Story ideas for Instagram: 15 options

Bridgit Team
Bridgit Team January 20, 2024

Story ideas for Instagram: 15 options

Stories let you share moments and engage the audience. Ideas: behind the scenes, reviews, tutorials, day in the life, Q&A, polls, contests, tips, team intro, recipes, travel, pets, creativity.

Story ideas

Polls and questions, contests with tags and reposts, behind the scenes, tips, team intro, short tutorials, poll stickers, recipes and DIY, customer reviews, Q&A sessions.

More story ideas

Day in my life, Q&A, favorite places, recipes, hobbies, workouts, travel, hauls and recommendations, style and fashion, home tour, quotes, pets, creativity. Discounts and special offers for followers.

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FAQ:

What story ideas can I use?

Polls, questions, behind the scenes, contests, reviews, Q&A, recipes, day in the life, travel, tips — match your account theme.

How to run giveaways in stories?

Describe prize and rules (follow, tag friends, comment). Pick winner at random or by criteria. Announce in a story.

What filters and effects to use?

Instagram filters and stickers, polls, questions, GIFs. Keep a consistent look with your feed.

What story types interest followers?

Behind the scenes, product creation, reviews, Q&A, personal moments, announcements and discounts. Test formats by engagement.

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