Get more views on Instagram Reels

Want to get more traction with your Instagram Reels? Here are some tips to do just that.

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Tips to grow your engagement

• Aim for your reels to be entertaining, fun or inspiring
• Try to grab attention in the first 3 seconds
• Add a surprise or twist to hold engagement
• Get creative with text, filters and effects
• Shoot vertical video since this is the main style for Reels
• Use music from the Instagram library or sound from other Reels
• Experiment and try new things

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Things to avoid when making Reels

• Avoid low-resolution video
• Don’t post a blurry video
• Don’t recycle content from other apps (these usually have watermarks or logos)
• Don’t upload content with a border around it
• Avoid using a lot of text, you don’t want to cover too much of your video

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When using Instagram Reels remember to be yourself and have fun!