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How Do I Sell on Instagram With Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 9:15 pm

Shopify is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms and it enables entrepreneurs to set up their own online stores. It’s simple to use and comes with a range of features that can help businesses to grow.

Many Shopify users also sell through other channels, such as social media. And Instagram is one of the most popular social networks for ecommerce businesses.

If you’re selling on Shopify and want to start selling on Instagram, then you’ll need to create an Instagram Shop. This is a special type of account that’s linked to your Shopify store. It allows customers to browse and buy your products from within the Instagram app.

Creating an Instagram Shop is easy and only takes a few minutes. Once you’ve set up your account, you can start sharing product photos, stories, and ads with your followers. You can also use Instagram Shopping to run product promotions and Target specific audiences with your ads.

When you create an Instagram Shop, customers will be able to:

Browse your products from within the app
Save products that they’re interested in
Get recommendations based on their interests
Share products with friends
Make purchases without leaving the app

If you want to start selling on Instagram, then creating an Instagram Shop is the first step. Follow these instructions to get started:

1) Log in to your Shopify account and go to ‘Settings’. 2) Select ‘Sales channels’ from the menu, then click ‘Instagram sales channel’ under ‘Online sales channels’. 3) Click ‘Add channel’, then click ‘Install app’ in the popup window. 4) Connect your Facebook page to your Shopify store (this is required for setting up an Instagram shop).

5) Select the types of products that you want to feature in your shop, then click ‘Next’. 6) Customize the look and feel of your shop, then click ‘Save & publish’. 7) Your Instagram shop is now live! Start sharing photos of your products with your followers and promoting your shop through ads and stories.

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Shopify to sell on Instagram, be aware that there have been reports of scammers using the platform to take advantage of sellers. Be sure to do your research and only use Shopify with reputable businesses.

Selling on Shopify is a great way to reach a larger audience for your product photos and stories.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.