Shift to Reels to Maximize Reach
The current engagement rate of 0.27% is critically below the 2.5-5% benchmark for micro accounts of this size (36,457 followers).
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Reels average a 0.52% ER versus 0.45% for static images, and Instagram's algorithm prioritizes Reels reach specifically for accounts under 50K followers — making this the highest-leverage format switch right now. Matt Besler should aim to replace at least 3 of the next 5 posts with Reels to test whether increased distribution lifts the median likes above their current 97.0.
