If you’re expecting me to tell you to pay for followers using some special software, app, “totally legitimate company that uses a real person to grow your account,” etc. No. Just no.
Instead, here are 3 methods of gaining new eyes on your account that I don’t hear experts talk about nearly enough.
1. You pick a few accounts that you love with larger followings and you start conversations with their followers/community in the comments. People naturally want to see who they are talking to which will get them to your page. Those people might become real friends too because you have similar interests.⠀
2. Similar to the first tip, if you leave an amazing, well thought-out comment on someone’s page, they might pin it to the top of the comments section. That means you are the first person their followers see when they go to comment or snoop on other comments. While you can’t guarantee someone will pin your comment, when it does happen, it’s a goldmine.
3. Tag brands/people in your stories! As you’ve likely seen, when you tag someone in your story, they can re-share that to their story. If you’re tagging brands you love and larger accounts in your story and they re-share it, then your story gets pushed out to all of their followers too. Make it a goal of tagging one account per day in your stories and see what happens. Here are a few ideas: If you’re cooking, tag the spice brand you use. If it’s a workout video, tag the athletic wear brand you’re wearing. Maybe you have an accountability partner, tag them (but if they have a small account don’t expect big results). When you’re watching a show on Netflix, tag the show or the actors. You never know who might see it and give you a big boost.
Now go put this to the test! Tag me in your Instagram story @stressfreesocial and I’ll be sure to re-share it!