9 Grids? Pass.

The 9-grid method claims to say goodbye to the Instagram hustle, but is it worth it?

Here’s the idea behind it. 💡 You create 9 static posts (single images or carousels) at the top of your profile, which act as a home page/sales page/about page.

You continue interacting with your followers by posting stories but leave your feed untouched.

👉 The problem with the 9 grid is that if you’re ONLY posting on stories, you aren’t growing your following. Your reach stays stagnant. ❌

Stories only go to your current followers, but feed posts can reach new audiences each time you post!

Another thing to keep in mind: Your feed won’t have anything new posted, which might make it look like you’re not active on social and have gone out of business.

When a potential client lands on your feed and sees posts from 30+ weeks ago, they might just as quickly visit a competitor’s Instagram who’s posting regularly and looks active. 👀

I’m sure 9 grids can work for some people in certain industries, but for small businesses as a whole, I DON’T recommend them. 🙅‍♀️

✨ If you want to grow your client base and be discovered, you HAVE to post regularly and consistently. ✨

If you need help keeping up with your Instagram, feel free to reach out!