Question 1

What are Instagram highlights?

Accepted Answer

Stories saved permanently to your profile. Below bio, above feed. Group your best stories by topic.

Question 2

Why use custom highlight covers?

Accepted Answer

Professional look, brand consistency, easy navigation, organized aesthetic, more clicks vs default.

Question 3

Best size for highlight cover?

Accepted Answer

1080x1920 (story size). Image displayed in circle, so center your design. 161x161 visible area in circle.

Question 4

How to add highlight cover?

Accepted Answer

Open story → Highlight → Edit highlight → Edit cover → Choose your custom image.

Question 5

Color tips for covers?

Accepted Answer

Match brand. Use 1-3 colors max across all highlights. Solid backgrounds with simple icons work best.

Question 6

Icon vs photo covers?

Accepted Answer

Icons: cleaner, more professional. Photos: personal, casual. Most pros use icons for consistency.

Question 7

Free highlight cover apps?

Accepted Answer

Canva (free templates), our generator, GIMP, Pixlr. Many apps have Instagram highlight templates.

Question 8

How many highlights to have?

Accepted Answer

5-15 ideal. Less than 5: looks empty. More than 15: too many to scan. Group similar topics.

Question 9

Order of highlights?

Accepted Answer

Most recent appears first. Reorder by editing/re-creating in desired order. Pin your most important first.

Question 10

Highlights cover ideas?

Accepted Answer

About me, services, testimonials, FAQs, behind-the-scenes, products, travel, recipes, tutorials.

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