Instagram Stories

How to make your instagram stories first thing people see

To make your Instagram Stories the first thing people see, you need to maximize engagement and timing. Here’s how to dominate the Stories feed:

1. Post at Peak Engagement Times

• Your story will stay at the front if you post when your audience is most active.
• Check Instagram Insights → Audience → Most Active Times and schedule your stories around those hours.

2. Engagement Hacks

• Use polls, quizzes, and question stickers to encourage interaction.
• The more people engage, the more Instagram prioritizes your content.
• Reply to every DM from your stories to keep your engagement high.

3. Post Multiple Times a Day

• Start early (before 8 AM) so your story is already in rotation when people wake up.
• Post again in the afternoon and evening to keep your story refreshed at the front.

4. Use Close Friends List for VIP Engagement

• Instagram boosts stories that get quick engagement. Add your most engaged followers to a Close Friends list and give them exclusive content to encourage interaction.

5. Leverage Stickers & Captions

• People often watch stories without sound, so add captions.
• Location tags and hashtags in stories can increase discovery.

6. Engage With Others’ Stories First

• Before posting your story, engage with other people’s stories. Instagram’s algorithm favors users who are active participants.

7. Cross-Promote Your Story

• Share your story to your feed and DM it to engaged followers asking for their thoughts.

Do this consistently, and your stories will always stay front and center! 🚀 Need help optimizing your IG strategy? I’ve got you covered!