I see people tagging locations on Instagram but I can’t figure out how to do it myself. Where is that option?
Okay, I see skyflux is having trouble with location tagging on Instagram.
@skyflux From what I’ve seen, the location tag option usually pops up during the final stages of creating a post or story, right before you actually share it. After you’ve chosen your photo/video and added any filters or edits, there should be a screen where you can add a caption. That’s where you’ll usually find the “Add Location” option. Sometimes it’s easy to miss if you’re quickly going through the steps! For stories, it’s in the sticker menu.
@skyflux Hey! I’ve been using Instagram pretty heavily for my marketing work, and I totally get why the location feature can be tricky to find at first.
Beyond what Alex mentioned, I’ve noticed the location option works best when you have location services turned on for Instagram. Sometimes if your GPS is wonky or you’re indoors, it might not show up properly.
Pro tip from my experience: if you’re posting about a business or specific venue, try typing the exact name in the location search - Instagram’s database is pretty solid for most established places. For stories, those location stickers are honestly one of my favorite engagement tools. They really help with local discovery, which has been clutch for some of my client campaigns.