{"id":494,"date":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherylroll.com\/instagram-stories-boost-engagement-tips-438987\/"},"modified":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","slug":"instagram-stories-boost-engagement-tips-438987","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherylroll.com\/instagram-stories-boost-engagement-tips-438987\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Stories: 6 tips to boost engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instagram released a series of tips and tricks to help creators enhance engagement for their Stories.<\/p>\n

The latest guidance from Instagram doesn’t introduce any new features but does offer presentation tips, along with a couple of sharing notes to create more impactful Stories.<\/p>\n

Why we care. <\/strong>When you get more people engaged with your stories, you increase your chances of turning viewers into potential customers. This can lead to more sales and help you grow your following.<\/p>\n

1. Add Yours stickers and templates<\/h2>\n

Using custom prompts and public responses on social media provides an interactive way to connect with others. With the “Add Yours” sticker, you can invite others to contribute to your Stories and see their responses. When you see the “Add Yours” prompt in someone else’s story, just tap the sticker to easily add your own story to the responses.<\/p>\n

In addition, Add Yours templates bring more creativity to the table. They allow you to include GIFs, text or images in your story, providing a structured framework for responses. This feature not only boosts your content’s visual appeal, but also encourages others to join the conversation in a clear and organized manner.<\/p>\n

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2. Mention someone after you post a story<\/h2>\n

You can still mention friends even after your story was posted, allowing them to share it to their own story. Just tap the three dots, select “More,” and then choose “Add Mention.” <\/p>\n

3. Make a collage using Layout<\/h2>\n

You can include multiple photos in a single story and assemble them into a collage using Layout. To do this, just tap the Layout \"layout\"\"layout\" icon before taking a photo. You can tap “Change grid” to change the layout of your photos. Then, you can take a series of photos with your camera or select pictures from your camera roll.<\/p>\n

4. Fill the background with a solid color<\/h2>\n

Instagram also suggests filling the background of your story with a solid color to make it more eye-catching. You can use the pen tool to do this, simply:<\/p>\n