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How To Become Instagram Famous in 2023 [8 Steps]

Are you wondering how to become Instagram famous?

If you want to be the next Kylie Kardashian or Cristiano Ronaldo, we’ve got bad news — we can’t make Kris Kardashian your mom or bless your feet into super-stardom. (That’s asking a little much)

But we can show you how to find Instafame. After that, whether or not you surpass Ronaldo’s 464M following is up to you.

If you want to become Instafamous, there’s a pretty straightforward formula to follow. We’ll walk you through it in these eight tried-and-true steps.

1. Define your personal brand

2. Find your niche and cater to it

3. Listen to your audience

4. Engage your followers

5. Be consistent

6. Create quality content

7. Treat your Instagram account like a business

8. Manage sponsorship interest like a boss

Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a fitness influencer used to grow from 0 to 600,000+ followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear.

These days, being “Instagram famous” means more than just having a large following. Instafamous accounts are usually influencers or creators, which means they can use their audiences to drive awareness about a trend, topic, company or product.

Instafame isn’t instant. You can’t buy a ton of followers, call yourself an influencer, and wait for brand deals to come rolling in.

That goes for folks who are the one-hit-wonders of viral videos, too. Sure, they might experience a brief flare of Instagram attention. But that fame will die out fast if they don’t keep producing high-quality content.

Take @flyysoulja, who had a monstrous 15 minutes on TikTok because of their viral “island boy” video. They now regularly post content on Instagram, maintaining over a million followers.

Source: @flyysoulja

The following steps take time and effort. But they’re consistent with the habits we see influencers and Instafamous folks using.

1. Define your personal brand

If you don’t have a viral video to springboard you into millions of followers, you’ll need to start at the beginning.

That means figuring out how you want to show up on Instagram. Remember, the “you” you put on Instagram is your brand. So your online identity needs to feel (and be!) authentic — your followers will know if it isn’t.

Branding can be an in-depth process. Here are five steps to defining your personal brand and some questions you can use as prompts.

Step one: Define your goals

Without clear goals, you won’t be able to measure your success. Start by thinking about why you’re pursuing Instafame.

  • Why do I want to become Instagram famous?
  • What does Instagram fame look like for me?
  • What milestones can I achieve to reach my goal of being Instafamous?
Step two: Find your differentiator

Next, consider what sets you apart from your competition. No matter your specialty, you’re probably entering a crowded market. Why should someone follow you instead of someone else?

  • What makes me stand out from the crowd?
  • What can I do better or differently than other personal brands like mine?
    • Note: This doesn’t have to be a huge difference — you could be the sassiest baker on Instagram, for example, or the most polite mycologist.
Step three: Write down your narrative

Your backstory is where you say who you are and what you care about. People remember emotionally-driven stories more than facts. Plus, staying on point with your copy is easier when you have a brand story to refer back to.

  • What is my story?
  • Where did I come from, and where do I want to go?
  • What motivates me?
Step four: Define your personality

You want your content to be consistent and recognizable. That means each post should reflect your brand’s personality in some way. Are you trying to inspire your followers? Teach them? Amuse them?

  • What are five words that describe my personality?
  • What is my brand voice?
  • How do I want people to see me? How do people actually see me?
Step five: Craft your personal brand statement

A personal brand statement is a short, catchy statement you can refer back to while creating your content. Externally, it can act as an elevator pitch.

Look at your previous answers and ask yourself, “Who am I? Why am I doing this? What makes me unique?”

You can put your personal brand statement in your Instagram bio. Consider, like creator Lauren Sundstrom has, pairing it down to the bare essentials of what your audience needs to know.

Source: @laurengsundstrom

Voilà! Now you’ve got a personal brand you can build your Instagram strategy around.

And a note: These answers will evolve with your brand. It’s meant as a guide, so don’t stress too much about perfecting it the first time.

2. Find your niche and cater to it

Once you know your differentiator (step 2 above), use it to target the niche audience that makes the most sense for your brand.

Niche followers are often fiercely loyal. Shared interests make for strong bonds and can make your relationship with your audience much less forced.

Once you understand your niche, find micro-brands adjacent to you and work with them. Trans woman, activist, model, and style aficionado Lauren Sundstrom posts regularly about only working with brands that share her eco-friendly outlook.

 

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3. Listen to your audience

Your audience is your best asset. Typically, folks on the internet are mercilessly honest. If you ask a question, you can expect a real answer. When you are your brand, this can require some thick skin.

Solicit answers through questions and polls — and be specific. Open-ended questions like “What do you want to see more of?” likely won’t get you what you want. Instead, ask specific questions, like “Should I add color or keep it neutral?”

Source: @delancey.diy

Pay attention to any repeat comments or questions. There may be a gap in your communication that needs filling. Give your audience what they’re looking for, and you can inspire brand loyalty.

Oh, and don’t stress about having a small following. That just means you’re a micro-influencer. According to Hypeauditor, micro-influencers (one thousand to ten thousand followers) have the potential to earn, on average, $1,420 per month!

If you really want to increase your audience size, though, here are 35 ways to build your follower list from scratch.

4. Engage your followers

Fame doesn’t exist in a vacuum. You can only be as famous as people are willing to pay attention. So, bring your audience in and engage them — and no, you can’t take a shortcut here. Using bots for engagement (believe us, we tried it) doesn’t work.

As tempting as it is to cut corners, a quality engagement strategy will have you reaping the rewards before too long. Strong engagement remains a key player in Instagram’s algorithm. The better your engagement, the more Instagram will put your account in front of folks, and the more your brand reach will grow.

5. Be consistent

Consistency breeds credibility! It may take some time to figure out your visual style, brand voice, and posting cadence. But once you do, keep it up. Folks will start associating your brand with a certain aesthetic and point of view, further cementing it in their minds.

A social media content calendar can be a lifesaver, helping you plan ahead and post consistently.

6. Create quality content

Instagram is and will always be a visual app. That means posting visually appealing content will always be important. You may need to take a photography course, buy some video equipment, or figure out how to edit your videos and photos with photo editing software

And remember: Genuine, authentic content attracts people. Once you’ve got the basics down, you can start optimizing your content with keywords, popular hashtags, powerful calls to action, and Instagram Live content.

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7. Treat your Instagram account like a business

Your Instagram account is how you get your product (you and your personal brand) out to the world. That means it’s now your business — so treat it like one.

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to transition to an Instagram business profile or creator account. You’ll gain access to detailed analytics and creator-specific tools.

Plus, a business or creator profile allows you to use third-party apps like Hootsuite (our personal favorite, obviously).

Hootsuite lets you schedule and publish posts directly to Instagram, engage your audience, measure performance and manage your presence on other social networks — all from a single dashboard.

Hootsuite will even suggest your personal best times to post to your social media accounts directly within the publishing interface.

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8. Manage sponsorship interest like a boss

Now for the fun part — money! When you’ve reached a certain level of followers and recognition, you will have brands or organizations reach out to you with sponsorship opportunities.

You can also get proactive about chasin’ that cash. We’ve got expert advice on making money on Instagram.

Plus, when you’re ready to start reaching out to potential collaborators, you can use Hootsuite’s analytics to build out your brand pitch deck. Brands want to know that you’re a good bet, so being able to prove a strong engagement rate or high conversion can be a gamechanger.

Remember when you’re monetizing your account to stay on track to your Instagram stardom. Make sure you do it the right way by avoiding these common pitfalls:

  1. Don’t say yes to everything. You’ll want to treat your sponsored posts like your own content. If an offer doesn’t vibe with your brand, say no. And make sure you advocate for products or services you would use yourself.
  2. Make sure you’re comfortable with the compensation presented. If someone offers you “exposure” instead of something with monetary value, don’t be afraid to let them know you can’t pay your rent with “exposure.” Or politely decline. It’s your account and your call.
  3. Don’t agree to anything you don’t fully understand. Did you receive a detailed campaign brief? What exactly is expected of you? Reach out for clarification if you’re unsure. Otherwise, you may agree to more than you bargained for or damage a potentially lucrative partnership.

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How to Become Instagram Famous (From 14 People Who Did)

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Instagram is no longer just about connecting with friends -- in 2018, it has become an incredibly powerful platform for finding your voice and creating a business. In fact, Instagram's estimated mobile advertising revenue is expected to reach 6.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, compared to 1.8 billion two years ago.

Nowadays, Instagram is capable of turning stay-at-home moms into successful hat designers, or a woman working in corporate wealth management into a world traveler. So it's no surprise you want to become an Instagram influencer, and reach a large audience with your own personal brand.

Since I myself am not an Instagram influencer (I think an average 60 likes per post falls a little short of most brands' minimum for sponsorship opportunities), I set out to interview some real Instagram influencers in the industry, so you can get the full scoop.

Throughout my conversations with these influencers, one thing became abundantly clear -- the term "famous" makes most of them uncomfortable. Apparently, "famous" denotes something less substantial than what most of these people are chasing. As Emma Hoareau (@emmahoareau), a beauty and travel influencer who boasts nearly 40k followers, tells me, "Don't set out to be Instagram famous! Create beautiful work and use the app as a source of inspiration ... not a numbers competition."

If you think about it, "fame" and "influence" are two drastically different measures of success. While fame is measured by a certain number, influence is measured by something a little less quantitative -- a deep, authentic connection with your audience.

Here, we've compiled some critical tips from fourteen Instagram influencers, so you can get one step closer to sharing your brand with the world and influencing your own audience.

How to Become Instagram Famous

  1. Make sure your content is genuine and authentic.
  2. Remain flexible and authentic as your brand shifts.
  3. Focus on your audience.
  4. Find micro-brands.
  5. Refine your photography skills.
  6. Be persistent.

How to Become Instagram Famous

Creating authentic Instagram content can help you on the road to becoming a social influencer whom businesses want to work with, but doing it right is just as important. Here's how to make your mark in Instagram, step-by-step.

1. Make sure your content is genuine and authentic.

Across the board, all the influencers in this list insisted on one tried-and-true practice -- authentic content.

Emily Roberts (@thelipstickfever), pictured above, is a fashion and beauty influencer with over 57k followers. She told me, "Focus on quality over quantity when it comes to your content. It's better to post top notch images less frequently, than to post something subpar very frequently."

To me, this makes sense -- the same is true for any type of content creation. An audience would rather read one high-quality Facebook status than a hundred less interesting ones. At HubSpot, we'd prefer to publish a few exceptional pieces of content per day, rather than laboring away to produce hundreds of barely average pieces.

Emma Hoareau (@emmahoareau) concurred: "Make sure the content you're sharing is true to yourself, and try not to compare yourself to others."

Of course, authenticity is easier said than done, particularly when you're following other accounts and feeling envious of their posts or their brand image. You might, at times, doubt your ability to remain honest about your life when it's tempting to portray something a little shinier.

Nic and Nat (@sneakymommies), two women who create kid-friendly, healthy recipes on their Instagram account and have over 6,000 followers, say you should "stay authentic and always be you. This means being truthful and honest about who you are both online and offline and staying true to your personal brand."

Morgan Raphael (@bun_undone) a health, wellness, and inspiration influencer with nearly 15k followers, offers some advice when it comes to whether or not you need to find a niche. "I heard a lot of advice to find your niche and what makes you stand out, but truthfully, if you share your real self, people will relate and therefore respond by continuing to follow you and engage with your content."

Finally, Chelsea Martin (@passporttofriday), a travel blogger and influencer with over 17k followers, says commitment to your brand is critical -- "don't take just any collaboration offer that comes through the door. Stay loyal to your personal brand and your followers will stay loyal to you."

While it can be tempting to take the first sponsorship offer you receive, long-term growth is about remaining committed to partnering with brands that can offer meaningful value to your audience, as well.

2. Remain flexible and authentic as your brand shifts.

When you follow Instagram influencers, you might feel like they joined the app with an inherent and instant understanding of their brand -- at least, that's how I've always felt. To verify this, I asked Nicole Loher (@nicoleloher), a health and fitness influencer with over 14k followers, whether she knew what she wanted her brand to be when she first created her Instagram account.

Nicole told me, "I've always had a really pure goal to share a super authentic glimpse into my life -- no matter if it's good or bad -- because I ultimately moved to New York not knowing anyone … And 'making it' here was never and still is not easy. I think as my following began to amass, I realized I had a real platform to be an advocate for projects, communities and brands, I'm passionate about -- the most notable one being the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. That said, about three years ago, my brand started to shift. I went from being a girl who worked in fashion and beauty, to a competitive triathlete. It wasn't something I set out to do -- it just shifted as my life shifted!"

It seems a key factor in remaining authentic and true to your audience is, ironically, allowing yourself to change direction. If your audience believes they're getting a glimpse into the real you, and if they feel connected to you, they'll ideally want to grow and change with you as you move throughout stages of your Instagram, and real life, journey.

3. Focus on your audience.

We've discussed remaining authentic and flexible as you create a brand identity on Instagram. Now, let's consider why this is important -- audience loyalty.

An influencer doesn't become an influencer without creating a strong community, and developing a connection, to her audience. Emily Roberts (@thelipstickfever) says, "Always make sure you're focused on driving value to your audience, and hone in on what makes you truly unique."

Ultimately, becoming an Instagram influencer is a professional role like anything else, so it's important you consider what you can offer your audience. Lauren Caruso (@laurencaruso_), a fashion influencer who boasts nearly 35k followers, advises, "Step one is definitely finding your niche, then figure out how to offer some sort of a service to the audience. It can be anything from outfit ideas, creative direction ideas, or helping them discover new brands -- just make sure you stay true to your aesthetic, rather than trying to be everything to everyone."

Finally, Nic & Nat (@sneakymommies) told me, "People will want to connect with you if they view you as being relatable (human!), so being honest and sharing the good and the bad is what they want to see."

There's a reason the hashtag #nofilter has been used over 235 million times, compared to #sponsorship, which barely passes the 400,000 mark. Ultimately, Instagram is a platform meant to connect real people with true experiences. Make your audience feel like they're getting a glimpse into your challenges, and they're more likely to cheer on your successes.

4. Find micro-brands to work with.

Once you've created a brand and grown a loyal following, you might feel ready to reach out and get endorsed by certain brands. But direct messaging Nike or L'Oréal might not be your best initial strategy.

Instead, Puno (@punodostres), a micro-influencer and business founder with over 14k followers, emphasizes the importance of micro-brands: "Micro-brands on Instagram are awesome, mostly because they are small businesses that are open to trade. Similar to you, they're looking to build their following. If you're an influencer with under 10k followers, product for trade is a great place to start creating content you want to get paid for, especially if you can find brands you love and are in the same boat (socially). Plus, they are more likely to mention and regram you."

To find micro-brands, Puno suggests you use PeopleMap.co, a micro-influencer tool she created (the tool is used by clients like Refinery29 and Etsy). You can also find micro-brands by searching for hashtags related to your expertise. For instance, #healthyeating might connect you with brands, or other influencers, in a similar industry. Once you find brands you're interested in working with, you can either direct message or email them.

Additionally, Jackson and Graham Buoy (@thebrothersbuoy), two food influencers with over 11k followers, told me, "One of our absolute favorite things to do is work with smaller brands or new restaurants who are still finding their voice and help them tell their story visually. We only promote things on our feed that we genuinely care about or use ... We just don't see the point behind content that is so obviously paid for and doesn't align with someone's personal brand, as it really defeats the whole idea of 'influencing.'" 

For more information on sponsorships, check out, "How to Get Sponsored on Instagram (Even if You Currently Have 0 Followers)".

5. Refine your photography skills.

Oftentimes, it's easy to feel like your iPhone and Instagram filters are enough -- and, sometimes, they are. But to set yourself apart as an influencer, versus just an Instagram user, it might be worthwhile to invest in better photography and editing equipment.

Chelsea Martin (@passporttofriday) says, "A professional camera and a great lens could make the difference between a good photo and an amazing photo -- which has more potential of being reposted by other accounts, therefore growing your audience."

To set yourself apart, consider going the extra mile. Invest in equipment or a photography course to improve your skills.

Jackson and Graham Buoy (@thebrothersbuoy), advise, "Investing in equipment is a great idea, but if you don't know how to use it, it won't get you anywhere. We would recommend spending money on sites like Skillshare, or even investing time in YouTube tutorials about photography and editing basics. Once you feel comfortable with that stuff and know you can take a good photo, then graduate to some higher quality equipment."

Ultimately, you want to provide your audience with something valuable. Like any service, using the proper tools and taking online courses could lead to a bigger pay-off in the long run.

6. Be persistent.

As with any profession, one of the most critical components to becoming successful on Instagram is persistence.

Morgan Raphael (@bun_undone) says, "I preach patience and self-love. Don’t give up, continue to write or post consistently and in time it will flourish. The comparison game can easily get in your head if you’re focused on numbers, so instead, focus on the meaningful content you’re sharing, remain proud of your work and keep going."

Becoming an influencer isn't easy, and while it can be incredibly rewarding, it's only possible if you're willing to put in the time. Being passionate about your content will help you push through the challenging times.

Christina, Jeannie & Eli (@fitcityblonde), three fitness influencers with over 8,000 followers, advise, "Post content that you're passionate about, build genuine and authentic connections, and GRIND. Don't be afraid to reach out to people to build your network, especially in person. Instagrammers often hide behind their pages, so it's unique when you're willing to establish actual human connections. All in all, keep it real, and work your tail off."

I think we can all agree, whether it's influence or fame you're after, worthwhile endeavors are never easy -- but, hopefully, these influencer tips make your experience a little easier.

 

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15 Tips to Get Popular on Instagram Quickly and Easily(2023)

Instagram is one of the most popular and adored social media platforms with over 200 million monthly active users. Users give about 1.6 billion likes and post about 60 million images every day. With such a huge popularity of this site, who would not want to become famous and get paid on Instagram?

Being friends with influential bloggers and being adored by fans obviously sounds great. Is not it? Yes, it is, but being famous on Instagram is not an easy task. Every influencer starts from scratch, so you too can become famous on Instagram and have millions of followers.

But have you ever wondered how to become famous on Instagram quickly and for free? Here are 15 tips to help you become famous on the Instagram platform.

15 tips on how to become famous and start making money on Instagram

Below are 15 tips on how to easily become famous on Instagram. Some of them you have never even heard of. Be sure to check it out.

  • Dive into your passion
  • Quality content is the most important thing
  • Use popular hashtags
  • Post regularly
  • Interact with influencers
  • Publish your account on "viral" sites
  • Remember to add a call to action
  • Your own style
  • Determine the best time to publish
  • Seek local information
  • Don't forget to update your profile
  • Plan your content
  • Set small goals first
  • Take it easy on haters
  • Try to connect with micro-brands

1.

Dive into your passion

When debuting on Instagram, it's important to flaunt what you're good at. For example, if you are into photography, show off your stunningly beautiful images, if you are good at singing, Instagram can also be a great platform for you. First of all, you need to understand what you have a special passion for. You need this in order to create consistent Instagram content for your followers because we all know that without passion, you simply won't be motivated to do it.

If you are good at what you do and if you are sincere in your work, you are sure to get followers on Instagram. On the contrary, if you don't succeed, you can make fun of your lack of talent or share your experience of achieving something, your success story, etc.

2. Quality content is the most important thing

Whatever you post on the Instagram platform, it must be of high quality. How to become famous on Instagram? Your unique work and great quality content can definitely make you popular on Instagram. .

If you want to post images, any low resolution image can definitely turn people off. If you want to publish your photos, they must be of high quality and attractive. You need to upload about 20 images that can attract your viewers and increase your followers.

If you don't have high quality images, start improving your skills - before posting images on the Instagram platform, learn how to use light and speed to create stunning and breathtaking photos. You can also learn how to create high quality content from other famous influencers. Like @fashionlisamaria, her posts are all about fashion and great posts that you should definitely check out.

3. Use popular hashtags

Hashtags are a great way to become famous on Instagram. Finding big pages that started with trending hashtags and continue to use them to show up on those big pages can quickly get you thousands of followers.

Tagging popular pages like Parker, Warby, WestElm, and others, as long as you use their product, can also quickly make you famous. However, you should understand that different realms have different hashtags that should be used. For example, popular hashtags for fashion are #jewelry, #fashion and others. Popular fitness hashtags are #gethealthy, #eatclean and #getfit.

In addition, you also need to know that the best number of hashtags in one post is 5-6, although you can use up to 30 hashtags as a maximum.

4. Post regularly

Posting content on a regular basis is essential to gain followers and increase popularity on Instagram. Whenever you are thinking about how to become popular on Instagram, always remember to post at least one quality post on a regular basis.

When you reach your target number of subscribers, you will be able to post fewer posts, but while you are still trying to achieve fame and increase your number of subscribers, you need to post new quality content regularly. When you post more, you generate more engagement and may end up in the top content list with the hashtags you use. This can help in increasing the number of your followers.

5. Engage with influencers

Once you've identified influencers in your space, try visiting their profiles and "turn on new post notifications". Whenever your designated influencers post content, you will be notified. You will be able to enter into correspondence with influencers and become one of their most preferred brands or individuals.

You also need to interact with subscribers. Nowadays, more and more people care about emotional connection. In other words, your followers love to interact with you. During the interaction, you can also get feedback on what you can improve in your posts. On the other hand, subscribers will also feel like a part of the community.

6. Post your account on "viral" sites

Do you have unique content that could go viral outside of Instagram? Sites like Reddit, Buzzfeed, and Cracked post several Instagram stories that go viral within seconds of being posted.

So create fun and attention-grabbing content in your niche, look for an author highlighting your niche on blogs that go viral, use hashtags around the news, and constantly try to interact with them to get featured on viral sites. Content at a royal wedding is one such example.

7. Don't forget to include a call to action

Instagram is not a broadcast platform, but a medium for communication. What do you want your followers to do after reading a post? If you don't know for sure yet, you can find out by discussing it.

This will help grab attention and let you know exactly what you want your people to do. A call to action is a smart move that can get people to take a specific action on your post, share it, and make your content go viral.

8. Your own style

You definitely won't like it if your content style and theme is similar to those of other bloggers, travelers or food lovers. Is not it? To stand out from the crowd, it's important to stick to a particular color palette, font, or image style. Never try to copy others. Instead, come up with some unique style (@juliusise) to visually differentiate your channel from others.

9. Determine the best time to post

If you want to become famous on Instagram, then you need to know that posting time is vital. Choose the time period when your followers and users are most active on Instagram. It is important that you have enough time to interact with your audience. Thus, you need to know when you should be online in order to make the most of your time on the platform. Also, when deciding to post content, try to understand your audience.

The best time to post is between 8 am and 9 am. The best days to post are Monday and Thursday, which are generally recommended to post new posts. However, given the large number of different topics and areas, you need to determine your best posting time yourself. If you are not able to post at the same time every day, you can also schedule posts according to your needs.

10. Seek local information

If you find out what's happening in your area, region, or district on the search page, using the search tab and typing in the name of a place in the places tab, you can see all geotagged posts for those places.

You may ask why use this method? By posting something about local news, it will be easier for you to communicate with your followers. In turn, they will generally like your posts. And this, in turn, will help to quickly gain fame.

11. Don't forget to update your profile

Nobody likes old and fake profiles, so you need to make sure you provide the latest information. You should know that the profile is the first thing people will see. A great profile is like a great look or outfit. This way people will be able to know what your posts are going to be and what your style is (@meatzilla_la).

People want to know the real you behind your account and posts, which means a profile is a place where you can express yourself. Therefore, before gaining popularity, you need to set your own photo, thus telling people who you are, and even what you can give them.

12. Plan your content

Everything needs a plan, including content creation. It is recommended to make a calendar in which you should indicate what needs to be done next in order to become famous. You can put every big event and idea on a calendar.

With prepared content (@denaragonmx) you become more confident because you know what it takes to be famous. In addition, you will have the opportunity to correct your plan if something goes wrong. In particular, if you are a beginner and have very little content to use, making a plan will be especially helpful to you.

13. Set small goals first

Sometimes the desire to become famous overnight can scare you. Therefore, it is more practical to start by setting small goals. For example, you can say that you want to reach the first 1,000 subscribers, which sounds quite reasonable. Or first collaborate with the brand.

This way you will know what you can do next, step by step.

14. Take it easy on the haters

We all know that there are a lot of haters online. They are on every corner, waiting for the opportunity to insert their comment. To attack you, they mainly use rude and offensive words. But you need to learn to ignore them.

It's hard to completely forget about haters, but you must remember to never let them get in the way of your fame.

15. Try to connect with microbrands

Microbrands are also a great way to get famous, but people sometimes forget about it. If brands like your style, you can start working with them to get them noticed. In addition, you can also become even more famous by getting sponsored on Instagram.

You won't get any answers at first. This, of course, can undermine your desire to do anything. However, if you keep trying to make contact every day, it may one day bear fruit.

Conclusion

Do you have any tricks on how to become famous on Instagram? Tell us if you use the 15 tips above to gain followers and become famous fast.

Maria Matveeva

Maria Matveeva is a writer and lover of everything related to video.

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How to become an Instagram blogger in 2021 (tips for beginners) – Instaplus.me Blog

Blogger You are a new generation profession. And if before the kids wanted to become astronauts, now their cherished dream is to become a blogger. The visual picture of blogging is more than attractive: it seems that you are doing nothing but traveling, eating delicious food, meeting interesting people and getting fabulous money from advertisers. But how are things in reality? Today we will talk in detail about how to become famous on Instagram, win your audience and get the love and recognition of tens of thousands of followers.

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What it takes to become a blogger

In an ever-changing digital world, bloggers are like beacons amid stormy waves. They are inspired and motivated, they are envied and laughed at, they take an example or actively condemn. We hear loud statements “I want to become a blogger” from every second child who has learned to speak, but is this burden of popularity so easy?

We decided to deeply analyze popular social media accounts and finally find the answer to the question - what does it take to become a blogger? And here is the minimum checklist for becoming an influencer:

  • desire backed by action. Yes, yes, it is important not only to want to climb the mountain of fame insta, but also to make a number of efforts for this, without expecting an instant result. Often, losing motivation and interest, people give up great ideas halfway, never knowing what awaits them around the next turn. Don't make that mistake;
  • Decide on a blog topic. In order to promote your blog, it is important to understand your target audience and generate posts that will be useful and interesting to them. Think - what do you like the most? What area of ​​your life is the most developed? In what segment do you have expertise and in what format can you share it? You can also analyze the subscriptions of your account, and then, based on all the information, take a niche that is close to you in spirit;
  • have charisma, a great sense of humor and an unconventional approach to life. In fact, the key to the success of any major blogger is in his uniqueness, originality, bright personality and charisma. After all, they love not for ideality - but for small, sometimes insignificant roughness. For a sincere smile, a hooked nose, an infectious laugh or a clear position, albeit different from the generally accepted one. Be yourself and stop comparing yourself with others - and the followers will be drawn;
  • good technical base. Unfortunately or fortunately, Instagram is a visual social network, so image quality is very important. Here they meet by photo, and see off by texts, so it will not be superfluous to get an excellent camera with interchangeable lenses, or at least a new iPhone model. Also invest in mobile photography courses to learn about framing, the golden ratio, color harmony and trendy image processing.
  • be ready for publicity (read, criticism). Not all of those who want to become a popular blogger are actually ready to cover every day of their lives with subscribers, and then read angry comments that are off topic;
  • loyalty of relatives. Well, or those people who will periodically be forced to get into the frame or take pictures of you to replenish the content. Blogging solely on your own is real, but impractical, and enlisting the support of friends and relatives is priceless.

Who will it suit

So who will this coveted fate of a popular blogger suit? Let's look at detailed examples:

  • people in search of their creative potential. Often creative artists, dancers, singers, writers or artists clash with the concepts of commercial and free art. The first option is regulated by the customer, but the second - only you yourself. Therefore, insta can be used as a platform to showcase your work;
  • experts and gurus. Now in the social network you can meet a specialist in any of the areas of life - a dietitian, climber or surfer, teacher or entrepreneur. Their profile is their business card, helping to form and confirm the image of an expert;
  • owners of small and large businesses. You can motivate or annoy, share valuable experience and useful cases, but the main thing is that you will loudly declare your brainchild by popularizing it in the digital space;
  • engaged in needlework. You knit trendy sweaters perfectly, you can sew a dress according to your figure, you make funny toys for children - this is a direct way to promote your account;
  • for those who want to become famous. Yes, yes, there are people who love publicity and strive to constantly be in the center of attention of the crowd. It is quite natural that such ambitious and thirsty personalities simply do not have the right to hide their photos under a closed profile.

In fact, such a coveted status of a blogger gives you many opportunities for development and interesting acquaintances, a lot of round-the-clock support for your audience and 100% pleasure from the creative process and content creation.

How to become an Instagram blogger

Here we come close to the question - how to become a blogger, form your own community of involved people and gain authority, which is more valuable than money. Our experts have compiled a step-by-step algorithm of actions that brings you closer to the cherished tick. Read carefully and don't forget to save.

1. Choose a niche

In order to achieve popularity, it is imperative to decide on the subject of your blog. As a rule, promoting an account that describes a couple of culinary recipes, tips on raising a child and reviews of cosmetics is more than difficult. At least because of the impossibility of describing the portrait of your target audience of readers. We recommend that you carefully analyze your subscriptions, your interests and skills, and then choose one direction in which you are strong. Do you know how to combine culottes and trendy plaid jackets? Can you recommend combinations with a pink pencil skirt? Feel your potential in style - then it's time to become a fashion blogger.

2. Blog name

It makes sense to name a personal blog by your own name, but it is desirable to transform it in such a way that the subject of the profile is clearly understandable. For example, it makes no sense to write Maria Ivanova - it's boring and banal, and by this request it will find at least 30 more similar accounts, and writing Mary Beauty and compiling cool selections of high-quality budget cosmetics is an application to become a popular beauty blogger.

3. Come up with an interesting profile description and a catchy avatar

Information in the profile header is an important argument for your potential follower. Your user info is your business card and your first selling text. Use key search queries, write down your USP, structure all the header information, breaking it into blocks and highlighting them with the same type of emoticons. And be sure, ALWAYS use the only active clickable link in the header to inform. As for the avatar, it should be concise and bright, without unnecessary details and ornaments, so that your face can be clearly seen on it and that the processing is in harmony with the style of the entire profile.

4. Storytelling

Storytelling is currently one of the most popular content formats. In a literal sense, it is telling funny, motivating, silly, honest and sincere stories with meaning that will interest subscribers, help them get to know you better, and also arouse in them the desire to comment on this or that post. So, here is just a small list of recommended topics for discussion:

  • getting to know you with the help of 10 facts, 2 of which are incorrect;
  • your success story with ups and downs;
  • ask subscribers for advice;
  • share your biggest fuckup - this will attract the audience and at the same time bring you closer to them;
  • make a selection of current summer looks if you are a fashion blogger, recipes if you are a recognized culinary specialist or business structuring books if you are a professional coach.

5. Photo Quality and Harmonious Tape

People love their eyes on Instagram, so special attention should be paid to the quality of your photos. No overexposure, blurry spots or dark areas. Choose a single processing style, edit images in VSCO, Spring, Lightroom, Facetune and Snapseed programs. Learn about storyboards, golden ratios, and at least the basic principles of photography - and only then start creating content. And do not forget to alternate photos of different formats in the profile (large-scale, portrait, landscape, detailed or flatley) - this can be done in scheduler programs such as Unum.

6. Blog automation

Automation is the first and one of the most important steps to promotion. In addition, this guarantees you a constant influx of new subscribers, an increase in engagement and activity rates, good coverage and excellent feedback on posts. One of the best international automation services is Instaplus, which gives its owners the opportunity to test the functionality of the application for free within 7 days from the date of launch and registration. Join a community of progressive bloggers ready to grow.

7. Regularity of posts

In order for the degree of activity to never drop, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to post every 1-2 days. And this is at least. Due to the ranking of the Instagram feed, skipping a post or posting during non-popular hours can lead you to the very bottom of the social network, where your followers simply won't see you.

8. Hashtags and geolocations

Proper use of hashtags and geolocations is a separate art of promotion. You know that social network texts are not indexed in any way and do not participate in the search, but tags are the opposite? Remember that you can use no more than 30 of them, write them under the post as a separate comment, do not use popular tags, as they are updated every 2-3 seconds. Hashtags must match the image and text, and only then they will bring the coveted organic traffic. Set geolocation based on the fact of your location or at the point where a certain photo was taken.

9. Collaborations

And now we are not talking about banal advertising collaborations, but about interaction with other influencers on the topic. For example, if you decide to become a mom blogger and promote your account, then it makes sense to make a joint contest with a parent who is equally active in social networks, attracting her audience to your page - and vice versa.

10. Paid methods of promoting and maintaining activity

To be always on the crest of popularity, you need to invest in your blog not only physical and creative forces, but also some material resources. No, we are not talking about fabulous amounts of money now, an average budget is enough for promotion. You can connect the Instaplus account automation service, launch a couple of contests or giveaways, and also figure out the principle of launching targeted advertising. This is an effective conversion tool.

11. Trends and innovations

Refresh or die - say the owners of the well-known agency SETTERS and we fully support them in this. Almost every week new challenges, trends and directions appear on Instagram. Track them, actively use them and create stylish content that deserves likes and shares.

12. Monetization

Perhaps, only after fulfilling all of the above factors, it makes sense to monetize your profile. We will describe how to do this in as much detail as possible in the following paragraphs, but the basic points are not so complicated.

13. Constantly keep track of your statistics

One of the most satisfying feelings in the life of a blogger is to see how the number of subscribers grows. Find a service to track these statistics.

If you need more statistics about your audience (for example, the interests of subscribers or the number of bots), then we recommend trying trendHERO, a blogger verification service. Reports from this service can later be used as an additional guarantee for advertisers.

How to make money on Instagram

The issue of making money on Instagram is of concern to many and now we will reveal all the cards. So, how can you make money on Instagram and finally monetize your blog, catch ideas:

  • sale of services or goods. Sooner or later, successfully developing a personal blog, you come to the moment of realizing your business potential. So, you can become a food blogger and eventually open your own cafe or restaurant, or you can constantly create cool images from non-banal things, and then send off your own capsule collection;
  • advertisement. Advertising is one of the most popular ways to make money on a social network. You take a product that you are ready to recommend to your subscribers, make a post or story with it, and then you get honestly earned dividends;
  • sale of ready-made solutions or knowledge. For example, you can become a buyer or a personal stylist helping you create your basic wardrobe. Good photographers can sell their photo editing presets, and authors can sell online copywriting courses. The main thing is talent - and there will always be a method of monetizing it;
  • affiliate programs. Collaboration with brands and affiliate services is another way to make money on Instagram. Today, almost every company offers cooperation under an affiliate program. Earnings depend on getting into the target audience, the high cost of goods and the generosity of the affiliate program.

Tips on how to become a successful Instagram blogger

You have the basic skills, you have also learned the basics, the only thing left is to replenish your piggy bank with a couple of valuable tips that will help you get promoted faster:

  • tag people, brands, or trademarks of anything in the photo. This will kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, your photo will be on another additional site with a large audience, and secondly, advertisers themselves may notice you and offer cooperation;
  • contact the audience. Constantly respond to comments, engage in dialogues, pay attention to correspondence in direct and do not be afraid to ban for offensive behavior - this is the personal hygiene of your profile, which is recommended to be performed daily;
  • actively use stories. As statistics show, views and reactions from users to stories are much brighter than to posts. Use it without a twinge of conscience;
  • use account automation services. For example, the Instaplus program allows you to adjust the number of subscriptions and unsubscribes, the number and quality of likes under a photo, and simply maintain stable blog activity;
  • hold contests. Note, not giveaways, but contests. Interesting conditions + good gifts = high engagement and increased conversion.

How to avoid mistakes

In fact, there are many "pitfalls" that can prevent your popularity in the social network. We have collected the top most common mistakes of beginners and not only, so that you can draw conclusions: