Don’t Make This Instagram Mistake.
Be Sure You’re Not Making This Instagram Mistake
Avoiding this common Instagram mistake could seriously help your social media growth!
Have you ever posted on Instagram… and then immediately moved on to the next thing?
You’re not alone. It’s easy to hit “post” and check it off your to-do list. But what you do right after you post can make a huge difference.
Before you leave the app, take a few intentional minutes to engage on the platform. This is one of the best ways to support your own post, build connection, and grow your reach.
Here’s what Brandakin recommends after you post:
✨ Share the post to your Instagram stories
✨ Save, like, and comment on posts in your feed
✨ Watch and reply to a few stories that stand out to you
✨ Follow or engage with accounts you genuinely enjoy
These steps take 15–20 minutes at most and I promise you’ll start to see a difference when you consistently show up like this.
Think of it this way: if a customer walked into your store, would you show them one product and then walk into the back? No way!
You’d start a conversation. You’d ask questions. You’d engage.
Same goes for Instagram 💬
Social media is supposed to be social, so stick around for a little while after you post and make a few meaningful connections. Your followers (and your engagement rate) will thank you!