5 Done-for-You Instagram Post Templates

Feb 7

Written By Taylor Cready

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📸 Your DFY Instagram Post #1

Topic: Things I Don't Do
Suggested Post Type: Reel
Visual: Use b-roll.
On-Screen Text:

[#] things I DON'T do as a [what you are] who [what you've achieved]

Example: 6 things I don't do as an influencer who scaled to $10k months

Caption Template:

[Include a teaser for the entire list so they expand, like "#6 is most important", etc.]

[List item 1]
[List item 2]
[List item 3]

[*repeat for all of your bullet points]

[Depending on your topic, ask a question to encourage comments, or use a CTA to download a freebie or starter guide]

Tips:

Add a trending audio!
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📸 Your DFY Instagram Post #2

Topic: Quick Tutorial
Suggested Post Type: Carousel
Visual: Niche-related photo with text overlay or graphic

Slide 1 (Hook):

how to [achieve specific result] in under [timeframe]... 👉

Example: how to find brand emails in under 2 minutes... 👉

Slide 2:

step 1: [insert step 1] [add a screenshot or other visual if applicable]

Slide 3:

step 2: [insert step 2] [add a screenshot or other visual if applicable]

Slide 4:

step 3: [insert step 3] [add a screenshot or other visual if applicable]

Slide 5:

pro tip: [bonus tip or hack]

Slide 6:

why this works: [brief explanation]

Slide 7 (CTA):

want [what your freebie or product offers]? comment "[KEYWORD]" and I'll share it with you! 🫶

Caption Template:

📌 make sure to save this for later and comment "[KEYWORD]" and I'll send over more strategies via DM! 💫

Tips:

Add a trending audio!
Automate the link delivery with Manychat (get 1 month free with my link!).

📸 Your DFY Instagram Post #3

Topic: Your Transformation
Suggested Post Type: Reel
Visual: Use b-roll with transformation proof overlays (like your old reels view count vs current), text showing the transformation, or use 2 different b-roll clips to show your transformation
On-Screen Text:

Text 1: 6 months ago: [share your struggle or starting point with a clip or photo or text overlay]

Text 2: Today: [share your achievement or current state with a clip or photo or text overlay]

Text 3: What changed everything... ⤵️

Example:
6 months ago: Sending 50 pitches, getting 0 responses
Today: Brands reaching out to ME
What changed everything... ⤵️

Caption Template:

Turns out I didn't need [insert a common misconception of what your niche thinks you need to be successful, like a fancy camera for UGC]

But what I actually needed was [key insight or strategy change]

Here's exactly I changed:

[Change 1 and impact]
[Change 2 and impact]
[Change 3 and impact]

And guess what? You can implement all of this starting today

Comment "[KEYWORD]" and I'll send you the exact framework that made this possible 💫

Tips:

Add a trending audio!
Automate the link delivery with Manychat (get 1 month free with my link!).

📸 Your DFY Instagram Post #4

Topic: You Find My Account
Suggested Post Type: Reel
Visual: Use b-roll.
On-Screen Text:

Text 1: you want to [achieve this] but don't know where to start

Text 2: then you find my account

Caption Template:

You're in the right place! 👋

If you're here, you're probably [insert struggle], wanting to [achieve this], and looking for someone who gets it (hi, that's me 🙋‍♀️)

I went from [your before state] to [your current state] in [timeframe], and I'm here to show you it's possible for you too.

Ready to get started? Comment "[KEYWORD]" and I'll send you my [relevant freebie] to help you take that first step 💫

Tips:

Add a trending audio!
Automate the link delivery with Manychat (get 1 month free with my link!).

📸 Your DFY Instagram Post #5

Topic: Things I Wish I Knew
Suggested Post Type: Carousel
Visual: Niche-related photo with text overlay or graphic

Slide 1 (Hook):

7 things I wish I knew before [starting X journey or becoming an X]... 👉

Example: 7 things I wish I knew before becoming a UGC creator... 👉

Slide 2:

#1: [lesson 1]