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Let\u2019s face it: Instagram requires a lot of work. To succeed, you\u2019re expected to live and breathe the platform 24\/7.<\/p>\n
But what if I told you about tools that don\u2019t require a 24\/7 commitment but make it seem like you operate the account all day and night.<\/p>\n
Ever since Instagram opened its API to developers in its marketing partner program, third-party apps allow you to schedule Instagram posts. Let\u2019s go through seven of them.<\/p>\n
To use Instagram direct publishing tools, you need to know a couple things.<\/p>\n
First, you must activate a business profile on Instagram<\/a>. A verified business can access useful features \u2013 analytics, advertising opportunities, and, of course, a chance to let third-party apps publish your content.<\/p>\n Second, remember not all content is created equal \u2013 therefore, not all content can be scheduled the same way. Due to the limitations with Instagram\u2019s new API<\/a>, the scheduling tools publish only those posts (images and videos) with Instagram\u2019s acceptable aspect ratio. (An aspect ratio describes the ratio between width and height [e.g., 4:5], and can be converted into a numerical value by dividing width by height [4\/5 = 0.8].)<\/p>\n Using scheduling tools for #Instagram requires using acceptable aspect ratios for the platform, says @OlgaRabo.<\/a><\/span> Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n If your content fails to fit the dimension criteria, its automated scheduled post will include a reminder to fix it. (Traditional square Instagram images [1:1] can be automatically published as normal.)<\/p>\n The pioneer of Instagram analytics, Iconosquare<\/a> offers an automatic scheduler with extra add-ons such as an integrated media library (to store your content), a social media calendar (to remind you of days like National Pizza Day), and the best time to post feature<\/a>, which has yellow stars showing the most optimal time to post to get maximum engagement.<\/p>\n .@iconosquare offers an automatic scheduler, a #socialmedia calendar, & best time to post on #Instagram. @OlgaRabo<\/a><\/span> Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Iconosquare allows you to automate both single-image posts and videos.<\/p>\n Another great feature that Iconosquare offers is cropping. You can edit images (within the permissible aspect ratio) as you upload them into the scheduler, which can be a truly time-saving hack.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: Starting at $29\/month<\/p>\n Later\u2019s<\/a> scheduler is amazing. It\u2019s simple to use: Drag any media from your library into the publishing calendar \u2013 the scheduler window pops up immediately. You can write a caption, tag other accounts, geolocate your post, and take advantage of the built-in hashtag suggestions (available for premium plans).<\/p>\n Type in a hashtag and Later comes up with a list of 25 related hashtags to tick and insert into your caption. The hashtags are high volume, but you likely can find some useful long(er)-tail hashtags.<\/p>\n .@latermedia tool for #Instagram comes up w\/ 25 related hashtags for each hashtag you enter. @OlgaRabo #tools<\/a><\/span> Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Later Instagram Scheduler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pricing<\/strong>: Free to $49\/month<\/p>\n If you use the social network account manager Buffer<\/a> and aren\u2019t looking for an advanced Instagram scheduler, it doesn\u2019t have any add-ons, but it\u2019s easy to use.<\/p>\n Set up your Buffer account for direct scheduling on Instagram and queue your content as you always do for another social media account. Buffer publishes it at the indicated time without any reminders or notifications.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: Free to $399\/mo<\/p>\n Zoho\u2019s direct Instagram scheduler is as straightforward as Buffer\u2019s: clean design, easy-to-use functionality.<\/p>\n What makes Zoho<\/a> different from Buffer is the integrated calendar on the right, which gives a clearer date overview. In addition, Zoho allows you to quickly switch between multiple Instagram accounts, which is useful for agencies that manage several brand profiles.<\/p>\n .@Zoho allows you to quickly switch between multiple #Instagram accounts. @OlgaRabo #tools<\/a><\/span> Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: $8.33\/month to $125\/month<\/p>\n Sendible<\/a> is another great tool that allows you to schedule and publish posts directly to Instagram, avoiding the path of constant reminders and notifications. As of January, Sendible supports direct video publishing for Instagram (up to 100 megabytes). The tool also lets you publish to a large selection of other social media networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: $24\/month to $274\/month<\/p>\n Known for its sleek and elegant design, Planoly<\/a> has a sleek and elegant Instagram scheduler. Add new media to its calendar from your computer, click on the media in the calendar, and the scheduling window appears automatically. Insert the caption, tag users and geotag locations, and make sure to enable the auto-post feature in the scheduler.<\/p>\n .@Palonly\u2019s sleek #Instagram scheduler lets you click to add new media from your computer & schedule. @OlgaRabo<\/a><\/span> Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: Free to $199\/month<\/p>\n Directly publish images or videos on Instagram by using Sprout\u2019s<\/a> compose window, where you simply choose whether you want to publish your content now, queue it for later, schedule it manually, or save as a draft:<\/p>\n Pricing<\/strong>: From $99\/month to $249\/month<\/p>\n The trick to scheduling on Instagram is to experiment with the tools and find the one that fits your needs. The ultimate benefit is keeping your Instagram profile up to date without the hassle of responding to smartphone reminders.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/marketingnewsbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7-great-instagram-scheduling-tools-for-2019-1.png\")
<\/p>\n1. Iconosquare<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Later<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Instagram Marketing: 4 Features You Should Be Using [Examples]<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n3. Buffer<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Zoho Social<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Sendible<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Planoly<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Sprout Social<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSchedule now<\/h2>\n
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