Organic10 Ways to Grow an

InstagramFollowing

photos are uploaded on Instagram per day.

80 million

people use Instagram each month.

400 million And more than

photos have been shared on Instagram to date.

30 billion

Monthly Instagram users are expected to reach

by 2019 in the U.S. 112 million

Instagram is now one of the world’s largest photo libraries.

And it’s a necessary tool for marketers.

50% of marketers plan on increasing their use of

Instagram this year.

But many still don’t know how to increase engagement organically.

Here are the

you can achieve organic growth on Instagram.

10 Ways

1 Use authentic & real photos.

Brands see more conversions when user-generated photos are used instead of staged professional shots.

25% increase

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2 Like photos with relevant hashtags.

This will help you get noticed by people who may be interested in

your product.

3 Be social.

Comment on photos posted by industry influencers and

thought leaders.

4 Share your story in your bio.

Humanize your brand on Instagram. This makes you more

relatable and authentic.

5 Test your filters!

Every audience is different. Test filters to see which style

your audience likes best.

6 Follow your users back.

When you first build your Instagram, it’s good practice to follow back

those who follow you.

7 Be consistent.

Post at least one photo per day to consistently gain an active following.

8 Comment back.

It can make someone’s day when you reply to a comment!

9 Have a good profile pic.

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Remember, your name already displays next to the profile pic, so use your logo or something punchy and memorable.

10 Give shoutouts.

Whenever you partner with someone who has a large following,

acknowledge that on Instagram.

Then watch the magic happen!

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