I admit it: I’m a little obsessed with Instagram Reels. I’ve gained over 5,000 followers, hit over 20K views, and so much more. Plus, it’s just plain FUN. Today, I’m thrilled to be sharing my top Instagram Reels hacks and strategies so that you can grow your following and utilize Instagram Reels even more! 

HACK 1: Re-share reels that have already done well in the past

If you’re already sharing Instagram Reels that are performing well, share them AGAIN! There is NO shame in re-sharing content. It did well for a reason!! I re-shared a posing tip video that was my MOST viewed reel to date, and the second time around it got even more views AND way more likes/engagement. 

HACK 2: Hop on trends FASTER than others! 

Trends are really common on Tik Tok, but they’re slowly making their way to Instagram Reels. If you can beat the trend to Reels and be one of the first to share it, you’re in good shape! by finding them on Tik Tok first, then bring them over into reels. Take a look at Tik Tok and bring your videos over. If you’re not sure how to bring trending sounds (that aren’t music) over to reels, check out my video on how to save a Tik Tok. 

HACK 3: Make sure you’re including a CTA!

This probably sounds SO simple. But, I’m telling you, it will TRANSFORM how you get engagement, likes, and saves! At the end of the day, you need the people engaging with your posts to turn into followers (and then into clients), so you want to keep them around. Add text on and in your video to encourage people to follow along. And add it to your caption, too! 

HACK 4: Post similar content that’s doing well.

If one reel starts to take off, start posting very similar reels right afterward to keep the momentum going. Keep being engaged on your Reels’ comments and on the app in general. For example, I noticed my Posing Tips Reels was doing really well, so I continued to come up with similar content and shared those soon after my first one. As always, be consistent to keep seeing the growth you want to see! Even if things aren’t taking off, SHOW UP. It’s going to help in the long run! 

HACK 5: Share personal stories.

Honestly, I’ve seen these do really well! People want to learn about YOU and your story. Think about some fun ways to share your story on an Instagram Reel. Do a “grow up” post, share your love story, or how you started your business! And, if you have a personal brand, this is even more important! Bringing people into your story is SO important as someone who has built a personal brand. It could help you, too! 

The bottom line is that if you see something working well for your followers, keep doing it. And never forget that social media should be social. Take the time to engage with those who support you. That plus quality content will help you continue to grow and develop your audience! I hope you found these Instagram Reels hacks helpful – I can’t wait to see what you create! 

PS! Don’t forget to grab my FREE Instagram Reels Cover Templates. This is another way to create branded video content for your account!