Picture this: You’re casually scrolling through Instagram, thumb on autopilot, when a Reel stops you mid-scroll. It’s a woman walking past a street sign, then dramatically backtracking to snatch up a paper. The caption? A cheeky announcement for a flash sale. Intriguing, right? Well, we couldn’t resist. We hit save, share, and like faster than […]

Top Fall Launch Visual Trends for Reels

If you want to show up more consistently on Instagram without the hassle of filming content all the time, b-roll footage (in the form of stock content) is for you! In this post we’re going to cover how to create Instagram Reels with stock videos in Canva. But first, what is b-roll? B-roll is supplementary […]

How to Create Instagram Reels With Stock Videos in Canva

In today’s digital world, content is essential to grow a business. We know the pressure to produce consistent and high-quality content can be overwhelming for social media managers. But don’t worry, because there’s a solution that will make your life easier and your content game stronger: stock photos and videos! Let’s dive into why every […]

Why Social Media Managers Need Stock Photos & Videos

Haute Stock photo of a woman taking a selfie for Instagram while in the pool

Finding social media overwhelming doesn’t make you a failure — it makes you human. The problem with most advice about growing on Instagram is that it takes a short-sighted, “quick-win” approach to the platform. Which may be great for a few hits of dopamine, but not so great for building a sustainable business. So if […]

Simple Strategies for Instagram Growth

Your social media strategy can be based on growing brand awareness and nurturing your audience – but don’t forget to promote your offers! If you’re not using social media to sell, you’re leaving money on the table. Social media is a powerful tool for growing your brand awareness and building your community, but it’s also […]

How to Sell on Social Media

Does the idea of creating Instagram Reels make you want to hide? Perhaps you’re not even that camera shy, but finding the time to tackle one more Instagram feature can be daunting. You’re not alone! BUT… Creating Instagram Reels as a small business can help you get in front of new audiences and connect with […]

5 Instagram Reels Ideas for Small Businesses

I don’t know about you but when it comes to any new feature that makes our design process easier or more convenient – we’re all ears! That’s why we swear by using Canva to create all of our video content because of their video editing capabilities and we knew we had to dive in and […]

How to Create Instagram Reels in Canva

Want to grow both your followers and get more engagement on Instagram? Well then you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re creating & posting Carousels! Carousels are posts that have multiple slides, as of now you can have up to 10 slides per post that allow you to combine photos, video and text, meaning you […]

How to Make Instagram Carousel Posts

We’re all about working smarter, not harder. So when you create content to market your business on social media, be sure to repurpose that content across multiple platforms for maximum reach and exposure. Whether it’s the copy of an Instagram post elaborated on in a blog post, or sharing the results of your most recent […]

How to Repurpose Reels into Pinterest Idea Pins in Canva

Twitter quote graphics have been popular on Instagram and we can see why — they’re an easy way to engage with your ideal audience by sharing relatable content or by showing your cheeky personality to help you connect with followers. We’ve found a way to re-create Twitter posts graphics using Canva animation, so that you […]

How to Make Twitter Quotes for Reels in Canva

Are you consistently posting on Instagram but not quite getting the engagement that you hope for? While Instagram Reels may be all you’re hearing about these days, there are other types of content that are also crucial to your IG content strategy. Reels are great for getting discovered by a new audience – but how […]

Three Types of Content to Boost Engagement on Instagram