Instagram Stories are short content meant to quickly update and captivate viewers to redirect them to your profile. Posting them enhances brand visibility and promotes follower engagement. However, since they only last 24 hours, stories are a numbers game. With the social media planner, you can organize and schedule yours, helping you stay relevant with your followers.

Getting Started #

Start by clicking “New Post” in the top right corner. Select “Create New Post.” Additionally, there’s a “Create New Post” link at the bottom of your posts list.

Select Instagram as the social media platform on which you want to post. Select your desired image or video for the Story. The maximum image file size is 8 MB, and the maximum video length is 60 seconds. Adding text or captions is not supported for Stories.

Scroll down to Instagram options, open the drop-down menu, then select Story as the post type.

If you’d prefer to post the content manually so you can use Instagram’s native features (such as stickers, trending music, and links), toggle the Publish via Push Notification option. Now, you can add any relevant notes for the Publisher and continue as normal.

Note: The publisher will receive an Instagram notification so they can do any last-minute touch-ups and then publish the post.

You can preview all your content here before you post it. Once you are happy with your stories, click on the Post button, which will give you the options for the next step with the post.

After selecting the next step, you’re done! Your Instagram Story is ready to go. That’s all there is to it. Now you can get your posting schedule organized and consistent, helping you to grow your audience and reach new heights.

Frequently Asked Questions #

How long do Instagram Stories last? #

Instagram Stories last 24 hours, which is why scheduling them through the Social Planner helps you stay consistently relevant with your followers.

How do I post an Instagram Story? #

Create a new post, select Instagram, choose your image or video, then select Story as the post type under Instagram options.

What are the media limits for Stories? #

The maximum image file size is 8 MB and the maximum video length is 60 seconds. Adding text or captions is not supported for Stories.

How can I use Instagram’s native Story features like stickers and music? #

Toggle the Publish via Push Notification option so you can post manually and use native features such as stickers, trending music, and links.

What happens when I publish via Push Notification? #

The publisher receives an Instagram notification, allowing them to make last-minute touch-ups before publishing the post.

Can I preview my Story before posting? #

Yes. You can preview all your content before posting, then click the Post button to choose your next step.