Should I repost my Instagram reels to stories?

Yes, absolutely. Reposting reels to stories tells the algorithm you’re still active and may give you an algorithmic advantage. Some data (particularly from TikTok, where it’s been more confirmed) shows that when you post a video and then share it to your story, the platform interprets this as engagement and pushes it to a wider audience. Tests comparing identical content showed the version shared to stories got approximately 30% more views. Beyond the algorithmic benefit, stories allow your existing followers to see content they might have missed in their feed. Always reshare your reels to stories.

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Asked by an artist asking about launching new paintings · Answered by Mili · art-marketing-101 · 2026-06-29