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Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
Instagram is one of the biggest social platforms with over 3 billion monthly active users… So how do you, as an entrepreneur, grow your following, get more clients, and actually get SEEN in the crowded social media space?
You need to learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your business—without spending ONE DIME on paid ads— by creating content that resonates with your ideal clients. And I’m here to show you how. Welcome to Strut It, a podcast about creating bold and unapologetic visibility on social media! I’m Elizabeth Marberry, your host and Instagram Marketing Coach. I help small business owners get SEEN on Instagram and monetize their offers so they can make more money doing their soul-led work.
Instagram can be a game changer for small business owners, but you have to have a strategy and show up with confidence to create content that gets you SEEN. Join me each week to learn how to Strut It on Instagram, grow your following, and get more clients. Head to elizabethmarberry.com/freebies to grab your free Monetize Your IG guide where you’ll learn 7 Simple and Proven Ways to *Finally* Make Money On Instagram.
Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
Instagram Updates 2026: Trial Reels Strategy and New Hashtag Limits
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Instagram is shifting again, and I’m breaking down exactly what you need to know so your content performs and converts.
In this short, actionable episode, I’m sharing three key updates that can directly impact your reach, engagement, and sales:
• A smarter way to use Trial Reels without killing your momentum
• The new hashtag limit and what actually matters now
• A simple authenticity shift that could completely change your results
What You’ll Learn
- 01:40 - How Trial Reels actually behave after 24 hours
- 05:54 - Why “share to everyone” might be hurting your traction
- 09:08 - The new 5-hashtag rule and how to choose the right ones
- 09:34 - Why hashtags are no longer the main discovery tool
- 10:32 - How Instagram now understands your content without 30 tags
- 12:24 - The real reason raw, imperfect content performs so well
- 14:18 - A faster way to create content without overthinking
Resources Mentioned:
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WORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRY
- Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth
- Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram
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