{"id":61686,"date":"2014-03-02T19:48:30","date_gmt":"2014-03-02T17:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=61686"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:50:52","slug":"all-about-instagram-12-tips-to-get-more-followers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/all-about-instagram-12-tips-to-get-more-followers\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram guide: 12 tips to get more followers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this sixth installment of our Complete Guide to Instagram<\/a>, we’ve put together 12 <\/strong> top tips <\/strong>that will help you increase your\u00a0number of followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n

For many of us, “success” when it comes to social networks is measured through the number of subscribers to our account. Instagram is no exception to this rule and “just” following the\u00a0rules of photographic\u00a0composition<\/a> is usually not enough to make sure your photos are popular. Here is a series of small, easy-to-implement tips that will\u00a0showcase your account.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to all your contacts<\/strong> who are already using Instagram<\/h3>\n

Before you embark on a frantic race to achieve\u00a0likes, you can first count on your friends to build up a solid base of\u00a0followers. To do this, go to the options menu and press Find people to follow<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram:<\/p>\n

Go to options and then click Find People to Follow<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s then possible to scan your address book and your Facebook account to find people you know.<\/p>\n

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Subscribe to your friends who are already using Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n

Make sure your account is\u00a0public<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From the menu Edit your profile<\/em>, make sure that\u00a0Publications are private<\/em> is not ticked. Of course, you have chosen this option, but you can change your mind.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram:<\/p>\n

Make sure your profile is public<\/em><\/p>\n

Share your photos on other social networks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the strengths of Instagram is the ability to publish content on other online services such as\u00a0Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Foursquare, and Flickr. To link all of these accounts to your Instagram profile, go to the option,\u00a0Preferences<\/em> > Share Settings.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Instagram:<\/em><\/p>\n

Link all of your social networks to Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n

Look after\u00a0your bio<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Instagram attracts millions of users and so it’s\u00a0important to look after your profile. Most users will probably just skim over it, but for those who take the time to read your bio, it’s probably the info in your profile that\u00a0will make them want to follow you.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram:<\/em><\/p>\n

Your profile could be read by anyone! Look after it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Add a caption to all your photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For each photo or video you share on Instagram, you can add a short piece of text. Our advice? Try to describe\u00a0the situation as accurately as possible, while avoiding an avalanche\u00a0of\u00a0hashtags. By simply reading the description, users should be able to put the picture in context.<\/p>\n

Don’t hesitate to specialize in one area<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you a fan of big guns? Feel free to use\u00a0your entire Instagram account to show this. Users will more easily identify\u00a0the type of photos you put on there\u00a0and can immediately choose to follow you or not. Then get in touch with your imaginative side – and show some originality! There are already too many accounts that only publish\u00a0photographs in black and white, or only use the\u00a0Toaster filter, for\u00a0example.<\/p>\n

Use hashtags properly<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To gain popularity\u00a0on Instagram, it’s important to use the right hashtags at the right time. Many sites such as\u00a0TagsforLikes.com<\/a> reference the most current popular words. Among the ones you just have to use, there is of course #tbt for ThrowBackThursday<\/em><\/a> , #ff for FollowFriday<\/a> or #YOLO for YouOnlyLiveOnce<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So hashtags are used to sort pictures and videos\u00a0by keyword. Through the\u00a0Explore<\/em> tab, you can find the content you want. The goal? Follow authors sharing the same interests, hoping they follow you in turn.<\/p>\n

Avoid quick fixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some websites and fake Instagram\u00a0accounts offer so-called revolutionary\u00a0solutions. Don’t trust them, because\u00a0most of them don’t\u00a0meet Instagram’s\u00a0conditions of use. By using their service, you may well see your Instagram account being disabled.<\/p>\n

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Connect your Facebook account to Instagram<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the menu Options<\/em> > Share\u00a0Settings<\/em> > Facebook options<\/em>, Instagram gives you the ability to automatically display your\u00a0Instagram content\u00a0on your Facebook wall. Tick \u200b\u200bthe box “Share likes on<\/em> Facebook”<\/em> to encourage your friends to interact with it.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram:Share content that you like on Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n

Post photos at the right time of the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most common ways to generate likes is to appear in the top results of a specific\u00a0hashtag\u00a0search. It only takes a few seconds, but the more people who are connected during those few seconds, the greater your chances of gleaning new followers. A little analysis is therefore necessary.<\/p>\n

Instagram users typically consult their timeline<\/em> in the morning before leaving for work or in the evening at home, on\u00a0the comfort of their own couch. Think about the time that you’re going to\u00a0share your photos with the world. A photo published at 11.30am is\u00a0unlikely to unleash crowds of followers.<\/p>\n

Use third-party applications and offer original content<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Collages, original effects, unpublished filters,\u00a0regram<\/a> friends: you’ve got lots to choose from. Many applications of this type are free, so take the opportunity to add a touch of originality to your account. Simply type Instagram\u00a0into your favorite app store<\/a> and download the applications that seem the most interesting.<\/p>\n

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See? Lots to choose from!
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Follow these tips and you should see your number of followers\u00a0gradually increase. The increase will probably not be very\u00a0dramatic in the early days, but your publications should gradually become more\u00a0successful.<\/p>\n

Have we missed something? Don’t hesitate to give us your best hints and tips in the comments!<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this sixth installment of our Complete Guide to Instagram, we’ve put together 12 top tips that will help you increase your\u00a0number of followers on Instagram. For many of us, “success” when it comes to social networks is measured through the number of subscribers to our account. Instagram is no exception to this rule and … Continue reading “Instagram guide: 12 tips to get more followers”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2043,"featured_media":61689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[2441],"tags":[2354],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-61686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","tag-app-subdomain-redirectioninstagram"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t