Instagram Growth With Organic Content: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to grow your Instagram reach and exposure? Wondering what to post?
Learn how to grow your Instagram account without ads by watching this in-depth guide from Instagram expert Jenn Herman.
Learn what types of posts to use in the Instagram feed and Instagram Stories, and how to format and structure your posts for better organic reach and active engagement.
You’ll also get tips for using color, calls to action, and human elements in your posts.
Finally, you’ll learn how to use Instagram Insights to find trends that will inform and improve your Instagram content performance.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Organic Growth: Instagram Feed
00:40 Feed: Carousel Posts
02:10 Feed: Captions
03:15 Feed: Hashtags
04:02 Feed: Location Tags
04:53 Feed: Account Tags
06:10 Feed: Sharing Reels and IGTV
06:26 Organic Growth: Instagram Stories
07:05 Stories: Stickers
08:03 Stories: Post Selectively
08:24 Stories: Media
08:33 Stories: Length
08:42 Stories: Other Features
09:16 General Growth Tips
09:23 Tips: Branding
09:56 Tips: Colors
10:50 Tips: Asking for Engagement
11:00 Tips: Human Elements
11:14 Organic Growth: Instagram Insights
11:26 Insights: How to Access Instagram Insights
11:57 Insights: Overview
12:32 Insights: Feed Posts
13:51 Insights: Stories
14:46 Myth #1: Profession Account Penalty
15:15 Myth #2: Switching Account Types
15:34 Myth #3: Photos vs. Videos
16:04 Myth #4: Asking for Engagement
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[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Grow your Instagram following and master Instagram for business ✅ Watch our entire video series here ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJixnoZohcmipcU

[@whiteelvis]

I can relate to the struggle of finding the right balance between captions, hashtags, and other elements for optimal engagement. Thankfully, tools like Later and Boost App Social have made it much easier to manage and plan my social media content, ensuring a consistent and engaging online presence.

[@lunaacampbell]

How has Boost App Social improved your content creation process?

[@whiteelvis]

@@lunaacampbell Boost App Social generates customized content ideas and growth strategies using AI, which takes the guesswork out of my content creation. This allows me to focus on producing high-quality and engaging content that resonates with my audience. It's been a game-changer for my social media presence!

[@moore_emma]

@@whiteelvis True! Boost App's AI-generated content ideas and growth strategies are a lifesaver for busy content creators like us.

[@MarketingHarry]

I like this breakdown. As someone who grew a personal account organically from 0 to 130K+ followers in 1 year, I can say that the tips here are quite valuable.

[@heidilehman9009]

Marketing Harry! May I ask you how you grew your account so much???

[@beatrizarosemena704]

@@heidilehman9009 sorry, I think he already says so in his comment.

[@MoritzFischer]

Thank you. Really good basic but powerful and easy to implement tips!

[@mattcadence]

I wish all KZbin videos were this efficient in delivering information. Thank you for your helpful insights.

[@nicolecrabtree70]

super helpful and generous, thank you.

[@jesselow8078]

What an excellent video! Will definitely be saving this and watching again. Clear, to the point and easy to follow.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks, Jesse! We have a lot more where that came from. Check out our playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJixnoZohcmipcU

[@naturallivingwithbethadote7902]

Most helpful video I've seen yet to cover Insta and Hashtag tips. Clear, concise and to the point. if you run a small family/home based business without a storefront, where might you recommend you tag for location if you don't want to share a home office address?

[@lucwillasamoah5596]

That was really helpful, thank you

[@audreymlb343]

Very helpful video. Just subscribed !

[@paulweinstein1400]

Hands down the best information shared by anyone on KZbin. Thank you for your videos. Just awesome.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Wow! Thanks, Paul!

[@Iamsam_18]

This video is super helpful 👏🏽

[@eaglecombat]

Great info, thanks!

[@audreyspencer741]

Love the valuable tips here on this video.

[@shamasdiary7863]

These are some awesome tips. I learned so much

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Awesome! Thank you! What stood out? We'd love to find out so we can make more videos about it! -Mitch

[@vitaminprotein325]

Actually it works, 💕✌🔥

[@ferypatoni6799]

The video really helpful. Thank you so much

[@originalcork1843]

great help!!!

[@azrolaripin5499]

Tq so much..❤️❤️❤️

[@tbntv3645]

Thank you very much ❤

[@LisaDiBuduo]

Thank you so much!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

You're welcome!

[@JohnnyBeane]

Thank you for this!!!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

You're so welcome!

[@sacramentohomes]

What software do you guys use to edit your videos? I really like all that animation

[@manuelavilanova9094]

You've become my favorite social media specialist youtuber! Love your content. Question: Why would geotagging my own business help? I ask this because I don't think anyone would be looking up our address specifically. Wouldn't it be easier to get a wider reach by tagging the neighbourhood instead? Thank you!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thank you, Manuela! We want to be specific with our location tagging because you have more chances of being discovered. Your post not only has a chance to surface when people are searching for your specific business, but it could also be indexed for your neighborhood, town, city, state, etc. I hope that helps and makes sense!

[@courtneybebriss6579]

This is amazing thanks so much!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Glad you like it! Thanks Courtney! -Jason

[@gracxx162]

whats is your opinion about sharing your own new added foto on your stries and cover it with the stiker NEW POST / NEW PICTURE

[@pratikkayasth6705]

I am content creator on Instagram and I recommend my followers to watch your channel for social media tips. I personally love the way you explain everything you cover the topic in great manner. I would like to watch more content on Instagram marketing from you. 🧡🧡👍

[@abdulmajidibrahim5125]

Wow this is what I’ve been waiting for. I love watching this ma’am thank you for this

[@rofiqulislam7544]

Good video 💖💖

[@penelopeeicher8469]

excellent tips

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks a lot, Penelope!

[@VishalKumar-zb7eb]

Which video editor you are using ?

[@ReadyReviews]

Nice

[@Haider_editz20]

❤️

[@brothersdancers6512]

Hello, I’d like to ask, how does the # functioning in insta, when on personal feed comes out post with #?! Is it logorytms, or there is a possibility to tick smth, that your post with “#” would be shown aslo on the insta feeld?! For e.g. #sportdancers ect.

[@Simplezindgi]

Can we make two account on instagram??? Will it affect followers growth on first account????Mam please clarify ?????

[@naclsalty7470]

Could you tell me how you do these video animations? Thanks

[@nazirrijjal]

Thanks alot ❤ I have a questtion, in Stories is there a difference between using the mention sticker, or just mentioning the account in a regular text ? Please advise

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Both are effective ways to tag an account. The Mention Sticker is certainly more visually prominent, but if you are using regular text to @ mention someone, just make sure instagram underlines it. That indicates that it is working. Here is Jenn's explanation about # stickers vs regular text. It addresses some of these points: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j52yp3ufd56om9E

[@jorowi]

Any news on when IG will provide insights on Reels?

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

We are not sure when this will happen, but we are certainly hoping it happens soon. We have a number of Reels videos in the works, so stay tuned. 😊 -Mitch

[@pyzx258]

Do you guys have online course in udemy or elsewhere?

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

We have a membership group with over 140 on-demand trainings about most of the social platforms, 20 of which are in-depth Instagram trainings. Plus, new live trainings are added every month. You can sign up for a trial here: www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cmd.php?ad=968553

[@vessentialoils9833]

What about putting in your reel how you can support me...save, share & like? Will ig penalize you for adding IN your reel?

[@PopularCulture]

Is there any problem if I combine a photo and a video in a carousel post?

[@nayshagane]

No this is a could thing to do. Some people prefer to interact with video and others photos. So by using both, you let post appeals to more people

[@nayshagane]

Good, not could

[@janmakeup]

Why I can tags only 15 people?

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Instagram wants to avoid any spam-like behavior. By limiting that and flagging bulk activity, they can reduce a lot of that abuse on the platform. -Mitch

[@originalcork1843]

great help!