Are you feeling stuck, thinking of what to post next on your IG feed? Don’t worry, I have your back! In this article, I have compiled some of the best Instagram post ideas with actual examples designed to gain you more followers and boost your engagement!
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Instagram can be highly beneficial especially for those who use it for business. However, like in any other social media platform, engagement is key to Insta success.
Your content must resonate well with your audience and the best way to do this is to consistently post relevant content and plan it out.
Yes, it may take some experimenting to learn what captions and posts work best for your audience, but it is totally achievable.
The great news is I’m happy to share with you some creative Instagram post ideas that you can use to fill up your content!
But before you proceed, feel free to download my 30 Days Of Social Media Content Ideas through my Resource Library which you can access here.
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INSTAGRAM POST IDEAS TO LEVEL UP YOUR FEED
Introduce yourself and/or your business
Use IG as an opportunity to talk about yourself or your business (or both) to allow your audience to better understand what is it you do and how they can relate to you.
There are many ways this can be done. You can talk about…
- what your current job/career is
- your personal goals
- some fun facts about you
- facts about your business (like how it started)
- products/services you offer
Below is a perfect example of this in which Kelly introduced herself as a VA in a direct yet fun way.
Here’s another great example:
Introduce your blog/website
Have you launched your blog recently? Let your IG followers know that it is finally live!
Not only will this help drive traffic to your new website but this will also allow your IG followers to get a better view of the things you offer outside of social media.
A sneak peek video
Want to create excitement and curiosity among your audience? Why not post a sneak peek video?
This could either be a preview of what you’re currently working on or something that you have already created.
A great example is this sneak peek video of an Adobe tutorial below with a nice caption inviting the audience to view the full tutorial on YouTube. This is a clever way to drive traffic to your blog or other social media channels.
Share an achievement
Another great Instagram post idea is to share a recent milestone or achievement with your audience.
This could be as simple as reaching your target followers for the month or something big like achieving your income goals!
Whatever it may be, this is your chance to flaunt it while inspiring others to be their best.
Also, don’t forget to thank the people who have been part of your success!
A coupon code or a product deal
There’s nothing more exciting than finding a good ol’ coupon code or an amazing deal for a product you’ve been eyeing for weeks.
So surely, your followers will find it really helpful and will appreciate you for sharing this on your feed.
Plus, it will also help you increase your income as a partner of the brand. It’s basically a win-win!
Ask for feedback
What better way to come up with new content ideas than to directly ask what your followers think?
This type of post not only encourages your audience to engage with you but also helps you improve as a content creator.
Try it and find out what your followers want to see on your feed!
A motivational quote
This type of post may be common and one might actually think this is simply used to fill up someone’s feed (which might be correct in most cases).
However, you’ll be surprised at how much this can be used as part of your marketing strategy.
If done correctly, this can help you successfully drive traffic to your account or website and increase product awareness.
Aside from this, motivational quotes can also be used to start a conversation and engage with your audience just like the examples below.
Share a quick tip
Any tips you would like to share? Maybe something related to beauty, productivity, or cooking? Go ahead!
I mean, who doesn’t love a good tip especially if it will help them become better at something, right?
Share a podcast
Do you have a favorite podcast or better yet… do you have your OWN?
Don’t be shy to share it with your followers.
Who knows? You might gain new avid listeners!
Your monthly goals
Once in a while, it’s nice to inspire your followers by sharing your goals for the month.
Personally, I love seeing such posts on my feed as they motivate me to plan better and get things started.
An inspiring journey
Have you been through a tough journey that has led you to become better in life?
While it’s great to post photos of your ‘picture perfect’ life on Insta, once in a while it wouldn’t hurt to actually share the experiences that shaped who you are now (whether good or bad).
You might be surprised by how many lives you can change with just a simple post.
Here’s one great example of a post which I find very inspiring.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Compelling content that drives audience engagement is the key to Instagram success. Posting with purpose and having high-quality content such as the above examples can spark conversations and optimize engagement.
There are many other ways to do this, but the number one way is to always be authentic and genuine in your branding and message.
Which type of post is your favorite? Comment below!
I work in marketing and I love this post! These are great tactics no matter what niche you’re in. Great content!
These are great tips! Thaks so much!
I love these ideas so much l. I suck with using Instagram so I will definitely implement these. How do you feel about using IG reels or IGTV?
Thanks Seriah! I love watching IG reels on my feed although I am yet to explore creating these myself!