Instagram How-To Guides
Clear, practical tutorials for Reels, Stories, growth, profile setup, and monetization.
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All Guides →Why your Instagram account isn't growing
Account not growing? Common causes – content, consistency, algorithm and engagement. Practical tips for organic growth.
Profile & SettingsHow to change your business profile category
Change your profile category on a Business or Creator account – where to change it and why it matters.
Profile & SettingsHow to change your target audience on Instagram
Change or tune your target audience – content, hashtags, Insights and ads. Instagram has no formal 'audience' setting – here's how to do it in practice.
Growth & AlgorithmHow often to post on Instagram
Posting frequency – how many times per week to post, Reels vs Feed, consistency vs quantity and recommendations by account type.
Growth & AlgorithmHow the Instagram algorithm works in 2026
Explanation of the Instagram algorithm – Feed, Reels and Stories. How engagement, retention and content affect reach.
Growth & AlgorithmHow to check Instagram analytics
Checking Insights and analytics – where to find them, what you see (reach, views, activity hours) and how to use the data.