We analyzed over 700,000 Instagram posts across nearly 68,000 profiles and found a consistent pattern! 🔥 Posts where creators replied to comments saw a 21 % lift in engagement. More than half the profiles in our dataset performed above their typical baseline when they engaged back. It reinforces what many Instagram creators feel intuitively. Posts gain momentum when conversations continue! 💙 With Buffer’s new community space now launched, our goal is to make that rhythm easier to sustain across every channel you manage and create for! 🔗 Full data breakdown is on the blog: link in bio! #instagramstrategy #i̇nstagramgrowth