Looking to make your Instagram Stories stand out and capture more attention? You’re in the right place! In this guide, we’ll unveil effective strategies to get more views on your Instagram Stories. From optimizing posting times to leveraging interactive stickers, we’ve got the tips to elevate your content game. Discover how to keep your audience engaged, increase your reach, and boost those Instagram Story views. Let’s dive into the world of captivating storytelling and take your Instagram presence to new heights!
Why are my Instagram Stories getting so few views?
Many Instagram creators wonder why their Stories aren’t getting the views they hope for, whether they’re new to the platform or have been around for a while. It’s a common struggle. Here are a few reasons this might be happening:
- If you don’t post Stories regularly or choose random days, Instagram might not show them to your followers.
- Posting when your followers aren’t active means your Stories might not get the initial views they need to stay visible.
- If your Stories aren’t grabbing your followers’ interest, they might not watch them.
- Without an engaged audience, especially if you’ve bought followers, your Stories might not get much attention.
- Some people watch Stories without interacting, making it tougher to get likes and comments, affecting how many others see your Stories.
Understanding these challenges can help you enhance your Instagram Story strategy, regardless of your experience level!
How to get more Instagram Story views
Use location tags and hashtags
Make more people see your Instagram Story easily by adding a location or hashtags. When you put a location, even folks who don’t follow you can find your Story when looking for that place.
Hashtags, whether you use a sticker or type them with “#” in front, also help more people see your Story. But remember, to get the best results, make sure to post regularly.
Post your Stories consistently
Yep, you probably expected that one 😉
Not keeping a regular posting routine on social media is a big reason why people and brands don’t get as many likes and views as they want. Social media works like this: if you post regularly, the computer programs like that and show your posts to more people. It’s like social media math.
So, when you plan your Instagram stuff, including Stories, try not to have big breaks between your posts (when the computer and your followers might lose interest).
Even if you can’t post every day, try to keep it steady, like 3 times a week, at times when people usually check. That way, your followers will know when to expect your posts, and the computer will know to share them more.
Find the right timing
Being consistent is good, but when you post also matters. Even though Stories last for 24 hours, if you put them up when your followers aren’t using Instagram, they might miss them. Your Stories could end up at the back, and most people don’t scroll through all of them, especially if they follow a lot of accounts.
If you’re not sure when your followers are online, especially if they’re from different places, don’t just guess. Look at Instagram analytics to see when your Stories (and other stuff) get the most attention, and use that info to decide when to post.
Post high-quality, relevant, engaging content
Even if you post at the perfect time, it won’t help much if your Instagram Story isn’t about what your audience cares about.
To fix that, get to know your audience really well. What makes them interested? What stuff do they love so much that they share it with their friends on Instagram? And what do they interact with on your competitors’ profiles?
Once again, Instagram analytics is where you find these answers. Combine that with posting at the right time and how often you post, and it’ll really boost your chances of more people seeing your stuff.
Add interactive elements to your Stories
The more your audience likes what you share in your Instagram Stories, the more Instagram will show them to others. It’s like how social media works.
An easy way to get your audience involved is by using special stickers:
- Ask questions with the questions sticker
- Do polls and quizzes
- Use countdowns (like for a new product)
- Add emoji stickers for reactions
- Put links (like to your website or cool stuff)
When your followers like and comment on your stuff, the computer thingy is more likely to show it to more people. That means more folks can see and watch your Instagram Stories, getting you more views.
Post exclusive content
Here’s another idea for your Instagram plan: try getting your followers on your Close Friends list. It’s like having a special group where you share exclusive stuff just for some people.
I get it might seem a bit backward – this list limits who sees your posts. But trust me, it can actually make folks more excited about what you share. That means more people looking at and liking your stuff.
Here’s how:
- Talk about your special content group in your regular Stories.
- Ask them to send you a message if they want in.
- Add them and start sharing extra stuff with that special group.
You can also tell everyone about your exclusive content in your regular Stories to make more people want to join.
Sure, the success of this trick will rely on different things, like your type of business and how many followers you have. But it’s worth trying if your Instagram Story views are a bit of a worry for you.
Boost your Stories in the Instagram app
This is the easiest way to get more people to see your Instagram Stories. Just use Instagram’s paid tools to show your Stories to more folks 👀 who aren’t your usual followers.
Here’s how:
- Go to the Story you want more people to see.
- Tap the three dots (…) for more options.
- Pick “Boost Story.”
- Select the goal for your promotion
- Select your audience targeting
- Adjust your budget
- Then confirm and run your ad.
Plan and schedule Stories in advance
This is a simple way to get more people to see your Instagram Stories in the long run. One reason is that usually, Instagram Stories are shared on the fly, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
But when you plan for the upcoming week or two, you can:
a. Tell a better and more interesting story that people want to follow.
b. Have more time to think about how to reach and engage more people.
Yes, you can schedule Instagram Stories using tools like NapoleonCat’s Instagram manager for businesses. Here’s how:
- Plan your content for the next week or month using a content calendar.
- Share different posts and Stories with your team members (if you have a team).
- Make different Stories for each day.
- Schedule them to be posted at the best times for your audience (you can find this out using Instagram analytics, of course).
This way, your content gets posted, you can focus on how people respond, and you avoid times when you don’t post anything (when you’re busy or not feeling inspired), which might make your views go down.
Add Stories to highlights
Keep your Stories around for more than 24 hours by adding them to the Stories highlights on your Instagram profile. Put Stories in highlights that you think people will like, such as:
- Stories about your brand or company
- Stories about your products
- Customer stories and reviews
- Content on specific (exciting) topics related to what you do
This way, even if your Stories don’t get lots of views at first, they’ll still get seen over time as long as they’re on your profile.
Want more views for your Instagram Stories?
There’s no quick way to get more views for your Instagram Stories and other stuff (and that goes for social media in general).
Usually, it’s about posting a lot and feeling a bit bummed when the numbers aren’t as big as you hoped (who wouldn’t want to be super popular right away?).
But stick with it until your work pays off and the computer starts noticing you.
Of course, that’s only if you’re posting stuff people want to watch and like. That’s really important.
But if you’re already doing that and your audience likes your stuff, just keep doing your thing, try different things, and stay calm while posting Stories. You’ll get there eventually. 🙂