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Instagram - Who is on Instagram? If not, why not?


First - here's the link to my Instagram page.

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If you have an Instagram page, include the link and I'm happy to follow you.


Second - If you're ON Instagram, share a few reasons why?

Third - If you're NOT on Instagram, share a few reasons why not?



:)
 
It's definitely POWERFULL.


Here's brand new write-up I just posted with the forum stats - and it's a very interesting topic, one I don't think you can actually find any real information no with a post date before mine.

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Next - here's the stats from the same topic on my Instagram page

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And the stats on my Facebook page

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Very interesting and telling.


:)
 
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I use it along with Facebook. For me, I’m able to reach a different crowd with it. Normally people I don’t know, younger and or people in the local car scene or community based upon my followers.

It also allows me to post video stories and highlights that capture more emotion of the before and after versus just a picture compared to my Facebook page and which in turn creates more individuals that inquire about services.

For those not using it, highly recommend getting on it. Great platform to promote your business further.
 
I use it but very rarely post anything, it's more to follow other people. I find it does a better job than Facebook now because the stupid FB algorithm decides who it shows on my feed or not and more often than not it misses the ones I want to see and shows me crap from days ago that isn't relevant anymore. I like FB for the groups I'm part of. I wish I could still sort everything it shows me chronologically like we could in the past.

I did follow Mike's page in Instagram, even though he always calls me Bruce instead of Bruno :D
 
The reason I don’t follow social media, is more protecting my self privacy.

When you have social media people can be nasty and literally start stories about you, hurting your business.

I know it’s hurting me by not having one, but I want word of mouth customers. People that are serious about my work and not wasting my time, or want freebies.


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I’ve had two clients call and ask for my prices, then I will give them a quote.

They just price shopping, my prices are way below the regular detailers in my area.

I’m sure they would of left me a bad review had I had a social media, not interested in that.

That’s my personal opinion FWIT.

I just want to personally thank Mike, and all the auto geeks here.

You have all made me realize that self worth is important.
Thanks for making me realize that not all jobs are worthwhile.

Most important how to be happy where I am, and value myself as a person, who cleans cars.

This is very labor intensive work and we as detailers, need to know how to say no.




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@premiumautodetailing.shop I post daily on instagram, which directly feeds to my facebook. Instagram and all other forms of social media are great tools for advertising and marketing your business. It also lets people see my work, some of the different services my shop offers and all the various types of vehicles that we detail.....plus it is free!
 
Duy;1683662 said:
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I use it along with Facebook. For me, I’m able to reach a different crowd with it. Normally people I don’t know, younger and or people in the local car scene or community based upon my followers.

It also allows me to post video stories and highlights that capture more emotion of the before and after versus just a picture compared to my Facebook page and which in turn creates more individuals that inquire about services.

For those not using it, highly recommend getting on it. Great platform to promote your business further.
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Thanks for sharing, great reasons and explanations and I just followed you. :xyxthumbs:



BSoares said:
I use it but very rarely post anything, it's more to follow other people. I find it does a better job than Facebook now because the stupid FB algorithm decides who it shows on my feed or not and more often than not it misses the ones I want to see and shows me crap from days ago that isn't relevant anymore. I like FB for the groups I'm part of. I wish I could still sort everything it shows me chronologically like we could in the past.

I did follow Mike's page in Instagram, even though he always calls me Bruce instead of Bruno :D
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So sorry Bruno, won't make that mistake in the future. AND - going to start a new name thread. If anything else - it helps me.

Can't find your Instagram page?



atgonzales said:
Mike,

I’am on Instagram... @gonzodetailing60515
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Found and followed. :xyxthumbs:


PAD said:
@premiumautodetailing.shop I post daily on instagram, which directly feeds to my facebook.

Instagram and all other forms of social media are great tools for advertising and marketing your business. It also lets people see my work, some of the different services my shop offers and all the various types of vehicles that we detail.....plus it is free!
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All great reasons - thanks for sharing. I have to say, I copied and pasted

@premiumautodetailing.shop

Into the Instagram search bar and about a doze @premiumautodetailing pages came up but I couldn't find one with .shop on it?


:)
 
I’m on there @d.migliorato

I don’t use it as often as I should but it does help to reach a different audience and build some online/social presence. Good way to show off work, make conversation and build some community with clients and detailers alike.
 
Mike Phillips said:
All great reasons - thanks for sharing. I have to say, I copied and pasted

@premiumautodetailing.shop

Into the Instagram search bar and about a doze @premiumautodetailing pages came up but I couldn't find one with .shop on it?
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Hey Mike....try premiumautodetailing.shop, mine is the one with the orange shelby cobra with the black racing stripes.


Thanks!
 
I have two IG pages. One for my custom painting, commission art, and hobby painting.

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My new page for my new auto detailing business

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I'm on there to share and connect with other artists, and as a social media that is not plumbed full of BS and just what people enjoy.
 
@autodermatology

I've been using IG more than Facebook for a while now. Just so easy!
 
I am not on IG.

Or FB, or twitter, or anything else besides this forum. My other interests in life besides detailing are mechanics, (which I made a living at for over 30 years) and fishing.

I do not need a mechanical or fishing forum, as I have mastered these crafts since I have been a child.

And to be honest, if this forum (AGO) weren't so helpful and full of wonderful people, I would probably have lurked, gleaned info here and there, and have been long gone.

But, since AGO is such a great atmosphere, I have been inclined to not only stick around, but try and pay it forward when I can.

I am very happy that I did, too.

Mike asked "Why or why not?" in the the OP, and I guess my answer is: I'm not overly concerned with every detail of other people's lives.

JMO
 
•Am I on Instagram?
-No.

•Why not?
-“The Power of the Roladex”!

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Bob
 
On both platforms. It is a good way to stay up on new things quicker than the forum. But not always the best place for information.

Mike I replied to your IG post for fridays announcement.

Sizzle Chest said:
@autodermatology

I've been using IG more than Facebook for a while now. Just so easy!
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Must follow in my opinion for those on either platform.
 
I am not social media educated enough to get on there. I would if someone could get me a start "for dummies" sort of boost
 
DMiglio said:
I’m on there @d.migliorato

I don’t use it as often as I should but it does help to reach a different audience and build some online/social presence. Good way to show off work, make conversation and build some community with clients and detailers alike.
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Just checked, I'm following you. :xyxthumbs:



PAD said:
Hey Mike....try premiumautodetailing.shop, mine is the one with the orange shelby cobra with the black racing stripes.


Thanks!
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Just checked and I'm following you. :xyxthumbs:



BSoares said:
No problem. My name there is @bsoares1607
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Just followed you. :)



Spikey Mike said:
I have two IG pages. One for my custom painting, commission art, and hobby painting.

Spiked Air Studio - Login • Instagram
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Cool art work. The Bob Ross stuff is painting is pretty cool. I don't know enough about Bob Ross except that he's a painter, he has or had a TV show and people have told me in some of my early videos, I talk like him when explaining process.




Spikey Mike said:
My new page for my new auto detailing business

Auto Massage - Login • Instagram
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Just followed. :)



Sizzle Chest said:
@autodermatology

I've been using IG more than Facebook for a while now. Just so easy!
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Just followed back. :xyxthumbs:




The Guz said:
Mike I replied to your IG post for fridays announcement.
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I'm not sure, but it looks like I'm waiting for you to approve my request?

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Thanks everyone for taking the time to chime in an share your perspective and also IG pages.



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