{"id":6175,"date":"2022-07-11T15:18:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=6175"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:18:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:18:23","slug":"what-is-an-instagram-reel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-an-instagram-reel","title":{"rendered":"What is an Instagram Reel?"},"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-6a4ce0e886159\" 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-6a4ce0e886159\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ce0e886159\" ><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-is-an-instagram-reel\/#What_is_an_Instagram_Reel\" title=\"What is an Instagram Reel?\">What is an Instagram Reel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-an-instagram-reel\/#Content_that_can_be_included_in_an_Instagram_Reel\" title=\"Content that can be included in an Instagram Reel\">Content that can be included in an Instagram Reel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-an-instagram-reel\/#Editing_video_outside_of_Instagram_Reels\" title=\"Editing video outside of Instagram Reels\">Editing video outside of Instagram Reels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-an-instagram-reel\/#Adding_music_to_an_Instagram_Reel\" title=\"Adding music to an Instagram Reel\">Adding music to an Instagram Reel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-an-instagram-reel\/#When_to_post_an_Instagram_Reel\" title=\"When to post an Instagram Reel\">When to post an Instagram Reel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Instagram_Reel\"><\/span>What is an Instagram Reel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what is an instagram reel\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/oRAX8hr.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what is an Instagram reel, read on! This quick guide will explain what content you can add to your Instagram reel, how to edit your video outside of Instagram, and when to post it. You can also learn about music in Instagram Reels, as well as other cool features. And, of course, it&#8217;s easy to make an Instagram Reel! Follow these tips to make your Reel stand out and catch people&#8217;s attention!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_that_can_be_included_in_an_Instagram_Reel\"><\/span>Content that can be included in an Instagram Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brands can use the new Instagram Reels feature to promote exclusive content to their customers. The platform allows brands to share videos and photos created by customers and users, enabling them to reach a global audience. Branded content is a key component of Instagram Reels, and it is becoming easier than ever to share original content with your customers. However, if you want to get the most out of your Instagram Reels, you need to know exactly what to include in your content.<\/p>\n<p>Providing value to your audience is the best way to engage your audience. This could be in the form of a quick cooking tip, a relatable joke, or a simple caption. Whatever you choose to put into your Instagram reel, make sure to include hashtags to appear in related searches. Remember that hashtags will make your content more likely to be found by your target audience. The more specific the hashtags, the better, so you can maximize your reach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_video_outside_of_Instagram_Reels\"><\/span>Editing video outside of Instagram Reels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to edit video outside of Instagram reels, there are many tools available to do so. One of the most popular options is Filmora, which allows users to easily add photos and videos to Reels and add custom text, graphics, emojis, and more. It is also possible to change the cover image of a reel. This article will show you some of the most popular editing apps for Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>iMovie is a powerful video editor that offers a wide range of editing features. You can choose from a variety of soundtracks, and use various techniques to collect your own narration. You can also change the background and title of your reel to match your content. It is the ideal video editor for Instagram Reels. But before you begin editing, consider these tips. You might find some features in the following video editing apps helpful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_an_Instagram_Reel\"><\/span>Adding music to an Instagram Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process for bringing your favorite songs to your Instagram Reel is as simple as it is for Stories. Scroll through your Reel, search for a song, preview the video, and choose your 15-second music clip. After you have selected the song, you can click &#8220;Done&#8221; to include it in your reel. You can also change the length of the song to fit your reel&#8217;s length. Once you&#8217;ve chosen the song, you can start promoting it in the same way as other videos or stories.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve chosen your music, you can add it to your reel by searching for the song you want to play in it in the app&#8217;s library. This is especially useful if the song is popular or you want it to appear more dynamic. However, you have to keep in mind that not all users have this feature, so make sure to update your app to get the feature. After you&#8217;ve added your music, you can preview and edit your reel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_post_an_Instagram_Reel\"><\/span>When to post an Instagram Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to post an Instagram reel? The question is a tricky one, especially if your audience is spread out across different time zones. Fortunately, Instagram provides scheduling tools for business accounts, but the same can&#8217;t be said for Reels. While it&#8217;s possible to create a schedule for Reels using an app, this isn&#8217;t always an option. In general, it is best to leave the posting to the Instagram platform, but there are some factors to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, keep in mind that a Reel that aligns with past activity is likely to be seen by more people. For example, a reel containing a recipe or a quick tip would be well received. In addition, it would also be more likely to be shared by more people if it is tagged with relevant hashtags and captions. Secondly, an Instagram reel that is related to your audience&#8217;s interests and lifestyle will be shared more frequently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an Instagram Reel? If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what is an Instagram reel, read on! This quick guide will explain what content you can add to your Instagram reel, how to edit your video outside of Instagram, and when to post it. 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