To ensure a solid start building your social media profile on Instagram, Later recommends taking a “scientific approach” to your Instagram strategy in 2024. It’s important to develop a straightforward strategy to define your overall social media goals, and the tactics that can help you achieve them.
The first step in Later’s go-to formula for building your Instagram strategy in 2024?
Reach new Audiences
If your Instagram strategy is centered on growth, the first step is to focus on reaching new audiences. The good news is there are lots of tactics you can use to increase reach on Instagram. Here are a few:
Instagram Collabs: Tap into new audiences by co-authoring a feed post or Reel with another Instagram user.
Instagram Reels: Consistently share Reels to reach audiences via the Reels and Explore tabs.
Instagram Carousel Posts: Carousel posts are a good format for sharing educational or insightful content. And they’re super shareable.
Add a Keyword to Your Instagram Name Field: Add a commonly searched term to your Instagram name field to increase your profile visibility via the Explore Page.
Giveaways: Hosting a giveaway is a fast-pass tactic for boosting reach, especially when the entry requirements include tagging friends or sharing a post on stories.
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