Instagram is full of acronyms and new ones are popping up almost everyday. As of January 2024, there are over 100 social media specific acronyms. Creators need to stay on top of them so they can continue creating relevant content. One such acronym is SMT and it can be found all over Instagram.
The most common meaning for SMT is ‘send me this,’ which is a signal to send them what you’re talking about. In this article, we’re going to go over SMT and how you should be using it in Instagram posts.
The Meaning of SMT on Instagram
SMT is a popular acronym on Instagram that stands for “send me this.” Creators will tag each other in posts with “SMT” to indicate that they are interested in your content. They want you to send them what you’re showing.
For example, let’s say you run a cooking Instagram page. You post a recipe and someone is loving it. They comment SMT on your post, which means ‘send me this’ showing interest in learning the recipe or finding out more.
This is a great opportunity for you to share what you know. You can respond directly to the comment with a link to the recipe, a longer video showing how you made it or perhaps your blog where you’ve posted it. This creates engagement between you and someone who is interested in what you’re posting.
Another example of SMT being used on Instagram is on a product page. If you’re selling a tangible product, you can link to it when someone comments on SMT. Simply put, SMT opens a dialogue with you and other Instagram users to talk about your post.
When is it Appropriate to Use SMT?
The acronym SMT is very versatile on Instagram. If you’re interested in something that was posted, throw them an SMT! It doesn’t always have to be for a physical product. Here are some examples:
Recipes
As we mentioned in our previous example, recipes are a great place to use SMT. Creators will usually have content ready to go to send you if you’re interested in their recipe.
Art
Arts and crafts content creators are always posting something interesting. If you want to find out how to purchase a piece from them, comment SMT on a post. You can also comment SMT on content to figure out how they made it. Some artists will have ‘how to’ content available.
Travel
Another place SMT comes in handy is on travel posts. Travel bloggers who are selling travel packages or how-to content love to get an SMT. Expressing interest will get you a comment or message back with the location in the post and hopefully some travel tips.
Fashion
Fashion content is another place where using SMT is common. You can comment SMT to find out where they purchased their outfit, or how to buy a piece of clothing from them. This can also indicate that you’re interested in finding similar fashion items or accounts.
Conclusion
Using SMT to express interest in something a creator has posted is a fantastic way to engage. For content creators, responding to SMT posts on your content shows others that you will share information with them and hopefully expand your audience and engagement as well!
