You can Now Connect your Instagram Creator Account to Hopper HQ

We’re happy to announce that Hopper HQ now allows users to seamlessly connect their Instagram Creator Account to their Hopper HQ account. This integration unlocks a plethora of benefits, empowering creators to take their content strategy, scheduling, and analytics to the next level.

Get ready to unlock new possibilities, enhance your content strategy, and gain a competitive edge in the world of Instagram with the seamless integration of your Creator Account and Hopper HQ. Let’s dive in and discover how this dynamic combination can elevate your social media presence to new heights!

What is Instagram’s creator account?

The Creator Account on Instagram is a specialized account type designed for individuals and influencers who aim to build and engage with their online audience. Introduced by Instagram, this account option offers a range of features and insights tailored to content creators. 

With a Creator Account, users can access enhanced analytics, audience demographics, and performance metrics, providing valuable insights into their content’s reach and engagement.

One of the key benefits of the Creator Account is the ability to access advanced tools for content creation and promotion. It includes features like swipe-up links in Instagram Stories (with a minimum follower requirement), branded content tagging, and the ability to categorize your profile according to specific niche interests. These features allow creators to collaborate with brands more seamlessly and promote sponsored content while maintaining transparency with their followers.

Also, the Creator Account provides creators with a comprehensive understanding of their audience. This includes data on followers gained and lost, as well as insights into followers’ demographics such as age range, gender distribution, and geographical location. These analytics empower creators to tailor their content strategy, better understand their target audience, and optimize their engagement efforts.

Overall, the Creator Account on Instagram equips content creators with specialized features, data, and insights to help them effectively grow their audience, collaborate with brands, and refine their content strategy in the dynamic world of social media.

Difference between Creator and Business Instagram accounts

The main difference between a Creator Account and a Business Account on Instagram lies in their primary focus and the features they offer.

A Creator Account is designed specifically for individuals, influencers, and content creators who want to establish and nurture their personal brand. It provides tools and insights tailored to their needs, helping them engage with their audience, collaborate with brands, and understand their content’s performance. Some notable features of a Creator Account include advanced analytics, audience demographics, branded content tagging, and the ability to categorize their profile based on specific interests or niche topics.

On the other hand, a Business Account is intended for businesses, brands, and organizations. It is suitable for companies looking to promote their products or services on Instagram and establish a professional online presence. A Business Account offers features such as the ability to create ads, access Instagram Shopping, utilize call-to-action buttons (like “Contact,” “Book Now,” or “Shop”), and integrate with Facebook’s advertising tools for better campaign management.

While both account types provide insights and analytics, a Creator Account primarily focuses on individual content creators and their audience engagement, whereas a Business Account emphasizes promoting products, generating leads, and facilitating direct interactions between businesses and customers.

Ultimately, the choice between a Creator Account and a Business Account depends on your goals and whether you are an individual content creator or representing a business entity on Instagram. Regardless of which account type you choose, it will be supported by Hopper HQ! 

Switching from a Business to a Creator profile

It’s quite simple to change from a business account to a creator one and activate it within Hopper HQ. In a few easy steps, you should be to start benefiting from a creator’s account!

Here are the simple steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
   
2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
   
3. Tap ‘Settings and privacy’.
   
4. Tap ‘Business tools and controls’
   
5. Tap ‘Switch account type’ and then tap ‘Switch to Creator account’
   
6. Once done, head back to Hopper HQ and press ‘Refresh Instagram account’.

Wrap up:

At Hopper HQ we dedicate our time to ensuring that we meet every user’s needs, including those who prefer a creator account! This is why we continue to develop new features to help Instagram users and brands to achieve their full potential. 

From now on, you can plan your posts, stories and reels ahead of time, and schedule them to be automatically posted at the right time and place, providing consistency and engagement to your followers. 

Go ahead and connect your Hopper HQ account or, if you haven’t yet, sign-up and benefit from a 14-day free trial!