SM1: 365 Days of Automated IG (Pre Reqs)
Here is the breakdown of the automated Instagram posts. Pre-Reqs (Skip if you already have a free or paid account with the service): 1. Get a Free MAKE account: https://www.aigatecrashers.com/makefree 2. Get a Free Dropbox account: https://www.dropbox.com/register 3. Get a Free Google account: https://accounts.google.com/signin 4. Get a Free Canva account: https://www.canva.com/signup/ 5. Setup IG Business Account: Step-by-Step: Create an Instagram Business Account 1. Download & Sign Up (if you don’t have an Instagram account yet) - Download the Instagram app (iOS or Android). - Open the app and tap Sign Up. - Use your email or phone number, then create a username and password. 2. Switch to a Professional → Business Account Once signed in (either with a new or existing personal IG account): 1. Go to your profile, then tap the menu icon (three lines) at the top. 2. Tap Settings, then go to Account. 3. Scroll down and tap Switch to Professional Account (or “Switch account type” if you already had Creator account). 4. Tap Continue. 5. Select a Category for your business (e.g. “Coaching,” “Education,” etc.), tap Done or Next. 6. Choose Business (not Creator) and tap Next. 3. Add Contact Details (Optional at This Stage) - You’ll be prompted to enter business contact information (email, phone, address). You can skip or fill it in later if you prefer. 4. (Optional) Connect to a Facebook Page - Instagram may prompt or allow you to connect to a Facebook Page, which is required for advanced features like ads or automation tools—but this can often be done later when needed. 5. Finalize the Setup - Tapping Done or Finish completes the conversion. - Your account is now a Business (Professional) account, giving you access to business-ready features like Insights, API access, and posting automation later.