How I used Instagram Reels Algorithm Hack to make $5000

[@TheCherieAmourShow]

Thank you for such detailed info. I've watched it 3 different times over the months, and I learn something new each time. Congratulations on your beautiful family!

[@JonathanMencer]

Appreciate your insight. This one of the most complete, well balanced video I’ve watched in a while. Never stop creating ✌🏼

[@tnacrew]

Always appreciate the attention to detail and damn near obsessive push to provide quality content to us Rob

[@roberthall9165]

Thank you Juan! I find this stuff fascinating and love when it connects with others!

[@robhallphoto]

April '22 Update: my reels bonus play was adjusted to 11 million views to earn the same $1200 per month. So now I have to achieve 10x the views for the same payment. November '22 Update: I feel like reels have extremely limited reach now and I barely post them because combined with the price change from April they make no money.

[@BadKittyTime]

349,002,000 views for 35k and did you notice since the new month reach has decreased? Anyways Thanks for the info!

[@mersha.theminipanther]

@@BadKittyTime same happened to me.

[@DBaizan]

Thanks for your insight and your honesty! Well done, sir!

[@StunnafulPhotography]

The Bonus program is for both Business and Creator accounts, which won't work for Persoanl accounts.

[@rosaliaserranodina]

thanks for sharing, very interesting... question here, the old reels keep monetizing or just monetize during one month? thank you so much.

[@robhallphoto]

just during the bonus period that they are posted.

[@surflvr1319]

Yup. I used it, 38k views with only 330 followers. Blew my mind there.

[@robhallphoto]

That’s great, over half my reels don’t get 38k views lol.

[@user-kz1bk6nz5n]

So its only offered to personal usa accounts?

[@markkempton4579]

Thanks for the explanation. i'm still confused by the actual color reel. I tried to play by clicking on your reel and it did not seem to respond. Was this just a video of you playing the game? I think I'm just old. LOL

[@robhallphoto]

View my video > tap “color blind” (near description) > hit “use effect” at the bottom of the screen, then it will open in your own reel.

[@cvalencia31]

What was your hashtag strategy for these?

[@robhallphoto]

In most cases I used relevant hashtags, but never did research

[@WEONLYTAKEDUBS]

Hey on posting the real is ask to use the bonus we have or none? Which do you suggest to click on?

[@Retrojapan]

What if I got my third strike will the money still be paid ? I have to wait till the next month for monetizing again

[@ronsfade8122]

what u mean if i have a business account will not qualify what are u refering to

[@PlantYourWealth]

Yeah he need to respond

[@Therealpyt]

My reels stop at 50.00 my other reels not going under my bonuses

[@Sportfishtrader]

My question is: How does Instagram know these people are creating reels because of you? What if these people put the phone down and 30 mins later they make the reel?

[@TheShofs]

They use the remix feature?

[@robhallphoto]

How does Instagram know? It doesn’t matter whether you complete the reel, if you press the button to navigate and make your own reel (via audio, effect, or camera icon in top right), Instagram knows.

[@saintjhncod6932]

Will you get invited to this program if your from canada?

[@bigdaps]

Yes i got invited from Cemeroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@Nonbinarymodel]

Watch the video. He literally says it’s US only

[@outdooradventuresja]

I'm from Jamaica in the Caribbean, could I make money by means of reels via the bonus???????? Wanna know

[@robhallphoto]

Well since this video the bonus play program has been stopped, so no.

[@siamfeng]

So if the bonus has stopped how we make money on it without brands.. do we need to run ads? Please reply thank u

[@kensiblonde4203]

I think a lot has changed since you posted this, I see it's 8 months ago. For instance, some of the stuff you recommend appears to not be allowed now (at least from the rather densely worded policies I had to read this morning when I joined). But I am curious about the music catalog offered when you create as well as audio clips that you didn't create. I've seen in some FB groups that reels that use music/audio clips will not be monetized. Your video makes clear to use these for full effect. So I feel like right now things are really in transition.

[@MiddleChildArt]

Monetizing and bonuses are two different things just fyi. Didn’t know this either until today.

[@BSFIT]

I’m on my first month, trial started the 7th of December, I have 5 reels and I believe the cap is $50. Is it 5 reels for the month I get to bonus or do they reset and I get more?

[@iKINDREAD]

Hey. Can you use ads. I had 100k on a reel. However, it was only 1$ earned towards the bonus. Is it because of the ads?

[@toddorigo814]

I have a very high performing reel that was active before I signed up for bonuses. It is not earning bonuses. should i delete it and repost it to earn bonuses for it?

[@Frimpeezzy]

Did you say business accounts don’t qualify? So it has to be on your personal account?

[@robhallphoto]

It’s only available on “Creator” accounts, so business accounts nor personal accounts qualify.

[@UndeniablyTasty]

My account is a business account and I got it. It can be either.

[@jens_ten6055]

Great video I had a question and was hoping to see if you could shed some light. I have just had my 1st month of bonus done and was curious on the payout. I was offered $35k for 349 million views. So at the end of the month it says I received approx ($dollar) amount earned in bonus reels, however the payout was actually MUCH much less. Have you experienced that?

[@robhallphoto]

Yes, I understand your concern. The bonus play period and the "fiscal" period (time frame that payments are calculated) do not align. So while you may have accumulated $X during the bonus play period, the fiscal period may have only been the first 5 days of the bonus play period. So you only received 5/30 days worth of payment since it's your first, and the rest will be on the next payment (along with some of the next bonus play month).

[@jens_ten6055]

@@robhallphoto oh ok got it thanks so much!!!!

[@KarlaZamudio]

Awesome and honest video. Thank you

[@Photomeike]

Great video and awesome information!

[@robhallphoto]

Thank you Ike!

[@robertokristen8316]

have 100k views for my reels without any invitation for bonus !! is that normal ??

[@robertokristen8316]

@Grace Pierre 🌹 thank you can you text here you IG channel to see the example ?

[@robertokristen8316]

@Grace Pierre 🌹 yes !

[@robertokristen8316]

@Grace Pierre 🌹 are you serious !! did he help ?? he is biggest cheater, he screwed the account

[@robertokristen8316]

@Grace Pierre 🌹 i talked with him, and he screwed me

[@jacksonc2737]

Super interesting

[@robertokristen8316]

i have total of 55k plays of my reels, but only 65 followers, i still did not receive bonus invitation !! can you please give me an idea about the start !! (1st invitation comes usually before 100k despite number of followers ??)

[@robhallphoto]

There is no clear level or figure that triggers invitation to bonus.

[@iburnabee]

Thanks brother 🙌 makes sense

[@sethrollins9962]

I have a quotes account with 700k followers. Could I be eligible to monetize?

[@robhallphoto]

the eligibility restrictions are laid out in this video. If / when you'll get it, is entirely up to instagram.

[@demetriusmrt9513]

What kind of mic he has???

[@robhallphoto]

It's a Shure SM7B into Cloudlifter into Motu M2 Interface

[@midgardian2216]

It really gets me when I made $20 on reels bonus then became ineligible, and was never paid. :/

[@girlbotTV]

same, was made ineligible right before payout- that's happening to literally thousands of ppl and/or earning requirements being so ridiculous they are unrealistic. bait and switch.

[@SiyonRoy]

Was your account like reposting other content or was it original content ?

[@markwildphotography]

Money, is the point Rob lol My Instagram game is poor at best but I keep plugging away man! Not reels though lol

[@robhallphoto]

Lol, well I can accomplish the maximum payment with or without puckering up for the algorithm.

[@LeTsxScReAmxLoVe]

I noticed that i get way more views and engagement when i don’t share the reels to my feed

[@shaylahall84]

How

[@humanityincvideos5114]

bro all the baby needed was a suit too lol💙💯

[@sallykasper61]

Wow this a good and interesting

[@forzaitalia5111]

Do you get paid for Facebook views?

[@PrexCamacho]

Last month I did, now not anymore even if I recommend it on FB. I only get paid for IG views. 😢

[@Benga1Sultanate]

@@PrexCamachodo you still get paid?

[@Benga1Sultanate]

@@PrexCamachois reels pay still available?

[@PrexCamacho]

@@Benga1Sultanate nope

[@Benga1Sultanate]

@@PrexCamacho what happened to reels play? Why did they take it down then? How do creators make money now?

[@Laylaalba]

This month I got 5million views and $595 but they sent me $231 do you possibly know why?

[@robhallphoto]

The payment period does not align with the bonus play period. So the payment window closed when you had $231 earned, and the remaining money will be added to next month.

[@Benga1Sultanate]

@@robhallphotois reels pay still available? My Instagram account is getting lots of views and followers but if Instagram doesn’t pay me might have to quit

[@LifeAskmarie]

@@Benga1Sultanateu don’t have to quit sell products or charge your followers for promos

[@MacherlaPrabhakar]

Great

[@WholeTimeTV]

*update

[@PraiseYeezus]

Have you found making reels with good engagement (educational, or tailored to your audience, etc) has helped your follower count/engagement with future photos etc that you've posted?

[@robhallphoto]

(Rob) Well, I’ve been sharing BTS for a long time, and while it’s definitely improved my reach/engagement, it’s also been over such a long period that it’s diminished by instagram’s constant reduction in organic reach. For instance, I have photos that got 2000 likes and 100+ comments in 2017….when I had 2000 followers. Now I have 48K and I have posts that don’t hit that level. The algorithm these days stops the reach of a post way faster if it isn’t hitting certain engagement metrics. In general I think BTS is huge for anyone looking to grow their account. It doubles the appeal, as it becomes a resource in addition to being a photo someone can visually appreciate.

[@earthdivine360]

True true!

[@Iloveak123]

Yeah but Not all payout is the same. 3 million views might get you 1200 but only gets me 300.

[@robhallphoto]

Yeah but I said that in the video.

[@Kamy_369]

this is so frustraiting for me that I cant have my bonuses onoy because its for US creators its like so unfair

[@Debbymaratv1234]

Same issue am having I posted a video that is still going viral right now 5m under 4days I was invited for the bonus $1200 but it's showing United State so unfair

[@ro0304]

Before 2023 it will be in Europe!

[@Debbymaratv1234]

@@ro0304 what about Africa or India

[@Russian622]

Nope

[@themadlopharoyalty8253]

10 million

[@michelledawnharpist]

easiest one for you lol but what about the mom who gave birth? :p just jokes thanks for the info :)

[@DMV_L3GO]

20k

[@missy.midwest]

Fuckin fire

[@robinschwenn3408]

He, great vid! Fo you know if there is any way to get the Playbons if you’re grom Europe? (Maybe VPN or so) Thanks a lot for your reply ☺️

[@robhallphoto]

Highly doubt it, I mean even if you could convince the app you were in the US, it’s by no means certain you’ll get the offer, and then it would fall apart when you go to put in payment details and that’s in Europe.

[@missy.midwest]

999,999

[@Stormstarr.]

Hi, I understand this is your experience, but I think for most, like my self, a beginner, this is very unrealistic. I'm trying to get jyst a small xrtra income set up due to inflation. Insta is a waste of time. I have to commit all day everyday just to get a possible invite. 😪 thank you for your info.

[@Stormstarr.]

And you have to pay to promote your reel.

[@tnacrew]

Does anybody know how to get monetized on Instagram in the first place?

[@roberthall9165]

Unfortunately there's no clear path. But it is still in a roll out phase so it hasn't broadened much yet. I would say to move up the list, having regular activity specifically in reels / live (where the payments are), should help. This monetization program is interesting because it's not limited to giants, and lots of average-sized accounts are getting it.

[@beu2543]

I keep ignoring the offer to monetize my reels. I think IG is upset and my views and engagement are going down

[@theidiotfromla]

You’re ignoring it and other people are begging to get on

[@beu2543]

@@theidiotfromla I know right

[@boardlifesports6472]

Why would u

[@MarcusMadril]

I have 40K Followers. I have yet to receive the Bonus monetization. How do I go about receiving it? I would love to be a full time creator for IG please let me know.

[@Bossd_Up_B]

I stopped posting on my IG page that has almost 13k. I just am busy. But I just got the bonus today. Another KZbinr said they send it to people not posting. That makes sense because I really don’t post. I posted today and got over 50k views in an hour 🤯

[@shaylahall84]

@@Bossd_Up_B wow that’s amazing

[@Bossd_Up_B]

@@shaylahall84 that post is almost 100k so reels is it lol.

[@shaylahall84]

@@Bossd_Up_B are you getting paid now

[@Bossd_Up_B]

@@shaylahall84 yes I been getting paid but not taking advantage of it. Now I’m taking advantage of it. But you literally have to have every post go viral to get any money. And at some point you stop getting paid for a post/reel. So it doesn’t matter how well the reel does you stop getting paid at some point. Like I said that post is almost 100k. I got $100 once it hit 80k. After that I’m not getting paid for it anymore. Now I’m getting paid off my other reels. Some of my other post hit 20k-30k. But like I said lol. Your posts has to go viral to see any real money. Smh. Sorry for the repeat. Just making sure I make sense lol.

[@Itslynaslife]

@interior_design_enthusiasts

[@JamarrelJ]

20k