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50 Instagram Story Ideas

50 Instagram Story Ideas

Looking for fresh Instagram Story ideas to jazz up your small business? I've got 50 fun and engaging ideas that will take your Stories from basic to brilliant! These ideas will help you connect with your followers, boost your reach, and keep your content lively and exciting.

Instagram Stories are like a sneak peek into your day - they’re perfect for sharing moments, behind-the-scenes looks, and more. They let you share content that doesn’t quite fit on your main feed and give your followers a personal glimpse into your business or life.

Why Use Instagram Stories?

Instagram stories can enhance your social media marketing game and help you connect with your audience in a more engaging way. By utilizing Instagram stories, you have the opportunity to reach a larger audience beyond your followers. Instagram stories help you to:

  1. Reach a wider audience with hashtags and location tags
  2. Showcase your authentic self with glimpses behind the scenes
  3. Boost engagement with interactive polls and quizzes
  4. Stay relevant by showing up daily

If you haven't already, it's so important to start incorporating Instagram stories into your social media strategy and watch your engagement and following grow. Your audience is waiting to connect with you in a more authentic and engaging way, so don't miss out on this valuable opportunity.

You can use our Instagram Story Templates for Canva to create lots of content for your account.

Here are some creative Instagram story ideas to help you boost your small business.

50 Instagram Story Ideas

Instagram Story Ideas to Educate

  • 6 Signs You Are...
  • How To Become More...
  • How To Organise Your...
  • Essential Tools For...
  • Solve A Problem
  • Product Comparisons
  • Product Demo
  • Before And After
  • Quick Tips
  • FAQs

Behind The Scenes Instagram Story Ideas

  • A Day In The Life
  • What's In Our Workspace
  • Our Daily Routine
  • Favorite Social Media Apps
  • What's On Our Calendar
  • Product Unboxing
  • Meet The Team
  • Office Pets

Inspiring Instagram Stories

  • Why you started
  • What you’ve learned in biz
  • Someone who inspires you
  • How to find motivation
  • Productivity tips
  • Charity Work
  • Trend Alert
  • Inspirational Quotes

Instagram Stories to Celebrate

  • Followers milestone
  • Positive client feedback
  • Celebrate a small win
  • Share a launch
  • Success Stories
  • Seasonal Content

Promotion Ideas for Stories

  • New product launch
  • Best sellers
  • Customer favorites
  • Personal favorites
  • Sale
  • Limited Time Offer
  • Special Announcement
  • What's On
  • Sneek Peak

Instagram Stories for Engagement

  • Ask a question
  • Get product feedback
  • Name a product
  • Run a poll
  • Competition
  • Fun Facts
  • Customer Appreciation
  • This Or That
  • Throwback

By using our social media templates to edit in Canva, you can create content for stories that is not only engaging but also helps you connect with your audience on a deeper level.

So go ahead, get creative, and start sharing your story!

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