship the product?
Or perhaps you have other business expenses?
People are more willing to shell out for shipping when they understand why.
Elizabeth Djinis is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder, often writing about selling goods online through social platforms.
Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Smithsonian Magazine and the Tampa Bay Times.
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