Social Content Made Easy: Instagram Growth Tips

67. Most Instagram Advice Is Wrong... Here's What Actually Works

May 19, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Okay, I need to get something off my chest.There is a lot of Instagram advice floating around the internet right now and it is doing way more harm than good. The tips that get shared the most are not always the most accurate — they are just the ones that sound like the easiest fix. And if you have ever followed all the rules perfectly and still felt completely stuck, this episode is going to explain exactly why.In this episode I am calling out three of the most common pieces of Instagram advice that I genuinely do not agree with — and telling you what to do instead.We are covering:Why chasing your follower count is one of the least useful things you can focus on right nowThe truth about going viral.. including what actually happened when a client of mine had a 14 million view reelWhy posting constantly with "good enough" content is not a strategy and the real reason your content might not be converting even when it feels solidWhat I-centric and me-centric content actually means and why specificity is the thing that makes people stop scrolling and buyWant me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: Instagram content ideas, picked by me (an IG strategist) every week based on what's working RIGHT NOW... so all you have to do is film and press post! - Join here! 100 IG stories that sell - $17Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggioTry Manychat- 1 month free offer HEREShow notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode67/

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