How to Customize Posts For Instagram

Ready Social enables direct publishing of Instagram Posts, Stories, and Reels for Business and Creator accounts. In this guide, we will walk through the process of setting up your Instagram account and scheduling content directly, with key customization options.

Follow these steps to create an advanced Instagram customized for maximum reach and engagement.

1. Click Create Post and select the Instagram tab.

2. Choose between Post, Story, or Reel by toggling the content type option.

   

3. You can upload images or videos from various sources, including your local device or via Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box.

   

   Alternatively, you can use stock images from Unsplash integration. Simply click Add Media from External Source, search for suitable images or videos, and select them to add to your post.

   📋 Note: After uploading an image, click the pencil icon to open the editor. Under Crop, you can choose from preset ratios such as 1:1, 16:9, 3:4, and more, or set a custom size. These options let you adjust your image to best fit Instagram feeds, giving your content extra space to stand out

   

   💡 Note: Ready Social supports the following video formats:

   • .avi
   • .mp4
   • .mov
   • .webm

4. Ready Social has integrated Canva allowing you to create graphics and videos independently. All you have to do is click on the Canva icon and select whether you want to create an image or video, then pick the size of the graphics you want. If you already have a Canva account, log in with your credentials.

   

5. If you want to publish Reels, Ready Social provides additional customization options:

• Upload a Custom Cover
• Tag Public Profiles
• Add an Audio Title

6. To make your content more engaging and targeted, customize the post with the following options:

• Tag Accounts: Tag other Instagram profiles by typing @ followed by the account name.

• Add Emojis: Enhance your captions by adding emojis to convey the emotions behind your post.

  

• Tag Locations: Add location tags to help your posts reach specific geographic audiences.

  

7. You can schedule a First Comment to accompany your post, allowing you to keep the caption clean while placing additional hashtags or details in the comment. Add your first comment in the designated box below the caption field.

   📋 Note: Instagram allows a combined total of 30 hashtags in the caption and the first comment.

8. Once your post is composed and customized, choose the Instagram account you want to post your content on and choose the appropriate publishing method:

Direct Publishing (for Business and Creator Accounts)

• Choose Direct Publishing for posts, stories, or reels if you're using a professional account.
• Customize the Privacy Settings for Reels and Stories: Public, Mutual Friends, Self
• You can also select permissions that allow users to comment, duet, or stitch your content. These settings can be overridden by TikTok’s native privacy settings if they are disabled.

Questions?