Have you ever wondered how to add Instagram to your blog? Did it seem hard; couldn’t find a plugin you loved? Don’t worry – we have a simple tutorial for you!
How to Add Instagram to Your Blog originally appeared on Lewis Lane Designs by Nicki Lewis, and all content belongs to Nicki.
No matter what platform you use (Blogger, WP.com, WP.org, etc.), you can add Instagram to your blog iwth just a few clicks. Here are the steps on how to add Instagram to your blog for WordPress.org (self-hosted), WordPress.com, and Blogger.
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Add Instagram to Blog: Self-Hosted WordPress
- Go to Snapwidget.com
- Click on Get Your Free Widget
- Fill in your Instagram Username in the first box
- Select Widget Type you would like
- All the rest of the fields are optional and you can adjust how it will display on your page.
- Click Get Widget, and copy the code in the box.
- Open your WordPress Dashboard.
- Select the Text Widget and drag it to the area where you want the display.
- Paste the code you copied from SnapWidget in the box.
- Fill in the title in the Title Box.
- Save the widget to add Instagram to your blog!
WordPress.Com
- Find the Instagram Widget in the widget list and drag it to the box for the area where you would like it to display.
- Once you open the widget you will have to authorize your Instagram account.
- Give it any title you want in the title box.
- The rest of the options can be filled in as you choose to display them, so adjust to your liking.
- Save the widget to add Instagram to your blog!
Blogger
- Go to Snapwidget.com
- Click on Get Your Free Widget.
- Fill in your Instagram Username in the first box.
- Select the Widget Type you would like.
- All the rest of the fields are optional and you can adjust how it will display on your page.
- Click Get Widget and copy the code in the box.
- Go to your layout screen and select Add a Gadget in whatever section where you would like the Instagram to appear.
- From the list find the one that says HTML/JavaScript
- Paste the code you got from SnapWidget in the box.
- If you want a title to appear, enter that in the Title Box above the Content Box.
- Click Save to add Instagram to your blog!
That is all you have to do and you will have your Instagram feed showing on your page. This will give your page a fun look and it automatically updates as you add pictures. Adding Instagram to your blog will easily display to your readers what you are sharing and entice them to follow you on there.
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Meet Nicki:
Welcome to Lewis Lane, my personal memoir and lifestyle blog! I’m Nicki, a fire-wifey, web designer, and blogger living in the suburbs of Dallas with my husband Jeremy and our spoiled tabby cat Arya.
Why do I have a blog? Well, I have a broad range of interests and I like to share. At Lewis Lane you’ll find tips and info on lots of things that strike my fancy. You can find recipes, blog design, travel, sports, and projects!