How to make viral Instagram Reels - NOT how you think…

🎬 Try out Storyblocks for awesome b-roll & other video assets: https://www.storyblocks.com/katie | In the past few months I went from having just over 30,000 followers on Instagram to 66,000 - and listen: I’m not using all the typical tips and hacks you hear. I don’t edit my Reels in the Reels editor, I’m not using a ton of hashtags, or being super specific about the time that I post at. And my top performing videos aren’t necessarily even following trends! You don’t need to use all of those popular tactics to grow with Reels, and in fact I think sometimes creators get so caught up in all those little tricks that it holds them back - because they miss out on implementing the strategies that actually help you grow. And I'm going to share those strategies in this video (plus, my entire process for filming, editing, and publishing my Reels!)

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 how I grew without the hacks ✋🏻
01:01 the two kinds of strategic Reels
02:08 How to come up with ideas for viral Reels
03:05 Be taboo, timely, or give tangible tips!
05:14 How I film my Instagram Reels
07:58 my fave hack for more engaging Reels ✨
09:24 let’s edit some Reels together! (on my laptop)
11:12 a quick tip for making your Reels more engaging…
11:44 time to add graphics, titles, and b-roll!
12:12 how to add auto captions in Premiere Pro
13:12 how to edit trendy Reels on your laptop (WITH trending audio!)
13:57 🚨 HACK ALERT: if you use an iPhone and premiere pro DO THIS
15:39 how I “schedule” my Reels (but not really) for posting on IG

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// ABOUT ME

Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce YouTube channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com

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