What to Post on Instagram in May - Haute Stock Blog (2024)

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With many children out of school until the Fall, parents are still looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained, healthy, and happy.

People are also looking for ideas on how to work with kids at home, so if you’re a mompreneur with experience in this area, share your tips for staying productive!

POST IDEAS:

  • Easy meal prep for kids (bonus: what to feed picky eaters, on the daily!)

  • Homeschooling tips & tricks

  • Arts & crafts, backyard activities, and other fun ideas to keep kids entertained and learning

Searches for at home beauty tips are still going strong. After all, feeling good on the outside is just as important as feeling good on the inside!

POST IDEAS:

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Carving out time to exercise as a busy entrepreneur can be difficult in normal situations, but add lockdown restrictions to the mix, and what’s a gal to do?!

POST IDEAS:

  • Share how you fit workouts into your schedule and give your followers pointers on how to commit to their fitness plan while at home

  • Post fun exercise routines you’ve come up with or create a list of your favorite online fitness classes to follow

  • Include your favorite exercise songs, playlists, or podcasts to listen to while working out

It’s not surprising that people are struggling more with stress and anxiety, given the world’s current situation. Why not help someone going through a stressful patch by sharing what helps you settle your anxious nerves?

POST IDEAS:

  • Post about stress relief activities, which could range from journaling, reading, knitting, baking, exercising, designing, organizing, etc.

  • Pay special attention to your ‘why’ and be sure to include anecdotes that resonate so your audience connects with your stress relief methods and feels inspired to do the same!

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Let’s be real — cooking 3 meals a day for a family of any size is overwhelming. Food bloggers and those who love to cook: this is where your tips for easy meal prep come in!

POST IDEAS:

  • Share your favorite recipes, chefs to follow, or special ingredients that you can’t cook without

  • Include your process for making meal prep easier, and if it’s relevant, include links to your website with checklists, recipes, and planners

  • A shout-out to your local grocery store or a call to shop local will also go a long way!

Most entrepreneurs dream of the flexibility of working from home, but now that everyone in the family is home and trying to do the same, this might be turning into a little bit of a nightmare!

Help your followers find their at-home work rhythm by sharing what helps keep you sane, focused, and productive.

POST IDEAS:

  • Share your top productivity tips & tricks — maybe it’s putting on headphones and blasting your fav playlist, or setting “office hours” where no one can disturb you. We’re sure your followers are ready for anything to try to make working from home that much easier!

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Making our home environment feel calm and comfortable is on everyone’s minds right now. So share your tips on organization, de-cluttering, re-decorating.

POST IDEAS:

  • Topics like pantry organization are really popular right now since everyone is spending more time in the kitchen — share before/afters of your pantry and what tools you used to reorganize that space

  • How to keep kids toys under control (and put away at the end of the day!)

  • How to organize your closet or home office

Pinterest searches for “gardening for beginners” have increased, meaning search terms related to vegetables, nature, gardening, plants, flowers, and eco-conscious living will be super relevant for the next several months.

This is especially applicable for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, since Spring is in full swing.

POST IDEAS:

  • Share gardening tips, plant mom wins, or post a list of your favorite flowers that bring you joy

  • If your niche is in the eco-friendly industry, this is a great time for you to guide your followers with simple lifestyle changes that they can make right now

  • Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can mix in pretty florals to break up content in your feed and add visual interest!

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Bring on the party, come rain, shine, or lockdown!

The world could use a splash of fun and excitement, so don’t be shy to go virtual with your celebrations and invite your followers to join in on the festivities.

POST IDEAS:

  • If you’ve got a business milestone to share or a personal event to celebrate, get the party started by sharing these special moments on social media.

    • Host a live event or share Stories of your party in progress

  • Provide tips on how to host virtual graduation parties, baby showers, and birthdays, etc.

  • Make a list of party must-haves to make any celebration a success

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we believe it’s a topic that should be discussed openly, safely, and without judgement.

POST IDEAS:

  • If you’re comfortable with it, you can share your mental health journey with your followers, along with your wins and setbacks

  • Share the ways you take care of your mental health, whether it’s writing in a journal, doing yoga, meditating, exercising, dedicating a day to pampering yourself, or watching your favorite feel-good movies

  • Haute Stock Members can use this month’s bonus Canva templates to help build awareness around mental health and promote self-love

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Mother’s Day falls on May 10th, so celebrate love on this day — the world needs it!

POST IDEAS:

  • Schedule a post ahead of time wishing your followers a Happy Mother’s Day or prepare a heartfelt shout-out to that important mother figure in your life

  • If you’re planning on having a sale or running a promotion for this holiday, make sure you’re posting on Instagram Stories and your feed to get the word out

Post on Micro-Holidays:

There are so many national micro-holidays in May and we created this handy calendar below to help you keep track on what’s up and coming.

Haute Stock Members can download this calendar in the Member Hub and click on the hashtag under the holiday name to be linked directly to the Haute Stock images that are relevant to that hashtag!

Mirco-holidays are fun, easy topics to post about on your social media!

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FAQs

What type of posts work best on Instagram? ›

What should I post on Instagram to get followers?
  • Behind-the-scenes photos.
  • Instagram Reels.
  • User-generated content.
  • Instagram contests.
  • Video tutorials.
  • Influencer content.
  • Product announcements.
  • Motivational quotes.
Jun 6, 2024

How to post on Instagram like a pro? ›

How to Instagram like a pro
  1. Good lighting is everything. ...
  2. To achieve a harmonious look, use the same filter and plan your images. ...
  3. People use social media and Instagram particular to escape reality. ...
  4. Post regularly, at least once a day. ...
  5. Use appropriate Hashtags. ...
  6. Instagram filters are not enough.

What Instagram posts get the most attention? ›

What Type of Instagram Feed Post Gets the Most Engagement?
  • Carousel posts have the highest average engagement rate of all feed post types.
  • Images have a slightly higher average engagement rate than video feed posts (excluding Reels)
Apr 8, 2022

What content gets the most views on Instagram? ›

According to a global online survey conducted in 2022, 50 percent of weekly Instagram users said that they wanted to see funny content on the social media platform. Additionally, carousel posts have the highest average engagement rate of all feed post types, followed by images and videos.

How do you post an attractive post on Instagram? ›

Tell a deeper story with up to ten photos or videos.
  1. Feature eye-catching content on the first slide.
  2. Mix photos and videos for a compelling narrative.
  3. Try different angles to highlight benefits.

What should my first Instagram post be? ›

1. Personal story or “why” Why it works: People want to know you. By being vulnerable and sharing something personal, like an inspiring story of why you started your business or an obstacle you overcame to get here, you build up some likability from your audience.

What makes an effective Instagram post? ›

Write a compelling caption.
  1. Lead with the most important information.
  2. Use a consistent and personal tone.
  3. Keep copy short and to the point.
  4. Encourage action with simple, direct text.

What is the best posting strategy on Instagram? ›

Post at The Right Times (and Don't Over-Post) Over-posting on Instagram is a surefire way to turn off your existing followers. If all they see is your brand on their news feed, they will probably unfollow you as fast as possible. However, you want to post consistently to stay in their news feed regularly.

Which type of posts are mostly effective on Instagram to achieve goal? ›

Depending on what you want to accomplish on Instagram, we generally recommend using a mix of different types of posts like reels, static posts, quotes, Instagram stories, and carousel posts that all speak to your target audience and reach them in different ways.

Which posts to boost on Instagram? ›

The content you promote should ideally depend on how it is performing. If a content post is not getting any traction from the audience, then there is no point investing your money into promoting it. Ideally, you should focus on those content posts which received good engagement and reach.

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