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Hello Instagram enthusiasts!

Today, we’re going to dive into a handy feature that Instagram offers – mentioning someone in the comments. Whether you want to share a hilarious meme, an interesting post, or simply want to draw someone’s attention to a comment thread, knowing how to mention someone in Instagram comments is a must.

Let’s get started.

Firstly, navigate to the comments section of the post where you want to mention someone. Once there, look for the option to add a comment. This is where the magic happens.

Next, if you wish to share the post with someone else, like another page or a friend, simply click on the ‘Add’ button. Now, here is the crucial part – type ‘@’ followed by the username of the person you want to mention. For instance, if I wanted to share a post with my own account on another page, I would type ‘@DrMayoBizCrownMedia’.

After typing the username, you can add your message. It could be something like “Check this out right here!” or a simple “Look at this!”. Once done with your message, click ‘Post’.

Voila! You’ve now successfully mentioned someone in an Instagram comment. As soon as you post the comment, the mentioned user (in this case, ‘@DrMayoBizCrownMedia’) will receive a notification indicating they’ve been tagged in a comment.

Remember, the key to effectively using this feature is knowing the correct Instagram username of the person you want to mention. If the username is incorrect, the wrong person will get notified, or worse, no one will.

So, that’s it, folks! That’s how you mention someone in Instagram comments. It’s a simple yet powerful way to engage, interact, and share content with others on Instagram. Happy mentioning!

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Dr. Mayo Adegbuyi

Dr. Mayo Adegbuyi is the president of BizCrown Media, where he assists businesses with digital marketing strategies and services to grow their awareness and revenue. He holds a Bachelor's in Fine Arts (Graphic Design), a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications, and a Doctorate in Business Administration. With over 4 million YouTube views and extensive leadership experience, Dr. Mayo blends creativity, strategic insight, and cutting-edge techniques to accomplish business goals.