fun ideas to get more interactions through stories

Instagram stories are one of many tools to get noticed by your audience! Posting vacation photo shoots or announcing an upcoming sale are just 2 examples of how you can utilize 24H content to maximize what type of information is shared with your audience. But what if you want more interaction? We’ve got some ideas for you!

play a game

One of my favorite games was shown on Gymshark’s Instagram- ‘Find the Emoji’. They used cute photos from their meet-ups and hid flower, sun, spider emojis and set up a poll to ask if you found the little secret (yes or no?). There are other games you can play too! Next time you want to create a lighthearted atmosphere, try playing “This or That” or “Two Truths and a Lie”. Get creative and have fun! People who see your story will definitely play along.

start a conversation

Next time you’re feeling conversational or open, share some behind the scenes or a day in your life. You can do this by creating a graphic, taking a picture of a calendar (if you use one), or photos you take throughout the day. Then take it one step further and ask what they have in store for the day. You can use this equation for anything, just make sure you throw in a question or prompt with the intent to understand your audience. Our goal is to feel like we’re all in this together! And don’t be afraid to mix it up. If you feel comfortable, try sharing your goals and asking your clients the same. Adjust for your content :)

talk about your brand

While we’re on the topic of being open, talk about your business! Feel free to ask your audience what they want to see (content or new products!). These are your people and who better to point you in the right direction? Feel free to share your story about how you started and give advice! Open your stories like an FAQ!! Your clients may be following you for inspo - and that means you’re doing something RIGHT.

don't forget the power of stories!

As you can see there are so many different, exciting ways to spice up your Stories. Feel free to really adapt your methods with your brand. For more inspo check out what your favorite social media accounts are doing because I bet they are using the interactive tools available on IG Stories to build a strong relationship with their audience. And so should you.