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When to Change Your Targeting (And How We Decide)

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Targeting isn’t changed daily; it’s done strategically. Updates usually occur:

- Every few weeks when a targeting pool becomes less effective.

- After analyzing growth metrics like engagement rate, new followers, and action success.

- When Instagram trends shift, making some hashtags or audiences less relevant.

Signals We Look For

- Decline in story views or engagement from targeted actions.

- Lower conversion from profile visits to followers.

- Zero or very few actions being logged daily.

After retargeting, results typically improve within days. The refreshed audience brings back higher engagement and a new wave of potential followers.

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