If you are posting at the wrong time or very irregularly, you will significantly reduce your reach. Instagram Insights can help you create a schedule so you can see which days and at what time of day your posts have the greatest reach.
What happens after 10k followers on Instagram?
Once you have 10k followers, Instagram will make it easier for you to get people to your website via Stories with the swipe up to link feature. Swipe up is the only way to get a direct link from your Instagram to your other web properties. And, it’s available in STORIES, if you have 10k followers.