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Creating a Story in Instagram

Follow these steps to create a polished and engaging Instagram Story using one of our story templates:

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Written by Nola Gehring
Updated over a month ago

1. Find a story template in the dashboard

  • From your dashboard, click the menu icon and select Content Vault → Social Media.

  • Filter by Story Templates, or simply search the word “story” in the search bar to pull up options quickly.

  • Choose the template you’d like to use


2. Open Instagram and start a new story

  • Open the Instagram app and tap the “+” button.

  • At the bottom of the screen, swipe over to Story.


3. Select a background photo

  • Tap your camera roll in the bottom left and choose a photo to use as your background.

  • This doesn’t have to match the template exactly—it can be a local photo, a branded image, or anything that visually catches attention.


4. Customize with Instagram stickers or text

  • Tap the sticker icon (the smiley face inside a square) at the top of the screen.

  • Add interactive elements like:

    • Links (e.g., to a guide, lead magnet, or website)

    • Polls to get quick feedback or engagement

    • Questions—great for starting conversations with your audience

  • Tap the text icon (Aa) to add your own custom text

  • Edit the prompt text accordingly based on the template

  • Drag and reposition the question box/poll/text as needed


6. Post it to your story

  • Once your Story looks how you want it, tap “Your Story” in the bottom-left corner to post it.

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