#Explain Hooks

Don’t post another Reel until you watch this 👀 Where you place your text may not seem like a big deal but it plays a large role in the experience for the viewer. So be sure to SAVE this for later & SHARE with a friend 🫶 And since I LOVE writing Reels “scripts” and studying what grabs people (and keeps them around), I thought I’d share some of my favorite hooks for your Reels scripts & captions: 🪝 TALK TO CAMERA HOOKS (aka the first thing you say to the camera): “And if you take anything from this story _____“ “I ____ [what you do] and this is my favorite _____” “If no one’s gonna say it then I will…“ “My life completely changed when I discovered…” “Does anyone else ever _____” “Say what you want but ____” “No because here’s the thing…” “My thoughts are this…” 🪝 CAPTION HOOKS (aka the one that goes beneath your reel) “Keep watching if you ______” “Wait for it…” “Anyone else?” “This is why ___…” “Why is no one talking about this?” “It’s the last ___ for me…” “READ BELOW ⤵️” BONUS TIP: To add closed captions, tap the Sticker icon, select the Captions sticker, let IG transcribe the audio, then tap to edit any mistakes. (Some countries don’t have this option yet but there are apps out there that let you add closed captions) Be sure to follow @shannonmckinstrie for more easy & simple (and proven) Instagram tips, tricks, and strategies. PS…want my free Instagram course so you always know what to post? Comment METHOD for the link and let’s create magic together! 🎥 PPS…questions? I’ve got you! Drop them below 🤗 #contentcreationtips #reelstipsandtricks #instagrammarketingtips #socialmediatrainer

5 ways to make your videos less boring 🌟🫧🎀 1. Using sound effects. 2. Adding titles throughout the video 3. Adding pictures, emojis or stickers that fits with what you are saying. 4. Adding zoom-ins when you’re saying something important 5. Always putting auto-captions in your videos Save this for your next video so you don’t forget!! 🫶🏼

Why you NEED these 3 hooks 👇 Your audience decides in the first 3 seconds whether to stop or scroll. Using 3 hooks helps you stop the scroll long enough to convert views into follows. Here are the 3 hooks you need ⬇️ 1️⃣ On Screen hook The text on your video matters, but you can get even better results when you use “pattern disruptors.” These are phrases that stop people mid-scroll, like: “Not to be dramatic, but… “Unfortunately…” Just like I did on this reel to make you pay attention 😉 2️⃣ Caption hook Every Reel shows the first line of your caption. Use it to grab attention and give them a reason to tap “more.” Examples: Here’s what actually works 👇 Try this instead 👇 Save this list 👇 3️⃣ Visual hook What’s happening on screen in the first 1–2 seconds matters and movement grabs attention. Examples: Walking into frame Hand gestures Pointing Adjusting the camera 👇 Want help with the visual hook part? 📣 Comment “BROLL” and I’ll send you 8 easy B-roll ideas you can film this week! Follow @hellobethanyreyes where you get weekly content ideas you can copy and post to grow fast! #instagramgrowthhacks #contentcreatortips #contentcreationstrategy #reelsstrategy

Steal these 3 hooks 👇 Your audience decides in the first 3 seconds whether to stop or scroll. Using 3 hooks helps increase your “watch time” which increases your views! Here are the 3 hooks you need ⬇️ 1️⃣ On Screen hook The text on your video matters, but you can get even better results when you use “pattern disruptors.” These are phrases that stop people mid-scroll, like: “Not to be dramatic, but… Just like I did on this reel to make you pay attention 😉 2️⃣ Caption hook Every Reel shows the first line of your caption. Use it to grab attention and give them a reason to tap “more.” Examples: Here’s what actually works 👇 Try this instead 👇 Save this list 👇 3️⃣ Visual hook What’s happening on screen in the first 1–2 seconds matters and movement grabs attention. Examples: Walking into frame Hand gestures Pointing Adjusting the camera 👇 Want help with the visual hook part? 📣 Comment “BROLL” and I’ll send you 8 easy B-roll ideas you can film this week! Follow @hellobethanyreyes where you get weekly content ideas you can copy and post to grow fast! #instagramgrowthhacks #contentcreatortips #contentcreationstrategy #reelsstrategy

i shared a video last year with easy editing tips…so naturally i’m back with three more 🎞️✨ if you want your short-form videos to feel more engaging, polished, and watchable for your audience, start here: ⭐️ add a visual change every 2-3 seconds - this can be a cut, zoom, or a subtle graphic/text change. it helps keep the viewer more engaged in this time of limited attention spans! you can also add more info to your video this way through screenshots to add some depth to what you are saying. 🧚 build an evergreen b-roll bank - keep a folder of your favorite + HIGHEST QUALITY clips. it makes talking videos, voiceovers, and last-minute posts way easier (and way better!) 💬 customize your on-screen captions - you should already be adding captions to your videos 👀 now take it one step further: choose fonts, sizing, and placement that feel like your brand. your content will feel more aligned and intentional. try one of these in your next reel and tell me if you notice a difference 🤭✨ and if you have any editing or content questions, i’m happy to help! #shortformvideo #socialmediatips #videoeditingtips

Here’s what I never skip ↓ 1. Checking what’s working before I post. Every morning before I post, I check my trial reels from yesterday. Which ones are taking off? What hook did I use? What audio? If something’s working, I repurpose that exact formula with different b-roll. I’m not guessing. I’m following the data. 2. Making my captions long. This might sound counterintuitive, but long captions increase watch time. While people are reading, the reel loops in the background. More loops means better performance. Instagram rewards watch time with reach. 3. Using trending audio that’s actually still trending. I don’t just grab any trending audio. I tap into it, check the comments, and make sure people are still finding reels with that audio in the last few days. If the comments are recent, the audio is still working. 4. Posting 5-7 trial reels daily. Not 1. Not 3. Five to seven. Because trial reels are a testing ground. The more I post, the more the algorithm learns what resonates. Some get 200 views. Some get 10k. But I can’t know what works unless I test consistently. 5. Treating it like a sprint with a deadline. I set a clear goal: 400 to 5,000 followers by end of February. That deadline creates urgency. My ADHD brain needs that pressure to stay engaged. Without it, “I’ll post later” becomes never posting at all. Trial reels aren’t magic. They’re strategy. And when you treat them strategically, they work. I went from 400 to 700 followers in 10 days using this exact approach. Not because I got lucky. Because I showed up consistently and paid attention to what was working. If you want the hooks I’ve been using that are actually getting followers, comment HOOKS 🤍 Follow @thebrandpublicist for trial reel strategies that work.

i shared a video last year with easy editing tips…so naturally i’m back with three more 🎞️✨ if you want your short-form videos to feel more engaging, polished, and watchable for your audience, start here: ⭐️ add a visual change every 2-3 seconds - this can be a cut, zoom, or a subtle graphic/text change. it helps keep the viewer more engaged in this time of limited attention spans! you can also add more info to your video this way through screenshots to add some depth to what you are saying. 🧚 build an evergreen b-roll bank - keep a folder of your favorite + HIGHEST QUALITY clips. it makes talking videos, voiceovers, and last-minute posts way easier (and way better!) 💬 customize your on-screen captions - you should already be adding captions to your videos 👀 now take it one step further: choose fonts, sizing, and placement that feel like your brand. your content will feel more aligned and intentional. try one of these in your next reel and tell me if you notice a difference 🤭✨ and if you have any editing or content questions, i’m happy to help! #shortformvideo #socialmediatips #videoeditingtips

Here’s why you need 3 hooks 👇 Your audience decides in the first 3 seconds whether to stop or scroll. Using 3 hooks helps you stop the scroll long enough to convert views into follows. Here are the 3 hooks you need ⬇️ 1️⃣ On Screen hook The text on your video matters, but you can get even better results when you use “pattern disruptors.” These are phrases that stop people mid-scroll, like: “Not to be dramatic, but… “Unfortunately…” Just like I did on this reel to make you pay attention 😉 2️⃣ Caption hook Every Reel shows the first line of your caption. Use it to grab attention and give them a reason to tap “more.” Examples: Here’s what actually works 👇 Try this instead 👇 Save this list 👇 3️⃣ Visual hook What’s happening on screen in the first 1–2 seconds matters and movement grabs attention. Examples: Walking into frame Hand gestures Pointing Adjusting the camera 👇 Want help with the visual hook part? 📣 Comment “BROLL” and I’ll send you 8 easy B-roll ideas you can film this week! Follow @hellobethanyreyes where you get weekly content ideas you can copy and post to grow fast! #instagramgrowthhacks #contentcreatortips #contentcreationstrategy #reelsstrategy

If your views don’t match your effort, read this twice 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Good content still needs: • a clear hook • searchable keywords • intentional audio No hustle. No burnout. Just intention. Save this 💛 In a case you’re still not following me (for some reason 🤨), you should hit that follow and stay for more helpful and HONEST tips, content ideas and some fun 🤪 🫶🏻 @growwithyuliia

if you’ve been watching quietly and whispering “same”… consider this your comment section invitation 💌 if your views are low, the comments are crickets, and you’re sitting on 0 saves + 0 shares… yeah. it messes with your head🧠 suddenly you’re questioning your content pillars, your niche, your whole existence as a creator 🙃 and it’s extra annoying because you’re still showing up. you’re still posting. you’re still trying. it just feels like shouting into the void while everyone else is “popping off.” use this as your reminder that not everyone around you is popping off!! (i certainly am NOT atm 😂) if you could ask the algorithm one question without consequences… what are you asking?

💥MORE EYES on Your Reels👀👇 ❤️Was this helpful? Consider following @misscarolineflett to grow on Instagram 🧨Comment “BUNDLE” if you want access to the 100K Followers Accelerator Bundle & my Viral Content Database (plus everything inside my Academy membership). Little changes can add up to more watch time! When I started with short form video, these are the little changes I made to bootstrap my views from the hundreds into the “K”s. How do we keep people watching our reels for longer? Start with a few EASY tips you can implement today: 1. Shorten your clips. Cut the fluff, or film speaking videos in short clips. 2. Make sure your text is short, clear, and easy to read. 3. Use movement in your reels. Either have the camera move, or the person or subject in the reel move. 4. Use dynamic text! You can use auto-captions or text that appears and disappears when you make important points. 5. Leverage your music: People LOVE to see any changes that go with the music… it’s just so satisfying! Time your clips or text to change on the beat of the music for text on screen reels. 🧨Comment “BUNDLE” if you want access to the 100K Followers Accelerator Bundle & my Viral Content Database. (Plus get access to the exact strategies I share with my social students that have gained 13.1M+ followers & 2B+ views) ❤️Follow @misscarolineflett to grow a profitable audience with Instagram ✨Save this for later ✈️Share this to help a friend!

Fridays are a great day for conversion content because people are thinking about what they want next and looking for simple steps that feel supportive. It’s a natural time to extend an invitation. If you're seeing this, don't worry about not being able to start on day 1. If you want to give this a try Mon-Fri, follow @jessicaperez.smm. I post daily reel ideas with trending audio that help get you more exposure. ------------- Here's how to give it a try 👇🏽 Step 1: Tap on the audio square on the bottom right of the reel to rge audio page to bookmark and save the audio. Step 2: Watch the video in the background 2x and take note of the angle and what's on the video. Step 3: Create a video that recreates what you watched in your own way. A simple clip of you typing on your laptop while you work. Let it feel like a real behind-the-scenes moment from your day. Step 4: Upload your video and add saved audio. Step 5: Add text to your Reel. Type in this fill-in-the-blank hook on screen: “This is for you if you want [RESULT] without [STRUGGLE].” Save this if you're giving it a try. My DMs are open if you have any questions. #conversioncontent #reelsinspo #canvareels #contentconfidence #consistentposting