What Is Promoting on Instagram?

The ability to promote lets you turn well-performing posts into ads right within the Instagram app—helping you connect with even more customers. ... You can select a target audience or allow Instagram to suggest targeting for you. After that, your post will be promoted as an ad for any length of time you choose.

How much does it cost to promote on Instagram?

How much do Instagram ads cost? On average, Instagram advertising costs between $0.20 to $6.70, depending on the bidding model. For CPC or cost-per-click, advertisers pay $0.20 to $2 per click. For CPM, or cost-per-impressions, advertisers pay $6.70 per 1000 impressions.

Is promoting on Instagram worth it?

Sure, a promoted post is definitely a step up from a non-promoted one. It can increase your brand awareness, boost vanity metrics (thus providing some good social proof), and help you to direct traffic where you want it to go.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.