You probably have an Instagram Business Account for your small business and if you're a real glutton for punishment, you may even have a Personal Account too! 😜 But have you heard about the other type of IG Account that is available?
There is a 3rd type of account called a Creator Account. This account was initially created back in 2018 for content artists, public figures, or influencers like Alexis Rose, but anyone can have a Creator Account now. The biggest pro to having this type of account is a better music library for Reels and Stories.
Differences and Benefits of Each Account ⬇️
❧ Business Account
✳️ Your business's address can be added to your profile - necessary for most of us!
✳️ You gain access to Facebook Creator Studio for scheduling posts - very handy tool and it's FREE!
✳️You can manage Instagram from your desktop - good for replying to messages and community engagement
✳️ Biggest con is Business accounts don’t have full access to the music library. 🙄 BUT keep reading for a hot tip
❧ Creator Account
✳️ Access to the GOOD Music Library - this is a biggie!
✳️ More streamlined inbox for dealing with many DMs
✳️ Growth insights - daily follows/unfollows and demographic info vs weekly info on a Biz account.
✳️ Alternative options for displaying content information and category labels.
Instagram recommends that brands, small business owners, etc. use a Business Account.
What is best for you
IF you want to try out a Creator Account, you certainly can do that very easily and switch back at anytime. To switch your account ⬇️
1. Go to "Settings" then tap "Account."
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap "Switch account type."
HOT TIP!
Here’s a new hack to get access to the FULL music library on Instagram Reels and Stories, even if you’re a business account: switch your account category to Entrepreneur. ⬇️
1. Go to edit profile
2. Tap on the category
3. Select Entrepreneur
Now that you know more about the differences between Instagram business and creator accounts, are you on the right account??
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