The ultimate Instagram reels blueprint | Instagram reels tips

1. Maximizing Reels Quality
2. The Replay Method
3. Advanced Captions Enhancements
4. Utilizing Trending Audio
5. Content Library for Audience Retention
6. FAQ

Maximizing Reels Quality

So the first thing I want to talk to you about is the quality of your Reels. And this is super super important because Instagram's algorithms will actually look at the quality of your Reel when it's trying to decide whether or not it's going to share your Reel and have it blow up and be seen by thousands of people. It will actually look at how high quality your Reel is, which might sound like bad news to you because you might be suffering from a very common problem which is that the quality of your Reels is trash. I've been there. Okay, this is not me passing judgment. There are ways to fix this though. Fear not.

The Replay Method

So there's two things that you want to do which will drastically improve the quality of your Reels. The first thing is that you want to shoot your Reels in 4K, right. You do not want to shoot your Reels in HD because Instagram Reels does not support HD as well as it does support 4K videos. So that is what you want to shoot in. Make sure you do that every single time you go to capture content. The second thing you already want to do and it's going to blow your mind if you didn't know that this setting existed. There's an actual setting on your Instagram that you have to turn on if you want a high quality upload. I mean who doesn't want high quality uploads? Like why would I ever want that to be off. But there's a setting and I'll show you how to find it. So you want to get your Instagram page open and you want to head to the settings button on the top right-hand corner. From there you want to click on account. You then want to click on data usage and you can see that little toggle which says turn on high quality uploads.

Advanced Captions Enhancements

So let's talk about captions, but specifically advanced captions. I really do love to fluff things up, don't I? So let's talk about advanced captions on your Reels. I'm talking about the text that appears on your screen that allows people who do not have their volume turned on or who have hearing difficulties to read what you're saying in your Reel. So it goes without saying that having some form of captions on your Reel is very very important, right, for those two reasons that I just mentioned. Sometimes people don't have the sound on and also some people have issues with hearing.

Utilizing Trending Audio

Let's talk about trending audio now. By now, you probably know that if you use an audio that is being used frequently amongst your peers on Instagram, there is a chance that you might end up reaching more people as a result. Why? Well, Instagram knows when an audio is popular. So when other creators use that audio, Instagram clocks onto it and it gives that content a bit of a nudge because in Instagram's eyes, the fact that you're using the audio is a good sign that whatever it is that you've created is probably going to be well received...

Content Library for Audience Retention

Okay, so you've used all of these amazing hacks and now you're getting a really great amount of views and plays on your Reels. Well done, I'm so proud of you. I never doubted you. Now, there's a new problem though. Unfortunately, the problem now is that, yeah, you're getting loads of new people looking at your Reels but no one's following you or they are following you and then they're unfollowing you super quickly. Let me tell you why that's happening.

FAQ

Q: How important is the quality of your Reels for reaching a wider audience?
A: The quality of your Reels is super important as Instagram's algorithms consider it when deciding whether to share your Reel to a wider audience.
Q: What are some tips for improving the quality of Reels?
A: Some tips for improving the quality of your Reels include shooting in 4K instead of HD and enabling the 'high quality uploads' setting in your Instagram account settings.
Q: Why are captions important in Reels?
A: Captions in Reels are important to cater to viewers who don't have the sound on or have hearing difficulties, ensuring a better viewing experience for all.
Q: How can trending audio enhance the reach of Reels?
A: Using trending audio in your Reels can potentially increase your reach as Instagram recognizes popular audio and promotes content using it.
Q: What is the significance of having a content library for audience retention?
A: Having a diverse content library can help retain viewers and followers by offering them a variety of content to engage with, ultimately increasing your followership.