With more than 2 billion users per month, Instagram is an ever-expanding window for Shopify sellers. The combination of Instagram and Shopify can help your online store exponentially multiply your sales pitch.

While Shopify facilitates online businesses with CRM integrations, payment gateways, and plugins, Instagram accelerates the exposure of the Shopify store to a larger audience. It enhances customer delight by providing a genuine “omnichannel experience”.

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You can connect your Instagram profile to your Shopify store for improved business reach. But it can be challenging and daunting at times if you don’t know where to start.

So following are primarily the most important things you should do before you start-

1. Create a Facebook business page

Both Instagram and Facebook sales channels are now managed by Meta. So, for a seamless shopping experience, you must create a Facebook business page and connect it to your Instagram shopping profile.

2. Make your Instagram profile a professional account

A professional Instagram account is available for public access and has increased visibility to the target audience.

Once this is done, you can track your product posts, tag your page and products on Instagram, get insights into customer engagement, schedule post new launches, advertise and promote your posts, and leverage the powerful business features of Instagram.

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FAQs

Still unsure? Learn more about leveraging Instagram for your Shopify business.

How do I connect my Shopify store to Instagram Shopping?

You need to set up a Facebook Business Page, install Shopify’s Facebook & Instagram sales channel, sync your product catalog, and submit your account for review. Once approved, you can tag products in posts and stories.

What are the requirements for Instagram Shopping on Shopify?

Your account must be a professional (business) Instagram account, located in a supported country, with a Meta product catalog that meets Instagram Commerce policies.

How can I make my Instagram posts shoppable?

Use the “Tag Products” feature on Instagram posts (or product stickers in Stories) to connect to items in your Shopify catalog, making them clickable for users to view and buy.

What types of Instagram content drive Shopify sales?

Leverage Reels, Stories, and user-generated content (UGC). Reels help you reach more people; Stories can feature product tags or promos; and UGC builds trust and social proof.

How do I increase conversions and engagement on Instagram for my Shopify store?

1. Run Instagram ads (including retargeting) to bring traffic back to your store. 2. Offer Instagram-only discounts or promo codes to your followers 3. Organize your product catalog into collections and tag accordingly for better discovery 4. Engage with your audience via comments, Stories, and by reposting UGC to build community

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