{"id":58925,"date":"2024-06-21T11:57:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/?p=58925"},"modified":"2024-12-26T14:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T13:50:48","slug":"uncovering-instagrams-algorithm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/en\/uncovering-instagrams-algorithm\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering Instagram&#8217;s algorithm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-70px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">Knowing how Instagram\u2019s algorithm works, can <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">unlock major <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">engagement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">, boost your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">reach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">and grow your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW106706687 BCX0\">fan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">base<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">However,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">u<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">nderstanding <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">such an algorithm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> always easy. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> worry, though. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">We\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> got your back<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">Let<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> uncover the secrets of Instagram\u2019s algorithm together, so you can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">easily level up your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">content <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">game.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106706687 BCX0\">\ud83d\udd13\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What&#8217;s the Instagram algorithm?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How does Instagram&#8217;s algorithm work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bestpractices\">Best practices for conquering Instagram&#8217;s algorithm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;What\u2019s the Instagram algorithm?&#8221; module_id=&#8221;what&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What\u2019s the Instagram algorithm?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Instagram algorithm&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To start off, let&#8217;s clear up a big myth: \ud83d\udca1 the Instagram algorithm isn&#8217;t just one big entity. It&#8217;s more like a web of multiple algorithms, classifiers, and processes that work together. It makes sure you get to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">see the content you like in the order you like<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal of Instagram\u2019s algorithm is to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keep you engaged and active<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on the platform. The more time you spend scrolling, the more ads you see, and that translates into more revenue for Instagram. \ud83d\ude80<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;How does Instagram\u2019s algorithm work? &#8221; module_id=&#8221;how&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;How does Instagram\u2019s algorithm work?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Titel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">Instagram\u2019s algorithm is divided into <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">four <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">categories, each tailored to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">different parts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\"> of the app: Feed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\"> Stories, Explore and Reels.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224387134 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224387134 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Feed algorithm&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Feed&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Feed&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/instagram-feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Instagram makes sure you see posts from your friends first. \ud83d\udc6b They look at different aspects to decide what shows up:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Likes, comments, when and where it was posted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About the poster<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: How often you chat with each other.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The activity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Posts you\u2019ve liked or commented on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The history together<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If you both like each other\u2019s content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All this helps Instagram guess what you like, so your Feed stays interesting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Stories algorithm&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Stories&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Stories&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/1660923094227526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stories<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are all about sharing everyday moments and staying connected with the people and things you love. \ud83e\udef6 The Stories you see come from the accounts you follow, along <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with a sprinkle of ads:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viewing history: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How often you look at someone&#8217;s Story helps the algorithm choose which Stories to put first.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engagement history: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re always liking or replying to someone&#8217;s Stories, the algorithm makes sure you see more from them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closeness: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram also considers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> how close you are to the person posting. For example, if you\u2019re family or very good friends, Instagram boosts these people\u2019s Stories on your Feed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s all about making sure you see the Stories that matter most to you. Need some tips to improve your Stories? Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/nl\/5-tips-voor-betere-instagram-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Explore algorithm&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Explore&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Explore&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, let&#8217;s talk about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/231704903690654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> page. It\u2019s Instagram\u2019s way of showing you content from people you don\u2019t follow but might be interested in. \ud83d\udd0e Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s liked<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It looks at posts and accounts you\u2019ve always been into.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information in posts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Hashtags, places and words in posts you view.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By looking at these elements, Instagram makes a unique Explore page for you, filled with photos and videos you\u2019ll probably like.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Reels algorithm&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Reels&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Reels&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/instagram-reels?locale=nl_NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reels<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: they\u2019re all about entertainment. \ud83d\udcf1 The Reels algorithm is like the Explore page, but it really cares about:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interaction with poster<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If you\u2019ve previously interacted with the person who posted the Reel, it signals to the algorithm that you like their content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">User activity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Reels you\u2019ve liked, shared, saved or commented on recently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reel information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The algorithm checks the audio track, video length and caption to figure out how interesting the Reel might be for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a Reel gets you hooked, it\u2019s likely to reach more people and get noticed by everyone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Best practices for conquering the Instagram algorithm &#8221; module_id=&#8221;bestpractices&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Best practices for conquering the Instagram algorithm&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you know how the Instagram algorithm works, it\u2019s time to use that knowledge to boost your Instagram game. \ud83d\udcc8\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are eight easy tips to keep you in the algorithm\u2019s good books:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>1. Optimize your hashtag strategy\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use relevant and trending hashtags to make your posts easier to find. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/nl\/hoe-gebruik-ik-hashtags-op-social-media-kanalen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hashtags<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are your ticket to being seen by more people. \ud83d\udc40<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Share high-quality content<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post content that\u2019s engaging and top-notch. When people like and comment, it tells the algorithm your photos and videos are worth showing off. \u2728<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>3. Engage with comments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/en\/your-ultimate-conversation-management-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Replying to comments<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great way to build a community and boost your post\u2019s engagement. \ud83d\udcac<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Maintain a consistent posting schedule<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Posting regularly tells the algorithm you\u2019re active and consistent, which helps to keep your reach growing. \ud83d\udcaf\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>\u00a05. Capitalize on trends\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get in on trending topics and challenges to make your posts more visible. Trendy content gets shared and discovered more easily. \ud83d\ude4c<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Use viral marketing tactics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there\u2019s no magic recipe for going viral, using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/nl\/social-media-trends-voor-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">popular formats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and telling a good story can enhance your chances. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Run engagement-driven contests<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Host <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/nl\/regelgeving-rond-wedstrijden-op-sociale-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contests<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that ask people to comment. That can really boost your engagement, making your posts more appealing to the algorithm. \ud83e\udd47<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. Identify optimal posting times<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sobuzzy.be\/en\/the-golden-hours-to-publish-your-social-media-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share your posts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> when your audience is most active to boost your visibility and engagement. \u23f0 That way, you maximize its impact and potential audience reach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">So, now <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">&#8216;ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> got the hang of how Instagram&#8217;s algorithm works and know the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> best practices.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> Keep these tips in the back of your mind when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> making content, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW20229980 BCX0\">but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">don&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> forget: the algorithm <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\">isn&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20229980 BCX0\"> everything! 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