Articles by Marcus Webb
How to Change Your Instagram Username (Without Breaking Links)
Username rules, 14-day limits, and what to update after a rebrand so followers still find you.
Marcus Webb · August 14, 2026
Fix Instagram Has Stopped Error on Android and iPhone
Cache clears, OS updates, and storage fixes when the Instagram app crashes on launch.
Marcus Webb · August 14, 2026
Instagram Algorithm Explained for Creators (2026)
How Instagram ranks feed, Reels, and Stories in 2026, and practical signals you can improve without gaming the system.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
How to Hide Instagram Likes on Your Posts
Turn off like counts on new posts, hide likes on existing posts, and when hiding engagement helps brand perception.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
Fix Instagram Notifications Not Working (2026)
OS settings, in-app notification toggles, and account fixes when Instagram push alerts stop arriving.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
Instagram Algorithm Customization: How It Works in 2026
How Instagram ranking preferences and suggested content controls affect reach, and how to tune them without hurting discovery.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
How to Enable Instagram Shopping for Your Brand
Eligibility, catalog setup, and checkout paths for Instagram Shopping in 2026, plus common rejection reasons.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
How to Go Live on Instagram (Phone and Desktop)
Live setup, title and audience settings, moderation tools, and post-live replay tips for brands and creators.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
Is Instagram Down? How to Check Status in 2026
Separate outages from local network issues using status dashboards, DNS checks, and quick device-side tests.
Marcus Webb · August 12, 2026
How to Watch Instagram Live on a Computer in 2026
Watch Instagram Live from a desktop browser or phone-mirror setup, plus limits when the host restricts the stream.
Marcus Webb · August 11, 2026
Instagram Reels Algorithm in 2026: What Actually Moves Reach
Instagram Reels still drive the largest non-follower reach on the platform, but the ranking recipe shifted toward original audio, sends, and completion. Here is the 2026 model in plain language for creators and brands.
Marcus Webb · August 1, 2025
Instagram Shadow Ban: Signs, Fixes, and Prevention
Creators use ‘shadow ban’ to describe sudden reach collapse without a formal notification. Instagram usually limits distribution through policy enforcement, spam detection, or hashtag filtering rather than hiding your pr…
Marcus Webb · May 2, 2023
How to Get Verified on Instagram (Meta Verified vs Blue Badge)
Verification on Instagram now includes Meta Verified subscriptions and legacy notable-figure review. Neither path rewards empty engagement, but both care about impersonation risk and public presence. Here is how to prepa…
Marcus Webb · March 21, 2023
Social Media Engagement Rate Explained for Creators and Brands
Engagement rate is the metric sponsors, algorithms, and your own analytics use to judge account health. This guide defines the formulas per platform, shares 2026 benchmarks, and explains when purchased likes or views fix…
Marcus Webb · January 19, 2022
Engagement Rate Benchmarks for 2026 (By Platform and Size)
What ‘good’ looks like this year: real benchmark bands for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at every audience size, plus how to read your own numbers.
Marcus Webb · July 5, 2021
The Instagram Algorithm, Explained Like You Run a Store
Reach isn’t magic, it’s inventory management. How Instagram decides who sees your posts, translated into plain commerce logic.
Marcus Webb · April 26, 2021