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Although Instagram’s algorithm is constantly shifting to match the needs and expectations of users, there are several SEO practices that will reliably deliver your content to the right audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Instagram algorithm looks at the following items when ranking content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Search text<\/strong> – how relevant your username, bio, captions, hashtags, and locations are to the searcher’s keywords<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. User activity<\/strong> – what hashtags, accounts, and posts the user has interacted with in the past – accounts with mutual connections rank higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Popularity signals<\/strong> – how many clicks, likes, shares, and follows your content receives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In order to optimize your content for the Instagram algorithm, consider implementing the following strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Optimize your bio, name, and alt text to accurately represent your brand and the contents of your Instagram profile. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Keep your target users in mind when creating content, and choose tone, style, language, and keywords that are applicable and relevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Organically implement SEO keywords in your captions, hashtags, and video subtitles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Make use of the Instagram Analytics tool to determine the best time to post content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Highlight and emphasize the aspect of your content that is unique\/niche.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Add a location to your bio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Interact with accounts that use your target keywords.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      In addition to these seven practical tips for Instagram SEO, it is important to stay updated on new changes in the Instagram algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Source: https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/instagram-seo\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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