I Posted an Instagram Reel EVERY DAY for a YEAR - Here's What Happened
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This video took me a long time to put together. More than just a year of posting a reel to instagram everyday, it was also a big challenge to myself as an artist. I've always struggled with social media, or the grind necessary to be successful on most platforms and admittedly approached them selfishly as ways to express myself rather than ways to grow my business.
This video covers my experience and results of posting a reel everyday for a year, and while the results might be a bit surprising to you, the real message here isn't until the end. I spent a LOT of time on this video and hope you find it insightful.
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0:00 Howdy
0:42 How I Created a Reel Everyday
2:25 The Results - Was it Effective in Growing My Business?
4:14 The True Lesson and Secret to Social Media Success
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The real question is, are you already following me on instagram? instagram.com/alexarmitage_/
I am now :)
yes
Sorry, never watch instagram at all.
Sorry Alex, I’ve removed myself from pretty much all social media as I find it a waste of time. It’s amazing what I now have time to finish up. I’ve also learned a lot about the history of New Mexico where we live through postcard collecting which I now have more time to pursue. And I don’t think I’m receiving nearly as much spam in my email.
Yep 👍
I don't care about how many likes or followers I have. I just enjoy getting out with my camera on a trail.
Finding joy in photography is the easy part, thank goodness. Thats how we all got here!
That's called a hobby. Which is fine. But he's running a business. Which is also fine.
This is the way
Then this video is not for you🙄
@@tanner.quinteroMandalorian moment here 😄
I clicked on this video hoping not hear another bullshit speech from a youtuber / instagrammer telling me the secret recipe for success, and i finally found it. Thank you.
Don't play the game
Oh wow. Thank You!
200 followers on my channel
20 must be friends
50 must be mums friends
100 must have forgotten they subscribed
20 cos you can see some part of my back if you nearly close your eyes,
And 10 that must actually like my personality
But each time I go back on my channel I remember how lucky I am and it brings tears to my eyes
Thanks for sharing your experience
This is the first Video of you I saw. That's an instant like and follow for being just honest without wasting anyone's time while also putting in quite a lot of work. Love it!
Ditto - that's a like and a follow on my part as well. BTW I choose *not* to play the game; I have a small (private) IG account where I do more lurking than posting.
Thanks so much Alex
Just a fact that some folks get lucky, while others don't. You have great art and photography!
The appreciation is a distraction, not a goal. Your art is your satisfaction and your refuge. As the Eagles would say, "Every form of refuge has it's price."
That’s all well and good but like he said he has to make a living too, so more appreciation = more followers = more potential business.
IG is garbage. Most social media is garbage. Twitter has fooled people into thinking they can have a discussion about incredibly nuanced topics in 200 or less characters. Worst still discussions have boiled down to pithy “hot takes” that stoke drama and say nothing. IG comments are quite literally an open pit toilet for peoples’ dysfunction. Short form content, in its essence, always leads to this.
This is why I enjoy YT long form content the most. You can actually learn things, watch incredibly works done by some dude in his garage, or follow along adventures with someone living an alternative lifestyle to your own. I’ve had more sparks of inspiration that have led to actually doing watching YT videos than any shitty “inspirational” soaked 30 second clip.
I don't feel very different than you do. As much as I TALK about instagram here. I don't consume on it unless its for work.
Love it! I love changing your headspace and being able to just give a healthy amount of effort into it. A lot of times I go WAY too hard and burnout quickly. Thank you for the perspective.
Instagram died last year. I used to post every day at the same time. They killed reach and without reach, I don't see the point anymore.
not to mention all bot accounts trying to scam you
Same I don’t go on IG anymore. There’s no reach there, content lives for a very short time, and too many ads. Not worth my time or art.
Same here. I just stopped using IG.
Instagram is no longer for photography. It's to push short form video. Thanks to TikTok.
@@KevinNordstromand also to poor management with a very narrow mindset
So many thoughts here!
1. The initial reels just were images. There are so many reels like these - even those who are not photographers can make it. The reel that blew up was you showing how you shoot. There was novelty in it, connection and that truly showed what your business is.
2. Artist and good marketing are different. Insta has nothing to do with artist and everything to do with marketing
3. Insta is a channel. Like every channel of promotion it needs to be optimised, relevant and contextual for your business. Don't go by other's algos - a reel a day. You can choose quality, creativity and think more in terms of what's the business objective!
4. Insta or any channel are fantastic for the idea that the asset you created once could forever help you get leads. And that's making money when you sleep
Thanks for this video, as a small business owner helped me to consolidate my thought.
the message was great! definitely a unique and uplifting take. 🥺
I love honest videos like this. Awesome portfolio. Enjoying what you do is most important.
Great message Alex!
Nice work man, a super important message delivered beautiful! Thanks for the reminder.
Really enjoyed this video. Super relatable with my own struggles with posting on socials. Love your photography and enjoyed your delivery enough to check out some other videos.
thank you for making this video! what a great message! i truly needed to see this as I struggle a lot with what to post or how much to post, or how often, etc. I also find social media just exhausting... but you are right... its a game! and we can choose whether or not to play the game. Cant wait to see the next video!
Great post, Alex. I am going to say that I'm really impressed with your effort over the years as you have strived to provide interesting and relevant content while sharing some of what is going on behind the scene. I have watched your photography evolve, your production value continually climb, and have really enjoyed the way you have re-focused your brand. Well done!
Thanks Lance
Love the honesty on this Alex !! Your art is absolutely incredible, and it's what you said, photos are not what people are really looking for in reels, so it's just about the game itself :D
Thanks so much!
Such a great video! I love this mindset for social media, it should definitely be a more common thing for content creators (especially to avoid burnout and depression for lack of success)
That was actually really helpful for me. I struggle with the same thing for my photography but viewing it as just business and a game helps tremendously! Thanks!
This is great insight! I think the problem creators is face what you enjoy and the things you like to create doesn't always fit the best strategy for growing online or even getting paid for creative work. I think you touched on that very well.
So true!
I sincerely appreciate your honesty 👏🏼
Straight to the point. Thanks for the video!
Love this, thanks for sharing, it's a good reminder!
Your images are amazing Alex. Well done on sticking it out for 365 days. I couldn't. The LAST thing I want to do when I'm out in nature taking photos is grab my phone and spend even 5 minutes posting something on social media!! It's such a disconnect from what we do as nature photographers. Thanks for the vid. 👍
Your work is AMAZING!
Love this message - thank you for your refreshing honesty!
Always!
you earned a subscriber sir for your genuine honesty.
I think that this video just changes my mind all over. But only in a positive way and i liked the way you said that something different is more relevant than just gaining followers!
This was so right on and such perfect timing for me to see. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you!
Great videos and even better photography keep pushing buddy
Bro you created a goldmine for yourself you have no idea
Great video. Wonderful perspective
That was good.... such a good message at the end, has certainly gotten the better of me, whether I want to play or not, knowing the rules... It's tough sometimes, but this was a mellow reminder and a bit of motivation....
wow, such an honest guy, love ya!
I'm not into landscape photography but your mindset alone is dope enough it deserves a sub and a like. Optimal game indeed.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Absolutely love your videos!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing a genuine message! There are so many creators out there who get caught up in creating to follow trends and ride waves that they lose sight of why they are creating or the passion for it in the first place. Disconnecting from the numbers we see on social media is very true - even if it might sound like common sense, it is validating to hear it come from someone else 😁
This is an outstanding presentation. One of the most authentic I've ever watched on TH-cam. I've seen your Instagram account, you are a gifted photographer. Thanks for such an honest video. #MuchRespect
such a fantastic, straight to the point kinda video. Thank you, Alex!
Thanks Jessy!
Excellent perspective!
This is one of the most wholesome videos I've seen in a while. Thank you, man!
Wow, thanks!
@@AlexArmitage Thank you for posting this video! 😊
Valuable insight. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
thanks for this alex :D
Great video. Thanks Alex
Wow, thank you. Pure honesty and transparency. Makes me think does seem that people more engaged with a story (almost like the old tv program How it’s made) than high end quality content, informative or educational content. Spike curiosity seems to get engagement and followers.
It’s disappointing to see accounts posting the one post over and over again and gaining hundreds of thousands of followers
Yeah and people say its not luck and you can study the algorithm, honestly its shit
Yes it’s pathetic
Tbh it’s the truth and it works
Hey Alex,
thanks for this really important video.
It helps me out so much.
Thank you!
this is a really refreshing video I gotta say.
Subbed instantly after watching this video. Don't know how I stumbled here though. Keep up the good work Alex
One of your best videos yet my friend loved it
Thanks buddy
Thank you for sharing this❤
i love this video!! thanks so much for your insights ànd love for photography!
I love this comment!
I needed to hear this.
Loved the honest video, man! I decided that I definetelly don't want to "play the game". I'd rather focus on other things and tha'ts ok.
GREAT video! Love the message.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really appreciate this video. Subscribed.
I myself spent time in photography/Art and want to say I agree what he is saying. His analysis is very good. Thank you for sharing this video.
Glad you're still out there trying to make it happen! I'm always still looking for that great composition, but my camera bag is hidden in my office collecting dust. Nobody wants to look at pictures anymore. I'm constantly frustrated with going on Instagram to look at pictures and it's nothing but ad after ad reel after reel. I'm so bummed out with social media, it's hard to even want to watch my favorite photographers on here anymore. I'm still here, just longing for the good ole days.
Maybe shift to consuming people or things that do make you happy! It's okay if you don't find joy in the things you once did.
Man I'm not a photographer, but I loved your video. The quality of the image and the sound are obviously great. But the quality of your script is amazing. Great video.
This put a smile on my face. Thank you
Thanks! Was very insightful and I'd watch more from you on the topic
Thank you!
Great video
Needed this
I totally agree, thanks for the video
I have the same Patagonia sweater , and its amazing.
Thank you for this!
I really enjoyed the overall message of this video, it’s so true about disconnecting your self worth from the like/view count. It’s just business
This as incredibly valuable, thank you mate
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very motivating for small creators, thank you!
Welcome!
Fantastic video!
Great video! Love your photos as well!
Thank you so much!
Love the video dude. I've been posting daily reels (only week days) as a challenge to myself and have been gaining just over 100 followers per week since doing it 🤘🏻 I love playing the game ✌🏻
Great video bro😎❗️
Great video
Needed this ☺
Dope Alex! Thanks for sharing
TY RJ
Well said! And shoutout to the game store...I see that Warhammer back there
Ill let him know :)
Great video! I think the insight and the comparison to chess is great. Folks need to realize there is a game afoot and then choose whether they want to play it optimally or not. Also realizing that playing it optimally might compromise one's values or what is important to them. Realize what the game is, then determine where we are as a creator as to how we play it. We might choose optimally, sub-optimally, or somewhere in the middle - whatever the choice - there really isn't a wrong answer as long as the creator is confident in their choices.
Appreciate the insight Alex!
Thanks so much man
GREAT STUFF!
The algorithm has brought me here. You are a really cool guy and the most important.. you are right! Take my like and follow :)
Thank you for such a great Energy !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video, keep on keeping on sir 📸
Posted an art process reel video and a photo on IG everyday for 4 months. My results: lost 20 followers out of the 4000 I had!
I've been feeling the same recently. I know everything I need to do to gain a bunch of traction on social media. But the art that I create is not conducive to posting every day. In terms of playing the game optimally, it would require me to make content in a format that I genuinely don't enjoy. As a filmmaker / 3D artist, I could post educational content in a talking head format, throw on captions, some b roll, and trending audio and do that consistently for a year. But then I kind of just end up blending in and looking like everyone else. Even if I find a way to put a spin on it, at the core, it's still the same as everyone else. And at the end of the day, do I want to be known as the camera tips guy? In my opinion, no. But I do see the value in the doors it will open on the sheer fact that more eyes will be on my art. It's a weird feeling as an artist today. It's a struggle of "playing the game" and being authentic. Sacrifice too much of one of those and you either find yourself looking like everyone else or unfulfilled. Thanks for the video, I liked the message at the end and think its important for artists to recognize. Cheers!
Thanks Patrick
This is so true that it's almost poetic. Great write!
Great message.
Boom! *mic drop* That's so good, I may start sending this to my clients. 👏👏👏
Thanks Kevin!
Good content bro❤
I completely agree with this entire video. As a creative, I just focus on my work and the true fans who care about it! Thanks you sir for your ART!
Thank you sir for this COMMENT!
Great video!!!
I think what you say will help a lot of artists!
Thanks for that.
Kind regards.
Thank you for a refreshing video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
kudos to you!
Good job! I like your this video.
Really great analysis! I do YT for fun so I could care less about the algorithm. People who chase the algo often come across fake. Not you - keepin' it real all the time and that's what we appreciate.
Most of the people in the Landscape space are pretty great!
Great video Alex
Thanks Tom
Well said!
Loved the chess analogy!
great content Alex! I just find your channel and subscribed. I`m living the same struggle, since in this moment I am in a creative block that came from burnout to try keep posting every day, and the true is, that it isn't worth it. Now I'm in the process of creating a TH-cam channel, since is way more richier content and relevant, besidades it pays when you are abe to monetize. So, thanks for your point! It helped! Wish you success and happiness in your journey!
Thanks so much Rick
What a great video 🙌
Thank you 🙌
Amazing!!
There's extremely strict requirements for not doing any activity that can be even remotely considered "spam" in thier very broad general terms, it basically thinks its spam if you comment on someone else's post or reel where they don't follow you or you don't follow them
You just shared a secret to insta batch processing system, Thank you! Plus it's good to know photo in reel doesn't work well based on your experimentation I love it!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video with a great message. Likes doesn't equal quality work and the absence of likes or followers mean your work is bad. Just keep creating.
Enjoy the process :)