1. Consistency is Key

Post regularly to keep your audience engaged. Aim for at least one post per day, and maintain a consistent posting schedule. This helps your followers know when to expect new content from you.

Try these options:

post three carousels each week.
post twice a day for a month to jump start your account.
Use your content niche or create a
Post 10 reels a month.
Make a goal to create 100 posts a month and see what happens.

2. Utilize Instagram Reels

Create short, engaging video content to increase your visibility and reach a wider audience. Focus on trending audio and popular challenges to boost your chances of going viral.

start creating videos that are relatable, unexpected, or funny
remember your first 3 seconds count!
Make sure to have a minimum of 720 p resolution
create relatable content so that your audience thinks “that is me” and will hit share.

3. Engage with Your Community

Respond to comments on your posts and engage with other accounts in your niche. This builds relationships and increases your visibility. Spend time each day liking and commenting on posts from accounts similar to yours.

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Use your IG stories:

try posting on stories 1-6 times per day.
you can show behind the scenes.
Q&A
Polls
And integrate your business’ offers into those stories.
Remember that only 30% of your stories should be personal while the other 70% should be related to your topics.
Show your face as much as you feel comfortable, but remember this is a great way to build trust.

This is a great way to connect with your audience.

4. Use Your Carousels

Instagram is favoring carousels right now and it is a fun way to grow your platform. Here’s some ideas for content and growth.

create a “cheat sheet”
Tell a story using your photos and text.
Be educational
The goal for carousels is to visual show a list or to go deeper with your audience.
You can tell a story about a mistake you made and how to avoid
you can show a this or that contrast using a carousel.
Create no less than 5 and you can use all 10 slides.
Try for 2-3 posts a week.

5. Collaborate with Other Creators

Partner with other Instagram users in your niche for shoutouts, takeovers, or joint content creation. This exposes you to new audiences and can lead to rapid growth. Look for accounts with a similar follower count for mutually beneficial collaborations.

I would start with following accounts you like and have a similar audience to you.
try to set a goal for how often you engage with these accounts.

Remember, growing your Instagram account takes time and effort. Stay consistent, be authentic, and focus on creating value for your audience. With these strategies, you’ll be on your way to building a strong and engaged Instagram community.

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