Looking to maximize your reach on Instagram?
Of course you are, everybody is, and if you are looking to get the most exposure for your IG content, you need to play by the platform’s rules.
Which are always changing, or being subtly altered, based on engagement trends, and what Instagram determines is best to keep users in the app for longer.
So what are the current guide notes you need to know?
Instagram recently shared an overview of things that can limit your post performance in the app, which we’ve translated into infographic form to make it easier for quick reference.
You likely know about these already, but it could be worth keeping this handy, to ensure you keep these elements in mind.

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