That works for you because you already had a good follower base that boost something you post right away. If you have a small following you can post 2-3 times a day for months (yes, I have friends doing this) and grow nothing while thousands of people see you reels.

Interesting experiment. The results are so good. I like what you said that this process forced you to be creative every day. Consistency matters. Yet, I would prefer batch creating the content for some weeks ahead, it takes away the stress 😉

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree for sure! I’ve gotten a bit better about shooting with more purpose and having footage for a few reels every time I go out. That way it’s just editing whenever I’ve got tome

Awesome video Dunna, Makes total sense on how its a up and down with Reel and TikTok about views and engagement. Thank you for sharing the details on this topic.

REEL-LY! SMASHED! IT! AGAIN! DUNNA! Great to hear some of your insights about this self-imposed challenge. I love the fact this pushed you into a more creative, testing what you can come up with, though not a great time for Mrs D! You inspire me, Bro! Thankyou!! 🙏🏾😁

Thanks so much for your honesty is saying that this "may or may not" work for us too! So many on KZread try to tell you that you can for certain do what they did too, and it is frustrating to see that all the time. Thanks for putting a realistic spin on your videos!

Really appreciate you sharing genuine first hand experience with reels.

Crazy. Thank you for the time you put in and effort. Definitely a weird algorithm indeed. Appreciate your video! Very informative and helpful 🤙🏻

I have no idea what your channel is about but you’ve hooked me to subscribe from this single video. Instagram is endlessly frustrating and can take far too much time but I’m trying to be more consistent and trying not to spend too much time on it. Nothing is more frustrating than a reel that takes forever to create then it flops 🙃

I definitely like the side of the reels where it forces me to be creative, make content and edit the videos. Doing these things as much as you did is definitely going to improve your skills just simply because you are creating something every day. But on the other hand, they do take a lot of time to produce especially when it’s not what I do for a living. They are super fun though! 👍🏼

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s tough to justify! I was hoping that me doing the experiment might help so others might not have to lol.

@norayogini

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm thinking of moving my content to KZread. At least, my time will be spent on a 15 minutes video, istead of 15 seconds.

Man I really like this video. As someone said in previous comments. Your videos feel super real and fun. I felt a little bit inspired by the callenge. I am definitly gonna do it. Using my camera and davinci and trying to use as much ig reels sounds as possible. Great jod Dunna.

Very helpful video Dunna! thanks for the explanation without milking this subject like every other youtuber ever.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’ve seen too many “how to go viral on IG” videos lately, I figured this was necessary to keep us all with our feet firmly planted on earth.

Great video 👍 I think I got a bit numb over the past few years when it comes to growth on social media. Ultimately it doesn’t really help when it comes to the money department because these platforms rarely pay well. So at the end of the day it is promotion for another product or a fun side project. And if you are like me and don’t have a product to promote, you begin to wonder why you even become a algorithm slave for your fun side project. Not worth it. I honestly believe that we are slowly approaching a point where many creators will burn out and seek other avenues because these algorithm focused platforms just suck the soul out of any creator who wants to take it seriously long-term. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk!

@amagickalmeliss

2 жыл бұрын

Yep.

Great video Dunna Did it. you gave me the kick in the tush to try this whole reel thing. I am going to attempt my first one by the end of the week. thanks you rock

Thanks for this great advice full video! I myself posted 2 reels in the last two month and it was also very unpredictable how they went. But the next time I will go all in and try the 30 day reel challenge myself!

I’m doing reels every single day, its just a hobby and I don’t want to stress myself to it. Yes the views are unpredictable sometimes it goes up sometimes its down. But I don’t care. I had a lot fun making reels. My niche is all about food snacks

This is video is everything. I have made 2 of the same videos, and like you said, they both did differently. It was so odd. I definitely grew more in March when I was posting 5x a week vs now posting 2-3 times a week. But I kind of want to try posting 5x a week again, but I know I was burnt out asf by the end of March and April I just felt like a potato.

@mrc_lift

Жыл бұрын

Would you still raccomend this during summer holidays to teens starting out?

"Sorry Megan" got me 🤣 Great video, really helpful for those of us who are lost and looking for the next photography app but also just wallowing under Meta's oppressive shadow...

Thank you so much for this video. You gave me hope again!

Omg yes! You have got to batch create bc two hours a day is too much! Thanks for posting how these reels are all over the place!

Man Dunna, I’ve been following you for such a long time and I gotta say, you’re awesome. Human, real world approach to this KZread and creator thing. I really appreciate it

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Nick!

@KristenHill90

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed ❤️

@KristenHill90

2 жыл бұрын

And no I’m not married or related to Nick, hah!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Hey man, nice video, thanks for your tips and explanation, I am really struggling with my insta, hope it will improve in future

Great video Dunna!! I've been postponing doing this experiment for a long time, as I thought about producing maybe a week of content ahead of time to have some buffer, can't edit one every single day... The loop thing really worked for me in the past also, it's a great tip! I'll try making 7 in the upcoming days, and if I manage I'll start my 30 day challenge also :))))

Love comparison experiments like these. I appreciate you, Dunna, for sharing your results 💜🙏You Definitely deserve more followers and views!! 🙌📶

@r.j4449

Жыл бұрын

That's what's wrong with these algorithms now. You have to post every day or very often, and yes people see you but at that rate what you post can't have quality and then people don't follow you.

Love it, no sugarcoating, no fairytale myths, just straight out truth. Literally everything I've noticed. Subscriber here.

great video, interesting, informative, great video quality. You jut got one more follower man, keep up with the good work!

Great experiment and knowledge, thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I've only posted 2 Reels to my Instagram. 1st one did over 5K.....really still trying to understand REELS vs everything else on that platform. Posted a 2nd one yesterday (so no thoughts yet). Want to do more on REELS...as you stated it seems to be what INSTAGRAM is focusing on for growth and promoting on their platform. Keep up the great work!

this was great definitely confirmation to let all out of my content ideas out the bag and drop some good reels for ig thank you Dunna🙏💯

I started doing this a few days ago, funny that im finding this now. I resonate with your point on being creative. So far I'm enjoying the journey of being creative again. Doing too many projects for people where you're not creatively in control is like atrophy to the muscle. And a side hobby to still keep training my eye!

@mrc_lift

Жыл бұрын

Hi @Sandpaper, how was it? Any thoughts? Is it worth it?

@SandpaperTTV

Жыл бұрын

@@mrc_lift it definitely works, saw some pretty steady viewership and engagement growth. Grew my Page a little bit. It’s just a lot of work to create the best content possible.

@mrc_lift

Жыл бұрын

@@SandpaperTTV how much did you grow? And what's your gear (like do you use a camera +editing or just phone)

@SandpaperTTV

Жыл бұрын

@@mrc_lift only a couple hundred followers, but I saw steady growth on my viewership. Used to only get about 100-200 views on reels and then by the end of the month experience by I was hitting over 1000 frequently. I shoot everything log profile with my Sony and drone. Full editing suite. Tried with phone stuff but tended to see less views on those videos.

@mrc_lift

Жыл бұрын

@@SandpaperTTV alright thanks man for infos and good luck 💪💪

"An incredibly insightful experiment! Watching the journey of posting daily reels and its impact was both informative and motivating. The dedication to the process and the detailed analysis provided is commendable. This video is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the power of Instagram Reels. Kudos to Dunna for always bringing value-packed content to the table! 🌟"

Great tips!! Enjoyed your video. 🔥

This is the best video about reels so far.. yeah I don't want to dance or lipsync and crap. I don't even want to be on camera.. which I know doesn't help. I'm not an on camera person. I'm just on there to promote my books. Thanks for sharing this.

Really cool video 🙂 Great job on the Reel 😯

Really helpful Dunna! definitely gonna use those tips to improve my upcoming videos. And as you said, Reels are unpredictable so the whole idea is to keep posting and see what works and what doesn't.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!! Cheers!

I love your attitude!

Amazing thank you so much! needed to hear all of tis

Interesting video Dunna, i realize the insane difference in views with reels compared to photos as well. I think I'll start to post 1 reel a week or so from now on. Usually I get about 200 views for a picture and reels I'd get about 2000.

Interesting, we have been practicing our reels but sometimes the hard work can go by unnoticed. Your photography looks incredible by the way.

That was brilliant, thanks legend. Subscribed 👊

Man such a great content in your Channel... Subscribed

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

First video I’ve ever seen done by you ! It’s in my KZread recommendations 👍🏼 you earned my subscription you are funny man 😂

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your absolutely correct. Reels are unpredictable. My reels are so up and down it makes me dizzy 😵 lol Great content. Keep up the good work.

Just starting the reel journey myself and I'm enjoying the challenge, thanks for this video

It would be really interesting how these results would compare to posting KZread shorts consistently. I've started to dabble with a few shorts, but this 30 day challenge idea would probably help with consistency. Great video!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah good idea! I worry about messing with my main channel too much but it might be worth a try.

I so fu... like what you do - super thanks man!

All what you've said above sounds exactly what I keep noticing is what makes a creative content successful on Instagram. But for someone who is an artist who creates work that takes days, it's hard to post it in real-time every single day. Another artist mentioned to me here on KZread that documenting your process is exactly what I could do instead... and not just for the dopamine hit ones. Right now I just want to take a break off of Instagram for now, re-strategize and prepare my documented/recorded work to get back on Instagram AND TikTok for about a month like a marathon for 30 days straight. These days you can't just do one reel but 3 to 4 reels a day to get that 100k to a million... and if the viewers are that hungry for content, I can't wait for that algorithm to switch back to interest-based focus and not just social-only focused. This is what I'm hearing right now: they're changing the algorithm again back to where it used to be. Cross all fingers for that.

Probably the most honest video regarding instagram reels 👏🏽

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

came for the content, stayed for the sarcasm and sense of humor! love it, man!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Thank you for your hardwork I'll start to upload reel soon very helpful tip

DUDE! I was like...is he based where I'm from? Cause of the settings you were in. Then you posted the pic of the empress!! Love your work man! stoked that more great creators are from the hood.

@blackwing.tv.channel

Жыл бұрын

And yes....its time for me to do the challenge.

Great video and insight!

30 days..Wow! You’re such an inspiration.

Dope vid Dunna! And! It was refreshingly honest, while still being positive and entertaining. Love that you presented the good and the bad and used problem that reels are more promoted on instagram to make a creative challenge for yourself. Doing things like this semi regularly could probably help my own creative (or lack of creative) side!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it’s nice to do creative things with no real pressure or payoff (other than the self imposed ones)

Awesome video! Like your honesty!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

"If you are looking for a dopamine hit, this might be one way to get it" Damn bros!

That's super interesting. I have a super small instagram account and have been messing a bit with Reels as well. I noticed one, which was a clip of me playing guitar, received 5,000 views in the first ten minutes. I have a handful more that are about identical in format that only have a couple hundred views. I like what you are doing with it - a little challenge to yourself - and, yeah - my thoughts were exactly as you had...I'm not going to do that other stuff.

I laughed so hard when you said "I don't f*&king care about that." Pretty much sums up everything I feel about instagram now. 🤣

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

Thanks for the info, supporting from Greece! -Alexander S.

I'm going to try this especially since I have a photography and clothing line page. I've been trying to figure out how to get engagement, reach new ppl and customers. I'm ngl I hate doing those dancing and jumping up and down following trends. Thx ya for this 🙏🏾

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I don’t even mind seeing other people doing those other types of videos… I just don’t want to do them myself.

You did it again!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You had me at “ I don’t fucking want to do that.” 😅😂

I think twitter is old news. And another great benefit of this is that it forces you to let go of perfectionist tendencies, because, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can be a full perfectionist, and post every day for 30 days. Great video! I appreciate the well-considered points. Thanks :)

wow! interesting experiment 🔬

Good tips. Thank you.

Thanks this is a dope video super useful

Love that - thank you

Great insights

Great info .. They do take a while

Great vídeo as always Dunna. My thought is just One. IG is going to be in the future a tool for showing our work. Like sharing to someone the profile for them to take a look. Its just takes a lot of priceless time (yep, including our family) for "Nothing". I just simply multiply the IG QR code in sheets, cut little squares and deliver on Hand to people in the street to the ones might be interested and present the page, human to human. But Thats just me. Have a great hug from Lisbon!

@skimjoe

2 жыл бұрын

Btw do you hear yourself? Screen recording of the Song? Then put on the timeline? Come on.....😂😂😂 That or spoil our beloved ones, ill go the second 😉

Your Vids are always so cool 👌👌

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Cool and fun video 👍😁

I can believe it. I've never gotten the reach back I had from 2019-2020. When I post, 25 people like it 😮‍💨I've been meaning to give video a chance but I hadn't dedicated time to it I made a simple reel at an event, and every DAY I'm getting notifications of more and more views from people who aren't even following me. That must be how they have reels set up

Very helpful, thank you 👍

Hey bud! Thanks for sharing this! Did you try using hashtags? Any advice there?

yo nice black Vessi's! I wore mine to a wedding shoot yest lfg!

Hi Dunna, thanks for your tips! Just wondering whether you post them on instagram as "reels" (which seems to only appear in the reels section) or just normal "videos" so that it will show as "post" and "reel" at the same time? Cheers

how to make insta reels in premiere pro would be super helpful vid Dunna! ✌️

I chuckled when you said, "hell no!" Lol

Great videos.

I’ve also started posting more reels, shorts and TikTok’s and it’s been insane to see how much the algorithms are pushing short form vertical content on each platform. The other YT vids I posted at the same time have no where near the same amount of views, reach or engagement.

Great experiment. Have you considered doing a similar test on KZread Shorts, a platform that offers more then just the dopamine hit that Instagram does. I'd be curious if that works to help grow the channel! Thanks for the video and the content here mate.

That was dope ya

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I rarely post reels, but I reached the same conclusion as you. Some are a hit and some flop, and I don't know why

Gave me some good inspiration

I love that there's a THR in that first reel

Definitely doing a 30 day reel challenge

I have so much trouble getting my head around the vertical quick vidz craziness. It's just a lot of work and time even more so if you're not a full time creator that's already editing all day. I mean you could waste 2h a day for a random result and impact just to feed an unpredictable algorithm. My heart wants to resist this concept , my head kinda wants to give in 😆 . Definitely sounds like an addiction or sickness ...

Love your work..could you please provide some tips for improvement on my work 😁

I dint reel-ize this video was going to be so cool.

Hey Dunna, how do you feel about using Reels for stills only? I pretty much exclusively do stills(i know, i know. am looking to get into video soon). So I have no video content currently, but was wondering if it would be worth the time to try to create reels, but only using stills. Sort of like a creative slideshow I guess would be a good way to put it. My regular posts lost all traffic when I went inactive for a little over a year.

Hey! Big fan of your channel! I have one question for you as far as the editing of these reels. I know most of these reels you said you edited in premiere. My question is if I wanna use one of those awesome audio’s that I can find on instagram and save how would I edit in premiere using that audio? Did you screen record the audio from your phone and transfer it back into premiere then upload through the phone after export so the audio matched? I know it’s important to use the popular sounds within instagram! If anyone has any tips on how best to source audio from instagram using those awesome remixes that are everywhere I’d appreciate any tips! Thanks!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it! Good ol screen record!

I did this last month to old content but I have an old accounts with a bunch of dead followers. My reach was amazing.

Thank you for mentioning how long each reel took to create "2 hours" glad it's not only me, lol

I’m an artist and changed it up and posted reels of my grandson doing funny things and they were my top views!!! My cat does well too! Your video gave the idea to incorporate my art into working in my cat! Maybe will work?

I hate reels , shorts …. Etc They waste so much of my day to the point where I don’t use insta as much anymore . They’re they’re the crack of social media . Destructive

Great video mate

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks boss! I’m getting into your kingdom over here haha

@ItsJonnyKeeley

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit I found myself there by accident! :) I would even go so far as saying I'm lost in the kingdom and trying to find a way out hehe.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Haha well you’ve become a staple of me actually knowing wtf is going on over on IG regardless.

I think I need this challenge, but need to make it as simple as possible

NOTHING, nothing happens because the algorithm is BUSTED

ty for this

Vertical IG reel is not even “content” it’s just people desperate for attention but unwilling to use an oz of creativity or ingenuity. Thanks for making this video