Social Media Management

Instagram Social Media Management

Instagram management: Reels, Stories, Feed, and DM strategy built for discovery and engagement.

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Instagram in 2025: Reels-First, Everything Else Second

Instagram's algorithm has made one thing abundantly clear: Reels drive discovery, everything else drives retention. Brands that treat Instagram as a static photo-sharing platform are invisible. Brands that embrace Reels-first strategy are appearing in Explore feeds of users who have never heard of them.

Nativz builds Instagram strategies around this hierarchy. Reels are the engine that brings new eyes to your brand. Carousels are the content that earns saves and shares. Stories are the touchpoint that keeps your existing audience engaged daily. Together, they form a complete Instagram ecosystem.

Our approach produces 15-20 unique Instagram content pieces per week — a mix of Reels, carousels, static feed posts, and Stories. Every piece is designed for Instagram specifically, not repurposed from other platforms. That distinction is what separates brands that grow from brands that plateau.

Instagram in 2025: Reels-First, Everything Else Second
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Beyond Vanity Metrics: Instagram That Drives Business

Follower counts are a distraction. The metrics that matter on Instagram are reach rate, saves, shares, profile visits, and link clicks. These are the signals that indicate your content is resonating and driving people toward your business.

Nativz optimizes for these signals through:

  • Hook optimization: The first 0.5 seconds of every Reel and the first slide of every carousel are designed to stop the scroll. We test multiple hooks per concept to find what resonates.
  • Save-worthy content: Carousel tutorials, infographics, and reference posts that users bookmark for later — giving your content a long shelf life in the algorithm.
  • DM strategy: We use call-to-actions that drive comments and DMs, turning engagement into conversations and conversations into leads.
  • Hashtag architecture: Research-backed hashtag sets organized by reach tier, rotated strategically to maximize discoverability without triggering shadowban signals.
Beyond Vanity Metrics: Instagram That Drives Business

“Every channel, every platform, every touchpoint — engineered to perform.”

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Deliverables

What You Get

Reels Production

8-12 original Reels per month with platform-native editing, trending audio integration, and hook-optimized openings for maximum reach.

Feed Content

Curated mix of carousels, static posts, and branded graphics designed for saves, shares, and visual brand consistency.

Stories Strategy

Daily Stories content including polls, questions, behind-the-scenes, and engagement stickers to maintain top-of-mind presence.

DM & Comment Management

Active engagement management with response SLAs, proactive outreach, and lead qualification through Instagram Direct.

Monthly Growth Report

Analytics covering reach rate, engagement rate, Reels performance, follower demographics, and content strategy adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

We typically produce 8-12 original Reels per month, depending on your plan. Each Reel is shot and edited specifically for Instagram — vertical format, native editing style, trending audio, and hook-optimized openings. We don't repurpose TikToks and slap them on Instagram.
Yes. DM management is a core part of our Instagram service. We respond to incoming messages, manage comment threads, and implement DM automation for common inquiries. High-intent messages are flagged and routed to your sales team.
Absolutely. We set up and manage Instagram Shopping catalogs, tag products in posts and Reels, and create shoppable content strategies for e-commerce brands. We integrate this with your broader paid media and organic strategy.
We follow strict best practices: no banned hashtag sets, no engagement pod behavior, no third-party automation tools, and diversified content formats. Our hashtag research specifically excludes known shadowban triggers, and we rotate sets regularly to maintain algorithmic freshness.
Organic Instagram growth depends on your starting point, industry, and content investment level. Most clients see 20-40% increases in reach within the first 60 days and meaningful follower growth within 90 days. We set specific, measurable KPIs during onboarding — we don't make unrealistic promises.

Ready to Dominate with Instagram?

Book a strategy call with our team. We'll assess your current approach and build a plan tailored to your goals.