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For years we have all heard about the elusive Instagram algorithm and ways to hack the system. Instagram has finally revealed what we’ve been waiting for.

Myth #1: Business accounts are penalized while Personal and Creator’s accounts get more reach.

Busted: All Account Are Treated Equal.

If you’ve been thinking about switching to a business profile but are worried it would affect your engagement, don’t be!

Instagram recently shared that the algorithm treats all account types equally.

It’s all about the user’s individual behaviour. If they engage with you regularly, you will rank higher on their IG feed.

Myth #2: Instagram doesn’t count comments that are less than 3 words long.

Busted! Instagram has confirmed All Comment Lengths Count as Engagement.

Yes – even if they only contain an emoji or two.
In fact, the Instagram algorithm considers comments as an important engagement indicator.

That’s why it’s so important to respond to comments and keep conversations active.

Bonus points- your users love to know you’re listening!

Myth #3: Video is given priority over photos.

Busted! Instagram confirms the algorithm treats Photos and Videos Equally.

The Instagram algorithm shares more of what users engage with most – so if they engage with videos, they will be served more videos.

With that being said, videos do get 4xmore engagement on the G Explore page.

MYTH # 4: The engagement you get in the first 30 minutes after posting will determine how much reach your post will get.

BUSTED! Instagram has said posts are not prioritized based on if they get more engagement in the first 30 minutes.

 The algorithm will push your content to your audience that regularly engages with your content.

Myth #5: Engagement Pods, bots and fake interactions grow your account 

Busted: Fake Interactions Don’t Count

Instagram has invested a lot of time and money in their machine learning algorithm; any fake interactions (like bots or comment pods) will be identified and ranked as such.

Want a real Instagram growth “hack”? Start building authentic relationships with your followers.

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Nicole has a natural talent for translating complex data into innovative and highly effective marketing solutions.

Nicole understands the struggle small business owners face when approaching the next level in their business. As a search engine marketing specialist with a background in analytics and economics, she helps business owners connect their marketing efforts with their financial goals. She’s only satisfied when she’s significantly improved ROI for a client, and even then, she’s not willing to stop pushing forward to achieve bigger and better results.

She’s spent the past decade enhancing her analytical skills so she can put them to work for businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics and a Master of Arts in Economics and Finance specializing in data analytics. She is also Google certified, Bing certified, and Yahoo certified and continues to pursue education in technology and marketing.

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I am a web developer with over eight years of experience in the industry. I specialize in WordPress site development, honing my skills in creating dynamic, user-friendly websites that cater to a wide range of clients and needs. Though my primary focus is on WordPress theme development, I also love doing design work, bringing a unique blend of technical proficiency and creativity to every project.

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Hi! I’m Hayden, Get Social YEG’s Social Media Manager. My role on the team is to assist in the development of your social media strategy and to come up with creative ideas that connect with your audience. I have always loved to create, with my hobbies fluctuating between traditional and digital art throughout my entire life.

I am a huge cat lover and have 3 of my own. All of them happen to be black cats, but I swear I’m not a witch!

In my spare time you can find me playing The Sims or Mario Kart. Right now, I’m Toad but honestly, I could be anybody.

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Hello! I’m Dan Michael, the video editor at Get Social YEG and a lifelong artist. I’ve been hooked on art since I was a kid, collecting Marvel and DC comics and spending hours drawing. Being an introvert, art was my escape, which eventually led me to graphic design and video editing. One of my proudest achievements is illustrating three short storybooks now used as learning materials in public schools in the Philippines!

I have two awesome kids, Liam and Saoirse, and one amazing wife. We all live in Lanao del Norte.

In my spare time, I love diving into MMORPGs or going head-to-head in 1 vs 1 games with my kids.

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I have a Communications Management degree, but I fell in love with Graphic Design, and now I made a career out of it.

I am an ENFJ, but I am more of a stay-at-home extrovert. In my spare time, I either play video games or draw illustrations.

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Joevel has been working for Get Social YEG as an SEO VA, Most of his duties involve keyword research, website audit, link building, and on-page optimization.

When Joevel was still in college at Systems Technology Institute in the Philippines, he was interested in two things: computer electronics and surfing on the web. When he learned about the field of Search Engine Optimization, he knew this is where his professional future would take him.

In his spare time, Joevel enjoys riding his motorcycle and enjoying the scenery of the countryside with his buddies. He lives in Cagayan de Oro City with his wife and kids and his dog named Olie.

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She loves watching cake decorating videos on TikTok and 90’s music.