I'm just gonna say it, there's no quick fix to gaining hundreds of true followers overnight. I'm not what you would consider Instagram famous, but I have reached the 1k mark recently, and the number climbs daily. This is for the people that have privately asked me how I gained so many followers since I'm not famous, or well-known for anything in particular. Now, before you click away from this page and look for something that will tell you how to get 1000 instant followers, I need to wish you good luck. It won't happen! You can buy as many followers as you want, but those are what you call "ghost" followers. They aren't active, and are pretty much useless to you. Followers are nothing but a number, but if you're like me, you want to increase traffic to your blog. Social Networking is key to to achieving this, and I believe Instagram is the most eye-catching way to do it. Remember to be patient, these tips won't get you instant IG fame, but you will reach that with real followers who are interested in what you're posting.
1. Post Regularly
I'm Guilty for posting up to 4 times a day, but my followers are the kind of people that already expect that from me. I'm consistent. I post at least once a day, so that I keep them interested and involved in my daily life. Now, if your Instagram isn't that kind of account to post every day, post every other day. Be consistent, and don't drop off the earth for a week then post 10 pictures to catch up. Give your followers something new to look at every now and then. If you disappear, that could lead to a few unfollowers every time.
I'm Guilty for posting up to 4 times a day, but my followers are the kind of people that already expect that from me. I'm consistent. I post at least once a day, so that I keep them interested and involved in my daily life. Now, if your Instagram isn't that kind of account to post every day, post every other day. Be consistent, and don't drop off the earth for a week then post 10 pictures to catch up. Give your followers something new to look at every now and then. If you disappear, that could lead to a few unfollowers every time.
2. Use Hashtags
Hashtags are very important when it comes to getting quality traffic. Use only hashtags that have to do with your posts, but not too specific. The more generic, the more traffic. Keep your generic hashtags relevant to your content. For example, my Instagram is mainly about yoga, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. The hashtags that I would use on a photo are #yoga, #fitness, #instayoga, #health, #strength, etc. This attracts people with mutual interests, and their more likely to follow your IG and stay active by commenting and liking your photos regularly.
DO NOT use spammy hashtags such as #follow4follow #like4like. These will get you nowhere of value! Whoever follows you under those hashtags are likely to unfollow you or not stay active with your posts. These followers are called "ghost" followers, because it's like they're not even there. Quality over quantity always!
Hashtags are very important when it comes to getting quality traffic. Use only hashtags that have to do with your posts, but not too specific. The more generic, the more traffic. Keep your generic hashtags relevant to your content. For example, my Instagram is mainly about yoga, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. The hashtags that I would use on a photo are #yoga, #fitness, #instayoga, #health, #strength, etc. This attracts people with mutual interests, and their more likely to follow your IG and stay active by commenting and liking your photos regularly.
DO NOT use spammy hashtags such as #follow4follow #like4like. These will get you nowhere of value! Whoever follows you under those hashtags are likely to unfollow you or not stay active with your posts. These followers are called "ghost" followers, because it's like they're not even there. Quality over quantity always!
3. Stay Active With Your Followers
Whoever likes your pictures, check out their IG page, follow them if you like their stuff, leave a couple of comments, and let them know that you're not just another "fame hog." If someone comments on your photo, comment back! Keep active as a follower, and you're exposing yourself to even more people who don't follow you (yet!). Be kind and return the favors, or be the first to give the favor. This is a good way to make "Instagram buddies" with someone!
Whoever likes your pictures, check out their IG page, follow them if you like their stuff, leave a couple of comments, and let them know that you're not just another "fame hog." If someone comments on your photo, comment back! Keep active as a follower, and you're exposing yourself to even more people who don't follow you (yet!). Be kind and return the favors, or be the first to give the favor. This is a good way to make "Instagram buddies" with someone!
4. Personalize
Letting people know you're not a robot is one of the most important thing to getting more followers and activity.Write a short (very short, not a novel) story behind the photo you're posting. Give the audience something to relate to. This engages more activity, showing that you're just like them, living your own life. It makes your content so much more meaningful, interesting, and refreshing! This also doesn't mean you have to write about each and every post, but it's still nice :)
I really hope these tips can help you out! I'm not a Social Media expert, but I've noticed what helps, and what doesn't help. These are the strongest points to incorporate while collecting followers that want to be part of your audience. Happy Instagramming!
Letting people know you're not a robot is one of the most important thing to getting more followers and activity.Write a short (very short, not a novel) story behind the photo you're posting. Give the audience something to relate to. This engages more activity, showing that you're just like them, living your own life. It makes your content so much more meaningful, interesting, and refreshing! This also doesn't mean you have to write about each and every post, but it's still nice :)
I really hope these tips can help you out! I'm not a Social Media expert, but I've noticed what helps, and what doesn't help. These are the strongest points to incorporate while collecting followers that want to be part of your audience. Happy Instagramming!