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Playbooks to wake up your Instagram reach
Playbooks, experiments, and momentum notes for brands, founders, agencies, and creators.
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Featured
How Campground Works: 10 Years of Algorithmic Engagement
How we've helped thousands of clients since 2016 with engagement automation that triggers Instagram's algorithm—safely. Our philosophy, process, and why human support matters.
Jan 1, 2026 · 10 min read
Spotlight
Instagram Shadowban 2026: Detection, Recovery & Prevention
Complete guide to Instagram shadowbans in 2026. Learn how to detect if you're shadowbanned, what causes restrictions, and the step-by-step recovery process.
Dec 31, 2025
Spotlight
Instagram Reels Algorithm: Complete 2026 Breakdown
How the Instagram Reels algorithm works in 2026. Watch time, DM shares, completion rates, and the exact signals that determine if your Reel goes viral.
Dec 30, 2025
Spotlight
Safe Instagram Automation: What's Actually Allowed in 2026
The definitive guide to Instagram automation in 2026. What's allowed, what gets you banned, and how to automate safely using official tools.
Dec 29, 2025
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How Campground Works: 10 Years of Algorithmic Engagement
How we've helped thousands of clients since 2016 with engagement automation that triggers Instagram's algorithm—safely. Our philosophy, process, and why human support matters.
Jan 1, 2026 · 10 min read
Algorithm
Instagram Shadowban 2026: Detection, Recovery & Prevention
Complete guide to Instagram shadowbans in 2026. Learn how to detect if you're shadowbanned, what causes restrictions, and the step-by-step recovery process.
Dec 31, 2025 · 12 min read
Algorithm
Instagram Reels Algorithm: Complete 2026 Breakdown
How the Instagram Reels algorithm works in 2026. Watch time, DM shares, completion rates, and the exact signals that determine if your Reel goes viral.
Dec 30, 2025 · 11 min read
Compliance
Safe Instagram Automation: What's Actually Allowed in 2026
The definitive guide to Instagram automation in 2026. What's allowed, what gets you banned, and how to automate safely using official tools.
Dec 29, 2025 · 10 min read
Strategy
How to Get on the Explore Page (2026 Algorithm Guide)
Reverse-engineering Instagram's Explore page algorithm. The two-stage ranking system, content signals that matter, and actionable steps to get featured.
Dec 28, 2025 · 11 min read
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Every article pulls from the same intelligence used inside Campground audits. Use this hub as your running log of algorithm changes, prompts, and compliance tips.
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Getting Started
How Campground Works: 10 Years of Algorithmic Engagement
How we've helped thousands of clients since 2016 with engagement automation that triggers Instagram's algorithm—safely. Our philosophy, process, and why human support matters.
Algorithm
Instagram Shadowban 2026: Detection, Recovery & Prevention
Complete guide to Instagram shadowbans in 2026. Learn how to detect if you're shadowbanned, what causes restrictions, and the step-by-step recovery process.
Algorithm
Instagram Reels Algorithm: Complete 2026 Breakdown
How the Instagram Reels algorithm works in 2026. Watch time, DM shares, completion rates, and the exact signals that determine if your Reel goes viral.
Compliance
Safe Instagram Automation: What's Actually Allowed in 2026
The definitive guide to Instagram automation in 2026. What's allowed, what gets you banned, and how to automate safely using official tools.
Increase Online Sales
Increase Online Sales
Plays for launching offers, warming your DMs, and keeping demand flowing when the algorithm naps.
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Instagram Shadowban 2026: Detection, Recovery & Prevention
Complete guide to Instagram shadowbans in 2026. Learn how to detect if you're shadowbanned, what causes restrictions, and the step-by-step recovery process.
Dec 31, 2025
Algorithm
Instagram Reels Algorithm: Complete 2026 Breakdown
How the Instagram Reels algorithm works in 2026. Watch time, DM shares, completion rates, and the exact signals that determine if your Reel goes viral.
Dec 30, 2025
Strategy
How to Get on the Explore Page (2026 Algorithm Guide)
Reverse-engineering Instagram's Explore page algorithm. The two-stage ranking system, content signals that matter, and actionable steps to get featured.
Dec 28, 2025
Agency Ops
Agency Ops
White-label workflows for teams running Campground on behalf of multiple clients.
View category →Compliance
Safe Instagram Automation: What's Actually Allowed in 2026
The definitive guide to Instagram automation in 2026. What's allowed, what gets you banned, and how to automate safely using official tools.
Dec 29, 2025
Case Study
The Real Cost of Instagram Bots (Case Studies)
Four real accounts that used Instagram bots. What happened, what it cost them, and why the true price is 20-50x the service fee.
Dec 23, 2025
Trust
Why We Don't Sell Followers (And Never Will)
Buying Instagram followers destroys engagement rates and tanks algorithmic distribution. The math behind why purchased followers hurt your account.
Dec 20, 2025
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Signals, hooks, and packaging ideas for founders, marketers, and creators.
View category →Getting Started
How Campground Works: 10 Years of Algorithmic Engagement
How we've helped thousands of clients since 2016 with engagement automation that triggers Instagram's algorithm—safely. Our philosophy, process, and why human support matters.
Jan 1, 2026
Strategy
Why Most Instagram "Hacks" Don't Work Anymore
10 Instagram myths that refuse to die—and the truth behind each one. Stop wasting time on tactics that don't work in 2026.
Dec 24, 2025
Algorithm
The Death of Vanity Metrics: Why Saves > Likes
Instagram's algorithm now weights saves 3x higher than likes. Why this shift happened and how to create content that gets saved.
Dec 22, 2025
Industry Trends & Data
Industry Trends & Data
Benchmarks and macro shifts we’re tracking across Instagram engagement.
View category →Data
Instagram Engagement Rate Calculator + 2026 Benchmarks
Calculate your Instagram engagement rate with our formulas. Plus 2026 benchmarks by follower count, industry, and content type to see how you compare.
Dec 27, 2025
Case Study
We Tested 5 Instagram Growth Services (Here's What Happened)
We paid for and tested 5 types of Instagram growth services over 60 days. The results, risks, and which approaches actually work for sustainable growth.
Dec 26, 2025
Data
30-Day Instagram Audit: What We Found in 500 Accounts
We audited 500 Instagram accounts and found the same mistakes everywhere. The 8 most common issues holding accounts back and how to fix them.
Dec 25, 2025
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