{"id":32489,"date":"2023-05-24T05:37:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T05:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/?p=32489"},"modified":"2023-05-24T14:07:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T14:07:43","slug":"instagram-stories-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/instagram-stories-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure and Boost Your Instagram Stories Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Way back in 2016, Instagram launched Instagram Stories, a feature that allows users to post videos and images to one collective \u201cStory\u201d that disappears after 24 hours. These days, nearly 87% of Instagram users <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/instagram-stories-statistics\/#:~:text=More%20than%20500%20million%20Instagram,post%20Instagram%20Stories%20every%20day.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post Stories every day<\/a>. For brands, it\u2019s a great way to connect with their fans, offering chances to post links, quizzes, polls, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for ways to up your Story game? Our <a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-stories-benchmark-report\/#title-key-takeaways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Instagram Stories Benchmark Report<\/a> provides key takeaways for how brands use Instagram Stories today. Before you dive into the report, let\u2019s check out how you can measure your own success using Instagram Stories and how you can get your engagement rates to climb.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Measure Your Instagram Story Engagement?<\/h2>\n<p>Instagram offers Story Insights directly on its app. But one thing to keep in mind is that you\u2019ll need a Creator or Business Account to access these Insights.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your Creator or Business Account set up, tap your profile picture on the top of your feed or profile highlighted here in yellow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32508 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-350x751.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram Stories are highlighted at the top of your profile\" width=\"350\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-350x751.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-477x1024.jpg 477w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-716x1536.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-100x214.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18-700x1501.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image18.jpg 932w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swipe up on your Story. You\u2019ll now be able to see Engagement and Post Interaction metrics, like how many accounts you reached with your Story.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32499 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-350x757.png\" alt=\"Instagram Story Insights are easily available within the app so you can see how many people viewed your Stories.\" width=\"350\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-350x757.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-100x216.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9-700x1514.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image9.png 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also another way to see how your Stories are performing, particularly if you want to know how a past Story did. Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper-right-hand corner of your feed or profile page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32502 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-350x757.png\" alt=\"The three lines or hamburger icon is highlighted here on Rival IQ's Instagram page\" width=\"350\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-350x757.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-100x216.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12-700x1514.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image12.png 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A menu should pop up. Tap where it says \u201cInsights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32491 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-350x757.png\" alt=\"The Insights option is highlighted here within the native Instagram app\" width=\"350\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-350x757.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-100x216.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1-700x1514.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image1.png 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to where it says \u201cContent You Shared\u201d and find the Story you want Insights for.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32503 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-350x757.png\" alt=\"Post Insights screenshot from within the native app\" width=\"350\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-350x757.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-100x216.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13-700x1514.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image13.png 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rival IQ can also give you <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rivaliq.com\/en\/articles\/1756934-instagram-insights-guide-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in-depth details on your Instagram Stories<\/a>. If you have an Instagram Business Account, you can connect it to Rival IQ, where you\u2019ll be able to get data on your Stories under \u201cInstagram Insights\u201d in the \u201cYour Private Data\u201d section in the left-hand column.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32506 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-700x362.png\" alt=\"Rival IQ provides tons of metrics including frames\/post, peak reach\/story, and more, for your Instagram Stories\" width=\"700\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-350x181@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-1536x794.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-100x52.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-350x181.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-1170x605.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16.png 1999w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image16-700x362@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In your Instagram Insights section of Rival IQ, you can see data on how your Stories posted within a designated time period are performing. Tap \u201cStories\u201d on the top of your page. One thing to keep in mind is that Instagram does not give access to historical Stories data. You\u2019ll be able to start accumulating data once you connect your Business Account. For more information on how to connect your Instagram Business Account to get access to this data, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rivaliq.com\/en\/articles\/1530918-how-to-connect-instagram-insights-to-rival-iq?_gl=1*1iauev0*_ga*MTY2ODQ5ODYuMTY1ODk2MDczMQ..*_ga_H0LBGNJFKH*MTY4MTc1MDk4MS4zNS4xLjE2ODE3NTExMzQuMC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32494 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-700x410.png\" alt=\"Clicking on an individual Story within Rival IQ's Insights provides you deeper metrics like frame reach rate, engagement rate per follower, taps forward, etc. \" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-350x205@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-350x205.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-1170x686.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4.png 1784w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image4-700x410@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s a Good Engagement Rate on Instagram Stories?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to determine a good engagement rate on Instagram Stories because there are unique metrics to consider. Some of these metrics are positive, others negative, and some vary. Regarding <a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-stories-vs-instagram-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram posts<\/a>, we generally consolidate engagement metrics into one engagement rate. We count things like the number of likes, comments, and shares. Then, we divide either by follower count or by impressions.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram Stories work differently because there are different metrics to consider. Two of the biggest metrics we\u2019ll discuss here are the reach rate and retention rate.<\/p>\n<p>The reach rate refers to the percentage of followers who are seeing your Stories. Reach rates are generally on the decline for Instagram Stories. All types of brands studied in our Instagram Stories report, from enterprise to small businesses, saw a decrease in reach between 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-20-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Instagram Story reach rate benchmarked by follower count\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The retention rate goes beyond just who is viewing your Story. This metric tells you who is sticking around to watch your full Story rather than exiting after a certain number of frames. According to our Instagram Stories report, the more frames you publish, the lower your retention rate. However, the most significant dropoff tends to be between the first and second frames.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-16-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Retention rate explained with five Instagram Story frames\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additional types of engagement include the tap-back rate and the reply rate, determined by dividing the count by the number of impressions.<\/p>\n<p>The tap-back rate indicates that the viewer wanted to take a closer look at the content or re-engage with it. A high tap-back rate is generally positive. According to our benchmark data, the median tap-back rate is 4.8%, but the top 25% of brands see rates closer to 7%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-35-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Instagram Story benchmark: tap-back rate grouped by top, median, and bottom percentiles\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reply rate is generally the lowest engagement rate brands have. Replies are uncommon on Instagram Stories. Getting a reply is challenging, but it indicates you may have some seriously dedicated fans. According to our benchmark data, the median reply rate was just 0.48 per 1,000 impressions. The top 25% of brands did a bit better, with 1.35 for every 1,000 impressions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-38-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Instagram Story benchmark: replies per 1K impressions grouped by top, median, and bottom percentiles\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To see more engagement metrics for Instagram Stories, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/instagram-stories-benchmark-report\/\">Instagram Stories Benchmark Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#E4F3FA; padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;font-style:italic;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\n &quot;Try \n&lt;\/strong&gt;To perform this analysis, we use the Cross-channel Landscape Comparison report in Rival IQ.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4993,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial, sans-serif&quot;}\"><div style=\"background:#E4F3FA; padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;font-style:italic;\"><strong>\n Before you dive in: \n<\/strong>Here&#8217;s a handy list of must-have <a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-stories-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram Stories best practices<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Raising Your Engagement on Instagram Stories<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Save your Stories with Highlights.<\/h3>\n<p>Stories are gone within a 24-hour time period. After that point, they\u2019re no longer accessible to your audience and therefore stop garnering engagement. But Instagram has a way to make it so your Stories can stick around indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p>With Instagram Highlights, you can pin a Story to the top of your Instagram profile. You can create multiple categories in which you save your Stories. Basically, a Highlight functions as one big Story. Your audience can tap the Highlight to look through previous Stories that fit within the Highlight\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create eye-catching covers for your Highlights to help your audience navigate through Highlights they want to see. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandals Resorts<\/a> has Highlights for all of the brand\u2019s most prominent destinations, with the Highlight covers matching the company\u2019s branding. For more information on how to use Highlights, check out our <a href=\"\/blog\/ultimate-guide-instagram-stories-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to Highlight use.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32495 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-700x307.jpg\" alt=\"Sandals resorts Instagram profile with their Highlights categorized by resort\" width=\"700\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-350x153@2x.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-100x44.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-350x153.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-1170x513.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5.jpg 1509w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image5-700x307@2x.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Use interactive stickers on your Stories.<\/h3>\n<p>Want to encourage more interaction directly on each frame of your Story? One way to do it is through the use of interactive stickers. When you create a frame of your Story, you have the option to add stickers as a way to add more information and pizzazz. There are many stickers to choose from, including stickers that tell a location, <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-use-instagram-stories-link-sticker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link out to another place<\/a>, poll your audience, ask a question to boost your reply rate, and much more. You can post a multiple-choice quiz on your Story like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arhaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arhaus<\/a> did when asking their audience what type of home decor content they want to see most.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32492 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-350x622.jpg\" alt=\"Arhaus's Instagram Story asks the question what spaces do you most like to see. The options are living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and everything.\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-350x622.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-100x178.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2-700x1245.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image2.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Instagram\u2019s API does not measure the effects of quizzes, polls, and other stickers on engagement, but statistics show that they do make a difference. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/blog\/bringing-interactivity-to-instagram-stories-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recap of brands\u2019 ads on Instagram Stories<\/a>, Instagram found that the use of interactive stickers resulted in higher engagement, higher retention, and lower cost-per-video-view.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Use video and go lo-fi.<\/h3>\n<p>Video has been shown to increase retention rate, but not all video content is created equal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CI3VvamDUVV\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lo-fi content<\/a> outperforms studio content by 63%. This type of video is generally shot on the phone, requires minimal production, and is often made on the go. This trend became especially popular on TikTok, but it has since spread to Instagram, where it\u2019s most apparent in Instagram Stories.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also essential to consider your video\u2019s orientation. Stories are built for vertical viewing. Although it\u2019s possible to see Stories on a desktop, statistics show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadbandsearch.net\/blog\/mobile-desktop-internet-usage-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most people aren\u2019t viewing them this way<\/a>. About 83% of social media usage is on a mobile device, compared to just 15% on desktops or laptops. It\u2019s best to keep the mobile users in mind when creating Instagram Stories. <a href=\"https:\/\/halotop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halo Top<\/a> kept it vertical and lo-fi when posting behind-the-scenes content of influencers checking out the Halo Top pop-up in New York City.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Choose quick cuts over longer scenes.<\/h3>\n<p>Instagram lets you post a video in your Stories for up to 15 seconds, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to focus the entire 15 seconds on one thing. You can include multiple scenes in those 15 seconds. Research indicates that doing so will boost your engagement and retention rates higher than if you just had a 15-second-long scene.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/embedsocial.com\/blog\/instagram-story-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Blueprint Insights<\/a>, the optimal length for a scene is 2.8 seconds. Make the most of your Story by sharing videos with quick cuts close to 2.8 seconds instead of the full 15 being on one scene. While promoting the Halo Top pop-up, influencer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/khadijahsfablife\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@khadijahsfablife<\/a> managed to fit in seven short scenes in the span of 11 seconds, which averages out to a new scene every 1.6 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32501 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-350x629.jpg\" alt=\"Influencer @khadijasfablife in Halotop's popup space shares her experience in a video which is reposted to Halotop's Instagram Stories\" width=\"350\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-350x629.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-570x1024.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-855x1536.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-100x180.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11-700x1257.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image11.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Make your first frame eye-catching.<\/h3>\n<p>According to our benchmark data, exits most often happen after the first frame. By frame four, your viewer is more likely to stick around for the whole Story. It\u2019s essential, then, that your first frame is attractive enough to make your viewer want to keep going into the proceeding frames.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-17-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Retention rate per frame number within the Instagram Story, with median retention around for frames per day\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think of your first frame as a book cover. If the book cover wouldn\u2019t entice you, you\u2019re most likely not going to want to read what\u2019s inside. Many brands have seen success with using the first frame to essentially tell what the rest of the Story will be about. If you can get someone\u2019s attention with the first frame, you\u2019ll likely get them to tap forward into the next frame. Go for eye-catching graphics on the first frame that point your viewer in the direction of the next frame, like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rarebeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rare Beauty<\/a> Story that asks viewers to \u201ctap to get started\u201d to see a #RareRoutine makeup look being created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32504 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-350x626.jpg\" alt=\"Rare Beauty's Instagram Story wishes everyone a Happy Makeup Monday and includes a quick makeup tutorial.\" width=\"350\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-350x626.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-572x1024.jpg 572w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-858x1536.jpg 858w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-100x179.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14-700x1253.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image14.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Use hashtags and location tags to expand your reach.<\/h3>\n<p>Reach rates have been declining for Instagram Stories year after year, according to our benchmark data, and 2022 was no exception. Lower reach means lower potential for engagement. So, how can you get reach rates back up?<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2019, Instagram Stories were added to the Instagram Explore page for the first time. With the Instagram Explore page, someone could search for something they were interested in, particularly a hashtag or location tag, and see posts and Stories that fit what they\u2019re looking for. Instagram Explore has become broader, allowing for someone to simply search a word and see images and Stories that fit that aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>However, using hashtags and location tags is still a surefire way to make sure your Story is categorized properly. When someone searches a word related to your hashtag or location tag, they\u2019ll be more likely to see your Story on their Instagram Explore page than if you hadn\u2019t tagged it at all. Revolve used the branded hashtag #RevolveFestival for their Revolve Festival during 2023 Coachella to promote their festival, collect and repurpose content from others using the hashtag, and ultimately boost their brand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32505 size-medium-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-350x628.jpg\" alt=\"Revolve's Instagram Story promoting Coachella, uses the hashtag #revolvefestival against a background image of the festival\" width=\"350\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-350x628.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-571x1024.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-856x1536.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-100x179.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15-700x1256.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/increase-instagram-stories-reach-image15.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. Publish Stories often.<\/h3>\n<p>Since Stories disappear in 24 hours, it\u2019s essential to post Stories often to get back to the top of your followers\u2019 pages. While Highlights can help you keep your Stories and gain more engagement over time, it\u2019s still worthwhile to be posting Stories consistently.<\/p>\n<p>According to our benchmark report, the top 25% of brands post a Story about every other day on average. The bottom 25% of brands posted only about 6.6 times per month.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks\/2023-instagram-stories-benchmarks-11-700w@2x.png\" alt=\"Days with an Instagram Story broken out by top, median, and bottom brands\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Wrapping Up the Story on Stories<\/h3>\n<p>Instagram makes it easy to measure how your Stories are doing, and using Rival IQ makes getting even more in-depth information easier still. Measuring your Stories\u2019 performance is essential to make sure that you\u2019re optimizing your content, which will boost your reach and your engagement.<\/p>\n<p>While every company\u2019s content differs because every customer base is unique, these strategic tips can give you a helping hand. Consistency matters, which is why posting Stories more often is better. But Highlights can boost your Story\u2019s longevity. Hashtags and location tags can get more eyes on your Story, while interactive stickers can help you turn those audience members into engagement. Going for quick cuts and lo-fi content with eye-catching first frames can all help you get your audience to stick around and engage with your content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Way back in 2016, Instagram launched Instagram Stories, a feature that allows users to post videos and images to one collective \u201cStory\u201d that disappears after 24 hours. These days, nearly 87% of Instagram users post Stories every day. 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