50 Instagram Growth Resources

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Here, you’ll get 50 Instagram growth resources diversified across tools to use, YouTube content to learn from, newsletters or blogs, and books.

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Tools To Use

  1. Ossa: A tool to create AI short videos from text prompts.
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  2. Submagic: A tool to edit viral short videos easily in minutes.
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  3. Revid: AI-powered video creation and editing.
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  4. Opus: AI-powered long video content repurposing into viral short videos.
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  5. aiCarousels: A tool to create well-designed Instagram carousel posts with AI.
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  6. Canva: It is an AI-powered graphic design tool you can use to create visuals for Instagram posts.
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  7. Descript: AI-powered tool to edit any video.
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  8. Crayo: All-in-one tool for creating AI voiceovers, engaging subtitles, optimized gameplay, and more.
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  9. Videotok: Create faceless reels, tiktoks, shorts, and long horizontal youtube videos from text to video, yt video or web url to video with AI Auto added voices, images, captions, transitions, etc.
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  10. Invideo: Unlock your creativity and turn any idea into a full-length video.
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  11. IQHashtags: A tool you can use to generate hashtags and keywords for Instagram content.
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  12. Pallyy: Social media scheduling tool designed primarily for Instagram.
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  13. Later: Streamlines content planning and scheduling for multiple platforms.
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  14. Hootsuite: All-in-one social media management platform for scheduling and analytics.
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  15. Buffer: Allows planning and scheduling of Instagram posts, stories, and reels.
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  16. Inshot: Video editing app for creating and editing Instagram videos.
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  17. Linktree: Creates a personalized page with multiple links for Instagram bio.
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  18. VSCO: Photo and video editing app for creating visually stunning content.
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  19. Sprout Social: Comprehensive platform for content scheduling, analytics, and engagement.
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  20. Onlypult: Allows automatic planning and scheduling of Instagram photos and videos.
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  21. Gleam Competitions: Tool for creating and managing Instagram competitions and giveaways.
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  22. Keyhole: Tracks and analyzes hashtags, keywords, and campaign effectiveness.
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  23. Mojo: App for creating animated Instagram Stories with custom text effects.
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  24. RiteTag: Suggests hashtags for uploaded photos using real-time data.
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  25. Planoly: Visual planner and scheduler with drag-and-drop interface.
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Books

  1. Instagram Power by Jason Miles: Strategies for leveraging Instagram to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.

  2. InstaBrain by Sarah Weise: New marketing strategies aimed at effectively engaging Generation Z on Instagram.

  3. Contagious by Jonah Berger: Explores why certain content becomes popular, focusing on six key principles.

  4. Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk: Provides a roadmap for leveraging social media and personal branding.

  5. Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi: Shows how creating engaging content is the new future of advertising.

  6. Building A StoryBrand by Donald Miller: Outlines a framework for clarifying brand messaging to enhance marketing effectiveness.

  7. Superfans by Pat Flynn: A guide to the strategies individuals and organizations can use to drive significant change.

  8. Atomic Habits by James Clear: Teaches how small, consistent habits can lead to remarkable results. Can be applied to content creation too because you need to be consistent to create an impact.

  9. Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk: Teaches how to create effective social media content by providing value before making sales offers.

  10. Instagram Secrets by Jeremy McGilvrey: Reveals strategies for growing your Instagram following and monetizing your influence.

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YouTube Content

  1. Alex talks about how he found the viral motivational Instagram reel formula: Link 

  2. The Instagram content framework to grow massively in 2025: Link 

  3. Building a faceless Instagram business theme page: Link 

  4. Viral Instagram Theme Page AI automation: Link 

  5. How to edit viral reels in 2024: Link 

Blogs and Newsletters

  1. HubSpot Blog: Marketing insights and strategies for effective content creation.
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  2. Stockimg AI: AI-powered tools and templates for creating engaging social media posts.
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  3. The CMO: Weekly essays on how to be a better marketer.
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  4. Buffer: Social media management platform focusing on scheduling and analytics.
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  5. We Are Social: Blog focused on social media strategies and trends.
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Courses

  1. The Complete Instagram Marketing Masterclass 2025: Master Instagram Marketing! Get 45 Strategies for Reels, Posts, Stories and Live to improve Growth; Get Customers Today.
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  2. The Ultimate IG Starter Course: 30 Days To 10,000+ Followers Challenge Using The IGBF Framework.
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  3. 2025 Instagram Jumpstart Creator Bundle: 125+ Video Lessons of Core Content, Checklist, Worksheets, Cheat sheets, Step-by-Step Guides & Templates to help you grow a sustainable audience with Instagram using the IGBF Framework.
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  4. Organic Engagement Hacks: This 3-Part Mini-Course will teach you ways to get more organic engagement, without having to rely on sleazy strategies.
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  5. Weekly Trend Reports, Content Prompts & Strategy Guide: Get access to Reels trend reports to hop in early and stay ahead of the curve + access the full library of previous reports, content prompts, breakdowns, hook examples and strategy insights.
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I hope you’ve found a helpful resource here.

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