How to get followers on Instagram for Free
Don’t pay for Instagram followers! Below are free tips you can incorporate into your Instagram marketing to gain followers.
One tip is to Aim for the Explore tab. The Explore tab is what you see when you click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the Instagram app. Instagram states this is where “you can find photos and videos that you might like from accounts you don’t yet follow.”
The Explore tab features Instagram posts, Stories, and IGTV. Users first see a grid of content chosen by Instagram’s algorithm. Users then have the option to choose to dive deeper into specific content subjects using the topic channels at the top of the screen.
Half of Instagram accounts visit Explore every month. That’s a huge opportunity for brands looking to grow their audience. You can also pay to get into the Explore feed by selecting Explore as an ad placement.
Implement these free tips and watch your Instagram followers grow – organically!
- Follow relevant users
- Have a thoughtful Instagram strategy
- Define your target audience
- Create a consistent brand story and aesthetic
- Use keywords to appear in searches
- Use relevant hashtags to reach new users
- Craft a great bio and profile
- Share engaging, high-quality content
- Write compelling captions
- Pin your best comments
- Promote your Instagram account on other networks
- Embed Instagram posts in your blog
- Post content that’s meant to be re-shared
- Share your Instagram account in other communications
- Use the Instagram nametag
- Aim to get featured
- Aim for the Explore tab
- Tag your location
- Tag relevant users
- Encourage others to tag you
- Follow relevant accounts
- Engage with existing communities
- Work with influencers in your niche
- Collaborate with other brands
- Embrace Instagram Stories
- Use interactivity features
- Make the most of Stories highlights
- Try an Instagram Live collaboration
- Try an IGTV series
- Create an AR filter
- Post consistently
- Post at the right time
- Schedule your posts and stories
- Run contests
- Consider advertising on Instagram
- Learn from Instagram Insights
Dream Big,
La Shawn, Small Business Warrior