Instagram Reels Dos and Dont's

These are the 10 dos and don'ts you should consider for reels in 2021

What are the top 10 Instagram reels dos and don’ts? We’ll enlighten you in this Instagram tutorial. Whether too much text, horizontal recordings or music in the background – what is recommendable and what is rather not, you can find out here.

This is why Instagram Reels are so important

Instagram Reels are currently the best way to get more reach on Instagram. But in order to be successful and reach as many users as possible, you should keep the following things in mind. Let’s start with the don’ts.

Instagram Reels Dos and Dont's - Poor quality and too much text are no go's

Our first don’t is poor quality videos. Do not post videos that are blurry and have poor image quality. Videos with poor resolution will not be placed on the Explore page by the algorithm. Videos that are filmed horizontally or have a frame for other reasons. This also refers to videos that have a large black area at the bottom and top after posting. Videos where a text covers most of the area. Similar to our second Don’t, this means that the full area for a video is thus not utilized. So, if possible, do not cover any area in your videos with text.

Instagram Reels Dos and Dont's - No watermarks in videos

The last don’t are reels that were visibly created with other apps and then reused. It also means videos that have a logo or watermark from other apps. This don’t is mainly about TikTok. Many users also repost their TikToks on Instagram. Of course, since Reels is Instagram’s answer to TikTok, Instagram here doesn’t want content from that platform posted to you. Instagram even goes so far as to delete TikTok content from the app. So to be successful, make sure what apps you use to create your reels or edit your videos so there is no watermark or logos on your reels.

This is what happens when you disregard the TikTok Don'ts

If you don’t follow these don’ts, your reels will only be shown to your followers and won’t make it to the Explore Page where other users who don’t follow you yet can see them. Now that you know what not to do to be successful with Reels, let’s look at the Dos.

Instagram Reels Dos and Dont's - These are the Dos

Videos filmed on edge. This way you use the full area available to you for reels. Instagram rewards this by recommending your reel to other users. Music from the Instagram library or from the O-Ton library. Does not use music from other platforms. If you don’t find anything in the library, you can also use the audio that you record yourself. Entertaining videos. Reels that make users laugh or have an unexpected ending are the kind of reels that work well and that Instagram wants on the platform. Inspirational Reels. These are the reels that start trends or pick up on other trends, for example, and the kind of content you’ll be successful with on Instagram. The use of creative tools available in the app. Instagram rewards reels that use the possible features of the app. Therefore, use the possible AR effects, for example. Experimental Reels. Instagram likes it when users try new things in their reels.

Please contact us if you have any questions about social media

If you follow these dos, then you will increase your success on Instagram with your reels and have a good chance of being found in the reels tab. If you have any further questions about Instagram, we will be happy to support you as a social media agency. Please feel free to make an appointment directly.

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