Vanity Metrics Don’t Pay the Bills: What Instagram Isn’t Telling You About Bookings

If you’ve ever found yourself stressing over low likes, comparing your follower count to other boutiques, or wondering why your Reel didn’t “blow up” — this one’s for you. In today’s episode, we’re calling out vanity metrics for what they really are: a distraction. Because while you’re worrying about likes, you might be ignoring what actually fills your diary — DMs, enquiries, trust, and conversion-focused content. We’ll talk about: Why follower count doesn’t equal footfall The truth behind “likes” vs bookings How to shift your focus from algorithm to actual results What the best-performing boutiques are doing differently on Instagram If you’re ready to stop playing the popularity game and start treating your Instagram like the sales tool it is — hit play. And remember, you don’t need 10K followers to have a 10K month.