{"id":303,"date":"2021-12-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=303"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:39:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T22:39:32","slug":"15-instagram-stories-ideas-you-can-use-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=303","title":{"rendered":"15 Instagram Stories Ideas You Can Use Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instagram Stories are such an incredible type of content to help you build a genuine connection with your followers. They are a key part of your strategy & something you should be posting most days if you\u2019re trying to grow on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, I know how hard it is to come up with content ideas when you\u2019re trying to show up for your audience and stay consistent with your posting!<\/a> That\u2019s why I am sharing 15 Story ideas you can use to help you consistently show your face and talk to our audience in your Instagram stories!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these ideas the next time you are creating Stories for your followers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 Show Your Daily Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your audience wants to see what you\u2019re up to, so share with them your daily routine. His could be a morning-only routine, a look at your entire day, or maybe even your workday routine. Your followers will love feeling like they know you a little bit better after you\u2019ve shared some of your day with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Share A Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People love following along with a challenge, so take advantage of that and host one in your Stories. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to get your followers coming back day after day during the challenge. You can even showcase some of the results your followers are getting from the challenge as another way to really build a connection with your people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Give A Behind-The-Scenes Look <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take people on a tour of your office or show them what goes on behind the scenes as a small business owner. They will feel like they know and trust you so much more when they see how you run your business\u2014and that is key when it comes time to sell them your products or services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 Include A Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Educate your audience by showing them how to do something that will be beneficial to them. You can share a how-to or some hacks that will make things easier for them and they will be so grateful that you are adding value in your Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 Poll Your Audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get interactive in your Instagram Stories by sharing a poll. You can ask your audience their opinion about just about anything & they will love answering you. Adding a poll is such an incredible way to take advantage of Instagram\u2019s features and to encourage your followers to engage with you<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#6 Answer FAQ\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take time to answer some of the most frequently asked questions you get from your followers. Pull them from your comments or your DM\u2019s and share the answers in your Stories. You can educate your followers & let them know that you see their comments and questions all at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#7 Give A Look Inside Your DM\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another great way to include questions from your audience is by giving them a peek into your DM\u2019s and sharing some of the questions you\u2019ve been getting from your audience. It\u2019s a great way to foster community with your followers and to help your audience feel special & seen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#8 Give A Peek At Your Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Show off some of your hobbies or let your followers see some of the things you do in a day with a look at your life. You can share a little bit of personal info with your audience to build a deeper connection with your followers and rally help them trust you as a leader in your niche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#9 Spend A Day With You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your followers along with you all day long! Whether you\u2019re running errands, catching up on paperwork, or working on an exciting new project for your business, people are interested in you and your business and want to follow along. Show them what you are up to in your Stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#10 Your Favorite Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have more freedom to post about things that aren\u2019t necessarily in your niche when you post to your Sties. That means you can talk about your interest and the things that you like, including your favorite products that you think your audience should definitely try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#11 Share Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use your Stories to show off some testimonials from your customers, clients, or students. They go a long way to building trust with your people and are such a powerful way to use your Stories to sell\u2014without really selling! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#12 Some Top Comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give your followers a shout-out and share some of the top comments you\u2019ve gotten on your recent posts. Your followers will love the attention & it will help encourage people to engage more with you in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#13 Ask Your Audience Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t always have to use a poll to get your audience to interact with your Stories. You can also just ask questions directly in your Stories & then answer them to create a Q&A that your followers can watch all the way through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#14 Share A How-To<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teach your audience how to do something that is valuable and that will serve them in your Stories. You can share a step-by-step guide to do something or just give some hacks or tips that will make their lives easier. Educating your followers is such an important way for you to build their trust and get them to see your account as one that is incredibly valuable to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#15 Promote Your Latest Post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Share your Reel or your Carousel in your story. It\u2019s always a good idea to promote your latest posts in your Instagram Stories because it helps the algorithm and helps let people know that you posted something new that they need to check out ASAP.
Friend, I am so excited for you to give these Story ideas a try. For more content ideas, Instagram strategy & small business advice, make sure you are following me on Instagram. Follow me here<\/a>. And, check back next week for another newsletter packed with content that will help you show up for your business on social media!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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