{"id":187,"date":"2021-09-08T09:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=187"},"modified":"2021-09-08T09:21:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:21:37","slug":"the-anatomy-of-the-perfect-reel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=187","title":{"rendered":"The Anatomy Of The Perfect Reel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m feeling blessed to have such an amazing community here & I am so happy to have you as a subscriber.

If you\u2019ve been a follower for a while, then you know I am all about Instagram Reels & using them to grow your following, reach more people, & help support your business. But, if you\u2019re new here, I wanted to introduce myself & welcome you by sharing some Reels tips with you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m Sarah Fox, an Instagram marketing expert & viral Reels creator. I have spent countless hours learning, researching & creating social media content so that I can share my tips, tricks & strategies for success with YOU! I teach female business owners how to use Reels to get the results they want \u2014 on their Instagram accounts & in their businesses.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reels are the #1 way to grow on Instagram right now, so it\u2019s more important than ever to create this type of content if you want to start seeing results. According to Instagram themselves, the app is no longer about photos \u2014 it\u2019s all about video & they\u2019re prioritizing Reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help YOU prioritize Reels, I am sharing with you today 7 things every Reel needs! <\/em><\/strong>This is a checklist you can use to help you create Reels that will serve your audience, help you build genuine connections with your followers & reach even more people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 Clear Captioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get your message across with clear captioning. It\u2019s important because it lets your audience know why they need to stop scrolling & watch your Reel. Plus, most people watch Reels with NO sound, so you want to still capture their attention, even if they have you on mute! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 A Trending Song<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of already popular trends by using them in your Reels. Music is a great way to draw your audience in & get them excited about your content. Look for songs & audio that other creators are using so you can capitalize on those trends, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Showcase Your Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your audience follows you, so show off that personality! Bring your unique perspective to every Reel you create to connect with your followers. It will help you get amazing engagement & works to get your audience excited about you & your business so you can sell to them without really \u2018selling.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 Quick Transitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep things moving in your IG Reels! Short, exciting transitions are far more likely to perform well because your viewers want content that\u2019s easy to digest. Use trending transitions and popular editing styles too! This is a great way to get peoples\u2019 attention.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 An Attention-Grabbing Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hook new viewers with an eye-catching, scroll-stopping statement. You only get one chance to grab your audience\u2019s attention, so make the most of it! Your \u2018hook\u2019 doesn\u2019t need to be long, but it should absolutely be bold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#6 Short & To The Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average watch time is just 7 seconds, so you don\u2019t have long to entertain your audience. Keep things concise! There\u2019s no need to ramble in your Reels when you want to take advantage of those few precious seconds you have to capture your audience\u2019s full attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#7 Bright Lightning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your IG Reels should look inviting! Do that by using bright & beautiful lighting \u2014the more natural, the better! Stand next to a big window in your home or film your Reel outside. Get creative about how to find and use the best lighting when you\u2019re filming! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you\u2019re following me @soulfoxliving<\/a> on Instagram for more Reels tips, tricks & strategies. And check back next week for another weekly newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

xx, Sarah<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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