Why is my instagram engagement so low?!

How to fix low engagement on instagram

It’s the festive season and the time of year when, sadly, your Instagram engagement plummets 😭

First, don’t stress, it’s totally normal.⁠

I know it sucks, especially when you rely on Instagram for your business but it's not you; The recent Black Friday sales and Christmas promotions mean that businesses are pumping out more paid ads than usual - which impacts organic content reach.⁠

Add to that festive catch ups, holiday prep and general end-of-year burnout-ness and you’ve got an audience spending less time on their phones and, when they do, they may be mindlessly scrolling rather than engaging.⁠ ⁠

Audience fatigue may lead to less time spent online or mindless (doom) scrolling.

 

What to do if your Instagram engagement is low

1. Run paid Ads⁠ (not promotions) to your existing posts
Ads can help your organic content get seen by more people.

2. Pump out loads of organic content (especially Reels)⁠
If you're feeling creative, and have the time to ‘lean in’ to Reels, go for it! Instagram Reels are a great way to get noticed by a new audience, grow your following and to hone your video editing skills!

3. Chill and focus your attention elsewhere
Instead of posting and refreshing like a mad person, spend time on customer outreach, email marketing, or creating SEO-boosting blog posts.⁠

Finally…

4. You can book a 1:1 content coaching call
Personalised advice and recommendations for your business content


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