{"id":11711,"date":"2021-11-15T14:58:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T11:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelpayouts.com\/en\/?p=11711"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:10:07","slug":"how-to-write-good-instagram-captions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/how-to-write-good-instagram-captions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write Good Instagram Captions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need to Write Instagram Captions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating beautiful visuals on Instagram is the first step towards gaining users\u2019 attention and increasing your reach. But to boost engagement rates, this alone might not be sufficient. Write a good caption to provide more context for the users to make them stop the scroller and spend more time with your content. They can encourage likes, comments, and clicks if you insert the right call to action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microblogging on Instagram is also a chance to show off your brand\u2019s voice and personality, build stronger relationships with followers and boost brand loyalty. You can share your business story, tell more about yourself and connect with users on a deeper level, like in the example below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f4059145&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/makethesloganbigger-instagram-captions-1024x658.png\" alt=\"Microblogging in captions on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-11712\" title=\"Microblogging in captions on Instagram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/makethesloganbigger-instagram-captions-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/makethesloganbigger-instagram-captions-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/makethesloganbigger-instagram-captions-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/makethesloganbigger-instagram-captions.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@makethesloganbigger using microblogging in captions on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This all can boost audience\u2019s engagement, which is important for Instagram to order content in users\u2019 feeds. Recently, Instagram abandoned chronological feed in favor of ranked feed, so now posts are served based on their engagement and not only timeliness. With enough engagement, your posts might even show up on the Explore page and reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create Great Instagram Captions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caption Instagram pictures to engage the audience and entice them to take action. Check out our instagram caption tricks that will help you make users stay longer on your page and boost engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start From Your Campaign Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a great caption starts with determining your campaign goals. Some of the common goals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increasing brand awareness<\/li><li>Promoting a product<\/li><li>Collecting user-generated content<\/li><li>Boosting engagement<\/li><li>Driving traffic to your blog<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, create content that will help reach the desired objective. For example, launch a branded hashtag campaign to collect user-generated content or encourage followers to check out your website with an enticing call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create an Enticing First Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first line is what can make it or break it when attracting the attention of users. While Instagram captions can include up to 2,200 characters, the platform shortens your text after a couple of lines. If you want people to read your whole caption, include the most important details in the very beginning and give them the reason to tap \u201cMore\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead with the hook and spark your readers\u2019 curiosity with an intriguing sentence, just like WanderingEarl in his post below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f40595ee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-1024x654.png\" alt=\"Enticing lines in captions on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-11713\" title=\"Enticing lines in captions on Instagram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@wanderingearl starts captions with a great line that catches attention<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an amusing line to start with, write one sentence that will sum up the caption and describe your visual, like in the post by uncornered_market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f4059931&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-1024x649.png\" alt=\"@uncornered_market sums up captions with one line\" class=\"wp-image-11714\" title=\"@uncornered_market sums up captions with one line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@uncornered_market sums up captions with one line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure your first line is separated from the rest of the content, you can use special symbols, like The Blonde Abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f4059c23&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"665\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad.png\" alt=\"@theblondeabroad separates the first line in captions\" class=\"wp-image-11715\" title=\"@theblondeabroad separates the first line in captions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad.png 910w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-768x561.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@theblondeabroad separates the first line in captions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Structure Long Captions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microblogging is a great way to provide context and engage the audience. However, long captions might be uncomfortable to read, especially on mobile devices. To avoid that, add line breaks to divide text into paragraphs, like in the example below from Alexinwanderland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f4059ef7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-1024x654.png\" alt=\"Line breaks in captions on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-11716\" title=\"Line breaks in captions on Instagram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@alexinwanderland adds line breaks to make captions more readable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also start each new line with symbols of emojis, to make the text more interactive, like The hosteller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405a1fc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"667\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/thehosteller.png\" alt=\"using emojis in captions\" class=\"wp-image-11717\" title=\"using emojis in captions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/thehosteller.png 906w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/thehosteller-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/thehosteller-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@thehosteller uses emojis to make text more interactive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.Use Emojis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great idea how to caption Instagram posts and draw readers\u2019 eyes in is to use emojis in your captions. They can stand in for entire words and keep your text short. On the other hand, emojis can also help make a long copy easier to read and more entertaining. Even serious brands like Expedia use emojis to animate their captions or direct users to take action. However, it\u2019s important to not overdo it with a mix of all kinds of emojis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405a533&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"594\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expedia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11718\" title=\"animating captions with emojis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expedia.png 808w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expedia-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expedia-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@expedia animating captions with emojis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ask a Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking followers a question in the captions is an excellent opportunity to trigger discussion and drive comments and engagement. You may test the knowledge of your audience or simply ask them to share experience or opinion. Make sure to respond to all the comments you get to show appreciation for the time users spend commenting on your profile and keep the ball rolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in the post by uncornered_market, captions include a question about the COVID influence on users\u2019 travel plans, which many can relate to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405a871&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncronered-market-instagram-captions-1024x492.png\" alt=\"asking a question in captions\" class=\"wp-image-11719\" title=\"asking a question in captions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncronered-market-instagram-captions-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncronered-market-instagram-captions-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncronered-market-instagram-captions-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncronered-market-instagram-captions.png 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@uncornered_market asking a question in captions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Use Calls to Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to include a relevant call to action to each of your posts. This will help encourage engagement and keep up the conversation, which, in turn, will be a positive indicator for the Instagram algorithm. For example, ask the audience to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click the link in your bio.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405abc4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"666\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-instagram-captions.png\" alt=\"encouraging to click the link in bio\" class=\"wp-image-11720\" title=\"encouraging to click the link in bio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-instagram-captions.png 908w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-instagram-captions-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-instagram-captions-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@theblondeabroad encouraging to click the link in bio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Invite followers to check your Stories<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405aec5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-captions.png\" alt=\"inviting to check out the Stories\" class=\"wp-image-11721\" width=\"809\" height=\"596\" title=\"inviting to check out the Stories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-captions.png 809w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-captions-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/theblondeabroad-captions-768x566.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@theblondeabroad inviting to check out the Stories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Follow you on social media and turn on notifications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405b20a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/explorerstreasure-instagram-captions-1024x650.png\" alt=\"encouraging to follow\" class=\"wp-image-11722\" title=\"encouraging to follow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/explorerstreasure-instagram-captions-1024x650.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/explorerstreasure-instagram-captions-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/explorerstreasure-instagram-captions-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/explorerstreasure-instagram-captions.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@explorerstreasure encouraging to follow and turn on notifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DM you for more details<\/li><li>Leave a comment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405b50f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-instagram-captions-1024x653.png\" alt=\"inviting users to leave a comment\" class=\"wp-image-11723\" title=\"inviting users to leave a comment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-instagram-captions-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-instagram-captions-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-instagram-captions-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-instagram-captions.png 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@skyscanner inviting users to leave a comment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tag a friend<\/li><li>Participate in a contest<\/li><li>Use your brand hashtag<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405b82e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscannner-captions-1024x653.png\" alt=\"using branded hashtag\" class=\"wp-image-11724\" title=\"using branded hashtag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscannner-captions-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscannner-captions-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscannner-captions-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscannner-captions.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@skyscanner using branded hashtag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To strengthen your call to action, add a reason for people to follow your hashtag. For example, write \u201cclick the link so that you can find\u2026\u201d or \u201center the contest to win\u2026\u201d to encourage action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it\u2019s important to highlight the call to action so that it doesn\u2019t get lost in the captions. Create a custom font with special tools like IGfonts.io and use capital letters, emojis, and other symbols, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Add Hashtags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hashtags help organize your content and increase your reach. They allow you to connect with your target audience more efficiently and find posts that they create about you. If your account is public, any users who search for that hashtag will be able to find your post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that to happen, you need to place hashtags that your audience would look for. Make sure to post both popular and specific hashtags to maximize your reach and create branded hashtags to encourage user-generated content. If you need some inspiration, open up a new post and start typing your hashtag to see Instagram suggestions. While using as many of them as possible may seem tempting, too many hashtags will crowd your caption and make it look untidy. So, try to limit yourself to four or so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing is to add hashtags at the end of your copy, because if users see them too soon, they might click away and won\u2019t stay on your page long enough. Essentially, there are two ways to hide them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use line breaks, periods, or symbols to separate hashtags from the content.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405bc51&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"561\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-captions.png\" alt=\"separating hashtags from main text\" class=\"wp-image-11725\" title=\"separating hashtags from main text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-captions.png 895w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-captions-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uncornered-market-captions-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@uncornered_market separating hashtags from main text<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Place hashtags in the first comment below the post. When people leave comments, the hashtags won\u2019t be visible unless one presses \u201cSee all.\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405bf34&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-hashtag-comment-1024x652.png\" alt=\"using hashtags in the first comment\" class=\"wp-image-11726\" title=\"using hashtags in the first comment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-hashtag-comment-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-hashtag-comment-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-hashtag-comment-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/skyscanner-hashtag-comment.png 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@skyscanner using hashtags in the first comment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Share Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to caption a photo on Instagram and catch users\u2019 attention is to share instructions or tips that will educate your audience. This will make the post more likely to be shared or saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405c2e8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"595\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expertvagabond.png\" alt=\"sharing instructions in captions\" class=\"wp-image-11727\" title=\"sharing instructions in captions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expertvagabond.png 811w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expertvagabond-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/expertvagabond-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@expertvagabond sharing instructions in captions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Tell a Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram allows you to write over 2,000 characters in a post\u2019s caption, so you may take advantage of that and share a story worth listening to. For example, tell about your experience, share your readers\u2019 story, etc. Adding personality will make the post look genuine and help spark your audience\u2019s interest. In the post below, the blogger shares a small story behind the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405c605&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-captions-tell-a-story-1024x657.png\" alt=\"sharing a story\" class=\"wp-image-11728\" title=\"sharing a story\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-captions-tell-a-story-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-captions-tell-a-story-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-captions-tell-a-story-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wanderingearl-captions-tell-a-story.png 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@wanderingearl sharing a story behind the photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Cross-Promote Other Social Channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is only one of many social networks, and you can use captions to cross-promote other social channels. And if your followers are on any of them, they might also join you there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Add Captions to Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a caption to your Story to catch your viewers\u2019 attention. Many people watch Stories without sound, so by including captions you\u2019ll make sure they still get what you say and may even turn up the volume. The text can be informative, intriguing, or encouraging to take action. And in case there are people with hearing impairment, captions will make your Stories user-friendly for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405c9b9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"894\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/captions-in-stories.png\" alt=\"adding captions to Stories\" class=\"wp-image-11729\" title=\"adding captions to Stories\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/captions-in-stories.png 491w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/captions-in-stories-165x300.png 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@theblondeabroad adding captions to Stories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can simply write the text in the Stories or use dedicated tools. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clipomatic-text-on-videos\/id1263032315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clipomatic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/threads-from-instagram\/id1473867767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Threads from Instagram<\/a> automatically add subtitles when you record lives. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/caption-this-video-subtitles\/id1449087035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caption This<\/a> will create captions for recorded videos, so you can just upload your content and get subtitles generated in just a few moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Share Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use captions to share a smart quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f16f405ccee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-captions-1024x652.png\" alt=\"sharing a quote \" class=\"wp-image-11730\" title=\"sharing a quote \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-captions-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-captions-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-captions-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alexinwanderland-captions.png 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption>@alexinwanderland sharing a quote in captions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Ideal Caption Length?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram offers the maximum count of 2,200 characters and up to 30 hashtags for a post. However, it doesn\u2019t mean you need to take up all that space. Provide context where necessary, but if your picture or video speak for themselves, keep your copy short.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, Instagram only displays the first couple of lines in captions, so if you want your whole text to be visible right away, stick to 125 characters or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create Great Instagram Captions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When experimenting with different captions for your posts, make sure to track analytics and see what works best for your audience. Analyze the number of likes, comments, shares, check the posting time and other metrics that will help evaluate the post\u2019s success. 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