A while ago, I hit a wall.
No matter how hard I tried, my Instagram Reels weren’t getting views. Some of them barely crossed 100, even though I put in effort, picked trending audio, and made sure the content was decent. It was frustrating — especially when I saw others hitting thousands or even millions.
But instead of giving up, I started asking myself: “Why are my Instagram Reels not getting views?”
I dug deeper, tried different strategies, tested tools — and eventually, I figured out what was wrong.
Today, some of my Reels reach millions of views — and in this post, I’ll break down exactly what changed and how you can fix your Reels too.
Arif Akdogan
Top Reasons Why Your Instagram Reels Aren’t Getting Views
If your Reels are underperforming, it’s usually not because of just one thing. Multiple small mistakes add up and stop your content from reaching more people.
Here’s what I discovered:
1. You're Posting at the Wrong Times
Instagram heavily rewards content that gets quick engagement. If you post when your audience is inactive, your Reel gets buried before it has a chance to trend.
2. Your Hook Isn’t Strong Enough
The first 2–3 seconds of a Reel are everything. If the opening isn’t attention-grabbing, viewers will scroll away before giving it a chance.
3. Poor Captioning or No Hashtag Strategy
Reels without engaging captions and relevant hashtags often fail to get discovered by the right audience.
4. Video Quality and Thumbnails Matter
Low-resolution videos or boring thumbnails kill interest fast. Instagram is a visual platform — your content needs to look sharp and inviting.
5. Inconsistency
Posting once and disappearing for a week tells the algorithm you’re not serious. Instagram promotes creators who show up regularly.
These were all things I was doing wrong — and when I corrected them, I saw results.
The Game-Changer: Posting Reels at the Best Time
One of the biggest breakthroughs for me was this:
I wasn’t posting when my audience was active.
Even the best content can flop if you post it at the wrong hour. I realized I needed to schedule my Reels for peak engagement times — and that’s when I found Circleboom Publish.
Why I Use Circleboom Publish to Schedule My Instagram Reels
Circleboom is more than a scheduling tool. It became my full Instagram content assistant.
Here’s what makes it different (and better) than anything else I tried:
🤖 AI-Powered Caption Generator – It helps me write engaging, relevant captions without wasting time.
🔍 Hashtag & Emoji Suggestions – I get smart recommendations based on the Reel topic.
🎨 Built-in Image Curation – Integration with Unsplash, Giphy, and Canva makes it easy to create visual content from scratch.
📅 Best Time to Post Suggestions – Based on analytics, it tells me the exact time when my followers are most active.
🔄 Multi-Platform Scheduler – Besides Instagram, I can schedule content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more — all from one dashboard.
Using Circleboom, I don’t just post more. I post smarter.
How to Schedule Instagram Reels with Circleboom (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how I schedule and optimize my Instagram Reels using Circleboom:
Step#1: Open your browser and land on Circleboom Publish.
If you still don't have an account, you can create one with a few clicks.
Step #2: On the first page, you'll find options for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google My Business, Instagram, Pinterest, Threads, YouTube Shorts and TikTok.
You can link your accounts to the Circleboom Publish dashboard to schedule posts on your Instagram and TikTok.
Step #3: After clicking "Instagram Specific or Reels" you can start posting Reels.
Step #4: Click on the Reels section.
Step 5: To share reels on your Instagram and TikTok accounts simultaneously, select the accounts you have previously connected to.
Connect to other accounts to share the same video on YouTube Shorts and Facebook.
Then upload your Reels to ''Media Bar''.
Step #6: After writing your caption, click on Next.
Now, your Reels is ready to share.
Step #7: Easily share your post on both Instagram and TikTok by clicking ''Post Now''.
Or you can schedule it to share the best times to get more engagement.
No more guessing. No more missed opportunities.
Bonus Advice: Don’t Limit Yourself to Instagram Only
Here’s one of the smartest moves I made:
Arif Akdogan
Both platforms are optimized for vertical video content. By repurposing my Instagram Reels, I expanded my reach without creating new content from scratch.
Thanks to Circleboom’s multi-platform support, I can now schedule one video and have it go live across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Facebook, and more — at the perfect time for each.
From 100 Views to Millions — And You Can Do It Too
If your Reels aren’t getting views right now, don’t panic.
It’s not about luck. It’s about knowing what’s wrong and fixing it. Once I understood where I was going wrong — especially with posting times — and used tools like Circleboom Publish, everything changed.
Now I don’t stress over when to post, what caption to write, or how to manage content across platforms. It’s all automated and optimized.
👉 If you want to give your Reels a real shot at going viral, start by posting at the right time and using the right tools.
Your next viral moment might just be one scheduled post away.
