{"id":4208,"date":"2019-04-09T19:49:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T01:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/instagram-recipe-share-screenshot\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:58:06","slug":"instagram-recipe-share-screenshot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-recipe-share-screenshot","title":{"rendered":"How Screenshots Can Attract Instagram Engagement (Without a \u201cPerfect\u201d Space)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/facebook-linkedIninstagram-post-recipes-2-1024x536.png\" alt=\"How Screenshots Can Attract Instagram Engagement\" class=\"wp-image-16380 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/536;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Have you ever procrastinated on posting to Instagram because you don\u2019t feel like you have an \u201cInstagram-worthy\u201d space?<br> <br> We have good news for you\u2026 <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> This Instagram post template is dead simple to create<\/strong> \u2014 even if every surface of your house is a bit dusty at the moment (and you\u2019re still wearing sweatpants). <br> <br> It\u2019s an easy recipe we\u2019re calling \u201cShare a Screenshot\u201d that\u2019s super engaging and saves a huge amount of time too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nLet\u2019s dive into why it works, how to recreate the same template for yourself in a few simple steps, then look at inspirational examples from Barkbox, Amazon, and Glossier.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-the-full-video-now\">Watch the Full Video Now <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/1fdln6a2kh.jsonp\" async=\"\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_1fdln6a2kh videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swatch-1.jpeg\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-this-instagram-post\">How to Create This Instagram Post <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Recipe-Share-a-Screenshot-V2-832x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16395 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 832px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 832\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-find-share-worthy-words-in-the-usual-spots\">\n<strong>1) Find \u201cshare-worthy\u201d words in the usual spots.<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nFirst, you\u2019ll need to go investigate the places where your customers or ideal followers hang out online. The goal? Track down \u201ctheir words\u201d in the wild. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nCarefully look for a standout tweet, testimonial, review or piece of user-generated content to pull from. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nDon\u2019t forget to ask yourself, \u201cWould this be valuable, interesting (or even funny) to your audience?\u201d\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-important-make-sure-you-get-permission\">\n<strong>2) Important: Make sure you get permission! <\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Stealing content is NOT okay. If you ask nicely and it\u2019s a win-win, you\u2019re more likely to get the green light.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhen in doubt, send a quick Instagram direct message or email to the creator kindly asking for permission to share their image while giving appropriate credit. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>     Here\u2019s a quick template to get you started: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHey there!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I noticed your amazing <strong>{ tweet \/ photo }<\/strong> about <strong>{ screenshot subject }<\/strong> the other day. It\u2019s exactly the kind of post my Instagram followers would LOVE. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it okay if I share your post on my Instagram account (<strong>{ @yourhandlehere }<\/strong>)? (Of course, I would definitely credit you as the original creator.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>{ Your name }<\/strong>\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-take-a-non-blurry-screenshot\">\n<strong>3) Take a non-blurry Screenshot.<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nOnce you\u2019ve identified a share-worthy post and successfully received permission, take a high-quality screenshot that keeps the text clearly legible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-a-mac\">\nUsing a Mac?\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re using macOS Mojave, just press Shift-Command (\u2318)-5 on your keyboard all at the same time. <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will bring up the controls you need to capture screenshots. <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201ccapture\u201d, then you can find your new image saved to the desktop.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need more details? <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201361\">Go check out Apple\u2019s instructions<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-a-pc\">\nUsing a PC?\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows key, then type \u201csnipping\u201d and hit enter to select the \u201cSnipping Tool\u201d.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the section of your screen you\u2019d like to target and confirm. Then, you\u2019ll be able to edit and save your image to a specific location.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need more details? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extremetech.com\/computing\/260311-take-screenshot-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Go check out these PC instructions.<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-an-iphone\">\nUsing an iPhone?\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold your Power AND Home buttons at the same time.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should see a flash across the screen, then the image should be saved to your camera roll.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need more details? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/screenshot-iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Go check out these instructions.<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-an-android-phone\">\nUsing an Android phone?\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s different with every device, but often holding the power and volume-down buttons will trigger a screenshot (or get you most of the way there.)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need more details? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenbot.com\/article\/2825064\/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-your-android-phone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Go check out these instructions for many different types of Android phones.<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-consider-applying-a-custom-template-design-to-match-your-feed-s-look-and-feel\">\n<strong>4) Consider applying a custom template design to match your feed\u2019s look and feel.<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nSometimes it makes sense to post your screenshot to Instagram 100% unedited. But other times, it feels more consistent and visually pleasing to add a tasteful pop of color to the background.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Want complete control over the post\u2019s look and feel? Some Instagrammers create custom image templates, then fill in the text and images for a consistent style that always looks on-brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chance-the-rapper_genius-tweet-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16384 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtymCfOnoyf\"><em>@genius<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-write-a-caption-that-responds-to-the-screenshot-tells-a-joke-or-plays-a-mental-movie\">\n<strong>5) Write a caption that responds to the screenshot, tells a joke or plays a mental movie. <\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTypically, you won\u2019t have to say much to add an interesting, helpful or funny response to the screenshot in your caption. Think: \u201cHow can I respond to \u2018their words\u2019 in a way that adds value?\u201d\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nHere\u2019s one quick strategy: Many screenshots work because they feel like an inside joke that\u2019s tailored to a specific audience. If you can make a joke or reference that feels <em>just for them<\/em>, it\u2019s often a great complement to a screenshot too.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-a-joke-seems-like-a-reach-no-sweat-instead-try-this-caption-formula-we-call-play-a-mental-movie\">\nIf a joke seems like a reach, no sweat! Instead, try this caption formula we call <strong>\u201cPlay a Mental Movie.\u201d<\/strong>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Caption-Formula-Play-a-Mental-Movie-V2-832x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16394 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 832px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 832\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTry one of these approaches to paint a vivid mental image in the minds of your caption readers:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establish a scene.<\/strong> Can you add details to help your followers imagine themselves in a situation? (\u201cIt\u2019s 6:31 a.m. I\u2019m holding a steaming hot latte in Starbucks while buckling down to write this next blog post\u2026\u201d) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Juicy Details.<\/strong> Use words that actively engage the 5 senses. Make the reader see, listen, touch, taste, and smell along with you. (\u201cUh-oh. This mouth-watering hot fudge sundae looks a little too good. I simply couldn\u2019t ignore the made-by-hand chocolate drizzle and globs of fresh whipped cream&#8230;\u201d) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-schedule-the-image-with-your-favorite-scheduling-tool\">\n<strong>6) Schedule the image with your favorite scheduling tool. <\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nI use Tailwind because it\u2019ll auto post directly to my Instagram feed, and I can get all my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/instagram\/hashtag-finder\">hashtag suggestions<\/a> in one place \u2014 fast.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-1-dating-dog-parent-interview-by-barkbox\">Example #1: Dating = Dog Parent Interview by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barkbox\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">@barkbox<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/barkbox_full-post-670x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Example #1: Dating = Dog Parent Interview by @barkbox \" class=\"wp-image-16373 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Why This Post Works:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can pull from your own top-performing posts on other platforms! If you\u2019re strong on Twitter, you can leverage that same content on Instagram by adapting it to look and feel like it belongs.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice the excellent follow-up in the caption where we\u2019re almost creating a \u201cmental movie.\u201d This caption adds detail that you can actually imagine playing out inside your head.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a screenshot, review or tweet is worth pulling a friend over to look at your phone in real life, it might be worth posting to Instagram.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-2-adorable-corgi-planter-review-by-amazon\">Example #2: Adorable Corgi Planter Review by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amazon\/?hl=en\">@amazon<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amazon_full-post-708x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Example #2: Adorable Corgi Planter Review by @amazon\" class=\"wp-image-16374 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 708px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 708\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Post by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amazon\/?hl=en\"><em>@amazon<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Why This Post Works:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great news for online sellers! Sharing a screenshot works great with product reviews too. It\u2019s an especially strong fit if you\u2019re selling something novel or attention-grabbing (like these goofy Corgi plant holders. So cute they\u2019ll make you melt, right?) <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use words from real customers whenever possible! They\u2019re real, relevant and convincing because they\u2019re someone\u2019s honest opinion.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takeaway: If you already have reviews posted online, why not put them to work for you?<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-3-best-beauty-learnings-this-year-by-glossier\">Example #3: Best Beauty Learnings This Year by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glossier\/?hl=en\">@glossier<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/glossier_full-post-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Example #3: Best Beauty Learnings This Year by @glossier\" class=\"wp-image-16375 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 681px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 681\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Post by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glossier\/?hl=en\">@glossier<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Why This Post Works:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, you can use this template AND still enjoy a consistent, authentic 9-grid.        <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a popular post? Use it again! It\u2019s all about RELEVANCY to your audience.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their caption? Just an emoji hand pointing down to the comments.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since the screenshot does all the talking, it\u2019s a fun and easy way to remind their audience to take action by leaving a comment.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThis is fantastic news, right? You can highlight the best quotes from real people who are already engaging a similar audience by sharing a screenshot to brighten the day of your Instagram followers too.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIt\u2019s easy. It\u2019s smart. And it\u2019s a massive time-saver \u2014 as long as you follow best practices by always sharing the correct credit to the original creator.  \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-love-this-post-recipe-sharing-it-would-make-our-week\">Love this post recipe? Sharing it would make our week. \u2764\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would make our week if you took a second to share it on social media too. (That&#8217;s how we know we&#8217;re on the right track and should continue making more like this one!)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-more-instagram-recipes-for-high-engaging-posts\">Discover More Instagram Recipes for High-Engaging Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-recipe-grabby-hands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create Engaging On-the-Go Instagram Posts with this Fun Pose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-recipe-share-screenshot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Screenshots Can Attract Instagram Engagement (Without a \u201cPerfect\u201d Space)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-recipe-carousel-flipbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Convert Old Content Into Brilliant Instagram Posts \u2013 In Just 3 Steps!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tw-inline-social-share\">\n<div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-size=\"large\" data-text=\"This high-engaging Instagram post template is dead simple to create in seconds \u2014 even if your house is a bit dusty (and you\u2019re still wearing sweatpants). \" data-url=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-recipe-share-screenshot\" data-via=\"tailwindapp\" data-show-count=\"false\">Tweet<\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/share_button.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Ftailwindapp.com\/blog%2Finstagram-share-screenshot&#038;layout=button&#038;size=large&#038;width=73&#038;height=28&#038;appId\" width=\"73\" height=\"28\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n<a data-pin-do=\"buttonBookmark\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\"><\/a>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\ndiv#tw-inline-social-share {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-evenly;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/youtube-thumbnailinstagram-post-recipes-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Instagram Recipe: Share a Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-16376 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to create engaging Instagram posts with this easy &#8220;Share a Screenshot&#8221; template. 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