1. Should you upload YouTube Shorts to Instagram?
Yes. Do not share only the YouTube link because:
Instagram will not promote posts with external links (it wants people to stay on Instagram).
If you post only link ? very low reach.
Best method:
Upload the video directly to Instagram as:
Reel (main)
Then also post Story and Feed if needed.
2. Add YouTube link — but in a smart way
Put your YouTube channel link in your Instagram bio.
In Reels caption write:
“Full drawing videos on YouTube ? link in bio ?”
Do not paste full YouTube link in the caption of every reel.
3. How to Improve Instagram Posts (Reels)
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Post Reels consistently (at least 1 per day) | Don’t upload only photos |
| Use simple, cute, clean thumbnails | Don’t add too many words |
| Use relevant music from Instagram library | Don't use copyrighted music from outside |
| Add engaging captions + emojis | Don’t make captions too long |
| Reply to comments quickly | Don’t leave the post inactive |
4. Upload using Web or Instagram App?
For Reels, use Instagram App ? Better quality + Music options.
Web upload does not allow full music selection and may compress.
So: Use Instagram App.
5. Can you use other songs?
Yes, but:
Use Instagram built-in music library.
If you import music manually ? video may get muted / blocked.
So choose music inside Instagram when uploading.