72. Why Your Instagram Feels Slow This Summer (And What to Do About It)

72. Why Your Instagram Feels Slow This Summer (And What to Do About It)

If your engagement feels off this summer, you're not imagining it. The summer slowdown happens every single year between May and September because people are out living their lives. But 2026 has an extra layer on top of that because Instagram engagement was already down platform-wide before summer even started. So if the dip feels bigger than usual, it's because it is. In this episode I'm breaking it all down across three sections: what the algorithm actually wants from you right now (watch time and shares are the big ones, not likes), how much you should realistically be posting this summer, and why your stories might be your most powerful tool until fall. I'm also sharing five practical things you can do right now to stay visible without burning out, including what to do if you need to take a whole week off. The summer dip is not your fault and there's a lot you can do to work with it instead of against it. Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] [LIMITED TIME SUMMER SALE!] - use code "SCME" First month for $17!- Join here! [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] 100 IG stories that sell - $17 [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/sellingstories/] Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleialeggio/] Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/ud3qdp57tlm5-ogcg6] Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode72/ [https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode72/]

71. Why Copying What's Working for Her Won't Work for You

Three DMs in one week, all asking the same thing: do I need to start doing talking head reels like Jessie Gene? The short answer is no. The longer answer is this episode. When you see another creator absolutely blow up on Instagram with a specific format, it's so tempting to think you have to drop everything and copy it. But that's almost never actually the move, and in this episode I'm explaining exactly why. I'm breaking down why what feels effortless for her can feel forced and awkward for you, how to test new formats without blowing up your whole strategy, and the data that's already sitting in your own account telling you exactly what your audience wants. If you've ever spiraled a little after watching someone go viral, this one is for you. Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] [LIMITED TIME SUMMER SALE!] - use code "SCME" First month for $17!- Join here! [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] 100 IG stories that sell - $17 [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/sellingstories/] Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleialeggio/] Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/ud3qdp57tlm5-ogcg6] Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode71/ [https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode71/ ]

70. The Exact Reason Your Last 10 Posts Didn't Perform

Go open Instagram right now and scroll back through your last 10 posts. Did they perform the way you were hoping? If the answer is mostly no... there's almost always a specific reason why, and it's not the algorithm. In this episode, I'm giving you a real diagnostic framework so you can stop repeating the same mistakes and actually understand why your content did or didn't land, before your next post goes out. I'm walking through the 4 main reasons posts underperform and the exact fix for each one. What we're covering: * Why your hook is almost always the biggest problem (and the most fixable one) * How generic content quietly kills your results even when the post itself is solid * What happens when you skip the call to action * Why posting "for the algorithm" is actually working against you Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] [LIMITED TIME SUMMER SALE!] - use code "SCME" First month for $17!- Join here! [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] 100 IG stories that sell - $17 [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/sellingstories/] Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleialeggio/] Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/ud3qdp57tlm5-ogcg6] Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode70/

69. 3 Signs Your Content Isn't Clear (And How to Fix It Fast)

Have you ever posted something on Instagram and just felt... off about it? It looked fine, it said something useful, but something felt muddy and you could not quite put your finger on why. That feeling almost always comes from the same place. Your content is not clear enough. And unclear content is the number one silent killer of Instagram growth that nobody talks about. In this episode I am walking you through the three specific signs that your content is not clear, so you can go audit your own account right after listening and fix it fast. We are covering: * Why your bio and your content might be sending completely different messages to everyone who finds you * The difference between content that informs and content that actually builds trust through personality and perspective * Why writing for everyone means resonating with almost no one, and how to fix it * Three practical fixes you can start using on your very next post Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] [LIMITED TIME SUMMER SALE!] - use code "SCME" First month for $17!- Join here! [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] 100 IG stories that sell - $17 [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/sellingstories/] Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleialeggio/] Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/ud3qdp57tlm5-ogcg6] show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode69/

68. The Simple Weekly Instagram Routine I'd Build If I Were Starting Over Today

If staying consistent on Instagram feels impossible — this episode is going to change that. Because the number one thing keeping most people from showing up consistently is not a lack of ideas. It is that nobody has ever told them what a realistic Instagram week actually looks like. How much time does it really take? What do you do on which day? Do you batch everything or just wing it? In this episode I am walking you through the exact weekly routine I would build if I were starting over from scratch, and I promise it is so much simpler than you think. You will learn: * The Sunday or Monday planning window that takes 20 to 30 minutes and sets up your whole week * How to structure a batch session so you create faster and stop starting from zero * The B-roll filming hack that takes 20 minutes and gives you content for weeks * Why in the moment posts are still important and how to leave room for them * The one metric to track each week so analytics stop feeling overwhelming * Four fixes for the most common consistency struggles Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] [LIMITED TIME SUMMER SALE!] - use code "SCME" First month for $17!- Join here! [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/plugandpost/?coupon=SCME] 100 IG stories that sell - $17 [https://nicoleialeggio.thrivecart.com/sellingstories/] Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleialeggio/] Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/ud3qdp57tlm5-ogcg6] Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode68/