What gets you more engagement these days?
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bonnybolt
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Likes can clutter up a posts but the comments will let me know if there have been a conversation started. Also i have noticed that shares and saves are more helpful when trying to gets quality traffic than just quantity.
trent bolt
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Indeed, saves aren’t valued enough. It would be better if you take into consderation the number of saves along with shares and retention, since a save is an indicator that the content was good enough for people to return to it.
jiroxys101
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Pay meticulous attention to elements such as unique content, video editing style, the flow of videos used to convey the channel's message and what sets your videos apart from others.
IG Expert
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Exactly on point, People only save something when they find it valuable enough to get back to it again so that they can either use that knowledge and apply it into their lives, depends on the content and niche.
freyvestimadsen
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reels bring lot of traffic when people start sharing and resharing them. those shares help increase both reach and engagement over time
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instagram algorithm seems to be heavy favouring repost, shares and saves to predict engagement on a post. the publications that get more of these engagement metrics get share much more widely accross the platform through the reels tab and explore pages, which is where you discover non-follower audiences.
Comments have been my actual indicator of interest lately. likes can just goes by but when somebody makes the effort to comment or ask questions, that means the posts really made an impact.
emily power
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- May 18, 2026
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Saves and comments drive reach way better than likes, but profile visits and follows are the ultimate conversion metric—a post flops if high saves/shares don’t actually trigger profile clicks.
sketchfox
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- Jul 2, 2026
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saves and sends to direct messages were what truly make reach happen. If users are not saving ur posts then algorithms will not promotes ur posts to users beyond your current following.
Yes, shares can be a powerful indicator of engagement because they help put your content in front of new audiences without any additional cost. Rather than focusing solely on views, I recommend creating content that people find valuable enough to share.
delgadito
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I’d say Saves and Comments are both important factors these days. Likes still matter, but saves and comments tend to generate stronger engagement and bring more attention to a post.
Yes, I pay more attention to shares, saves, and comments. They usually indicate stronger engagement and show that the content is providing enough value for people to interact with or share it.
I pay more attention to shares, saves, watch time, and retention than likes. They usually give a better indication of whether the content is genuinely useful or keeping people interested. Comments are also valuable for understanding audience intent and feedback.