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Are you noticing that your Instagram posts are getting less and less reach?<\/strong>
In recent months, a rumor has spread that Instagram limits the visibility of content\u2014similar to what happens on Facebook\u2014and that the only way to \u201cbeat the algorithm\u201d is to invest in advertising or sponsored posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, beyond these comments, there are certain practices you might be carrying out without realizing it that actually significantly reduce the exposure<\/strong> of your content. To clear up doubts, the platform itself has published a list of \u201cnot recommended\u201d actions, which can lead to a penalty commonly known as shadowbanning<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is shadowbanning<\/em>? Basically, it is a system that causes your post to be shown to fewer followers or appear lower in their update feed, meaning a large part of your potential audience never sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Cuernosoft<\/strong>, we want to help you avoid<\/strong> these practices and improve your content strategy. That\u2019s why we share Instagram\u2019s official recommendations so your posts maintain the best possible reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad practices that limit the visibility of your content (according to Instagram)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Including watermarks from other social networks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instagram does not like the promotion of competing platforms. Therefore, when it detects the watermark of another network\u2014such as TikTok\u2014it penalizes your content, significantly limiting its reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip<\/strong>: Your own logo or brand is not penalized, as it is part of your company\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

2. Posting content that has already been shared on Instagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The platform gives priority to original content. When it detects duplicates, it favors the original post and \u201chides\u201d the copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip<\/strong>: If you want to share content from another account, use the Remix<\/em> or Collab<\/em> features in Stories. This way, you add your own perspective and provide value instead of simply duplicating the content.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3. Posting Reels that are too long<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instagram has confirmed that, when showing Reels to users who do not follow you, it prioritizes those that are 90 seconds or less<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip<\/strong>: Keep your Reels between 30 and 90 seconds<\/strong> long to maximize the chance of reaching new audiences.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

4. Using clickbait<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clickbait<\/em> or using strategies to artificially \u201cinflate\u201d your community is also penalized. The best thing is to focus on building a real community<\/strong>, with genuine interactions and quality content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n