## Get rid of the introductory words and get right to the point.
People are having a marathon in their Instagram Reels tab.
### Cut an opening like "hey people" and start on the point.
- No hello before the point.
- The Reels tab is a fast scroll.
- Start where the point already is.
What you can try now: [Cut the hello and start the Reel at the point](/tools/instagram/hook-generator).
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## The beginning of your Carousel has to be a hook.
The entire post has to be like a story stitched together.
### You can add up to ten photos or videos in one post.
- A hook on the first frame.
- A story across the frames.
- Up to ten photos or videos.
What you can try now: [Open the carousel on the hook](/tools/instagram/carousel-maker).
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## They recommend using three to five relevant hashtags for distribution.
The sole purpose of hashtags is to help you become more visible when Instagram users actively search for hashtags you've used.
### Any more won't bring you any increase in distribution.
- Three to five relevant hashtags.
- Hashtags people already search.
- More than that does not raise distribution.
What you can try now: [Pick three to five hashtags people already search](/tools/instagram/hashtag-generator).
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## Add keywords to both your Instagram username and your name.
Add keywords to your Instagram username and name.
### The username and the name are the two places those keywords go.
- A keyword in the username.
- A keyword in the name.
- Search can match the words you put there.
What you can try now: [Put a search keyword in the username and the name](/tools/instagram/keyword-generator).
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## Your audience might be online at a different time than you expect.
Take a breather for at least a couple of hours before you upload another Instagram Story after a decline in Story views.
### Or 24 hours if you wish, after Story views have dropped.
- The audience hour may not be your hour.
- A couple of hours between Stories after a drop.
- 24 hours is the longer pause.
What you can try now: [Post at the hour this audience is actually online](/tools/instagram/best-time-to-post).