Instagram Algorithm  Secrets You Should Know

Engagement in the First Hour is Everything

The first 30–60 minutes after posting decide your reach. Instagram tracks: – Likes  – Comments  – Saves – Shares  – Profile visits  The more engagement you get early, the more Instagram pushes your post. Pro Tip: Post when your audience is most active not when you’re free.

Saves & Shares Matter More Than Likes

Likes are nice… But Saves and Shares are algorithm gold. Why? – Saves = valuable content – Shares = content worth spreading Instagram boosts posts that people want to come back to or send to others. 📌 Create: – Tips – Checklists – How-to content – Actionable advice

Reels + Watch Time = Massive Reach

Reels dominate Instagram right now. The algorithm tracks: – Watch time  – Replays  – Completion rate If people watch your Reel till the end or rewatch it Instagram pushes it harder. Hook viewers in the first 3 seconds No hook = no reach.

Consistency Drives Long-Term Growth

One viral post won’t grow your account. Consistency will. Instagram prefers creators who: – Post regularly – Stay in one niche – Engage with their audience Even 3–4 quality posts per week can outperform random daily posting. Grow smarter, not louder.

Hashtags & Captions Still Matter

Hashtags are not dead; spam hashtags are. Instagram reads: – Your caption text – Keywords – Hashtags – Alt text This helps the algorithm understand who to show your content to. Use: – 3–5 niche hashtags – Clear keywords in captions – Simple, human-written text People-first captions always win

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