Promoting on Instagram

Method 1: Instagram Story

  1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device. 
  2. Tap the bottom left icon, which should be your profile photo, and will take you to your personal Instagram page. Then tap "Edit Profile" which should be located under your profile picture and bio. 
  3. In the website field, insert your personalized link. You can add your link by copying it from your Influencer Affiliate Dashboard, or anywhere else you have it saved, and pasting it.
  4. Make sure to hit the blue "Done" button in the top right. Now you should be able to see your link under your bio.
  5. Go to your home page by clicking the house icon in the bottom left corner. Then tap the camera icon in the top left corner on the home page.
  6. Your camera will pop up, but click the bottom left corner to pull up your camera roll instead. 
  7. Here you can choose any photo or ad you'd like to use to promote Graphic Tees Store. You can use:
    1. Photos of you wearing Graphic Tees Store apparel.
    2. Images/ads saved from your Influencer Affiliate Dashboard.
  8. *If a date is automatically added to your uploaded photo/ad, hold your finger on it, drag to the trash can icon at the bottom of the page, and release your finger.
    1. To add text to your story post tap the "Aa" icon in the top left corner of your story. Be creative with what you write, but make sure to include any current promo codes and where to find your personalized link.
      1. Ex: "I've been loving these new designs from Graphic Tees Store. By using promo code TAKE5, you can get $5 off any hoodie. Click the link in my bio to SHOP NOW"
    2. **Important, if you add your personalized link as text in your story, your followers will not be able to click on it. Instead refer them to your bio, and make sure you've uploaded the link into the website field of your personal info.
    3. When you're happy with your story post, tap the "Send To" button in the bottom right corner. Then where it says Your Story, click "Share". Press the blue "Done" button that appears at the bottom of the screen and then you're all finished!

    Method 2: Instagram Post

    1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device. 
    2. Follow steps 2-4 above if you have not yet added your personalized link to your Instagram bio.
    3. When your link is in your bio, tap the middle icon on that is across the bottom in the Instagram app, it looks like a + inside a box. 
    4. Your camera roll will appear, then select the photo or ad you'd like to post to promote Graphic Tees Store.
      1. Photos of you wearing Graphic Tees Store apparel.
      2. Images/ads saved from your Influencer Affiliate Dashboard.
      3. *If the photo is square it will automatically be sized correctly. If your photo is not square, you can press the icon below your photo on the left side. It looks like two arrows in a gray circle, pointing away from each other. This will make sure your post does not get cut off.
    5. Press the blue next button in the top right corner. This will take you to a page where you can make any edits to your photo. Then press the blue next button again.
    6. Now it's time to add a caption. Here you can be creative with what you write, but make sure to include any current promo codes and where to find your personalized link.
      1. Ex: "I've been loving these new designs from Graphic Tees Store. By using promo code TAKE5, you can get $5 off any hoodie. Click the link in my bio to SHOP NOW"
    7. When you're happy with your post, press the blue "Share" button in the top right corner. 
    • Now you're ready to start promoting Graphic Tees Store on Instagram. Get creative, have fun with it, and start making some extra cash. 
    • Any questions? Shoot Graphic Tees Store an email at influencers@graphictees.store. We're happy to help you!