How to Grow on Instagram Organically in 2025 | NEW Instagram Growth Strategies for Gaining Followers

[@Highseasonco]

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[@TribesMovement]

That's cool. Just found out I have four of them : 1 - Removed content ✅ 2 - What can't be recommended ✅ 3 - Monetization ✅👈👀 4 - Features you can't use ✅ Thanks a lot guys. Super valuable content. Keep growing

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, thanks so much for watching! - C

[@bfliving8018]

@@Highseasonco hello guys, i'm actually missing 2. 2 - What can't be recommended and the 3 - Monetization one. Anyway to resolve that, because i don't see any options that let me do so?

[@HappinessandMusic-nt8wu]

I'm speechless. Just discovered your account and I'm so happy I have found you, guys.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you so much! Glad we landed on your feed. 😊 Have a great weekend! - T

[@jamongjuice]

This is BY FAR the most helpful and no BS instagram tutorial!! tysm!!!

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it! - C

[@Flyingartistjoy]

Totally agree! 🎉

[@Highseasonco]

@@Flyingartistjoy Thank you!!! :) - C

[@NaomiArnoldAuthor]

OMG, I got sooooo much value out of this. Thank you so much!

[@Highseasonco]

Love to hear it! Thanks so much for the kind words :) - C

[@workspacetherapist]

Do you have to edit profile from desktop only to toggle on suggested profiles? Dont see this option on the iPhone insta app.

[@britneyford]

I don’t see if on my phone either

[@Highseasonco]

Give it a try on the desktop - C

[@armellec.9677]

​@britneyford did you find it on Desktop?

[@natashaaugust6797]

I found it in desktop

[@brookewallacehere]

I'm so glad you mentioned the status part... I haven't heard anyine talking about it and mine had some things to take care of! Yay

[@Highseasonco]

Amazing! :) - C

[@masteahouse]

Love this! Great insights

[@Highseasonco]

Appreciate you - thanks for watching! - C

[@adriannerobinson8428]

Awesome content with no extra nonsense. I wish more people would share valuable information instead of preying on those who are leas educated!! YOU GUYS ROCK😊

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you so much, Adrianne! Really appreciated, thank you for watching :) - C

[@socialmatrix8752]

Great advice! Definitely using the trending audio, location, suggested for you, and a ton of other invaluable things y'all said

[@Highseasonco]

Love to hear it! All of those should really help the growth. Thanks for watching! - C

[@laizacreatives]

Thank you so much for this! No BS content!

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! That's the only way to roll :) - C

[@annabuyo3713]

hey guys, as an aspiring social media strategist, i can't thank you enough for this. i've learned so much for free. God bless you both and your team ☺️

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! Love to hear it, appreciate the kind words :) - C

[@littlehappiadmin]

Just wow! I love your content. You guys explain things really well and you also show us of how to do things!

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words, thank you for watching :) - C

[@alice_dartnell]

Just watched this as I am about to start a new IG to document my ADHD journey, and this was so hopeful!!! Thank you! x

[@Highseasonco]

Amazing Alice, so happy to hear, and thank you for watching! - C

[@globalartistsatelier]

Excellent content and presentation. I think you have the perfect mix of adding some graphics in addition to you well planned speaking parts. Well done!

[@Highseasonco]

Appreciate you - thanks for the kind words! - C

[@TiffanyMalinaric]

This was so good! So much useful knowledge that kept pausing the video to implement live. Can't wait to carry on with what you taught us all. I think this is one of my favorite videos from you both. Thank you!

[@Highseasonco]

So happy to hear, and thank you for the kind words! :) You're so welcome, and thank you for watching! - C

[@stylerevamphome]

Thank you. Great information. You two are amazing!

[@Highseasonco]

Appreciate you, thank you for watching! :) - C

[@myahkapri]

This is my first time watching your videos and I can already tell I’m going to like y’all! Can’t wait to learn from your channel on my journey🤗

[@Highseasonco]

Hahah thank you so much I’m glad we passed the vibe check!! 🤍 We’re here to help so feel free to ask any questions you have or let us know what videos would help along the journey. Rooting for you. ✨ - T

[@Marielasylvia]

That’s great. I just found out, i have five of them. 1. Removed content ✅ 2. What can be recommended ✅3. Content lowered in feed ✅ 4. Monetisation ✅ 5. Features you can’t use ✅ That is a good thing right? 🙏

[@Highseasonco]

It sure is! You're all good to go - C

[@beccarox7260]

Your videos always make me so happy! I just love you both as people and your content xx

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you, Becca! ❤ That really means a lot and we appreciate you so much! 🤗 - T

[@YisellNavarro]

THANK YOU guys so much for this video 🙏🏻

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! Thanks so much for watching :) - C

[@marvynthemartian]

Thanks for another great video. Y’all are always on point and easy to watch/learn from. I’ve been looking for a previous video you made on account features, one being posting to the grid without it showing up in feed. If you remember the title or have a link, I’d be super grateful. I haven’t found anyone else online who has talked about that feature. Anyway, have a great weekend 😊

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! Thank you so much for the kind words. 😊 Is that in relation to posting to the Reels feed only, without it showing up on your profile? - T

[@marvynthemartian]

@@Highseasonco I thought it was for regular grid posts, not reels. But I could be wrong 😭. If I’m making this up and it’s not a real thing, IG should at least take notes and consider it 🙂

[@Highseasonco]

It may have been an older feature, it sounds familiar but I don't think I've seen it in a while. They should take notes! - C @@marvynthemartian

[@ptghanekar]

Hello I am from India. This vedio was so helpful ..thank you so much..going to try all your strategies.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you for the kind words! :) - C

[@ademolakamar3968]

Thank you, guys, for the video. Be consistent, and patience is the watch word here. Thank you.

[@Highseasonco]

You’re so welcome. And you definitely got it. 🙏 - T

[@Arden-MarieMcCray]

Hey there!! Great content as usual. I'm doing something I don't usually do, and that is following along with the video, and when I go to edit profile, I'm not seeing the Show account suggestion on profile. What I am seeing is "Show Threads badge." Has it been updated to that instead? Sorry if this has already been addressed, but you have 281 comments 👏👏👏👏, so this will at least put it up higher in the comment section.

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! It's a feature that's only available on a browser, so you'd need to do it via a computer or mobile browser. Hope that helps! - C

[@TheHajilen]

Love your videos I’m Learning a lot from both of you. Just wondering if you guys have a podcast?

[@Highseasonco]

Hey Hajilen, thanks so much for the kind words! Not as yet, but we're planning on it :) Stay tuned! - C

[@TheHajilen]

@@Highseasonco looking forward to that 😊

[@penelopesparrow]

Excellent video! Especially the section on getting out into the other accounts your customers follow. I feel like a lot of people forget the 'social' aspect of a place like Instagram. You gotta subject to the horror of being known LOL

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! That's it, it's one major thing that many folks forget about with social. And it's an easy way to get a better idea of your target market and their interests. Thanks for watching! - C

[@DPMusicStudio]

I love your videos. I am launching my instagram on Feb 1. Thanks for your help.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! We’re so happy to help. Best of luck with the launch, you got this! 🙌

[@martamanera7475]

Amazing content! No water just working tactics 👏🏻

[@Highseasonco]

That's it, applicable and ready to use :) Thanks for watching! - C

[@FactBlastDaily]

Great video! Thank you! I only have 2 . I don’t have the magnifying glass? I just started not long ago with the account, could this be why?

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! Hmm it could be because it's newer, or that feature may not have rolled out to your account just yet. Hopefully soon! - C

[@MsSwankie10]

Good morning. I've been binge watching your videos. Can these tools apply if I'm trying to become a model and I'm trying to use IG for exposure to agencies and brands? Based on your videos I figured I'd make a creator account, thank you.

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes absolutely, all of our strategies and tactics can apply to any niche, so definitely give it a try and run with a Creator account :) - C

[@NesianMoto]

So happy I found you guys! Big help honestly!

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you, and thank you for watching :) - C

[@suziemccormack1432]

Super helpful content thank you. I have a basic qu. please. Is this advice for pro accounts only?

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! This advice is for everyone - every kind of account, whether it's your personal account, a Creator account or a Business account :) - C

[@rafideen2]

Hello, I have an X on branded content is that something I have to dispute ? His is under account status 2:20

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, that would mean that you just don't qualify for monetization on IG yet. Here's some more info: help.instagram.com/427415519366046 - C

[@DanaG.ShellArt1]

Found ,all good ,eligibility granted 😊❤ Great stuff ,thank you!

[@Highseasonco]

Love it, thanks for watching! - C

[@CurlyVeil]

Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you so much for the info

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, thanks for watching! - C

[@Canim_wendy]

Thanks for the knowledge ❤ I enjoyed watching this

[@Highseasonco]

You’re so welcome! Appreciate the kind words. ♥️ - T

[@Flyingartistjoy]

Your channel is the best! I almost only watch your channel now! Thank you so much for all the helpful information ❤

[@Highseasonco]

That's incredible to hear! Thank you so much, this made our day :) Appreciate you!! - C

[@ZoeBailey-s9l]

Hey! One question i have that doesn't get answered by videos so far, is 'Do you have to post at the exact same time, same days for the algorithm to favor you? This was a strategy that I used to hear was important, and so I've stuck to for year on my first business. But since I'm just starting up a new one, I'd love to know how quickly, if at all, i should decide on that time of day. Thanks so much

[@Highseasonco]

Hi Zoe! Great question. No, you don't have to post at the same time or days in order to get into the algorithm's good books. Find a cadence that works for you that you can stick to, and then keep that going. It's really all about testing - so for example, if you find that posting 3 times a week on Mon, Tues and Wed works then run with that until it stops working. What's most important is consistency overall, not which days you're posting. You can also use your Insights to guide you as to which days/times your audience is mostly online, however that won't be possible for a few months on the fresh account so you can just take your best guess in the meantime. Hope that helps! - C

[@AmberAzuriet]

Really looking forward to the Pinterest video! 🙏🔥 Thank you

[@Highseasonco]

Coming soon! Thanks for watching, Amber :) - C

[@JustRandom123-x5k]

Wow straight to the point ☝️

[@Highseasonco]

Best way to be! Thanks for watching - C

[@Thee_palesaa]

Thank you for the tips. Looking forward to using them 💃🏽

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, hope they help! :) - C

[@productresearch-z4w]

Thank You, helps out a lot.

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, thanks for watching! - C

[@alishbahasad6676]

Great video!!! One question, Should i go for personal account or creator account to start my lifestyle page ? I've seen many bloggers mentioned personal blog in their bio instead of business / creator ...

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Typically for a lifestyle page, you'd use a Creator account. The "personal blog" in the bio is separate to the Creator page, you can do both! - C

[@alishbahasad6676]

@@Highseasonco thanks a lot!! Does personal account also gives TRENDING audio benefits? Also, do u know about FLIP feature of insta? Some people / countries have got it

[@monicamartinbiodynamic]

This is such a helpful video!

[@Highseasonco]

So happy to hear, thanks for watching! - C

[@justinspike1669]

@4:01. How can you do this through your iPhone. I don’t have a desktop computer.

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, you unfortunately can't do this from a phone, it has to be from a desktop. Not sure why, it's odd - C

[@TroyBlanchard-c9v]

Great Video guys but it would be awesome if you can show descriptions of what you are describing while you are describing it. The first example you showed was a case in point, but most of the other examples were only talking and no demonstrations. For new comers to instagram like myself, this would be very helpful

[@Highseasonco]

Thanks for the feedback! - C

[@anastasiaszymala8497]

Thank you!

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! - C

[@kkfoodkraft]

Thanks thanks. I cld not do the suggested profile part

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! Not having the Suggested Profile could just be that it hasn't rolled out to your account as yet - hopefully soon! - C

[@kkfoodkraft]

@Highseasonco thank u

[@Highseasonco]

@@kkfoodkraft Also just want to double check that you looked on desktop? Not your phone.

[@aprilf1017]

So helpful!

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! - C

[@beyondmyself2969]

Very well done.. Super helpful

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, thanks for watching! - C

[@ramoniribe6593]

Great Video Guys‼️👍😁🚀🚀🚀

[@Highseasonco]

Thanks so much, Ramon! - C

[@Cheloo_fit]

Thanks for the tips really helpful 🙌🏾💯

[@Highseasonco]

You’re so welcome, glad you found them helpful! 🙌 - T

[@giulianatanze9214]

Hey there, I do have a question: I wanna become a Social media manager, but I don't know where to begin. What do I need to search and study?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi Giuliana, the best place to start would depend on whether you'd like to pay for a course, or learn for free on KZbin. As far as courses, we don't know of any personally but I imagine there'd be a bunch available either via independent creators, or via marketplaces like SkillShare or UDemy. With KZbin, there are a ton of free resources (our channel has hundreds of videos - you could start here: kzbin.info/aero/PLr0cAjaVapOPDBR1HR9K6sxdzx13b-bih). The only downside is they might not be as organized as a course would be, so there'd be some repetition. Once you feel like you're good to go, see if you can volunteer to run social for a business or a friend to get some real-life experience, or even intern, or apply for a co-ordinator role. Hope that helps! - C

[@IceIceBaby24]

Hello guys! The explanation you just gave is so understandable I literally have to watch all throughout. I might have a question, though. I'm handling a social media account and the niche is about TV travel show. I am having a hard time marketing it. Should I focus more on tips/tricks/offthebeaten path contents?

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you for the kind words! If you're promoting a TV show, you could take short clips from the show, post travel tips in the form of a carousel, prepare list of top travel destinations etc. Have fun with it and keep testing! - C

[@TheClareroseCollection]

Enjoyed this!!

[@Highseasonco]

Appreciate it, thanks so much for watching! - C

[@Toryb168]

10:25 so for beauty service business would it work to comment on local lifestyle influencers ? As they would have my target audience ?

[@Highseasonco]

Local lifestyle Influencers for sure! It would also be worth exploring a partnership down the line. For example, one of our clients own a series of aesthetic clinics and we use Influencer campaigns to drive awareness of promos / services. They also host open houses etc and invite Influencers in. - T

[@shadenhs8197]

Great video thank you! I’m wondering if you have a video that discusses doing Instagram reel “series”? Like for example “here’s part 1/4 of the history of ….and then ending with call for engagement.” If I do these posts (becsuse my topic is too long to fit into one reel) I’m wondering how to structure my other content, like what to post in between that part 1 and 2 for example for that “series”? Are there general rules to follow? Like don’t have more than “one” series at the same time. And if so, what other posts can I include - do they have to be similar to the topic discussed in that “series”? Just looking to understand how to deliver content that way and manage the rest of Instagram page so there’s still variety …hope this question made sense!

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, thank you! I think I just responded to this question via IG DMs - let me know if you had any follow-up questions! - C

[@achillekalindaachofficial6903]

Great content. Keep it up 👏🏾 Looking up to grow my digital business through social media strategies and connect it to my website. I hope this will help.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! Amazing, there's a ton of resources here on the channel for exactly that! - C

[@MertTolunay-hl4vt]

Hello guys, great content. I just wanted to find out, as a new instagram account I am planning on making reels only for tips on science based training. My aims are not to make a profit rather do this as a hobby. Considering all this, how many followers can I possibly gain let’s say in 3 months or so? Thank you in advance! Love ya both

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! Great question - it's essentially impossible to answer as there are so many variables. It could be 10 followers, it could be 10k if you do it right/get lucky. I'd encourage you not to focus on followers but more on growing an engaged community, as that's what really matters. Good luck with the new account, you'll do great :) - C

[@MertTolunay-hl4vt]

@@Highseasonco Copy that. Thank you for your reply & I wish you guys more growth 😊

[@Liyareign]

For a theme page, should I switch my account to professional mode to get a bigger reach or does it matter?

[@Highseasonco]

Definitely! - C

[@RonPOC747]

Great information guys!

[@Highseasonco]

Thanks so much! - T

[@Toryb168]

When interacting w/accounts that are in your niche,for example if I’m a hairstylist and interact w other hairstylist won’t IG show my profile to other hairstylist instead of clients ?

[@Toryb168]

Or should I comment on other beauty service based business in my area ?

[@Highseasonco]

Just answered below!

[@filmingyu6623]

Hey guys! Would you do an extensive video breaking down the style, genres, formats, and length of videos/posts that work on major social platforms IG/FB, TIKTOK, KZbin, etc...? I noticed not one piece of content or certaint style (5sec vids vs talking head vs education vs long captions vs hashtags) work on every platform... :/ ie. I've had a viral reel on IG that has literally 0 views on tiktok... Thank you!!

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! There's no universal answer to that question, so it'd be tough to do a video on it. I've seen all of those styles you mentioned work on all of those platforms. There's so many factors - the niche, the account posting it, when it was posted, how good the content actually is, timeliness/relevancy etc. I don't think anyone could really shed any accurate light on that for you as I don't even think the platforms themselves could say. Sometimes it just is what it is - a piece of content that works on one platform falls flat on another. Just need to keep testing! - C

[@mmrm3302]

Does it make sense to comment on Instagram accounts from my niche if I have a business account and my account is an online shop with a logo on the avatar and other attributes of the business account?

[@Highseasonco]

It sure does! I mean it might be odd if it's a competitor of yours but any other accounts (creators, target market) would be fine - C

[@mmrm3302]

@Highseasonco thank you for your reply! You are amazing ❤️

[@ElizabethPartee]

For some reason, When I look up my status', The "certain content cant be recommended" option on the list or 3, isn't even showing up. The other two "removed content" and "features you can't use" are both there, no problem. Any ideas why "certain content cant be recommended" isn't showing up at all for me? This is a brand new account, only a week old. But it is my new business page and I am trying to grow it.

[@Highseasonco]

Hi Elizabeth, if it's not there, it just means that you don't have any issues with that. I'm not sure if the fact that it's a new account makes an impact (my guess is no, it shouldn't matter), but you should be fine to keep going. You'd definitely see it on that page if you had any issues. Thanks for watching! - C

[@shaquitawood5890]

Hi. So I’m looking for the 3 check marks under “account status” but I only have 2. There’s not even a “X” anywhere. I only have 2 options (Removed Content & Features that can’t be used) & they both have check marks next to them. I’m missing the “content that can’t be recommended” option. How would I get that 3rd option to even show ? How do I dispute as you mentioned to do ?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, if you don't have the third option, that means your account is all good. More info here: instagram.com/p/CmPVUqKvcU2/?igsh=MTFocmFoYWZ4ZHF0dg== - C

[@IzzyAndromeda]

I’m planning to start a new Instagram page because my current one has become stagnant. My intention is to post my current content on the new page with different captions. Does this make sense or should I upload all new content?

[@Highseasonco]

Give it a try - it might perform better on the new account - C

[@IzzyAndromeda]

@@Highseasonco Noted, thanks!

[@Toryb168]

Great info ❤ if I’m a brow artist and comment on other brow artist account wont those brow artist then follow my account and then Instagram will only recommend my account to other artist instead of clients? I was doing that and right now I currently have more artist following me than actual clients. I’m actually considering of starting a new account because of this.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! 🤍 Great question. There's a balance here, if you're only engaging with businesses in the same industry as yours then we can see how you could risk the majority of the audience being them following you (there would also be an intention that some of their audience follows you too though). But that's why we recommend looking at your niche in totality, so also engaging with those who serve the same kind of clientele as you (for example when I think brow bar, i also think hair salon, make up, aestheticians etc). This is especially important with businesses focusing on a local audience. Let me know if that helps! - T

[@Toryb168]

@@Highseasonco thank you soooo much for replying 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Highseasonco]

You're so welcome!@@Toryb168

[@eatdrinkandtravel5190]

Great video Thank you so much 😊 Please answer this question: is giveaway legal on Instagram?

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! Here are Instagram's promotion guidelines: help.instagram.com/179379842258600 - C

[@eatdrinkandtravel5190]

thank you@@Highseasonco

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! @@eatdrinkandtravel5190

[@SueGGGGGG]

i have a professional account as a 'digital creator' - there is no option to switch to 'show account suggestions on profiles'? i don't see this option

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Did you try this (well, the opposite of this)?: help.instagram.com/530450580417848/computer-help/?helpref=platform_switcher&cms_platform=www - C

[@SueGGGGGG]

@@Highseasonco thank you! I checked on my computer and it is toggled on thanks!

[@goodieswithgrace1004]

If I only have 2 checkmarks under "status" how do I gain the 3rd? Thank you for your video and expertise.

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, which is the one that isn't checked or X'd out? - C

[@goodieswithgrace1004]

@@Highseasonco I only see two “removed content” is checked and so is “features you can’t use”.

[@hunzaawan7178]

Do you have any classes on skillshare?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Not yet but that's the plan :) - C

[@SabrinaAlton-u1s]

I have a business account and I don't see the 'Show account suggestions on profiles when I select Edit Profile. Where else might this be?

[@melindagrant2222]

Try doing it on your desktop 🖥️ . I found it there rather than on my phone 📱

[@Highseasonco]

From our understanding, that's the only place it could be. You could do what the commenter below suggested and check desktop perhaps - C

[@shikhaarora3841]

Great information

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! - C

[@chelseyg4089]

How do you dispute account status? I haven’t found a single way to contact Instagram

[@Highseasonco]

There should be a button there that says "Request a review". More info here: help.instagram.com/338481628002750 - C

[@historyoflondon]

finally, an account that doesn't tell us to post four times a day!

[@Highseasonco]

😂 Definitely no need for that! It can even hurt some accounts; volume of posts are really unique to each profile, you need to find what's right for you! - C

[@bethlondonart]

Hello! I'm probably being blind, but I can't find suggested profiles anywhere. Is there somewhere it could be aside from under edit profile? Thanks!

[@joankahuthu9161]

try it on a PC or a laptop

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Is this what you're referring to? help.instagram.com/530450580417848/computer-help/?helpref=platform_switcher&cms_platform=www - C

[@lindaliterature2089]

Thank you so much for these creator-saving tips. Very helpful! I just subscribed to your channel, and I have a question as a new digital content creator. How do I correct the hole I’m in? When I started, I was told that in order to grow you had to post every day (sometimes several times a day) and know when the best times to post are. You clearly addressed that this is not the case. How can I correct what I have already unsuccessfully done? You said it best: I have been posting but not engaging with others. Should I go back and add CTAs to all previous posts? Should I delete my page and its literally 390 posts and start over? OR Should I continue with the new knowledge I gained from you guys? No wonder I haven’t seen any growth on my page. #whenyouknowbetteryoudobetter 😁🙈😁🙈😁😁🙈

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Thanks for the kind words, very happy to hear it's helpful. So you can choose a cadence of posting that works for you - doesn't matter what it is (1 post a week, 2 posts a week etc) but choose something you can stick to. Consistency is key. You don't need to do anything else, you can just start to post better content from today onwards with CTAs, consistent images/graphics, install Manychat to drive people to your DMs and your offers, start engaging with people daily etc. Hope that helps! - C

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

great and useful content as usual 👌. Quick question guys, for a new page, do you think it's more effective to post daily reels instead of image posts algorithm-wise? Honestly, in my case I don't think it'd be sustainable in the long term but at least at the beginning to tickle the algorithm and then maybe post a couple of reels a week and daily image posts? do you think it's a good strategy? thanks in advance ^^

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! You can definitely try that, I wouldn't encourage it as IG have proven that Reels aren't prioritized any more so it wouldn't guarantee anything. I'd suggest to switch it up, add some carousels in there, daily Stories etc - C

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

@@Highseasonco thanks a lot! 💙

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome!@@HumanBeingWithFeelings

[@odairfernandes6579]

In the account status, I don't have the "Features you can't use" option. Is it a problem?

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! We've been seeing that this can vary per account type and region so you should be fine. The most important thing is as there are no flags! - T

[@odairfernandes6579]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@Toryb168]

I’m opening a a new Instagram account,I have a brick and mortar beauty business what type of acct should I open ? Creator or business?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! Business for sure - C

[@mimico5138]

What to do when your insights and followers number are stuck and not updating, beside the update it reinstall or clear cash?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, sounds like a glitch. Try from another device, and see if your other accounts are affected too. You could try reporting it to IG, or just wait it out until it fixes itself which it often does - C

[@bhills240190]

This was so helpful thank you

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome, thanks for watching! - C

[@RUZHOFFS]

Hi to all the early birds. 2nd comment today-regards from Germany 🇩🇪

[@Highseasonco]

Germany in the house! 🙌 Thanks for watching. - T

[@fdipanfilo5445]

so im in the dog collar business so im thinking to engage with rescue groups would that be right

[@Highseasonco]

Exactly. Rescue groups are definitely ones to target here, some others audiences could be those of local shelters, pet stores, and if the product is available more broadly then theme accounts. Since pups are so popular you have a lot of great options! - T

[@pallysupatra]

For some reason my account doesn’t show “ Show account on suggestion profiles”. Where do I find this?

[@Highseasonco]

It's only available on the desktop browser, strangely - hit Edit Profile, scroll to the bottom and you should see it - C

[@andreametafuni4583]

I just discovered that in my account status page there are no check marks, just a page saying "You haven't posted anything that is affecting your account status". Is it normal? It's an account created in 2012, first it was a personal one but then I changed it into a business one and I do suspect that during the last 4 yeats I have been shadowbanned for I don't know what reason 🤷 If I check other 2 accounts that I have created later (2016 and 2018) I have those checkmarks, more than 3 in one account.

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, is there a link on that page for you to appeal or to fix the issue? I'd suggest to follow any of IG's Help sections to get it sorted - C

[@kavishavaidya7280]

Hi My Account status won't open. It says - 'An unexpected error occurred'. What do I do?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, that sounds like a temporary glitch. Try restarting the app, hard resetting your phone, or even logging out of IG and then logging back in - C

[@kavishavaidya7280]

@@Highseasonco Thank you so much. I'm in love with your channel. Great content.

[@Highseasonco]

@@kavishavaidya7280 Appreciate you!! - C

[@Flyingartistjoy]

I usdd to have CTA...but now my instagram doesnt have CTA feature any more. I can't even schrdule a post any more. This feature is gome as well 😢

[@Highseasonco]

Hi! So when we say CTA, we just mean something at the end of your caption that asks for a specific action. Eg "Let us know what you think in the comments!" or "Hit the link in my bio to learn more!" Something like that. Scheduling wasn't removed to my knowledge but it could be a country-based thing, perhaps. You can still use Planoly or Later, which might even be easier - C

[@Flyingartistjoy]

@@Highseasonco Thank you so much for your response! Have a great day!

[@Highseasonco]

@@Flyingartistjoy So welcome, you too! :) - C

[@FavourBasseyOtu]

Thank you

[@Highseasonco]

You’re so welcome! - T

[@lisasahoo9625]

a dog running in the background, so cute

[@Highseasonco]

He loves to pop in from time to time! Thanks for watching - C

[@TheCocoDawn]

THX

[@Highseasonco]

So welcome! - C

[@jkl3768]

My account has two green check marks, but the “content that can’t be recommended” is missing. No X. Do I need to fix this or maybe an IG update? I have a another account that has four green checks. Thanks for the info!

[@MaxWeir]

Might be due to the account type e.g personal, creator or business

[@Highseasonco]

Hey! That's great that you have green checks all the way through, account type and region could impact what you see but as long as you don't have any flags that's perfect. Glad you found the info helpful! - T

[@Highseasonco]

@@MaxWeir yup exactly.

[@AlchemyWithSoul]

Hey guys, when you say "engage with your current audience in stories" do you mean go into THIER stories and engage with them. Or be more engaging in my own stories? Thank you!! :)

[@Highseasonco]

Hi Taurie! Both - if you have regulars who always comment and that you also potentially follow as well, engage with their content via Stories. And anyone who responds to your Stories, always jump in and engage. Hope that helps! :) - C

[@AlchemyWithSoul]

@ awesome thank you!

[@AlchemyWithSoul]

@ thank you, that’s what I’ve kind of been doing so that’s good. I have a random question. I hope you don’t mind me asking. But I can’t seem to find this answer in Google. I heard on someone’s video that we can put text on screen and captions in a third-party app like InShot, and Instagram will still be able to read that textas seo. apparently Adam Mosseri said that. But I can’t find it anywhere. So I’m not sure if my brain is just making it up, have you guys heard anything about this? It would be so great if I could do everything in a third-party app. And schedule it.

[@Toryb168]

Is it true that if your a local business account you should be careful who you follow as that can also influence who the algorithm pushes your content to ?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi Tory, essentially yes, it's always better to keep who you're following to your niche and your area to let the algorithm know exactly what kind of account you are - C

[@Toryb168]

@@Highseasonco thank you again! I’d love to see a video on this topic.Theres so much bad and conflicting info out there.

[@mjtv2005]

Hello, what are the best posting times to post on Instagram for reels?

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, there's no general best times, but if you go into your Insights, you'll be able to see when your audience is online and you can schedule around that - C

[@ms_jjikkkl]

Monetisation problem how to solve it

[@Highseasonco]

Hi, what's the issue you're having? - C

[@SherrieHatch07]

I don't have 'what cant be recommended' What do I do to fix that?

[@Highseasonco]

That should mean that you don't have any issues on your account, so you'll be fine. Accounts vary a lot, too, so it could also be you don't have that feature, but generally you should be all set - C

[@breakdanceculture]

Your 🐕 dog is cute.

[@Highseasonco]

Thank you! He's the best :) - C