Every month we come on here to tell you about all our tips and tricks for Instagram and other social platforms. While all these bits of info can be useful, especially if you’re trying to learn new tools and improve your presence, it can feel. . .
Last week we talked about the value of having a small, but highly engaged following on Instagram. A high number of followers might feel important or attractive - sadly, it can be a trap! Find out all the details by heading to our post about less. . .
Followers have long been seen as a way to measure how “successful” an account on Instagram is. This can make it so tempting for people to try anything they can to grow that audience number - be it through giant giveaways, scammy follow/unfollow. . .
Word on the feed is that Instagram has a new algorithm. Those of you who aren’t brand new to the IG game most likely just shook your heads in despair - maybe you had already noticed a smaller number of likes on your own accounts! For those who. . .
One of Instagram's newest and most notable features is IG Reels. On our last blog post, we spoke about how much Instagram continues to add to the platform, check out some of the other features they’ve updated here! Despite having so many,. . .
Instagram is constantly rolling out new features, so much so that it can become really hard to keep up with them! But we want to help you stay on the ball! Today, we’re covering 4 of the most recent features to hit IG and how you may want. . .
A year of holidays for social media content Social media content is just one of the many things that a business owner has to worry about on a regular basis. It might not be the main thing that makes your business run, but it’s also a. . .
The holiday spirit is really in the air! This year more than ever, as people look to find the silver lining at the end of a needless to say, long and tough year! Usually, this is a great time for restaurants and stores to promote holiday. . .
There’s more to being successful on Airbnb than just posting it online and hoping for the best, make sure you’re marketing it properly to get real results! Times are getting a bit weird, and a lot of people are turning to new sources of. . .
Running a giveaway on Instagram seems relatively simple, right? You get a great prize, write some simple step to enter, make sure people follow you and pick a person at the end of it all. The reality is that there’s actually more to. . .
When promoting a business through social media, one of the keys for success is keeping up with customer interactions. It’s important to engage directly whenever you can to help show that the are real people behind your company and how much you. . .
You work hard to put up content, and you spend time to make sure it looks nice, and you’re trying your best to make it valuable for your followers… so no one can blame you for actually wanting people to SEE it,. . .
What makes a house a home is really how it’s used and loved. That means that the surrounding area plays a gigantic role in a home buyer’s search. Make sure you use that to your advantage as a realtor or home seller! What Should You. . .
Personal posts on a business Instagram may sound crazy, but they do actually have their place. On our last blog, we spoke about finding the right balance of business to personal posts - you can check it out right here. The truth is, that. . .
Using social media as a marketing tool for your business is a no brainer, but things get a bit trickier when trying to understand exactly what to be posting. Do you want to keep your pages strictly business and only show off your products? . . .
We already know Instagram as an amazing place for sharing information, building a community and connecting with your customers. Now is the time to start thinking about it as a place to collect data! The beauty of Instagram is that you are. . .
On the last blog (which you can check out right here) we spoke about some of our favourite apps to improve your captions on Instagram, but there’s no doubt that photos are a very important aspect of the Insta success formula. It IS a photo app. . .
We all know Instagram as a photo-based social media platform. There is so much talk about grabbing the best photo or perfecting your grid, but that isn't the only thing that matters to succeed on the app. Captions hold just as much. . .
Video content has quickly become one of the most popular types of posts on social media. Apps like Tik Tok, Youtube and Snapchat have helped popularized video media. So, on a platform mainly targeted at photos, like Instagram, how can you make. . .
Instagram highlights are one of the platform’s most valuable features. You may have noticed the colour coded or graphic embellished circles underneath the bio of some of the accounts you follow, and even though they’ve become more popular over. . .
If you’ve ever spent some time perusing the internet for some help with Instagram, you have almost definitely come across the term “Engagement”. Whether you’re a business looking to grow your page or you’re an influencer wanting to work. . .
With everything happening during this pandemic, businesses, particularly small businesses, are amongst the groups that are hurting the most. Many local companies have been forced to shut down in an effort to keep the virus at bay. While it’s clear. . .
Facebook groups and pages have been around for many years, but is it possible that they have become more popular recently? On today’s blog, we’re discussing the reasons for the increase and how a Facebook group could benefit your. . .
The world has seemingly been flipped right on its head over the past two months. What is even happening? We know about all the facts and figures, but every day we’re still surprised that Covid-19 is actually happening. This is a global crisis, and. . .
One of the key tools for getting found on Instagram is hashtags, but how do you find the best hashtags? Follow these easy steps to get a great collection of hashtags to choose from every time you post! Start with the. . .
It can feel like a new social media pops up every day, making it a tough game to figure out when you’re trying to market your business in the virtual world. Get an idea of which platforms are best for your company with this handy. . .
As complicated as Instagram can get, there are loads of little tips and tricks to help get your content in front of more eyes. Many of these tricks might seem obvious, but the more you use, the more Instagram will favour your content! Try to use all. . .
Why you should be using Insta stories for your business Instagram stories aren’t the newest feature on the platform, but it’s one of the most underrated! A lot of businesses are missing a great opportunity to add personality to their. . .
Renovations take time, money but more importantly vision and trust. A great renovator will know how to accomplish all the work needed to take a project from start to finish, but unless the client has a firm grasp of what the final end product will. . .
5 Genius Ideas To Make Your Home Look Bigger Whether you are a condo dweller in an urban setting, or own a small house in a farming community, the illusion of space can help you sell your home faster and for a more desirable price. Regardless of. . .
Builder Spec Home Special You've spent years developing and honing your BRAND. And in today's media intense market, imagery can make or break your brand recognition and brand confidence. To help maintain the same quality and imagery. . .
Instagram Slide Brochure Ever wanted to do something different with your social media posts? How about doing an instagram slide brocure. Its simple. Click here to see sample! Each Instagram slide brochure consists of 10 slides. . .
When talking with sellers, it is sometimes difficult to talk about how much to list their home for. As a professional real estate advisor, it is your duty to ensure that they make the right decisions along the sales process including picking the. . .
Could Your Listing be 8% Smaller than it Really Is? If you’re getting your floorplans from a provider that is using a Matterport to measure a home just be warned - they may not be accurate - even if they are insured. Here is what we found in. . .
PSA - Buyer Beware Relying on an All in One Machine can be Risky Business. We all have heard the adage - “If it's too good to be true. . . " This statement definitely holds true for an all-in-one machine such as Matterport, Leica BLK360,. . .
Is all HDR the same? Nah. . . . Basically, there are three different types of HDR, tonal mapping, enfuse and enblend. Each of them use different algorhythms to acheive the same idea which is to take two or more images shot at different exposures. . .
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Calgary Photos has teamed up with Excelsior Measuring Inc to provide its fabulous clients an affordable, accurate measurement and floorplan solution. Using the latest in technology and equipment Excelsior is able to provide reliable, guaranteed RECA. . .
Virtual Staging Now available through Calgary Photos! Virtual Staging is a new solution to the old problem of how to make a vacant space look better. Where staging with actual furniture may cost thousands of dollars, virtual staging costs. . .
3D Floorplans and Measurements Calgary Photos has teamed up with Excelsior Measuring Inc to provide its fabulous clients an affordable, accurate measurement and floorplan solution. Using the latest in technology and equipment Excelsior is able to. . .
2D Floorplans and Measurements Calgary Photos has teamed up with Excelsior Measuring Inc to provide its fabulous clients an affordable, accurate measurement and floorplan solution. Using the latest in technology and equipment Excelsior is able to. . .
Calgary Photos of Calgary, Alberta Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World [Calgary, Canada],. . .
Matterport 3D Virtual Tours As searching for homes and making purchasing decisions online becomes more and more common, it's more important than ever to find ways that help you stand out from the competition. Matterport 3D is the next wave. . .
We love the concept of Airbnb. According to Wikipedia, Airbnb is: …a website for people to list, find, and rent lodging. It has over 1,500,000 listings in 34,000 cities and 190 countries. It’s also valuated at 20 Billion. . .
20 seconds. The amount of time you have to engage a buyer into further investigating your listing and your information. According to a Wall Street Journal article called 20 Seconds for Love at First Site researchers used eye-tracking measurements to. . .
One thing that happens when shooting at twilight is that your white balance turns from daylight to tungsten. Which means that the camera sees everything as being more yellow than blue. When this happens you’ll notice that the color of the. . .
When I look at all the listings on MLS and see the exterior photos the one thing that stands out right away is when none of the lines are straight and when they have “keystone” distortion. That is where all the lines converge to the center top. . .
We’ve all heard of exposure fusion and HDR – we’ve also seen focus fusion which can be really interesting if done right. Here is an example of running a fusion using different color temperatures at different exposures to get a better image. . .