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Strategy report · Updated Aug 23, 2026

What's working for @Ashkitor on Instagram.

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Ashkan Torshizian

12K followers · 91 posts

“DM for work”

Engagement rate

12.36%

Per post, last 90 days

Posts per week

0.2

Niche avg 4.0

Average likes

1.4K

92 avg comments

Post mix

Last 90 days · 91 posts indexed

Reels 28%
Carousels 8%
Static 4%
UGC reposts 60%

01

Top-performing posts

The three posts pulling the most engagement in the last 90 days.

02

Content pillars

AI-clustered themes the account posts about, with example posts pulled live from Instagram.

  1. 01

    Persian Wisdom

    15.00%

    Single images or carousels with short Persian quotes or poems. These tap into cultural resonance and philosophy, driving likes through relatability. Emotional depth stands out.

  2. 02

    Portrait Poses

    20.00%

    Portrait-focused carousels and images showcasing model expressions. Crediting photographers adds professional polish. Strong comments from visual storytelling.

  3. 03

    Style Reels

    40.00%

    Dynamic reels demoing outfits and styles with video credits. Questions in captions boost interaction. Consistent high engagement from trend relevance.

  4. 04

    Nature Escapes

    10.00%

    Travel reels capturing nature and trips. Scenic vibes create viral moments. Rare but high-impact.

  5. 05

    Behind Scenes

    15.00%

    Backstage and collab reels with brands or teams. Fun, casual energy builds community. Features music and movement.

03

Posting rhythm

Cadence and timing patterns over the last 12 weeks.

0.2 posts/week

Niche benchmark · 4.0/week

-96% above benchmark
2026-W23 2026-W34

Best days

Tuesday · Friday · Sunday

Best hours

6-8pm · 2-4pm · 9-11am

04

Signature hooks

Caption patterns the account reuses across high-performing posts.

[Style opinion question]? 😎 Video : @x

Used 4×
  • نظرتونه؟😎 Video : ‪@ice_artwork_‬ Outfits‪@lbbclo‬lo

  • Hi, Mom, what do you think? Video : @ice_artwork_

  • چطوره؟😎 Video : @ice_artwork_

[Persian motivational quote].

Used 5×
  • تلاش کن، نتیجه خودش حرف می‌زنه.

  • هر نور که آید او از نور تو زاید او می مژده دهد یعنی فردای تو می‌آید

  • دِلی …

[Artistic theme]. Photographer : @x

Used 3×
  • Where Fashion Meets Art … Photographer : @saynasoleimanii

  • Eyes say what words can’t…. Photography: @ice_artwork_

  • New look, same confidence. Photographer : @sepehrghadrdan

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05

Strategy summary

What's working, what to fix, and what to ship next.

TL;DR

Posting cadence is the biggest leak at just 0.2 posts/week, starving a 12k-follower audience hungry for style content that explodes like 12,755 likes on [25]. Style reels dominate with 95 comments average, pulling 400-500 likes via simple opinion questions and collab credits ([3],[8]). Persian quotes quietly outperform images at 1,659 likes [10], proving emotional hooks work cross-format. Lean into reels crediting creators for 60% UGC feel, post 4x/week on Tuesdays/Fridays to reclaim momentum. Fix inconsistency to turn sporadic virality into steady growth.

Working

5
  • Style question reels average 85+ comments ([3],[5],[8]).
  • Persian quotes on images hit 1k+ likes ([10],[22]).
  • Collab credits boost pro feel, 60% posts tagged.
  • Tuesday posts viral historically ([24],[23]).
  • Reels outperform static by 2x likes.

Risks

5
  • Cadence too low at 0.2/week, post more consistently.
  • Mix English/Persian captions unevenly, balance for wider reach.
  • Underuse carousels recently, rotate with reels.
  • Few calls-to-action beyond questions, add saves prompts.
  • Older viral posts untapped, remix travel themes.

Ship next

5
  • Ramp to 4 posts/week starting with style reels on Tuesdays.
  • Test 3 hook variations per reel for comments.
  • Partner more with @ice_artwork_ for 70% of content.
  • Analyze saves on quote posts to refine.
  • Schedule posts in 6-8pm windows.

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