The Instagram Algorithm loves one thing: Retention. It means people are staying on your post to: Watch your full video, or Read your full caption, or Scroll through your whole carousel post, or Even go to your feed to explore your other posts. In the backend, the Algorithm takes note that people are staying longer on your post, which means it’s more likely to show it to even more people. So you want to keep people on your post and account for longer. How to do that? Here are 8 tricks (for Reels, static posts and Stories). Trick #1. Short Reels If you make a short Reels, people are ..read more

If you’re a current or aspiring mom blogger, let’s find some amazing Instagram hashtags for you in Preview. There’s a TON of different groups you can choose from to make the custom hashtag groups that work best for you. All the hashtags I will show you work: Let’s get started! Instagram hashtags for mom bloggers How to find the hashtags BONUS #1: See your hashtag analytics BONUS #2: See your competitors’ best hashtags Instagram hashtags for mom bloggers The best part of being a mom blogger is creating the content that most relates to your life. This can be anything from design ..read more

Let’s talk about 6 Instagram trends for 2024. Hashtags: are they finally dead? Should you post reels or static posts to grow? What’s happening with Reels cover images How often to post to grow in 2024? People are changing ~ and it’s changing content Product placement & influencer marketing And we’ll finish by giving the Word Of The Year – a word that reflects what’s currently happening on social media. We’re going to speak more from a content creator and small business owner perspective. But these trends can also be helpful for you if you have a larger business and want to see things f ..read more

Ready to plan your posts for August? Here are 31 Instagram post ideas for August 2023. You can use them for TikTok too. Have fun! August 2023 Instagram & TikTok Post ideas You can use these post ideas for your personal or business account, and for static posts or Reels. When life gives you lemon… [share what you make] What I see vs what my camera sees I don’t know who needs to hear this but ___ Details I never want to forget Photos I’ve never posted Photos / videos that make me feel something How I feel when ___  Them: You can’t ____ Me: ____ My day in 9 seconds One of your goal ..read more

Want to schedule to TikTok and Instagram Reels? Preview App has been officially reviewed and approved by both TikTok and Instagram, so it is completely safe to use. Some of the things you can do with Preview: Just turn on ONE BUTTON to schedule the same video to BOTH platforms Test different cover images Choose to show your Reels in your main Instagram feed or not Schedule to post in different timezones (if you need) Schedule to Facebook too (if you need) It’s super easy. Let’s start. Phone tutorial Computer tutorial Watch the video tutorial How to Schedule to TikTok and Instagram ..read more

Let’s create a creamy Instagram feed together, step-by-step. And to make it extra special, let’s add a Puzzle Grid to it. I imagined I was creating a feed for a jewellery business. However, you can use the same filter and Puzzle Grid trick for a personal account too. I will be using 2 apps only: Preview App, and Instagram Instagram Feed Idea: Soft & Creamy I want to go for something soft and creamy, so I will use Filter 1 in the “Cream” Filter Pack. Using the same filter on all posts will make the feed look cohesive very quickly, and easily. Without further ado, here is the video ..read more

Preview has been officially reviewed and approved by TikTok for auto-posting. Here is how to auto-post on TikTok with Preview App (on your phone and desktop). You can auto-post to Instagram too if you want. Otherwise, just use it to only automatically post to TikTok. Let’s start: How to auto-post on TikTok with Preview App (phone) How to auto-post on TikTok with Preview Desktop BONUS: How to Auto-post your TikToks to Instagram too How many videos can you auto-post on TikTok? Video tutorial How to auto-post on TikTok with Preview App (phone) First, I will share how to auto-post. The ..read more

The standard camera setting on your phone is not “perfect” for Instagram. Instagram loves full screen for everything (Reels & Stories). But your phone camera is always set on a smaller ratio – by default. Like this: The good news is: You can change your camera to the perfect setting. This way, you will always have the perfect full screen – EVERY SINGLE TIME you open your camera to take a photo or video. How amazing?  Your photos will always be ready for your Reels, Instagram Stories and even TikTok. How to change phone camera settings for the perfect Full Screen Instagram pos ..read more

Did you get the Instagram Story upload failed message? And the “retry” doesn’t work either? I’ve tried turning off & on my Internet. Reloading my Instagram. But it just doesn’t work. So far there’s only this one thing that helps. Instagram Story upload failed: What to do BONUS: Schedule your Stories with Preview App​ Instagram Story upload failed: What to do So far, this is what I always have to do when this happens: Delete the Story and re-upload it again. But!!! If you had added text, drawings, Stickers or GIFs… You don’t have to lose all your work! This is what you can do: T ..read more

Want to make your Reels in your Story more aesthetic? It’s super easy to put a background photo behind a Reels on Instagram Story. Let’s get straight into it. Watch the video, or scroll to read the steps. How to Put a Background Photo Behind a Reels on Instagram Story To add a picture behind a Reels in your Insta Story: First, share a Reels to your Story, like this: It will appear in your Insta Story. Move the Reels all the way to the top of your screen, just above the line. The line will automatically appear when you move the Reels. Now time to add your background photo ..read more