3 Underrated Instagram Growth Strategies That Still Work in 2026 (Part 1)

Send us Fan MailThis episode kicks off a brand new three-part mini series all about underrated Instagram growth strategies that are working right now for small businesses and marketers who want to get seen and paid.Over the course of this series, I'm teaching you eight different strategies. My encouragement is to pick one or two that feel aligned, test them, and build from there. Let's grow sustainably, not frantically.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:03:38 Strategy 1: Strategic commenting — why thoughtful comments on other people's posts can grow your following without posting more07:18 Strategy 2: Inviting your existing warm audience — the most overlooked growth move that costs nothing09:45 Strategy 3: Repurposing your own content — why your best posts deserve more than one chance10:40 How to use the Edits app analytics to find your top-performing reels and bring them back11:08 Why most content is only 1-5% off — and what that means for your strategy12:04 Your homework: one simple action to take this weekLINKS MENTIONED- Free Monetize Your IG Guide: elizabethmarberry.com/freebies- Hot Reels (my 12-month Instagram content lab): elizabethmarberry.com/hot- Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: @elizabethmarberry — DM me the word LEADS for my free DM Automation Guide + 1 month of ManyChat free- Edits App by Instagram: available on the App StoreNEXT EPISODEIn Part 2, I'm breaking down why your content isn't reaching the right people even if you're posting consistently. I'll show you exactly how to position your content so your ideal clients actually share, send, and repost it. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!WORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.