The Instagram Feed Explained: A Complete Guide for Women Over 40, 50 and 60

The Instagram Feed Explained: A Complete Guide for Women Over 40, 50 and 60

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This video shows women over 40, 50, and 60 the basics of Instagram and all how to use each of the features content creators can use to grow on the platform. A series where I’m breaking down all the features that Instagram has to offer and how you can leverage them for your small business. We’re going to be talking about the Instagram Newsfeed, your own Instagram profile and how to share a post utilizing Instagram’s features!

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How to Get 40 content ideas in 5 minutes for Instagram

How to Get 40 Content Ideas in 5 minutes for Instagram

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In this video I’m breaking down the exact steps I suggest you do if you’re struggling to grow your account on Instagram. In today’s video I’m breaking down the exact steps I suggest you do if you’re struggling to grow your account on Instagram and I’m answering two of the questions I get asked THE MOST. They are: 1. How do I know what kind of content I need to create to attract my audience? 2. How do I create hooks that will work for my audience? The bonus? I’m going to show you how to get 40 different possible…

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How to Create Branded GIFs You Can Use in Instagram Stories + Reels Using Your iPhone

How to Create Branded GIFs You Can Use in Instagram Stories + Reels Using Your iPhone

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This video will show you how to easily create your OWN branded GIF’s that you can use in your Instagram Stories and Reels if you have an iPhone. In this step by step video I show you how to take a your own video and turn it into a GIF so that you can stick it to any Instagram Story or Reel!

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How to Easily Repurpose an Instagram Reel to Other Platforms

How to Easily Repurpose an Instagram Reel to Other Platforms

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In this video I show you how you can easily repurpose content using Canva that you’ve published on Instagram as a Reel for other short form video such as Tik Tok, YouTube. Today I’m here with a video to show you how you can easily repurpose content that you’ve published on Instagram as a Reel for other short form video platforms. So often I am going to create one piece of content but I want that piece of content to go on Instagram and I want it to go on YouTube and Vimeo even want to send it out on…

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How to Easily Add a Voiceover to Your Video by Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Easily Add a Voiceover to Your Video

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In this video, I will show you how you can easily add a voiceover to any short form video that you’re creating for Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube. I’m here today with a follower question. The question is, Krista, how do you easily add voiceovers in your videos? I love using Cap Cut. Cap cut is an app that you can get in the Google Play Store as well as on the Apple iTunes Store and it is an amazing editor. This step-by-step video will show you how to EASILY add a voiceover in any video in seconds.

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How to Easily Auto Caption ANY Video using CapCut

How to Easily Auto Caption ANY Video using CapCut

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In this video I show you how to use CapCut’s Auto Caption feature to add captions to your Instagram Reels. A step by step video on how to easily add auto captions to your Instagram videos using CapCut, an amazing video editing app that you can download from the both the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes Store. If you need to figure out how to batch create and generally feel more confident in your ability to connect with your audience using Instagram, check out my mini course called Insta-Glam.

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How to Make an Easy Reel Using Canva (pt 1)

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This video will show you how you can create an easy Instagram reel that looks like a reminder note. Canva is AMAZING if you need generic B-roll when you don’t a bunch of time to add your own clips. If you don’t have Canva Pro, you will need to upload your own background video or photos in order to share it without a watermark. Like this tutorial? Make sure sign up to get these delivered in your inbox. For more ease reel ideas. If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got…

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How to Make an Easy Reel Using B-Roll Already on Your Phone

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This reel is great for web designers, interior designers, home stagers, and real estate girlies. In under two minutes you can create an easy, eye catching video to share a sneak peek of an upcoming project. If you like this video, you can check out my whole series or sign up first my mini course called Inst-Glam where I teach out how to take your time back and create content that works. It’s got this video and a bunch of other easy hacks so you don’t have to waste hours trying to to be a tik Tok dancer or mess…

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How to Make an Easy Instagram Reel

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I’m back with another easy reel you can make with only a photo you already have on your camera roll! I love this one. Posted my own version last night. This is the ninth video in my series so make sure you subscribe for easy ideas each week. If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got THIS video and SO many more that teach you my method for making sales on Instagram.

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How to Create an Easy Reel for Valentine’s Day

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In this video, I show you how to make an easy Instagram Reel for Valentine’s Day using a photo already found on your camera roll. Here’s a fun Valentine’s inspired reel in my series showing you how to make an easy Instagram reel using a photo already on your camera roll. If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got THIS video and SO many more that teach you my method to making sales on Instagram.

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Creating an Easy Instagram Reel Using a Photo Already on Your Camera Roll

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Here’s the seventh video in my series showing you how to make an easy Instagram reel using photos already on your camera roll. If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got THIS video and SO many more that teach you my method to making sales on Instagram.

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How to Create an Easy Instagram Reel Using a Photo (part six)

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Use the Polaroid Effect to Create an Easy Instagram Reel This step-by-step video will show you how to use a photo already on your camera roll to create an engaging Instagram Reel. If you want more tutorials and training, check out my Insta-Glam Course. It’s got this and a BUNCH of other helpful videos!

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How to Create an Easy Reel Using A Photo

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Here’s the fifth video in my series showing you how to make an easy reel using photos already on your camera roll. Here’s the thing about reels: you need to have either transitions or lots of movement to stop the scroll. This easy reel idea has BOTH 😍 If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got THIS video and SO many more that teach you my method to making sales on Instagram.

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How to Create an Easy Instagram Reel (part 4)

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This #instagramhack will show you how to take a photo on your camera roll and turn it into an easy Instagram Reel. Here’s the thing about reels: you need to have either transitions or lots of movement to stop the scroll. This easy reel idea has BOTH 😍 If you want MORE tutorials like this on demand, check out the Insta-Glam mini course. It’s got THIS video and SO many more that teach you my method to making sales on Instagram.

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How to Create an Easy Instagram Reel to Launch Something New

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Use the Green Screen Hand Effect to Create an Easy Instagram Reel This step-by-step video will show you how to use a photo already on your camera roll to create an engaging Instagram Reel using a cool feature called Green Screen Hand. If you want more tutorials and training, check out my Insta-Glam Course. It’s got this and a BUNCH of other helpful videos!

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How to Create an Easy Instagram Reel (part two)

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Need easy reel ideas? Use this step-by-step video tutorial. This video will show you how to take a single image already sitting on your camera roll and turn it into an easy Instagram Reel using Instagram and the CapCut video app. If you’d like to get access to my FULL training on using Instagram to make sales + automate passive income, check out my Insta-Glam mini course. The mini course will get you results. And if you REALLY want to get to success fast, don’t miss the special one time offer to get my full Instagram Training course at checkout!

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How to make an easy reel, part one via Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Create an Easy Reel (part one)

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This video will show you how to take a single image already sitting on your camera roll and turn it into a captivating Instagram Reel using Instagram and the CapCut video app. If you’d like to get access to my FULL training on using Instagram to make sales + automate passive income, check out my Insta-Glam mini course – the mini course will get you results. And if you REALLY want to get to success fast, don’t miss the special one time offer to get The Launch Codes (how to write captions for Instagram) and my full Instagram Training course…

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How to Add Your Logo to an Instagram Reel (updated for 2023 by Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Add a Logo to an Instagram Reel

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Are you looking for an easy way to add your logo as a sticker to your Instagram Reels or Stories? With the new Instagram update for 2023, it’s now simpler than ever! In this video, I’m going to show you step-by-step how to do just that. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to spruce up your Instagram profile!

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How to Create a Cover For Instagram Reels by Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Create a Cover For Instagram Reels

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Today I have an awesome video where I’m going to show you how to use Canva to create a stunning cover image for your Reels, and get them posted on Instagram. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your Reels to look their best on Instagram, then this video is for you. In it, I’m going to walk you through the process of using Canva to create a cover image that will make your Reels stand out from the crowd. Plus, I’ll show you how to get them posted on Instagram quickly and easily. Don’t miss out on this valuable…

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How to Add Your Logo to an Instagram Reel by Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Add Your Logo to an Instagram Reel

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If you want your logo to show up on your Instagram Reels, this tutorial is for you! This tutorial will walk you through the steps of how to easily add your logo to your Instagram Reels and make sure it stands out.

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How to Download Your Data from Instagram by Krista Smith at ActivateHerAwesome.com

How to Download Your Data From Instagram

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Today I’m here to show you how to save your data from Instagram. With so many accounts getting hacked, it’s important to make sure you have a backup of your content. That way, if your account is ever compromised, you’ll have a way to start over without having to rebuild everything from scratch. In this video, I’ll show you how to archive all of your content so that you can be sure you have a copy of everything. Watch and follow along to ensure you’re never left without your valuable data.

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How to Download Your Instagram Content

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I have colleague who recently had her Instagram account deactivated. What a nightmare! Unfortunately, this stuff does happen sometimes. Thankfully there are a couple things you can do to protect your account from this fate. In this video, I’m showing you how you can regularly download all your Instagram content so you can make sure it’s never lost to the deactivation void.

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How to Create and Edit Instagram Highlight Covers

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Creating a cohesive social media profile is all about small, intentional design choices that tie your whole brand picture together. One easy way to make your Instagram profile look cleaner & more professional is to create covers for your Highlights. In this video, I’m showing you how I created covers for my Instagram Highlights using Canva in minutes.

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What Do I Do When Someone Tags Me in an Instagram Story?

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When you start fostering a presence on Instagram & getting engaged with your audience, you’ll likely start getting tagged in Stories. What does this mean? What should you do about it? In this video, I’m breaking down what it means when someone tags you in their Story and how you can respond in order to create even more engagement with your audience.

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How to Easily Create Line Breaks in Your Instagram Captions

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I’m a die-hard fan of Instagram. But one thing the app struggles with is formatting. Have you ever tried writing a caption with a line break or two, posted it, and then look to find the space is gone? I sure have – or at least, I used to. In this video, I’m breaking down why using line breaks in your social media marketing is important & how you can hack the Instagram code to get line breaks in your captions.

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How to Use Instagram Highlights

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As a business owner on social media, one of your main goals is getting your audience to click on your profile (and then hopefully hopping over to your website)! A great way to keep people on your Instagram profile is by using Highlights, which allow you to save & categorize your favourite stories. In this video, I’m breaking down how you can use Instagram Highlights to create audience engagement and clarify your online messaging.

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How to Create Engagement on Instagram Stories Using Text and Captions

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Last week on my Youtube channel, we explored what Instagram Stories are & why you should be using them to create engagement in your business. This week, I’m back with part two of my Stories crash course. In this video, I’m going to show you how you can use some of the many features of Stories to create a more interactive & engaging experience for your audience. (If you haven’t seen part one yet, you can check it out here).

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How to Create a Beautiful Instagram Feed

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This is a question I get asked A LOT. Many of the women I work with want their Instagram feeds to look beautiful and cohesive and totally on brand but they have no idea where to start. In today’s tutorial, I’m showing you just how easy it is with only a color palette, your phone and a free Canva account. Want access to The Canva Marketing Vault? Get it here.

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What are Instagram Stories and How Do I Use Them?

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I get asked about this all the time. What are Instagram Stories? As a business owner, should I care? Yes, ladies, Instagram Stories is definitely a tool you should get familiar with. In this video, I’m breaking down what Stories are and how you can use them to create engagement & sell more of whatever you’re selling.

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How to Make Custom Stickers for Your Instagram Stories

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I’ve had SO many amazing comments on this tutorial. If you want to create your own branded stickers to use in your Instagram Stories, this tutorial is for you! All you need is your imagination and a FREE Canva.com account. Tag me over in Instagram in your stories (I’m @activateherawesome) so I can see your creativity in action. Are you ready to impress the hell out of your subscribers, students, followers, and clients with your marketing materials? You need to check out my CANVA TEMPLATE VAULT! The Canva Marketing Vault is a system of designer templates that you can use…

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