Is Reels the Only Way to Grow Now?
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ZenMarkets
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naw. strongest post i had on a 400k page was a single photo. so posts still work
- Oct 14, 2023
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Reels definitely seem to get the most reach right now.
But carousels can still perform well if they get strong saves and shares.
But carousels can still perform well if they get strong saves and shares.
cybersexuals
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yep, that is the norm now. and yes, inconsistency lets you off the algorithm easily and that sucks if you're burnt out doing it everyday. so better choose a niche that you really love
NexaRank
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In my experience, Reels definitely get faster reach, but carousels still work well for engagement and saves if the content is valuable. Consistency still matters more than chasing every trend. Long captions can work too, especially when they tell a story or give useful info.
A2Z Designing
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Reels are getting pushed a lot right now, so they usually bring faster reach. But carousels and normal posts still work if the content is actually useful and engaging.
Staying consistent & posting good content still matters more than just following every trend.
Staying consistent & posting good content still matters more than just following every trend.
Noona Agency
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Reels are an effective way to get discovered across multiple platforms thanks to their memorable format. While formats like carousels and regular posts are still effective for reinforcing account signals, they don't generate the same level of engagement as Reels.
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Yes reels are the ones that get pushed more into the feeds of your audience so creating good reels and getting them go viral is the best way to get more reach.
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Reels tend to reach a wider audience right now, but carousels and regular posts can still perform well, especially with an engaged following. Staying consistent is often more important than chasing trends, and well-written, longer captions can still add value and drive engagement.
CashPhantom
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I still get growth with carousels but slower. Reels push helps a lot .
Consistency matters more than trends, long captions work if content is good.
Consistency matters more than trends, long captions work if content is good.
Markin0921
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From what I've seen, consistency with good quality content, even carousels or longer captions, still matters a ton, but mixing in reels seems to be the most effective strategy for growth lately
Cody_payment-processor
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Hey. I don't know if you still frequent here, but what hooks do you think work the best?
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No, carousels are also a very good way to reach a large audience.
Fun_bitesX03
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A useful normal post can still work if people like the content and interact with it. Sometimes a good carousel gets more saves than a Reel.
Definitely, the use of reels has been one of most effective tools for discovery but in my opinion, the biggest mistake is using the reel for the entire strategy. Many reels receive traffic but can not retain them due to the fact that the other parts of their profile do not offer something interesting. growth has been seen when reels were used for attraction and others for building trust.