Instagram Stories Direct Publishing Is Here!

Great news for all content creators and HeyOrca users! We are thrilled to announce a game-changing addition to our list of awesome features; the ability to publish Instagram Stories directly from HeyOrca! Until now, this feature was not available, but with HeyOrca, you can now effortlessly publish captivating single image and single video content directly to your Instagram account. 

What You Can Expect:

In this blog article, we'll take you on a tour of HeyOrca's latest update, which allows you to publish Instagram stories directly from your calendar. We'll walk you through the process and discuss how this feature enhances your content management capabilities, empowering you to engage with your audience more efficiently. We'll also showcase the unique functionalities of HeyOrca that give you full control over your Instagram Stories publishing process, including leveraging trending audio features.

How to Set Up Stories Direct Publishing

To use stories direct publishing, your Instagram account will need to be a Business or Creator Account as well as be paired to a Facebook page. You can follow Facebook's guide to learn how to do this here!

Once you've met these requirements, all you need to do is connect your account as a Business Account using the Business Profile option when connecting your account.

Once your account is connected, you'll be able to not only publish your Stories directly, but also your posts and reels!

Head over to the calendar settings page where you adjust the default settings for each post type, as well as the notification receiver for mobile and email notifications!

To create a story, hit 'Create Post' on your calendar and select your desired Instagram account!

Select 'Story' from the drop down menu:

Ensure that your publishing details are set to 'Direct Publishing'. You can also choose to set your posts to 'Notification' based publishing for any post you'd like to publish manually.

Once done, you can continue with creating and editing the perfect story, and when you're ready, press 'Approve' to schedule it out!

The Benefits of Publishing Instagram Stories Directly:

• Streamlined Workflow: With stories direct publishing, we've made your life easier by eliminating the need to manually publish your stories from the HeyOrca mobile app and email notifications to Instagram. Instead we allow you to control how you’d like your stories to go out! Choose from direct publishing, or if you’d like to add multiple pieces of content with a caption, you can still publish via notifications! 

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• Enhanced Creativity: Unleash your creativity without limitations! HeyOrca's direct publishing feature empowers you to craft visually captivating stories using our intuitive editing tools such as our Canva integration and publish them directly to your Instagram account. Bring your brand's story to life with engaging visuals and compelling narratives, all in one seamless process.

• Real-Time Engagement: By publishing stories directly from HeyOrca, you can foster real-time engagement with your audience. Share live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content effortlessly, enabling your followers to stay connected with your brand and creating an authentic and interactive experience.

• Effortless Collaboration: Collaboration is key, and HeyOrca's direct publishing feature ensures a smooth collaborative experience. You can seamlessly work with your team and clients in your calendar, gather feedback via comments, and fine-tune your stories before sharing them with your audience. Maintain a consistent brand voice and deliver a flawless visual experience across all your Instagram content.

Control and Flexibility:

We understand that you value control over your Instagram stories. HeyOrca allows you to have the flexibility to choose how you want to publish your stories. Whether you prefer to receive notifications to manually publish your content to take advantage of Instagram's trending audio features, or publish your content directly through the calendar HeyOrca gives you the freedom to curate your stories to align with your brand's objectives and engagement strategies.

Conclusion:

The ability to publish Instagram stories directly from HeyOrca is a game-changer for social media marketers and content creators. Seamlessly integrate your Instagram strategy into your overall social media workflow, save time, and unlock your brand's full potential. We invite you to experience the power of HeyOrca and take your Instagram stories to new heights. 

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and features as we continue to innovate and support your social media success.

We hope this helps you take back your day!