How to get more Instagram Followers

Instagram is an online social media website and a photo/video sharing, it also allows users to share them on a variety of different websites such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and many other social media sites. Instagram was created in 2010 and has since gain popularity and has over 100 millon users. Users of Instagram can also install the app on their smartphones and easily upload their photos.

Many different businesses are starting to join Instagram to increase their popularity and many brands and companies use it as a marketing tool and to communicate with their fan base.

A feature that Instagram has is when users upload photos on the site, instead of the usual 16:9 aspect ratio it uploads it in a square shape similar to Polaroid photos.

In this article you will learn how to get more followers on Instagram and increase your brand presence on this popular social media website.

Socially Connect Everything

Like with all the social media sites make sure you link up your Twitter page and Facebook page to your Instagram account as this will increase your online presence. When you connect all your accounts together users are more likely to engage with you as well.

#Hashtags

Just like Twitter and other social media websites, Instagram has hashtags. Using hashtags can increase the popularity of your posts as well as new users discovering your content. Use as many hashtags as you can when uploading your photos, but don't overdo it.

Timing

Timing is important in everything in life. If you are a minute late your going to miss your train or if you don't make it to a meeting on time then its your fault. Timing is very important on Instagram as well. A good guideline for posting is Monday at 5PM.

Personal Things Sell

Users are more inclined to liking and commenting on content that are about extravagant lifestyles. For example users will like things more if they are photos of fast cars, big houses, exotic holidays, etc. Also if you post personal photos they will also get more likes and engagement.

Upload only GOOD photos

Make sure you upload good quality photos. Nobody likes looking at blurry crap. Upload different photos and don't just upload photos of one thing, otherwise your users will get bored. Be Spontaneous with your uploads. Also don't upload all your photos in one go or your followers may miss the photos.

Be an ACTIVE user

Like with all other social media websites, you have to be active on Instagram. This means following other people and liking and commenting on their photos. You'll be surprised at how many more followers you can get from just following this step.

Use Filters

Filters are another thing that is beneficial to use. Filters make your photos look way better. It allows your photos to look more creative and stylish. It makes the photos appear way more professional. For more info on the different types of filters you can use on Instagram please click here.



If you follow these steps properly and implement them, you will be sure to get more followers on Instagram.

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