{"id":128414,"date":"2019-03-11T22:27:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T22:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=128414"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:14:42","slug":"better-instagram-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/better-instagram-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a better Instagram feed: 5 ways to give your account that catalog vibe"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Pew Research Center, over 35% of adults now use Instagram<\/a>. It\u2019s the fastest growing social network on the scene these days and most use it to keep up with friends, look at food, and maybe do some shopping<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s also a great way to develop your personal brand and get your name out there.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re trying to become the next big thing in influencing or want to show off your social chops before kicking off a job search, you\u2019ll need to create a cohesive feed that represents you. A polished, organized version of you, that is.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips for kicking your \u201cgram\u201d up a few notches, by virtue of being consistent, intentional, and ideally, yourself.<\/p>\n

How to take your Instagram feed to the next level<\/h2>\n

1. Pick an overall aesthetic<\/h3>\n

The basis of a great Instagram account is the overall vibe. Vague, we know. But, you need to develop a consistent look and feel.<\/p>\n

Do this by considering your feed in terms of the grid.<\/p>\n

On a broader level, how does each image fit in with the others? Use similar colors, subject matter, composition, angles, and fonts in your posts. This doesn\u2019t mean everything is the same, but it does mean that you should avoid a haphazard scrapbook-style feed.<\/p>\n

Pick a handful of colors to use in your feed \u2014 no more than five. The idea is, you\u2019ll have these little pops of the same colors that connect when photos are displayed in your grid.<\/p>\n

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2. Be consistent with your filters<\/h3>\n

And by consistent, what we mean is, you should use the same filter for all of your images.<\/strong> After you’ve made some decisions regarding your overall aesthetic, it’s time to think about creating a filter that flatters.<\/p>\n

The filter you use functions as a sort of visual personality. It makes your feed feel more cohesive and organized.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a long time since Instagram\u2019s default filters were enough to impress. As such, if you’re going for that professional vibe, you’ll need to do a custom job.<\/p>\n

Apps like VSCO<\/a> and Lightroom <\/a>make it easy to do this\u2014and you can save your settings for long term use.<\/p>\n

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VSCO allows you to select preset filters, then customize to build your own<\/a>. This means it\u2019s relatively easy to set up a custom filter without starting from scratch.<\/p>\n

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3. Post with a target audience in mind<\/h3>\n

Marketing \u2014 whether you\u2019re just marketing yourself or growing a business \u2014 is all about understanding your target audience.<\/strong> The better you know these folks, the more effective your content.<\/p>\n

To figure out who that audience is, you need to ask yourself a few questions first. For example:<\/p>\n