{"id":5790,"date":"2022-07-11T13:23:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=5790"},"modified":"2022-07-11T13:23:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:23:49","slug":"what-are-instagram-reels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels","title":{"rendered":"What Are Instagram Reels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f381a67e51\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f381a67e51\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f381a67e51\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#What_Are_Instagram_Reels\" title=\"What Are Instagram Reels?\">What Are Instagram Reels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#Insights\" title=\"Insights\">Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#Features\" title=\"Features\">Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#Visibility\" title=\"Visibility\">Visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#Community_guidelines\" title=\"Community guidelines\">Community guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-instagram-reels\/#Tagging_other_accounts\" title=\"Tagging other accounts\">Tagging other accounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Instagram_Reels\"><\/span>What Are Instagram Reels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Tt0GI4u.jpg\" alt=\"what are instagram reels\">  <\/p>\n<p>What are Instagram Reels? They allow you to create smart and creative content that is guaranteed to get your message in front of as many people as possible. This is a great way to share your message without having to spend thousands of dollars on advertising or video production. Businesses of all sizes should consider using this tool to promote their products or services. Read on to learn more. Here are some tips to get your message in front of as many people as possible:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insights\"><\/span>Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can access Insights on Instagram reels from the full Reel or individual Reels. Click on the three lines icon in the upper-right corner of your profile, then choose &#8216;View Insights&#8217;. If you have an Instagram business account, you can access Insights in the same way. The data will be broken down by the last 30 days. Here you can see which content is performing best and why.<\/p>\n<p>Insights will help you learn about the engagement of your videos. You can analyze your engagement by number of viewers, rewatching them, or returning to them. You can also find out how many people viewed your profile page. Reels can be ordered by different metrics in the Reels section of Overall Insights. You can also view how many times your posts have been liked and commented. If you want to make improvements to your content, Insights is an essential tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new way to showcase your products and services on social media, Instagram reels may be the right choice for you. Instagram reels allow you to edit 30-second multi-clip videos that include audio, effects, and other tools for creativity. If you&#8217;re looking to attract new followers, you can even create reels for your products and services that feature a variety of photos and videos. Read on for more information on how you can create Instagram reels.<\/p>\n<p>The app&#8217;s video feature lets you upload an existing video to a reel and then share it with your followers via story or page. You can also save a draft to use later. Instagram reels also have a lot of cool features, such as the ability to choose a background and green screen. These features make creating a compelling reel that will stand out amongst your audience even more. They are also a great way to advertise your brand to a social media-savvy audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visibility\"><\/span>Visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The popularity of short video on social media platforms has spawned the creation of Instagram Reels. These short videos can be used for many purposes, including brand awareness, lead generation, and sales. Brands can also perform Instagram Reels themselves for brand engagement, brand awareness, and creativity. Short videos allow content creators more time to test new ideas. They can be easily uploaded to Instagram using a border or covering them with text.<\/p>\n<p>While you can share your reels with followers through your feed, you cannot make them instantly visible to others. You must first share them on your feed and make sure that they are visible to your followers. Then, you can edit the cover picture, caption, and hashtags or tags. Your draft will appear on your main profile grid. You can also edit the cover picture, caption, and tags to make them more appealing to your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_guidelines\"><\/span>Community guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Instagram introduced Reels last August, you&#8217;ve probably heard about them. Some people have incorporated them heavily into their strategy, while others have avoided them altogether. These videos, which can be as short as 30 seconds and include audio, can be shared on your feed, reels tab, or explore page. However, you should be aware of some community guidelines before creating your first reel. Here are some suggestions. You should not use music from outside the Instagram library, or post content that violates the Instagram Community Guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Reels should be original and relevant to the platform. If you are shooting on a phone, try to use the camera and audio tools of the app. You should also avoid using logos or recycled content. Also, try to use trending music and avoid using copyrighted or low-quality videos. You can also use audio or AR effects from the gallery. If you are a musician, try to use music from a trending song or use audio from other sources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tagging_other_accounts\"><\/span>Tagging other accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using Instagram&#8217;s mention feature, you can tag other accounts on your Instagram Reels and posts. Tap the stickers icon to add a mention. Type the person&#8217;s username in the space provided and tap Done. Instagram only allows you to tag one other account per reel. If you want to tag multiple accounts, you must change your privacy settings on Instagram. Tagging other accounts is a good way to collaborate on Instagram content.<\/p>\n<p>Besides tagging other accounts, you can also mention other Instagram users in your Reels. Just click on the heart icon next to their profile pictures or bottom toolbar to see a list of those who&#8217;ve mentioned you. You can only tag 20 accounts on Instagram Reels per video, but you can still mention them in captions. However, do not forget that you only get 100 comments per hour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Instagram Reels? What are Instagram Reels? They allow you to create smart and creative content that is guaranteed to get your message in front of as many people as possible. This is a great way to share your message without having to spend thousands of dollars on advertising or video production. 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