20 Instagram Post Ideas to Boost Your Engagement

What makes a great Instagram post? This partly comes down to sharing images that look great and will be eye catching, but it’s also about sharing things that will make the viewer think or get them to comment. This kind of content is amazing because it increases engagement which ultimately leads to more shares, more sales, and better growth.

But how do you keep coming up with new exciting things that will get people talking? How do you keep being inventive?

Here are 20 ideas for posts that will have the desired impact. You can watch this presentation anytime you’re stuck for ideas!

1 Behind the Scenes

People like social media because it lets them get a peek behind the curtain. Why not share something about your creative process or your business? 

2 Caption Contest

A fun way to get people commenting that can have hilarious results!

3 Sharing Personal Preferences

Again, people want to get to know you. Don’t be afraid to occasionally post something that reveals who you are – like your favorite music you happen to be listening.

4 Vote/Poll

Find a divisive opinion in your niche and get people to discuss it!

5 Inspirational Quote

It’s classic, but easy to put together and very impactful!

6 Throwback Thursday

Stuck for ideas? Share something older! That could be an old post or even a retro image of you/your business.

7 Re-shares

This engages the community while preventing you from needing to create something new yourself!