Instagram Reels is a function in which you can create creative, fun and short videos , it is currently available to all users of this social network, its success has been great, more and more people want to create these Reels.
If you are new to using this feature stay here because we will explain how to upload your first Reel and some tricks to make your video go viral.
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- What characteristics should a Reel that is uploaded to Instagram have?
- maximum duration
- Video and audio quality
- Should you use subtitles?
- Vertical or horizontal and why?
- How does the Instagram Reels algorithm work and how to use it to your advantage?
- What is the correct procedure to upload a Reel to Instagram from your account?
- Can Reels be monetized with the update for creators and brands?
What characteristics should a Reel that is uploaded to Instagram have?
If you want your Reels to go viral, make sure it contains some of the features shown below:
maximum duration
Previously Instagram Reels could only last 15 seconds, this changed now they can last up to a minute . It is recommended that you use the maximum time offered for these Reels, since the more time used, the more creative things you can do and this draws more attention from viewers.
Video and audio quality
It is good that the video you are creating has good quality, it is recommended that you edit it, much better if you do it with video editors that do not leave watermarks , in the same way the audio of this video should be understood in a simple way.
Should you use subtitles?
Yes, it is good that you put subtitles on the Reels videos because this allows them to become more accessible to Instagram users, to add it you just have to click on the Text icon found in the editing panel of each Reel then click on the icon in the form of A, when you do it, you will be shown a space in which you can place text in the same way you can add color, size and style.
Vertical or horizontal and why?
Reels videos can be published with Horizontal or Vertical orientation (you define this when you are creating the video) , but it is recommended that you record and upload the video in Vertical orientation, since it occupies the device screen much better.
How does the Instagram Reels algorithm work and how to use it to your advantage?
The Instagram social network analyzes each and every one of the activities you carry out in the Reel function, that is, it analyzes what types of Reels are used more and more, the people you react to the most, you comment on them and what people do it with you.
After this analysis is done, Instagram begins to show you Reels of the people you interact with the most and in the same way it shows you the Reels that you have created for these people and those who have ever reacted to you.
To take advantage of this algorithm that Instagram applies so that your videos are shown to you, what you can do is react, comment a lot on Reel from other users , it does not matter that you do not follow those people or that they follow you.
What is the correct procedure to upload a Reel to Instagram from your account?
If you already have your Reel created and stored in the gallery you can upload it to Instagram , the procedure to achieve this is very simple, we will show you below:
- The first thing you should do is enter your Instagram account from the application.
- When entering Instagram, look for the camera icon and click on it, this icon is the same one that is pressed to upload a story to this same social network.
- Search among the options that will show you the Reels option, click on it.
- Already inside the camera to record Reels you will find the option to start and record a Reel, you will also find the Gallery option at the bottom, click on it. Remember you can also put a photo with music on the Reels
- After you do the above, you will be sent to the gallery of your mobile device, in it look for the Reel video already created, when you get it press on it.
- When loading the video you will be sent to an editing panel, in it you can add subtitles, filters, effects, stickers, you can also modify the music to the Reel and the speed at which it will play, in short you can do all the editions you want as if you were creating the Reel.
- To publish the Reel you just have to click on Publish andthat’s it . If you want you can tag the Reel to other people , you just have to click on the Tag option located on the screen near the Post option.
Can Reels be monetized with the update for creators and brands?
Yes, you can monetize with the Instagram social network. This social network developed the Reels Play bonus, a bonus aimed at creators and owners of brands that create and develop content that is highly viewed by users of said social network, that is, the money will be awarded to users who create the Reels more popular and seen.
The reproductions necessary to opt for this bonus is a minimum of 1000 in 30 days. It should be noted that the Reels play bonus so far is only available for some created in the United States. This availability will increase, you just have to wait a bit.