📲 Phone App First

• [ ] Download or update the Instagram app on your phone.
• [ ] Log in via the app (not the desktop) to access Stories, Trial Reels, Highlights, and other core features.

⚙️ Optimize Profile & Settings

• [ ] Review profile info: name, username, bio, category, contact info, and website.
• [ ] Switch to a Creator or Business account (via Settings → Account).
• [ ] Link your Facebook Business Page (if applicable) for access to advanced tools.
• [ ] Decide on rebranding:
  • [ ] Does your current username reflect your brand or niche?
  • [ ] Is it easy to remember, spell, and search for?
  • [ ] Are you okay with losing old links if you change it?

🖼 Profile Landing Page Polish

• [ ] Use a clear profile picture (face or logo).
• [ ] Keep your bio concise and value-driven.
• [ ] Pin 1–3 recent or relevant posts to the top of your feed.
• [ ] Ensure your grid includes a mix of:
  • [ ] Reels
  • [ ] Static image posts
  • [ ] Carousel posts

🧹 One-Time Cleanup

• [ ] Unfollow irrelevant or inactive accounts.
• [ ] Avoid excessive unfollowing in a short time span (risk of action limits).