How To Be A Handmade Boss

53 - How the Instagram Algorithm Really Works in 2025 (for Handmade Business Owners)


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Hey handmade boss 👋 

Feeling like you’re doing all the right things on Instagram but still not getting the reach or engagement you hoped for? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong 💛

In this episode, I’m lifting the lid on how the Instagram algorithm actually works in 2025... in simple, no-fluff terms, just for makers like you. Whether you sell on Etsy, your own website, or at markets and fairs, this is the behind-the-scenes peek you’ve been waiting for 🔍✨

We’re chatting about:

📌 What Instagram is focusing on right now

🚫 Why some posts flop (and how to turn it around)

💥 The biggest mistakes handmade sellers make

📈 Easy, feel-good tips to boost your visibility without the stress

This isn’t about chasing trends or burning yourself out. It’s about working with the algorithm so your beautiful creations can shine in front of the right people 🌟

You’ve got this — and I’ve got you 💕


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✨ Before you go…

If you’re stuck staring at a blinking cursor wondering what the heck to post, or your socials just aren’t bringing in the sales, then don’t miss my free challenge: Fix Your Socials. From 11th–18th August 2025.


It’s a 5-day makeover for your handmade business content, where I’ll walk you through exactly how to improve your hooks, visuals, CTAs, consistency, and engagement so that posting feels easier and starts working for you.


🎯 Perfect for handmade businesses who want to grow without dancing, guessing, or burning out.


Sign up now at handmadebosses.com/fixmysocials and let’s make your socials finally sell the way they should.


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