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What's the most important thing when it comes to gaining followers?

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Posting quality posts on a consistent basis multiple times a week is one of the most important things you can do to grow your following. You want to focus on posting quality content that's interesting and valuable to your audience.

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How do I keep my followers on Instagram?

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You want to make sure you're actually engaging with the followers you have already. Are you responding to their comments? Are you responding to their direct messages? Are you maybe putting up a poll on your stories and asking what kind of content your current audience wants to see from you moving forward?

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How do I get the algorithm to share more of my posts?

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Make sure you're utilizing all the different tools on the platform. Are you posting IG reels and some IGTV videos? Are you posting a story at least once a day, and really leveraging all the different parts of the platform? Because that's going to help the algorithm and help you show up in more people's feeds. The company wants to reward people who are utilizing their platform as much as possible.

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Should I like a photo in return if someone likes my photos?

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If you mean liking a photo from a person who liked your photo, it's a good way to interact. Of course, you run the risk of being insincere, if you don't actually like the photos and just feel obligated to respond that way.

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How can selfies attract followers?

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If your selfies are good, then people will like them and start following you. This does not mean that you have to look attractive in your selfies, although it may help. Funny, interesting, artistic, or well-composed selfies can attract just as many followers.

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What are some good and bad things that happen on Instagram that I should be aware of?

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Good things include is getting noticed and getting your pictures liked by lots of people. Bad things include things like getting rude, hateful, or mean comments.

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What's the best time to post on Instagram if I have followers from all over the world?

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You should try to post at different times of the day. Some of your followers could be at school or asleep so make sure you post for everyone, not just the people in your time zone.

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How can I get famous without following more people?

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Use tags on your posts to get more followers. Choose the most popular tags to attract more people and get more followers.

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How do I hashtag photos?

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It's simple. When you're going to post photos you will see a caption box. You just have to write #cute #smile #swag, etc. and it will automatically appear as a hashtag. The hashtag symbol should be in the "symbols" section of your phone keyboard.

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How can I prevent Instagram from logging me out of my account?

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Instagram may log you out if it suspects hacking activity. This is a safety measure to protect your account.

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How can I get followers that I know?

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Go to your "Options" and click on "Suggested Friends." There will be two categories: “find friends on Facebook” and “find friends in your contact list." If these friends have Instagram, they will show up on these lists. If you follow them, they will follow you back.

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Are follower apps safe to download?

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Some are and some might not be, so before you download any particular app, I would do plenty of research about that app online to see what other people are saying about it.

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If a lot of people don't like me on Instagram, should I still set my profile to public?

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If you would like to get more popular on Instagram, then it is best to set your profile to public. If you are worried about the people who do not like you, simply ignore and block them. Even if they are mean to you, be nice to them to show that you are a nice person, which will gain you more followers. But overall, just do what you feel most comfortable.

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What is the best thing to include in my biography?

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Things you like, maybe a list of your hobbies, or a favorite quotation. You can also use lots of emojis, hashtags, and fancy writing to make your bio stand out.

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Why do some profiles on Instagram show "sponsored" under the username?

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When a profile shows "sponsored" under the username, it typically means the account is involved in a paid promotion or partnership, often advertising for another company or brand.

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How do I become more visible on social media?

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Try to comment as much as you can. Also, follow the steps that are listed in the article above, as they will help you significantly.

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Do I have to follow someone back if they follow me? I don't want to have 300+ notifications a day because I'm following 30 people.

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No, you don't have to. It's completely your choice. Following lots of people back will boost your account, but you can always use hashtags, etc. on posts!

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How do I block someone?

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You will need to click the "block" button in Settings, and add their name to the list.

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Will the method of unfollowing and following a famous person still work? If so, how long can I do it for before getting suspended?

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It does still work, but the follower you get eventually goes away. You also don't get in trouble for it.

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I have tried following people back, but as soon as I follow them back, they unfollow me.

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These people are just trying to get followers, same as you. Not everybody will unfollow you, just keep trying. Use the tips in the article. Focus on taking good photos and using popular hashtags.

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How do I get more followers?

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Just post regularly and be patient as it takes time for people to find you and what you're sharing. Also, make sure to post what is related to your theme.

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How often should you post a photo or video?

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Definitely post every week, and maybe every day. But don't post every hour! Try posting photos/videos every day.

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How can I stop strangers from following me on Instagram if I'm only 11 years old?

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At 11 years old, you are below Instagram's minimum age requirement of 13. To protect your privacy, set your profile to private, which will help control who can see and follow your account.

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What is the best way to start being an influencer?

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To become an influencer on Instagram, start by promoting businesses. Have someone take high-quality photos of you and post them on your Instagram. Use hashtags like #modelsearch to attract attention from companies looking for ambassadors. When you receive offers, review their accounts and choose the brands you like. Message them expressing your interest in collaborating. Follow their instructions, and as you partner with more brands, your follower count will likely increase.

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