Instagram is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Gaining followers and becoming insta famous is a complexity many of us think takes too much effort. The fact is in 2016 Instagram is one of the most visited social media sites with the fastest growing user base.
Want to know how to get the maximum amount of Instagram likes and grow followers? These three tips can help.
1. Tick Tock, It’s Insta Time
Instagram is actively used during specific times of the day and on specific days of the week. Realistically you can’t spend every waking minute on Instagram (even if you might want to) and some hours of the day must be dedicated to the actual working world.
During your 9-5 work week the hours that Instagram spikes with users vary between early in the morning before work begins, and late afternoon around 5 p.m. when people are getting on Instagram after a long workday. According to a Latergramme study, on average the most successful time to post on Instagram are 2 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Here’s a time frame for the average best times to post on Instagram by days of the week:
- Monday: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- Tuesday: 3 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Wednesday: 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- Friday: 1 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 a.m. and 2 a.m.
- Sunday: 5 p.m.
2. Caption is Key
Your Instagram caption matters just as much as your picture, if not more. People love to analyze captions, whether it be a funny saying, an intriguing quote or a eye-opening statement. People who avoid captions altogether are seen as “bold” or “brave” by others. The lack of the caption could either be a strong strategic move… or a social media death sentence. Utilize hashtags and tag people/places/brands to broaden your Instagram’s following. For some inspiration, check out this list of quotes from pop-culture songs and slogans!
3. Phone. Camera. Action
What would Instagram be without the picture? It’s important to ensure your picture hits the key points that will help it receive the maximum amount of likes. According to a Huffington Post article, people love instagrams that follow a mantra of “calm, surrealism, and candidness”. So it’s important to:
- Keep photos bright
- Draw the viewer in with a clear “point of interest”: “
- Use natural light : The truth is without pure natural light your IG photo is garbage #sorrynotsorry. Filters and app-editing really can’t save a poorly lit photo, and natural light ALWAYS looks better.
- Keep an eye out for moments
Instagram is Everything
Instagram is a sure-fire way to interact with users from all across the world.The pictures posted through IG allows brands, consumers and influencer to communicate. Fitness, food and health accounts are able to join together and form communities to meet each other and share ideas or creative outlets.
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