What should I post on Instagram?
Build a simple content calendar
A strategy is just a repeatable plan: who the posts are for, what each post helps them do, and when you post. Write one sentence for each: "I post [topic] for [audience] so they can [result]." Then plan two weeks of posts at a time.
- Monday: a how-to Reel that solves one small problem.
- Wednesday: a carousel that lists steps or examples people will save.
- Friday: behind-the-scenes or a customer result.
- Daily (optional): a Story that answers a question or shows work in progress.
Measure with insights, then adjust
Instagram gives professional accounts a dashboard with insights. Use it to compare reach, saves, shares and follows across your pillars. If one pillar keeps bringing saves but few followers, keep it for loyalty and pair it with a format that reaches new people.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I post on Instagram?
Proof of the work, a useful tip, or a short story with a point. A grid of unrelated quotes does not tell people what you do.
How many posts should I plan?
A small set you can finish. Repeat a format that fits the work, such as a before-and-after or a one-step lesson.
Do I have to use every format?
No. Feed posts, Reels, and Stories do different jobs. Pick the one you can sustain.
What belongs in the caption?
The point, in the first line, because the rest is often cut off. Hashtags are optional, not the strategy.
Can I repost other people's work?
Only with permission and credit that the owner asked for. Reposting without rights is a bad habit and can cost the account.
How do I stay consistent?
Choose one subject and a weekly slot you can keep. Delete the plan that needs you online all day.
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