Instagram stories
An Instagram story allows you to share photos in a slideshow that disappears after 24 hours.
Please note that it's unfortunately not possible to synchronize stories posted outside OBI4wan through platform synchronization. This is because stories disappear after 24 hours and are not saved. This cannot be changed. We recommend using the Publish module to publish stories.
Step 1: Create a new message by clicking on the + symbol. Select an Instagram account and choose 'Story'.
Step 2: Add media, either an image or video.
Instagram Stories work best with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Adjust your media to this ratio to avoid potential cropping or empty spaces.
Step 3: Select the 9:16 ratio and don't forget to save! You can also apply filters and adjustments by clicking on 'Edit'.
Step 4: Schedule your post through 'Select action', or save the post as a 'Draft', or publish it via 'Workflow', and click 'Publish'.
Instagram carousel
In an Instagram carousel post, you can show multiple consecutive images and/or videos. With this feauture Instagram allows you to post up to 10 visuals, in the exact order you want to show them. This allows you to tell your story in one post using the multi-photo, without having to make multiple posts.
Step 1: Open the Publish module in OBI Engage and click the button marked with a '+' icon in the top left, or bottom right. A new window will open.
Step 2: Click on 'add an account or group' at the top left and choose the desired Instagram account. (It is also possible to select multiple accounts at the same time).
Step 3: Type your message.
Step 4: Add a media file by clicking on the media selector icon.
In the media selector, you can upload and/or select the images you want. On the right-hand side, you will see the Platform preview, an impression of your post as shown on the platform.
Click on the gear icon. You can then apply different filters to your images.
Step 5: Select an action and publish!