Instagram Growth Hacks

How to Get More Views on Instagram Reels

Instagram's algorithm has shifted from "social graph" to "interest graph". This means you no longer need followers to get millions of views on Reels. You just need better content.

1. Prioritize Shares over Likes

Likes are a vanity metric. To go viral, people need to share your Reel to their Close Friends. Create content that is "Relatable" or "Educational".

• Relatable: "Send this to a friend who..."
• Educational: "Save this for later..."

2. High Quality Audio

Instagram compresses audio. Make sure you upload consistent volume levels. Viral IQ can analyze your audio quality and background noise levels before you post.

3. The Caption Strategy

Write longer captions. This increases "Time on Post" (a key ranking signal) while people read it. Include your keywords like "Instagram tips" and "growth hacks".

4. Hashtag Strategy 2025: Less is More

Gone are the days of 30 hashtags. Instagram recommends 3-5 highly relevant hashtags.

• #YourNiche (e.g., #AItools)
• #YourTopic (e.g., #ContentCreation)
• #SpecificProblem (e.g., #ViralTips)

5. Reels vs. Carousels

Reels are for reach (finding new people). Carousels are for nurturing your existing community (saves and shares).

To grow fast, post 3-5 Reels per week. To build loyalty, post 1-2 educations Carousels per week.

6. The Power of "Saves"

A "Save" is the highest form of engagement. It tells Instagram "This is valuable content worth keeping". To get saves, create:

• Checklists (like this one!)
• Step-by-step tutorials
• "Listicle" style videos (Top 5 apps...)