Instagram Algorithm Decoded: Long-Form Content, Handle SEO & Edits App Tutorial
Summary
Host Daniel Hill covers key insights from Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, including why Reels won’t be replaced by long-form video and how to access expired stories via the archive. The episode also discusses the importance of easy-to-spell handles and upcoming deep dives into algorithm ranking. Additionally, it features a tutorial on using the Edits app for mobile video editing, highlighting tools for cutting silences, adding overlays, and applying captions to enhance content engagement.
Topics discussed
Episode intro and sponsor read
Podcast Movement Conference promotion
Will Reels be replaced by long-form content?
Host commentary on podcast clips and retention
Does your Instagram handle affect reach?
Ranking advice and upcoming algorithm videos
How to view expired Instagram stories
Lost monetization and missing cover photo bugs
Expanding fonts and effects in the Edits app
Edits tutorial: Removing silences and dead space
Host tip: The importance of cutting pauses
Edits tutorial: Overlays, text, and captions
Host thoughts on captions and sound design
Episode outro
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