Instagram is Testing Local Business Profile Pages

With the success of Google My Business and Google Maps, other companies want to get in on the local marketing action. The latest is a social network that’s been popular for a few years now: Instagram. Search Engine Journal published the story.

Local Companies and Instagram

Local businesses now have profile pages! This hasn’t been announced yet; however, the company will likely roll this out in the near future. Tech executive Raj Nijjer shared a tweet on Twitter with more information:

Brand & local marketers 👉 @Instagram rolls out in-app local business profile pages (address, hours, contact, website) with ability to claim and update profile. Get on this! pic.twitter.com/NDwgGk14fH

— Raj Nijjer 🐶 (@RajNijjer) March 2, 2019

What does this mean for you? This is just another avenue with which you’re able to reach potential customers or clients. It’s time to get on Instagram if you aren’t already!

Feature photo by Tumisu on Pixabay