I'd like to discuss a social media platform that is growing very fast and has a lot of potential for online marketing. Instagram is what I'm talking to!

Befor we go any further, many of the older paid online advertising methods still work. Pay-per-click ads on Google and Yahoo/Bing are still effective. Facebook PPC ads are effective.

There is no way to deny the power of Facebook and Twitter, You Tube or LinkedIn. Instagram is no different.

Instagram has been around for only 4 years and already has more than 150 million users. Instagram photos are a great way to promote your products and services. They can be seen by millions of people around the globe.

Instagram is a great tool for online businesses. Here are some tips to help you get started.

1. Share your photos with other social networks. You want to make your business popular with many people including those who do not use Instagram.

Share important information about your products and service on Twitter and Facebook. This allows users who aren't Instagram subscribers to view your photos and click your link. This may result in increased sales and profits.

2. Use hash tags. Hashtags will help you gain more Instagram followers to share your pictures with.

Avoid using general terms such as #television and instead use #Samsung#LCD. Use hash tags to get your followers interested.

Check out what other companies in your field are doing. You might not know about new ideas.

3. Only share important content. Many people are logically inclined to only share the most important content about your company, products, and services.

Share only important information about your business, its products and services. Share only information that is relevant to your business.

4. Consistency is key. Consistency will help you to increase your business and sales through social media.

Make sure that the photos and videos you share on Instagram are consistent with the story of your business. Inconsistent and inconsistent information can cost you money, so make sure to stick to the information that you want people to know about your business.

Use these Instagram tips to help your online business get involved in the social media photo sharing game. These tips work!