Trending Sounds and How to Go Viral!

Create Easy Viral Reels on Instagram! Finding new trending sounds to promote your business on Instagram: Step 1... Start!

5 Tips, Tricks, and/or Hacks for creating sensational Social Media Content for Business or Personal Instagram by using trending sounds. 

  1. In order to have a viral video or trending reel blow up on Instagram you will need to find the next sound that hasn't quite taken off yet, however, people are listening and thinking of ways to use the sound in a way that inspires replication. There are several resources you can use to find trending sounds. I always like to check Tik-Tok as this platform is typically 2-4 weeks ahead of Instagram on average. Generally speaking most sounds trend on Tik-Tok before they go viral on Instagram. 
  2. Be sure to log into your professional account and check out the trending reels section for insights that will help you go viral! 
  3. The next step to creating a viral reel on Instagram is always the hardest and that is actually starting the project.  As a professional procrastinator, I always find that once I begin and engage in setting up my camera, practicing the dance moves/transitions, and filming a few bad takes, (make sure you save those for your bloopers and start thinking about how you can Repurpose Content to create a longer shelf life. Authenticity demands authority and being yourself will resonate with your audience while creating a real bonding moment for your viewers as they see that you are leading the newest trend and must be the REEL DEAL!  Before you press record, take a second and check your COMFORT level 
Calm mind, Organized plan, Music on, Free from distractions, Optimistic mind, Repetitive practice, Take 2 Videos.
  1. Once you have your video edited and ready to publish you will want to make sure you post at the right time! You need to ask yourself, when are your customers online? Also, consider when your other post has gotten the most engagement and try to post around that time. Depending on how long your social media accounts have been activated you may be able to review the insights to gather this information. 
  2. Share, share, and share! Whether that is to another page, a community group, or through direct messenger. You want to be sure your content is pushed out in front of as many prospects as possible in the quickest amount of time!