Written By: Je’Ana C.

Social media is such a big part in today’s society and can absolutely be used for good! Instagram is an amazing social media platform and it is used by many. Individuals such as entrepreneurs, businesses, and so many more use it to expand and reach their audience.

Instagram is one of the highest engaging + popular platforms. Creating content and acquiring authentic followers is a priority for some.  As a blogger, this is super important and it is the key to creating a brand or presence on social media! To make it easier, I created a short list of 7 hacks that help have helped me gain followers on Instagram!

7 Hacks to Get More Followers on Instagram

1. Create an Attractive Bio & Profile

Most of the time, your Instagram bio is what people look first, besides your feed. It tells your audience who you are and what your content is all about. Below are some suggestion you should include in your bio!

• Make it interesting & fun

• Use specific keywords

• Have everything spaced out

• Add little emojis/icons

• Include website link (if you have one)

• Include email (optional)

 *You can check out my Instagram bio here!

2. Schedule Posts

There are many Instagram tools that allow you to schedule your posts for Instagram. One of them are Tailwind. This platform is what I use to schedule my content, so that I do not have to worry about posting a picture constantly. Most importantly, it allows you to focus on creating more content & engaging with your audience. 

3. Join Twitter Groups & Threads

When I started using Instagram to get traffic to my blog, I had no idea that twitter threads existed. Twitter is a great social media platform that always have Twitter groups that have different threads that you can join, and it is not just for bloggers. It can be for anyone such as artists, businesses, etc.

In these threads, you can share your content & your links. There are always Instagram Follower Threads going on that allow to you gain some followers!

4. Use Hashtags

Benefits

• Makes your content easier to find

• Encourages audience interaction

Hashtags are tags you put at the end of every post. You should be using all 30 spots that Instagram allows. They help expand the spread of your audience, which means more followers. The best hashtags to use are ones that aren’t super popular because then you will get lost in the mix. You want hashtags that are related to your content and that are popular enough to get you those likes + follows.

5. Consistently Post & Engage

Based on recent studies, consistently posting and engaging is the key to gaining more followers! This means that the more you post, the more followers you get! Sounds easy right! Using a scheduling tool such as Tailwind is a great way to make sure you are posting consistently. It allows you to schedule Instagram posts ahead of time.

Engagement is another task that help you can more followers. Make sure to respond to any comments in a kind manner. Also genuinely comment on other profiles. This means that one worded comments are a no go!

6. Have a Theme

When I started an Instagram for my blog, I didn’t realize the importance of having a theme. Later, I discovered that my feed was all over the place and it was very inconsistent. This is when I decided to rebrand my entire feed by archiving and deleting content that didn’t fit my niche or color scheme I was going for.

I wanted a vibrant and bright theme and created + edited my photos to fit that. I simply used the Vivid or Bright Presets on Lightroom Studio. 

To clarify, a theme will give an overall aesthetic look of your account. It is something that will form a lasting impression on your current & potential followers.

You can check out more of my feed here!

7. Clear + Engaging Photos

Making sure that you are developing clear photos & relatable content is essential. It is important to have engaging pictures because it will allow others to connect to them & you, which leads to potential follows. This is really simple and can easily be done with a digital camera or your phone.

I hope you guys enjoyed these useful hacks to gain more followers on Instagram. They are very easy to follow and will help you achieve your goals. Please comment your thoughts below and

feel free to check out my Instagram to gain some inspiration and to connect!