Manage Instagram and Schedule with Ease – No Facebook Required!
Updated: Nov 30
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At Hookle, our social media management app is dedicated to helping small business owners succeed with their social media strategies. This blog post highlights one of the most common challenges they face when managing Instagram with third-party apps – and how Hookle can help.
It might seem surrealistic to even have to address this topic; one would expect the setup and publishing process for third-party apps to be simple and seamless for one of the world’s most popular social platforms. However, it has actually been quite a struggle - for users, developers, and even Instagram itself.
Recognizing these challenges, Instagram has now improved its process, allowing third-party apps to offer a much better experience.
The Struggle of Managing Instagram Through Third-Party Apps
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Over the years, small businesses have faced significant challenges in setting up and reliably managing Instagram through third-party apps.
Scheduling to Instagram without Facebook was either impossible or relied on reminders. At the scheduled time, users would receive a notification and still need to manually publish the post - defeating the very purpose of scheduling.
Instagram setup required Facebook linking or scheduling reminders, leading to complexity and post failures
Instagram’s setup process also required linking with Facebook, adding unnecessary complexity to an already time-consuming task. This often led to failed posts and a disjointed social media experience, especially for businesses choosing not to maintain a Facebook presence.
While social media management apps simplify managing multiple channels, Instagram’s reliance on Facebook for linking and authentication created additional hurdles. Many have struggled with scheduling, managing multiple accounts, and ensuring successful postings, making it harder to fully leverage Instagram for their business needs.
Why Instagram is Essential for Small Businesses
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Instagram has 2 billion monthly active users as of 2024 and become a vital platform for businesses to engage with customers, showcase products, and build brand identity.
Research shows that 70% of small businesses find Instagram effective for customer engagement and brand awareness. In fact, more than 40% of all customers' accounts connected to Hookle are Instagram, emphasizing its importance in social media management for small businesses.
70% of small businesses find Instagram effective for customer engagement and brand awareness
For small business owners, a streamlined social media management app can be a game-changer. It saves time, keeps them organized, and lets them focus on creating high-quality content instead of dealing with tedious setups, reconnecting expired accounts, or retrying failed posts.
This is where Hookle’s simplified Instagram management truly stands out.
Can You Schedule Instagram Posts Without Facebook? Yes You Can!
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Absolutely yes! And we’re not talking about scheduling posts with reminders or extra steps. This is real scheduling - your posts are automatically published at the scheduled time without any manual effort, just as it should be.
Absolutely yes!
Hookle is proud to be among the first social media management apps to offer this streamlined experience. Let’s dive deeper into how it works in the next chapter.
A New, Simplified Instagram Scheduling (No Facebook Needed)
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Instagram scheduling is now much simpler and no longer requires a Facebook connection or authentication. Simply connect your Instagram account, schedule your posts, and they’ll be published automatically as intended.
Now, businesses can seamlessly use Instagram with third-party apps - no Facebook or reminders needed
Now, businesses can connect directly to Instagram with just a few clicks - no Facebook or reminders needed. The setup is simpler, publishing is more reliable, and small business owners can focus on what matters most: creating and scheduling engaging content, knowing their posts will publish as planned.
How Hookle Helps You Manage Instagram with Ease
If you’re ready to simplify your Instagram scheduling and streamline your social media management, Hookle is here to help. By providing an easy Instagram scheduling without Facebook, Hookle saves you time, helps ensure posting reliability, and removes the headaches that were previously associated with managing Instagram through third-party apps.
Don’t just take our word for it - try it yourself. Download Hookle for free today and discover the easiest way to manage and grow your Instagram presence!
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