Shift Posting Mix Toward Reels
The current engagement rate of 0.75% sits well below the 2.5-5% benchmark for micro-tier accounts, and Reels are the fastest lever to close that gap — industry data shows Reels get higher reach specifically for accounts under 50K followers like Faaya Hundal at 28,788.
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Aim to make at least 50% of the next 20 posts Reels, tracking whether the median likes (currently 195) and median comments (currently 19.5) improve within a 30-day window. This is a direct, low-cost format shift that leverages Instagram's algorithm without requiring a follower growth campaign.
