r/contentcreation

Hey there, I need some help with what’s the next step I should take to grow my instagram account because I feel I’ve done everything and still don’t see the results.

I am a self development content creator that has been posting everyday (or every 5 days a week) for a yr straight, with some weeks as exceptions where I still maintained my consistency by atleast uploading thrice a week. I have 265 posts and 123 followers currently and the sample size is so big I feel the need for genuine reflection on my insta content is required. I have been told multiple times that my quality of content is def not the problem (I have been good at my content even before AI came about), my consistency isn’t either, I have a niche, I also started started using hooks recently. Few of my reels have blown up and got like 2.8K views, one went to 4K even, but none of those views converted to followers even if I got likes, shares and saves.

The only con ppl pointed out with my content is that it was a tad bit lengthy for insta, so I’ve shortened it now to 1 min 30 secs max (below that is just not my style). Few can point out that I don’t heavily edit my vids (I did 5-6 but didn’t find it sustainable and consistency and quality of content was more important in my eyes), but at this point, I really don’t want to guess where I am going wrong and need some genuine guidance on what’s the next step I should take to grow. (I also did poll with audience and looked up many vids, did hrs of research, but wasn’t satisfied)

I’ll be really, really grateful to anyone (hopefully professional) who can have a look at my account and help me with this because I feel really stuck now.

https://www.instagram.com/opheliaz_advices

Can anyone guide me how to start creating content

How much time will it take to Learn editing from phone (yt)

How much time it actually takes to edit a reel

TL;DR: sister quit her marketing job about 13 months ago, struggled hard for the first few months, found a pretty good format, grew steady from there, and about 4 months ago she hired me part time to help her keep up. still feels surreal

So my sister was in corporate marketing for like 6 years, hated it, always talked about quitting to do content full time. Everyone in the family thought it was a phase honestly, myself included lol

She quit anyway. First 3 months were rough, she'll admit it. Posting home organization stuff, copying whatever the big influencers were doing, same aesthetic, same trends, same everything. Her views didn't even reach thousands

So she did something different and started looking at smaller creators, like under a thousand followers. but they would have like 1-2 viral videos based on what she found at viralvideofinder.com. Turns out a bunch of those tiny accounts just posting something nobody else had done yet.

She tried one with her own content and that one did like 40x her normal views. She kept repeating that same approach and it just kept working for some reason. It's probably an unpopular route but hey it worked

Fast forward to now, she's full time on it, consistent income, and about 4 months ago she asked me to come on part time to help with editing and research since she couldn't keep up with the volume anymore. So now I get paid to help my sister post videos, which is not a sentence I ever thought I'd say!

Biggest lessons from watching this up close:

Copying big creators gets you nowhere, they're not doing anything special anymore, just riding size

Small accounts that randomly overperform are the actual signal worth studying

Consistency only works once you know what to be consistent with

Growth isn't linear, it's flat for months then one video changes the trajectory completely

Still weird getting instructions from my sister but not complaining, beats my old job too

Hey guys, I think I've officially broken my brain . For the last few months I've been watching YouTube videos almost every day because I really want to start creating content (mostly around AI tools and AI workflows).

The problem is... I've watched SO MANY videos that I don't even know what I'm supposed to be looking for anymore. I keep hearing words like: Hooks Retention Intro

...and I know they're important, but I feel like there are another 50 terms that experienced creators use which I don't even know exist.

I don't want to copy videos. I want to understand how creators actually analyze competitor videos before writing their own script.

What checklist do you personally have in your head?

And one extra question...

If you could automate ONE part of researching competitor videos, what would it be? Any advice from creators will honestly help a lot to start

Thanks!

a week ago, i started posting on Instagram. But i was not an easy decision, i literally thought what if my friends find out.

I was also insecure abt my looks and the background, but recently i realized that the main problem is how i speak and sound on camera.

that's why i am here to ask who has already gine through this phase or a pro at speaking/yapping on camera.

ik already some generic advice like to practice consistently, so plz tell me abt HOW to practice not only what.

Can I hear stories of those that got into content creating “late in the game” I’m talking within the past year or 2. How has your social media growth been going? I want either create TikTok’s or YouTube. I solo travel a lot & I also have had some good story time events that happened in my life I could’ve shared but idk nervous to put myself out there & get out my comfort zone.

Hi I’m a definite newbie brand new to any content creation but I would like some advice on where to start and advice on keeping it going?

For the context:-

I have been following content creation for 3-4 years, also started it too like creating small vlogs, some tech content etc. but was not consistent enough so didn't make it well.

I was a shy person who used to feel anxious in front of the camera but now this year I have seen myself being quite an extrovert like still I hesitate to crack a conversation with an unknown person but I am slowly trying to enhance my communication skills.

My interests:-

Technology (as I am a full stack developer) , gymming, dancing, motivational and inspirational talks, research and teaching etc.

I would like to know , from where can I start like how can start it, how to plan it, how to chose niche?

Resource I have :-

Tripod, bike mobile holder, oppo a3 pro 5g (can also purchase a refurbished iphone if needed) , laptop

Give advice in case I am a 9-5 person.

hey everyone so a few days ago i posted about looking for a cofounder and ops interns for my initiative udaarshila and i just wanted to start by saying i am incredibly grateful to every single person who reached out even if you just showed 1% interest or dropped a quick. it genuinely means the world to see people taking the initiative to care about youth mental health

to give a quick background i started udaarshila because the mental health domain is super close to my heart student life right now is an absolute pressure cooker between competitive exams and placements and everyone around is silently burning out or dealing with insane anxiety instead of cold clinical spaces we are building a genuine community ecosystem focused on three main pillars dropping helpful online tools/content going on ground to schools for interactive wellness campaigns with 9th to 12th graders and providing proper one to one counseling sessions

right now we are actively building out our foundational team and while tech and ops are coming together i realized we desperately need creators to help us build our voice and presence online

if you are passionate about social media content creation scriptwriting video editing or even want to be the literal face of udaarshila on camera we need you

fair warning and complete transparency up front we are a 100% free community wellness ecosystem we have zero financial backup or corporate funding at this stage so this is entirely a voluntary passion project run on pure human impact and volunteer power

if you want to use your creative skills to build a digital sanctuary for students from scratch build an insane portfolio and work with a team that actually gives a shit about making an impact please reach out to me drop a comment or slide into my dms let's jump on a call and build this together

I've been trying to expand my network lately and realized I probably spend too much time in my own bubble, And then I suddenly got curious about what you guys do for a living.

Whether you're a founder, freelancer, creator, marketer, developer, designer, agency owner, or doing something completely different, I'd love to hear about it.

I'm just genuinely looking to connect with people and expect the same from you who are from different industries and learn what everyone is up to. You never know where a conversation might lead.

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What would be the absolute necessity for content creation (beauty content).

Please suggest a phone for taking videos, any light setup needed for the crisp content.

Back drops, anything that you think might be necessary.

Thanks

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'll give it a shot.

I've been thinking about starting content creation seriously, and I feel like it'd be nice to have people around who are on the same journey. (Youtube / insta)

I'm looking to connect with anyone who's already creating content and doesn't mind sharing a bit of advice once in a while, or even people who are just starting but are actually serious about being consistent.

I don't really have anyone in my life who's into this, so it can feel a bit lonely trying to figure everything out on my own. It'd be nice to have people to share progress with, exchange ideas, keep each other motivated, or just talk about the ups and downs of creating content.

If anyone's interested, feel free to comment or message me. I'd genuinely love to connect.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently building a new tool specifically for content creators, and I’m looking for a small group of creators who’d be interested in trying it out before it launches.
I don’t want to share too many details publicly just yet, but the goal is to make part of the creator workflow a lot easier and more creator-focused.

Right now, I’m looking for people who are willing to:

Test an early version

Share honest feedback (good and bad)

Tell me what could be improved before launch

I’m looking for genuine feedback, not just compliments. I want to build something creators actually find useful.

As a thank-you, anyone who actively tests it and provides meaningful feedback will get **free access for a few months when it launches next year.**

If you’re interested, leave a comment or send me a DM, and I’ll reach out when the beta is ready.

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate anyone who’s willing to help shape it.

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I need some honest advice from people who have been creating content for a while.

I started an Instagram page about a year ago. I'm not very consistent, but I've grown it to around 3.6K followers with 0 following. I've had around 4–5 reels cross 15K+ views, and that's how I gained most of my followers.

Now I want to take the next step and start making talking-head videos where I show my face. I'm actually very comfortable on camera because I've been learning and creating content since 2020. Even though my Instagram page is only a year old, I've been on this content creation journey for almost five years.

Here's the thing.

Nobody knows I'm creating content. Not my friends, not my close friends—literally no one except me.

I'm wondering if I should finally share my page on my personal Instagram story and let everyone know what I'm doing, or if I should just keep growing it privately.

The reason I'm considering going public is because the work I do depends a lot on networking. If my friends know what I do, they might refer clients, recommend me, or even send work my way in the future.

But I also keep thinking about the opposite scenario.

If I don't tell anyone and continue building my page privately while consistently posting talking-head videos, I feel like clients may find me much later. However, those clients would probably discover me because of my content and expertise, not because they already know me. I feel like those could be more genuine clients and maybe even bigger opportunities.

On the other hand, if I announce everything to my personal network, I might get work sooner. But there's also a part of me that worries people who already know me may not value my work as much. They might expect discounts, negotiate harder, or not be willing to pay my actual rates simply because we're friends or acquaintances.

The reason this has been on my mind is because yesterday I had a meeting with one of my clients. During our conversation, I showed him my Instagram page and told him that I also create content. His immediate reaction was, "Why are you keeping this private? You should tell people. Share your work. Let everyone know what you're building."

That conversation made me question whether I'm overthinking this. At the same time, I still have the concerns I mentioned above, so I'm genuinely confused.

I'm stuck between going public with my friends and potentially getting opportunities through my network, or continuing to build privately and letting my content speak for itself, even if it takes longer to attract clients.

I'm not looking for motivational quotes or "just do it" advice. I want to hear from people who have actually been in a similar situation.

Did you tell your friends and family when you started? Did going public help your career? Did your personal network become paying clients, or did your best clients come from people who discovered you online? If you were in my position, which path would you choose and why?

I'd really appreciate honest, experience-based advice. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently building a new tool specifically for content creators, and I’m looking for a small group of creators who’d be interested in trying it out before it launches.
I don’t want to share too many details publicly just yet, but the goal is to make part of the creator workflow a lot easier and more creator-focused.

Right now, I’m looking for people who are willing to:

Test an early version

Share honest feedback (good and bad)

Tell me what could be improved before launch

I’m looking for genuine feedback, not just compliments. I want to build something creators actually find useful.

As a thank-you, anyone who actively tests it and provides meaningful feedback will get \*\*free access for a few months when it launches next year.\*\*

If you’re interested, leave a comment or send me a DM, and I’ll reach out when the beta is ready.

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate anyone who’s willing to help shape it.