LightWidget is a simple tool that lets you display your Instagram feed directly on your Booqable rental website. Instead of sending customers away to your Instagram profile, you can show your latest posts on your site while they browse your products.
Whether renting out wedding decor, surfboards, or camera gear, LightWidget for rental websites lets you visually share what is happening in your business in real time. Customers can see your products in action, find inspiration, and feel more connected to your brand without clicking away.
Why showcasing Instagram on your rental website matters
People trust real-life content. Studies show that 79% of consumers say user-generated content highly impacts their purchasing decisions. That means photos and videos of your products in use, especially from real customers, carry more influence than polished catalog shots alone.
For example, a party rental business can display a live Instagram feed showing recent weddings or corporate events using chairs, tents, and decorations. A tool hire company could share photos of DIY projects completed with their rented equipment. These posts act as proof that your products deliver results and happy customers.
When you show Instagram on a rental website, you build trust while keeping your site fresh. Every time you post something new on Instagram, your website updates automatically. You do not have to manually upload photos or change galleries, because the feed stays current without extra effort.
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How to integrate LightWidget with your Booqable website
When you use LightWidget for rental websites through Booqable, your Instagram feed will appear just like in the Instagram app, with clickable posts, images, and videos arranged in a grid or column layout that matches your brand style. This makes your site feel lively and relatable, because visitors can instantly see your products being used in the real world.
Creating a website with Booqable is quick and straightforward, even if you have no web design experience. You can choose a theme, customize colors, and add sections such as product listings, booking forms, and, now, your Instagram feed. Once your feed is connected, you can easily drag and drop it to any website area, whether you want it front and center on your homepage or tucked into a gallery page.
The integration also makes it simple to encourage visitors to follow you on social media. When they see engaging Instagram posts on your site, they are just one click away from your profile, where they can discover even more of your content. This can help grow your follower count and keep your brand in their mind.
Here is how it works in a few steps:
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Install the LightWidget app directly from the Booqable app store
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Move your Instagram feed to any spot you like on your Booqable website, whether that’s on the homepage, a gallery page, or even beside specific product listings
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Customize the layout, spacing, and style so it matches your branding and blends naturally with the rest of your site
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Enjoy automatic updates every time you post new content on Instagram, so your feed always looks fresh without any extra work
How to integrate LightWidget with an external website
You can still use LightWidget alongside Booqable’s embeddable components if you already have a website. LightWidget can be installed as a standalone app, allowing you to embed your Instagram feed anywhere. This works perfectly with Booqable’s booking plugin or embeddable product components on your current website.
For example, a bike rental company with a custom-built WordPress site can embed its LightWidget feed in one section, using Booqable’s embeddable rental inventory and booking form in another. Visitors can browse available bikes, see photos of customers enjoying them, and make a booking all on the same page.
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Closing thoughts
If you have been wondering how to use Instagram to market a rental business, adding a live feed to your website is a great place to start. It keeps your site fresh, shows your products in the real world, and helps customers picture themselves using what you rent out.
Whether in fashion, outdoor adventure, events, or any other rental industry, LightWidget for rental websites makes it easy to share your social media content where it matters most, right in front of potential customers. By showing Instagram on your rental website, you create a visual connection that can inspire visitors to become your next booking.
