Instagram Glow-Up Audit | Charcuterie Influencer Academy
Charcuterie Influencer Academy · Pre-Course

The Instagram
Glow-Up Audit

A pre-course audit to help you optimize your Instagram profile. Work through each section, note what you want to update, and be ready to implement starting June 1st.

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Step One

Take a "before" screenshot

Pull up your profile on your phone and take a full screenshot. Save it somewhere you won't lose it. This is your baseline, so you can see how far you've come after the course.

Before screenshot saved to camera roll
You'll want this for the transformation comparison later
Step Two

The 3-second test

Open your Instagram profile. Someone landing on your page for the first time should be able to answer these three questions instantly. Note where you're falling short so you know what to prioritize.

Can someone tell what you do in 3 seconds?
Can they tell WHO your content is for?
Is there a clear next step (link, CTA, DM prompt)?
If you answered "not really" to any of these, that's okay. That's exactly what this audit is for. Make a mental note of which ones felt weakest so you know where to focus when the course kicks off.
Step Three

Profile photo audit

Your profile photo is a thumbnail, it needs to read clearly at tiny sizes across every surface Instagram puts it on. Check each box that's already true for you, leave the rest blank to flag what you want to update.

Clear headshot or recognizable logo
No group photos, no sunglasses, nothing busy
Readable at thumbnail size
Pinch-zoom out on your profile. Can you still tell what it is?
Matches your brand aesthetic
Warm tones, neutral background, consistent with your feed vibe
Step Four

Draft your new bio

Pick the formula that fits you best and fill in the blanks. Your draft bio will build in the preview box as you go, ready to save for when you implement in June.

Best for
Creators with credibility to flex
[What you do] for [who you serve] | [credibility marker] | [email] | [CTA]
Your Bio Preview
Fill in the fields above to see your bio...
Instagram bio limit · 150 characters 0/150 · trim it down
Example
Charcuterie tutorials for home entertainers Featured in The Knot · 800k community carissa@visionboardscharcuterie.com grab your free guide ↓
Best for
Creators who teach or transform
Helping [audience] [achieve specific result] | [proof point] | [email] | [CTA]
Your Bio Preview
Fill in the fields above to see your bio...
Instagram bio limit · 150 characters 0/150 · trim it down
Example
Helping home cooks build boards guests can't stop talking about 2,500+ students · 500+ boards made hello@visionboardscharcuterie.com grab your free guide ↓
Best for
Creators with personality-first brands
[Your name] | [signature content type] | [email] | [CTA]
Your Bio Preview
Fill in the fields above to see your bio...
Instagram bio limit · 150 characters 0/150 · trim it down
Example
Carissa · Vision Boards Charcuterie the boards, the bites, the behind-the-scenes hello@visionboardscharcuterie.com grab your free guide ↓
Step Five

Strategize your highlights

Highlights help your audience find exactly what they're looking for, and they're your best tool for directing people to specific lead magnets or offers. Think of them as navigation.

You have around 4 highlights (not 0, not 20)
Too few looks abandoned, too many looks cluttered
Covers are consistent and branded
Canva has free templates in your brand colors
Names are clear, not vague
"Boards," "Tutorials," "Events" — not "misc" or "stuff"
Examples of highlight categories for charcuterie creators: Boards · Tutorials · Behind the Scenes · Events · Press · Shop
Step Six

Fix your link in bio

Your link is your only clickable asset on Instagram, so it needs to work hard. The most common mistake is a dead Etsy shop, an abandoned blog, or no link at all.

Link goes somewhere active and relevant
Not a site you forgot about in 2022
Top priority is featured first
Is it capturing emails, selling?
No more than 1 link total
Can use a Linktree, Beacons, or Bio site with multiple links within it
Step Seven

Map out your pinned posts

Pinned posts are prime real estate on your profile. Think through what purpose each pin could serve: your highest-performing content, a post that shows your signature style, a lead magnet CTA, a press feature, or anything else that makes someone want to follow. Brainstorm a few options below.

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Highest-performing post
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Signature style post
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Lead magnet / CTA post
Other pin ideas worth considering: a press feature, a viral moment that still gets engagement, a board that represents a current seasonal focus, or a post that directly answers the #1 question your audience asks.
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Save this audit and come ready to implement on June 1st

You've just mapped out everything your profile needs. Hit save, keep it handy, and when the course kicks off we'll put all of this into action together. See you June 1st.

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