{"id":241587,"date":"2021-10-07T18:38:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T18:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinmodern.com\/?p=241587"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:41:29","slug":"free-ways-to-grow-your-instagram-followers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.spinmodern.co\/?p=241587","title":{"rendered":"Free Ways to Grow Your Instagram Followers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick Tricks for Gaining More Instagram Fans<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You can take a shortcut by purchasing followers or using bots. But these methods only hurt your business in the end. Valuable Instagram followers are real people who are genuinely interested in your business and who want to engage with your content. How do you begin attracting more people and growing your Instagram followers? Today, we will go over 20 ways to grow your instagram followers.<\/p>\n

1. Leverage Your Bio<\/b><\/p>\n

Ensure to use targeted keywords that give visitors a brief overview of your business. Including a link in your bio will also pique your audience\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n

2. Define Your Target Audience<\/b><\/p>\n

Hone in on who you\u2019re trying to reach. Consider the following questions:<\/p>\n

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  • How old are they?<\/li>\n
  • When and how do they use Instagram?<\/li>\n
  • What are their pain points?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    3. Use Relevant Hashtags<\/b><\/p>\n

    Hashtags help people find your content. When you use hashtags relevant to your target audience, the more likely they are to follow your business.<\/p>\n

    4. Post at the Right Times<\/b><\/p>\n

    Posting at ideal times will increase your brand\u2019s visibility. The best time to post includes Wednesday and Friday at 10AM.<\/p>\n

    5. Engage With Followers From Your Competition<\/b><\/p>\n

    Followers of your competitors represent people who may be interested in your content. Encourage them to visit your page by liking and commenting on their content.<\/p>\n

    6. Share Your Brand\u2019s Story<\/b><\/p>\n

    Share content about how your product is made or an employee\u2019s perspective. This humanizes your brand and gives your audience something to connect with.<\/p>\n

    7. Use Geotags for Local Discoverability<\/b><\/p>\n

    Tagging your business location is an easy way for people searching for that location to find your content.<\/p>\n

    8. Post Aesthetically Pleasing Photos<\/b><\/p>\n

    This is an obvious point but it\u2019s worth mentioning. High-quality photos are visually engaging and will make your audience want to see more of your content.<\/p>\n

    9. Write Interesting and Creative Captions<\/b><\/p>\n

    Captions that ask a question or tell a story captures your audience\u2019s attention and will make them want to follow you.<\/p>\n

    10. Pin Your Best Comments<\/b><\/p>\n

    Pinning comments helps to foster a connection with your followers and attract new ones.<\/p>\n

    11. Use Instagram Stories<\/b><\/p>\n

    Instagram stories increase your interactivity and help engage your followers.<\/p>\n

    12. Highlight Your Best Stories<\/b><\/p>\n

    Instagram story highlights help your audience get an idea of who you are as a brand. Highlighting your best stories will encourage people to follow you.<\/p>\n

    15.Run Contests and Giveaways<\/b><\/p>\n

    Running contests and giveaways can attract a large number of people to your brand\u2019s page. As a contest requirement, you can ask participants to follow you.<\/p>\n

    14. Promote Your Instagram on Other Platforms<\/b><\/p>\n

    Leverage your other social media platforms by encouraging people to follow your Instagram page.<\/p>\n

    15. Embed Instagram Posts on Your Website<\/b><\/p>\n

    An embedded clickable post on your website makes it easy for website visitors to discover your Instagram page.<\/p>\n

    16. Post Shareable Content<\/b><\/p>\n

    Sharable content increases the number of eyes on your page. Some examples of shareable content include infographics, memes, and quotes.<\/p>\n

    17. Create a Reel<\/b><\/p>\n

    An Instagram Reel is a short engaging video. Creating Instagram Reels increases your chances of getting discovered.<\/p>\n

    18. Encourage Others to Tag Your Page<\/b><\/p>\n

    When Instagram users tag you in a post, their followers see your handle and click it if they want to learn more.<\/p>\n

    19. Try Instagram Live Collaboration<\/b><\/p>\n

    Going on Instagram Live with other creators or businesses is a way to boost your reach and increase engagement.<\/p>\n

    20. Post Consistently<\/b><\/p>\n

    Your followers want to see your content regularly. The more you post, the more they engage. And high engagement triggers the Instagram algorithm to make your page more discoverable.<\/p>\n

    Get More Instagram Followers With Spin Modern<\/b><\/p>\n

    Attracting followers and building your business Instagram requires a social media marketing strategy. Spin Modern creates social media marketing strategies designed for your needs. We can help you grow your instagram followers.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re ready to transform your presence on Instagram, call us at\u00a0(757) 772-8523.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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