Getting views on Instagram reels might feel like an impossible task sometimes with everyone and their grandma trying to go viral these days. So what are they doing to get such sky-high numbers and views? What tactics do they follow when posting a reel to get so much engagement? 

Stay with us and you can get the inside scoop and learn the secrets to more views and likes on your Instagram reels and finally get some payoff for all your hustle. Check out these 10 things you can do to get reel-famous on Instagram. 

1. Quality of the content matters 

If you did not already know, the basics can make or break the deal. If your audio and video quality is on point, viewers will be more attracted to your content. Make sure you have killer audio and video, it does not mean you have to buy expensive recording gear, just make sure what you make matches the aesthetic and vibe you are trying to reflect and sounds good as well. 

2. Three seconds to attract 

With all the buzz about attention span these days, you know that you only have around 3 seconds to grab your viewers' attention. So skip the long intro and jump straight into the juicy stuff otherwise people may just get bored and leave before you even get to the good part. 

3. Keyword research is vital 

People might think of it as boring homework, but this stuff works. Proper keyword research is the key to stack up those views. Check out similar reels and their keywords and try to gather as many relevant keywords as you can. Because we all know every social media platform pretty much wants one thing, to keep you scrolling. 

4. Get your niche audience 

To get Insta fame, you gotta carve your own niche. Seriously, you have to find your niche audience and cater towards them. Don't be running on the internet and posting like a headless chicken. Understand your audience and what stuff they like and serve them what they wanna watch. 

5. Know when your followers are online 

Posting when your followers are online is the golden ticket to those sweet Insta views. Make sure you know when your engagement is the highest and when your followers' interaction is active to drop the hot content and score better views. You can use Instagram analytics to get more insight into that.