How to Create and Schedule an Instagram Reel Post on Nuelink
Make sure you're signed in to your Nuelink account and that your Instagram and Facebook account(s) are connected. If not, you can connect by following these steps. Now, let's walk through the process of creating an Instagram Reel video post.
⚠️ Remember that Short-form Video posts are only supported by Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. If scheduled to any other social media platforms, your short-form video will be automatically converted to a regular video post.
Contents of this Guide:
- Introduction.
- Reel Posts Requirements.
- Create and Schedule a Reel Post on Nuelink.
- Reel Video Post FAQ & Troubleshooting.
What You Must Know about Instagram Reels.
What is a Reel Video?
A Reel video, usually 15 to 90 seconds in length, is a quick and lively video posted on Instagram. These videos often come with music and cool effects. They offer a platform for users to share creative content, express themselves, promote brands, or simply enjoy some fun.
Why make a Reel Video Post?
People make reel videos for various reasons, including entertainment, social engagement, promotion, education, and building a community. Additionally, some brands use reel videos to highlight products, humanize their brand, leverage trends, educate their audience, and gain a competitive edge in the digital world.
Read more about getting the most out of Instagram Reels Marketing:
- How does the Instagram reels algorithm work?
- How to Repurpose Your TikToks as Shorts and Reels
- How to Use AI to Grow on Instagram Organically
- How Brands Can Achieve Growth and Visibility on Instagram
What are Reel Posts Requirements?
⚠️Important Note: Make sure to follow Instagram Reel's video requirements, here.
Let’s Create and Schedule a Reel Post on Nuelink
Video Tutorial:
Here’s a video walkthrough of the process of creating and scheduling an Instagram Reel Video post on Nuelink:
Create a Reel Video Post:
Go to your Nuelink Account and Click Create Post.
You can find the ‘Create post’ button all over Nuelink, at the top of the left side navigation bar and the top right corner of your Queue and Any of your Collections.
Click on the 'Shorts, Reels, Tiktoks' Option from the top bar.
Select your Collection:
Select the 'Collection' you want to add your Thread Post to.
ℹ️What's a Collection?A collection is like a folder for your social media posts. It helps you organize and schedule your content, making it easier to reach your followers. You can set your Collections to have multiple groups of social channels, social media posts types and schedule time slots based on your liking. You can personalize collections by naming, coloring, and setting schedules. Learn more about how to create your Collections here.
Select Social Channel (Instagram Accounts):
Next, Select your Instagram account.(It will be auto-selected if you added it in your collection. We highly recommend adding your Instagram to your collection to avoid having to select it each time.)
⚠️Important Note: Make sure you have already connected your InstagramAccount. Learn more about Connecting Social Media Accounts.⚠️Keep in mind that Short-form Video posts are only supported by Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. If scheduled to any other social media platforms, your short-form video will be automatically converted to a regular video post.
Add Media:
Click on 'Upload Video' or 'Media Library' to add your video.
Upload Video: Select a video from your Media library
Media Library: Select a video from your Nuelink Media Library, Drop Box, Box, Google Drive, and Google Photos.
Once your Video is Uploaded, Check the following:
- Check your Post Preview of your selected Social Media Account (Instagram).
⚠️Important Note:If you encounter any errors while uploading your video, please click on “See Specifications” Under your Post Preview to see the recommended media format. (scroll down if you can’t see it).
Add Thumbnail(Cover):
Add a Thumbnail to your Reel video:
Change Thumbnail: Upload your Thumbnail from your media library.
Hide Thumbnail: Mask your Thumbnail on Nuelink, but it will show on your account once your
post
is published
Reset Thumbnail: Remove your Thumbnail at once.
Caption and NueAI Assistant:
Click on Caption to add your post description, spice up your caption by using the NueAI Assistant.
What is NueAI Assistant?
Feels like your Caption is missing something? Add a little razzle-dazzle to your caption by clicking on NueAI Assistant tool.
Generate Hashtags: Let NueAI Generate hashtags that match your post's caption for you.
Rephrase: Let NueAI paraphrase and enhance your caption for you.
Make it engaging: Let NueAI make your caption more captivating and interactive.
Make it formal: Let NueAI make your caption more formal and professional.
Expand it: Let NueAI turn your short caption into a paragraph.
Shorten it: Let NueAI summarize your Caption and keep the main key idea(s).
Make it a Thread: Let NueAI turn your Caption into a multi-section Thread.
Use your own Prompt: Insert your own prompt and let NueAI generate A full caption for you.
In the following tutorial I used the ‘Make it engaging’ and ‘Generate Hashtags’ by NueAI.
Edit your Video Caption with the Following features:
Emoji Picker: Choose Emojis that align with your post.
Change Text Direction: Change which direction your text starts.
Hashtag Manager: Generate Hashtags for your post or pick from your already created hashtag groups.
Add Short Codes: Select your Short code to add to your caption. Learn more about Short Codes.
More Options & Automations:
Scroll Down to Pick from Exclusive Nuelink Features!
You can Toggle On/Off any of the following features:
Also add to Instagram feed: Enable this option to automatically add your video to your IG Feed.
Share this Reel as a story too on Instagram: Enable this to automatically share your Reel video post on your Instagram story.
Auto retweet after(Twitter Only): Allows you to auto retweet your tweet after a period of time of your choice.
Send follow up comment: Customize a comment to be added to your post after an amount of time, you can also use NueAI Assistant to enhance your follow-up comment.
Use alternative text (Image Only): Implement Alternative text in your image. (Not supported on Reel videos)
Send follow up comment: Customize a comment to be added to your post after an amount of time, you can also use NueAI Assistant to enhance your follow-up comment.
Scheduling Options:
Select a Scheduling Option once your post is ready.
Add to Queue: This option allows you to post to your Collection Queue.(Last in Queue)
Share Next: This option allows you to schedule your post to be published in the next available slot in your collection queue.(Next in Queue)
Save as Draft: you can save your post for later editing, publishing, and scheduling. (Will not be added to the Queue)
Post Now: This Option allows you to publish your post immediately. (Will skip the Queue)
Cancel: This option discards your post and your edits and doesn't save it to draft.
Where to find your Post After You Are done:
Once you are done scheduling, you will find your video post in your Queue.
Queue Editing Options:
View: Take a quick look at your premade post.
Post Now: This Option allows you to publish your post immediately. (Will skip your Queue)
Edit: Make more Changes to your drafted post.
Delete: Permanently remove your post.
If you have Saved your Video post as Draft you will find it at your collection Queue, just click Drafts right under your Post you can find options to resume editing and scheduling.
Drafts Editing Options
View: Take a quick look at your premade draft.
Add to Queue: Move your Drafted post to the Queue.
Edit: Make more Changes to your drafted post.
Click the three dots to access more options:
Post Now: This Option allows you to publish your post immediately. (Will skip the Queue)
Move: Move your post to another Collection.
Duplicate: Make a copy of your drafted post.
Delete: Permanently remove your draft.
Reel Video Post FAQ & Troubleshooting:
Why did my Reel not post after I scheduled it?
If you encounter any publishing errors it is most likely due to the video duration, format, or size.
Please make sure your Reel video post meets Instagram requirements.
What is the maximum size allowed for Reel videos?
Currently, Instagram only allows a maximum size of 100MB for Reel videos.
Can I bulk-upload posts with Reels to Facebook and Instagram?
Yes, we have recently added the ability to add video content when bulk-uploading posts. This is how you can bulk-upload your posts.
Can I change the time of posting for a post that is already in the Queue?
Luckily, you can. Click on Edit at the bottom of the post then click on Schedule. You can then select an exact date for your post.
Finally, if you happen to have any additional inquiries, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Check our Help Center for further tutorials. We offer several videos and articles on effectively getting the maximum benefit out of Nuelink.
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