{"id":615334,"date":"2024-04-02T17:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/"},"modified":"2024-04-02T17:26:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:26:03","slug":"instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"#Instagram Stories: 6 tips to boost engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a326bf7422cf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a326bf7422cf\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#Instagram_shared_a_list_of_tips_to_boost_the_engagement_of_your_Stories_which_may_be_worth_integrating_into_your_creative_process\" >Instagram shared a list of tips to boost the engagement of your Stories, which may be worth integrating into your creative process.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#1_Add_Yours_stickers_and_templates\" >1. Add Yours stickers and templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#2_Mention_someone_after_you_post_a_story\" >2. Mention someone after you post a story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#3_Make_a_collage_using_Layout\" >3. Make a collage using Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#4_Fill_the_background_with_a_solid_color\" >4. Fill the background with a solid color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#5_Turn_live_photos_into_a_Boomerang\" >5. Turn live photos into a Boomerang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/instagram-stories-6-tips-to-boost-engagement\/#6_Make_emojis_glow\" >6. Make emojis glow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_shared_a_list_of_tips_to_boost_the_engagement_of_your_Stories_which_may_be_worth_integrating_into_your_creative_process\"><\/span>Instagram shared a list of tips to boost the engagement of your Stories, which may be worth integrating into your creative process.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bialty-container\">\nInstagram released a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of tips and tricks to help creators enhance engagement for their Stories.<\/p>\n<p>The latest guidance from Instagram doesn\u2019t introduce any new features but does offer presentation tips, along with a couple of sharing notes to create more impactful Stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we care. <\/strong>When you get more people engaged with your stories, you increase your chances of turning viewers into potential customers. This can lead to more sales and help you grow your following.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/1038259\/SEL_Post-text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1693000027709-0\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-break\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-add-yours-stickers-and-templates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Add_Yours_stickers_and_templates\"><\/span>1. Add Yours stickers and templates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using custom prompts and public responses on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> provides an interactive way to connect with others. With the \u201cAdd Yours\u201d sticker, you can invite others to contribute to your Stories and see their responses. When you see the \u201cAdd Yours\u201d prompt in someone else\u2019s story, just tap the sticker to easily add your own story to the responses.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Add Yours templates bring more creativity to the table. They allow you to include GIFs, text or images in your story, providing a structured framework for responses. This feature not only boosts your content\u2019s visual <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eal, but also encourages others to join the conversation in a clear and organized manner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Instagram Stickers Templates\" class=\"wp-image-438990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-338x338.webp 338w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-113x113.webp 113w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-95x95.webp 95w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates.webp 1371w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-600x600.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Instagram Stickers Templates\" class=\"wp-image-438990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-338x338.webp 338w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-113x113.webp 113w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates-95x95.webp 95w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-stickers-templates.webp 1371w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mention-someone-after-you-post-a-story\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mention_someone_after_you_post_a_story\"><\/span>2. Mention someone after you post a story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can still mention friends even after your story was posted, allowing them to share it to their own story. Just tap the three dots, select \u201cMore,\u201d and then choose \u201cAdd Mention.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-make-a-collage-using-layout\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Make_a_collage_using_Layout\"><\/span>3. Make a collage using Layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can include multiple photos in a single story and assemble them into a collage using Layout. To do this, just tap the Layout\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"layout\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/assets\/?revision=1079511029819623&amp;name=ig-layoutsmall-shared&amp;density=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/assets\/?revision=1079511029819623&amp;name=ig-layoutsmall-shared&amp;density=1\" alt=\"layout\">\u00a0icon before taking a photo. You can tap \u201cChange grid\u201d to change the layout of your photos. Then, you can take a series of photos with your camera or select pictures from your camera roll.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-fill-the-background-with-a-solid-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fill_the_background_with_a_solid_color\"><\/span>4. Fill the background with a solid color<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram also suggests filling the background of your story with a solid color to make it more eye-catching. You can use the pen tool to do this, simply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a photo.<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u201cDraw.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select a color.<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold on the screen to fill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can enhance your story by adding a translucent overlay using the same process. Simply choose the highlighter icon before tapping the screen to fill. To select a color, press and hold on the color options to access a gradient view for more choices.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Instagram Background Color\" class=\"wp-image-438991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-338x338.webp 338w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-113x113.webp 113w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-95x95.webp 95w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color.webp 1371w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-600x600.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Instagram Background Color\" class=\"wp-image-438991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-338x338.webp 338w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-113x113.webp 113w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color-95x95.webp 95w, https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/04\/instagram-background-color.webp 1371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-turn-live-photos-into-a-boomerang\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Turn_live_photos_into_a_Boomerang\"><\/span>5. Turn live photos into a Boomerang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily transform live photos into Boomerangs for your story with just one tap. Start by selecting a live photo from your camera roll \u2014 these will feature the boomerang icon in the corner. Then, press and hold on the photo to instantly convert it into a Boomerang.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-make-emojis-glow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Make_emojis_glow\"><\/span>6. Make emojis glow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram also suggests adding a glowing effect to emojis on your story to make it stand out. To do this, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the text tool to type out the emoji you want.<\/li>\n<li>Select the neon cursive font.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle on the background text color option.<\/li>\n<li>Your emoji will now have a soft glow around it.<\/li>\n<li>You can also customize the color of the glow using the color picker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deep dive.<\/strong> Read Instagram\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.instagram.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/instagram-story-tips-tricks\">blog post<\/a> in full for more information.<\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-css-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"about-author\">\n    About the author<\/p>\n<div class=\"information\">\n<div class=\"author-module\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-3 text-center\">\n<div class=\"avatar\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle avatar-border\" alt=\"Nicola Agius\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/nicola_agius\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle avatar-border\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/nicola_agius\" alt=\"Nicola Agius\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\">\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-9\">\n<div class=\"about\">\n<div class=\"name\">\n                            <strong>Nicola Agius<\/strong>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"row g-2 pt-2\">\n<div class=\"col-auto twitter\">\n                                    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/follow?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearchengineland.com%2F&amp;region=follow_link&amp;screen_name=nicola_agius&amp;tw_p=followbutton&amp;variant=2.0\" aria-label=\"opens in a new tab\"><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-auto\">\n                                    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicola-agius-8b330956\" aria-label=\"opens in a new tab\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. 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