How to Plan Your Grid Pattern On Instagram

Oh, you like looking at perfectly curated Instagram pages, too?

There's no shame in loving to scroll through well-planned Instagram feeds andddd...it's actually pretty easy to turn your own Instagram grid pattern from meh to oh-meh-gosh look at my page 🤩

What is a grid pattern?

A grid layout is basically a pattern (wow shocker, right?) for you to follow your Instagram theme. They are such a simple way to make your Instagram aesthetically pleasing, with colors, pillars, topics, filters, photo types, etc., separated by diagonals, rows, or even just random order to add variety! Here are some common grid pattern examples:

Why Should I Have a Grid Pattern on Instagram?

We never judge a book by its cover...unless it's your business's Instagram. Giving your Instagram feed a grid pattern can really pull in your audience and give your account that professional look! Plus, it really makes you stick to your strategy when it comes to content batching and planning, and it can give you the perfect balance of content.

How Do I Plan My Grid Pattern?

First, choose a pattern that you like! Think about your content pillars and structure and see what type of pattern will work best because looks aren't everything, we need a solid strategy, too! Second, check if your scheduling tool has the grid pattern feature - such as Later (Calendar > Preview) and HootSuite (Instagram Grid). If not, use Canva to create on yourself (we know you're on there anyway!). Check out the "collage" option in designs and set it to the normal Instagram feed design of 9x9!

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