Instagram comments: how to manage them

What would social networks be if users did not have the possibility to interact with each other? Think of Instagram: if all of us limited ourselves to posting photos and videos – and, of course, watching the photos and videos of others -, the sense of this virtual space would be completely lost. One of the most interesting and fun aspects of Instagram is the fact that you can have a conversation with other people, both privately (through DMs) and publicly (through comments).

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In this guide I want to talk to you about Instagram comments . I’m sure you yourself have written and received many since you joined this social network, and yet – probably – you don’t know everything about them yet. How exactly do they work? What tricks are there to increase them? What to do if someone leaves you with an unpleasant one? I’m ready to answer these and other questions, so let’s get started!

Index

  • How do they work
  • Who sees them
  • Tips to increase them
  • How they are eliminated
  • As reported
  • How to fix them at the top
  • How to appreciate them
  • See comments from public Instagram accounts

How do they work

Instagram comments work in a simple way, almost identical to other social networks , such as Facebook and TikTok .

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When you see a post that you like, disagree with or about which you want to express any kind of opinion (as long as it is polite), just tap on the ” Add a comment ” under it, write what you want and finally proceed with the ” Publish ” option . And that’s it! This way, the creator will be notified of your comment, will be able to read it and possibly reply to you.

Who sees them

It should be noted that the account that published the post will not be the only one to read your comment:

  • If the profile is private , your comment will be visible to all those who follow it;
  • If the profile is public , it will be visible to anyone.

In short, pay attention to what you write in the comments and remember that, if you want more privacy, it is better to use private messages from Instagram (DM).

Everything I have described to you so far also applies to “reversed parts” , ie when you receive a comment rather than write it.

Tips to increase them

Hanging out between various accounts, you realized that there are some that receive, under their posts, a huge amount of comments. Often these are creators such as celebrities and influencers, who have a very large following, consisting of thousands or – even – millions of followers; in these cases, it is normal that the comments are many.

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However, you too can make the comments below your photos and videos grow. While you may not reach as stratospheric numbers as those of a vip, there are some tricks to increase the interaction with your fanbase. Here are a few:

  • Publish regularly and take great care of your profile, offering interesting content;
  • Comment on the posts of other creators , so that they too are encouraged to do the same with you;
  • When someone comments on your post, always respond with courtesy and, when possible, try to keep the discussion going;
  • Conclude your captions with questions , inviting your followers to answer you in the comments.

There is also the possibility of buying comments through external services, but it is a practice that I strongly advise against adopting . Fake comments are easy to recognize and add no value to what you share on Instagram.

How they are eliminated

It may happen that you receive a comment that you find objectionable. In this case you can delete it in a very simple way, that is by swiping it to the left and then tapping on the icon of the garbage can , or by selecting the ” Delete ” option . You have a few seconds to change your mind and retrieve the comment using the “ Cancel ” option .

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It is not possible to hide the comment to make it visible only to that user and his circles (which is instead feasible on Facebook).

As reported

If a comment that you receive (or that you read under the posts of others) seems particularly serious to you, you can mark it. To do this,  swipe left on it and hit the exclamation mark icon ; after that, Instagram will ask you if you want to block the user who wrote it or report the comment itself. In case you choose the second option, you will need to indicate why you think that comment should not be on Instagram (for example, because it is spam or because it incites hatred).

I remind you that it is also possible to report the profile to Instagram . Do this if you believe it is a fake account or a profile managed by a person (or a bot) who spreads dangerous content.

How to fix them at the top

Instagram also gives you the option of “staring at the top” of comments. If you receive a lot of them and you would like there to be one in particular to appear first (so as to highlight it and make it visible to everyone), you have to swipe left on it and tap on the pin icon . Of course, you can only do this on the posts you publish.

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How to appreciate them

Another action you can take is to “like” the comments you receive under your posts or the comments you read under the posts of other creators.

To leave an appreciation, just double-tap on the comment in question or click / tap on the heart-shaped icon that appears next to it.

See comments from public Instagram accounts

As mentioned, the comments of public accounts are visible to everyone and it is often fun to take a look at what users have written under the posts of others.

To view replies to a post, first locate it in the feed or by connecting to the creator’s gallery. Then, choose the “ View all comments ” option under the photo or video that interests you.

 

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