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I joined an Instagram loop for followers. This is what happened. | by Krista Montelpare

A high follower count on Instagram, as with most social media platforms, brings with it a certain set of rewards. Brand partnerships, event invites, and media acknowledgements are just a few of the more obvious advantages to amassing a large following on Instagram.

Yet it’s more than just cachet.

Instagram actively rewards accounts with over 10k followers by bestowing upon them access to the coveted “swipe up” feature, for use in Insta Stories. For individuals seeking to share information online, the “swipe up” is practical in function. It’s a tool that can be useful in continuing a conversation, providing supplementary information, or as a reference to cited sources within the story. It removes the need for excessive calls to action, including #linkinbio, that places too much onus on the watcher to seek out the additional link.

With this incentive tied exclusively to the 10k+ follower-elite, it’s no wonder that users employ any number of tricks to increase their count. Even if the engagement is virtually zero: those who have the numbers, reap the rewards.

Recently Instagram has announced a cracking down on accounts that use third-party apps to buy likes or followers (many of whom are bots anyways). While these restrictions might eliminate some of the problematic accounts, it remains to be seen just how they will impact those who have already capitalized on the “success” of large followings — genuine, purchased, or otherwise. Furthermore, most users do, in fact, want to play by the rules. But they also want to grow their audience quickly.

Enter the follow loop.

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The Experiment:

Join a facilitated Instagram follow loop that guarantees real followers, fast.

The Hypothesis:

While buying followers seems like an easy way to work the system, it’s ultimately pointless. Bots and fake users serve only as numbers and provide no worthwhile engagement. As more brand partners become socially savvy, they’ll be able to identify who has an audience worth selling to.

For those seeking only to share for their own purposes, what is the return on speaking to an audience that isn’t listening? Purchased users and bots certainly have no interest in what you say.

As an alternative to the slog, follow loops are an attractive option for growing a following with real, active humans comprising the base. As with any shortcut, there might be drawbacks. Still, I was curious.

I wanted to explore the claim made by many loops that participation would result in an increase in followers who are A) real, B) engaged, and C) permanent i.e. not simply planning on unfollowing post-loop.

The Rules:

Participation in a follow loop requires adhering to specific rules set forth by the loop’s administrators. While they can vary slightly, the gist remains consistent:

  1. Follow the administrator or loop “host”
  2. Follow everyone the host account is following
  3. Like the post that is linked to the loop and comment “Done” once you’ve completed the aforementioned steps

The loop in which I chose to participate for this experiment had an additional set of rules that was communicated via a group DM that read:

“A reminder will be sent an hour before the loop starts tomorrow. I will then start following everyone who’s in the loop.

20 minutes before the loop starts, I’ll send the loop photo and text that you need to have posted in your feed.

We’ll all then post at the same time when the loop starts. [In this case it was at 3pm.]

You will have 20 minutes to post after the loop starts. If you do not post after those 20 minutes you will be REMOVED from the loop. The only accounts NOT required to post are the GHOST HOSTS but they do not have to follow everyone back.”

I fully intended to toe the line and did, to the letter, as those who did not were swiftly removed from the group’s DM (and some were blocked from future participation). The wheels of justice turn quickly in the world of follow loops. Still, for those that fell in line, the loop’s host was quite helpful and quick to answer questions or provide clarification about the procedure.

The Results:

Pre-Loop — 1335 followers

24 Hours Post-Loop — 1572 followers

48 Hours Post-Loop — 1627 followers

30 Days Post-Loop — 1580 followers

I saw results immediately, particularly since the loop was orchestrated in such a way that those participating should start to follow at a prescribed time. I had an immediate gain of 237 new followers and the numbers continued to climb to a peak 48 hours after the loop. Now, one month later, I’ve retained over 80% of the followers I gained over the first 48 hours of the loop — all of whom are real humans (I’ve checked).

Photo by Jannes Glas on Unsplash

Observations:

The Numbers Don’t Lie…Except When They Do.

If you follow someone who shares mediocre content but boasts thousands of followers, take a peek at who those followers are. It’s likely that their lists are rife with bots and purchased followers. So, obviously, the initial gain post-loop is worthy of excitement because of the authenticity of the users. I spent some time scrolling through the loop participants and they were, in fact, real people with real lives making real posts about themselves or their business.

That’s a significant uptick in followers for minimal effort.

Watch Out for Hop Ons.

I strongly suspect that there are individuals who monitor the loop groups and become “hop ons” to the fast follow-for-follow format of the loops. Although a conscientious participant could take the time to verify each new follower as one affiliated with the loop, the quick pace of the event and large volume of participants makes this a burdensome task for the average participant.

Perhaps this bears exploration in a future experiment.

Post-loop I fully expected to watch followers quickly un-follow — at least within a few days, as so many are wont to do; however, nearly all of those who were committed to this loop have remained followers. I suspect it was the hop ons who fell off in the days that followed.

Consider the Relevancy.

I will admit that many of the Instagrammers with whom I participated in this particular loop are not the types of folk I would normally follow. This is not to say that I have any criticism about the participants; rather, their particular niches don’t necessarily align with my own. In fact, if I could distill the content of the entire group into one or two categories, it would be safe to say that it mostly includes themes of motherhood and family-blogger style posts. Interestingly enough, I was deliberate in choosing a loop that did not market itself to mothers specifically (though there are many loops of this nature) in the hopes that I would have a better chance of growing my audience with those of shared interests.

Conclusion:

Joining a loop remains an acceptable option for increasing your follower count…for now. Instagram continues to tighten the rules and I would not be surprised if loops are already on the radar for future restrictions.

For the time being, the commitment is minimal and there’s a good chance you’ll be fortunate to discover new peers within your own areas of interest.

Photo by Jungwoo Hong on Unsplash

I’m actively testing out predictions and strategies for social media growth throughout 2019. Got something for me to put to the test? Send me a message on Twitter @OhHeyKristaHere or Instagram @LoveLetterLifestyle or @GatherAndEcho.

How to Gain Instagram Followers FAST (3,000+ Real Followers in One Day!)

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It can be so easy to get discouraged when you’re not growing your business as fast as you’d like!

But what if there was a way to get real Instagram followers fast – like right now fast?!

Have you been on IG for a while? Or maybe you’ve just taken the plunge after seeing how effective it can be for marketing your brand – pro tip: to really explode your traffic, you should also learn how to combine Instagram and Pinterest!

This guide will teach you 2 influencer tricks to gain Instagram followers fast.

No fake followers here.

These two methods will help you get real people to your profile and are perfect for bloggers, small business owners, and aspiring influencers!

Instead of wasting money on paid ads, try these two methods to attract real people who actually want to see content like yours to your profile.

Spoiler alert: one of these methods helped me gain over 3,000 followers in just one day!

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How to Grow Your Instagram in 2022

When I first started my new IG account, I used a couple of strategies to go from 0 to 1,000 organic followers in just 28 days.

For a more thorough breakdown of how I did it, you can check out this post on hashtags.

Hitting 1,000 followers in 28 days was actually pretty easy:

  • I followed the same Instagram post checklist every time I posted
  • I chose strong images and wrote thoughtful captions
  • I used companion apps for IG including:
    • Lightroom to create high quality edited photos
    • Canva to create awesome Instagram Stories
    • Tailwind to find strong hashtagsand schedule Instagram posts

In addition to the strategies mentioned above, I also set feed aesthetic standards and started creating content to engage followers.

These IG growth strategies helped to rapidly increase my followers from about 6,000 to about 15,000 followers in under a year!

2 Secret Influencer Methods to Gain Instagram Followers Fast

At around 6,000 followers though, things slowed down for a bit!

It was a constant game of users following me only to unfollow later.

This is for jerks and an awful Instagram practice that won’t result in anything other annoying others and getting you blocked!

By now, almost everyone has also heard of the Instagram followers Unfollow app – Mass Unfollow for Instagram is a followers tracker that lets you check to see which users aren’t following you back with just the click of a button!

So, how did I get over the slump and reach 10,000 Instagram followers?

Keep reading to discover a couple of secret influencer to gain Instagram followers fast!

Excited? Let’s dive right in!

Create Better IG Content:

Check out this post on popular Instagram photo props to improve your posts performance!

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Join an Instagram Follow for Follow Loop

Ready to get free followers on Instagram? Real active followers who engage with your content? Then you’re in luck!

You’ve probably seen a couple of these images posted during your time on IG. So, I’ll give you the skinny!

For instance, there are Instagram follow loops named after days of the week hashtags like “Follow Friday Loops”, “Weekend Follow Loops”, etc., as well as others with a similar cutesy names.

Moms, upcoming IG influencers, lifestyle bloggers, and even small shops participate in follow loops by either posting the affiliated image for that week’s loop or by simply following and responding to others who have posted the same image on their profile.

Users are then instructed to follow the loop hosts, tap on the loops hashtag, follow the hashtag, and follow everyone who has posted the affiliated image.

Follow loops also have a tendency to increase your Instagram profile views organically during their duration!

Upon completion, users are to post an emoji (i. e. the sunflower emoji) or the words “done” or “followed” to let those they have followed know that they have done so in order to guarantee a follow back.

Do keep in mind though, that you should wait AT LEAST 24 hours before sending someone a Direct Message to inform them that they have not yet followed you back!

If you are interested in co-hosting a follow loop, simply contact the host listed in the caption and ask for details.

These ladies are very friendly and are thrilled to help others grow on Instagram. Just remember to always be respectful and follow the rules outlined in the caption.

Follow for Follow Instagram Groups or Follow 4 Follow Instagram Loops, as they are alternatively referred to, are also available through Facebook and can be found by simply searching a combination of the words “Instagram” and “Follow” to display relevant results.

Pros: 

  • Most follow loops are free to participate in – if you don’t want to follow anyone back, you have the option to participate as a “ghost” for a fee though
  • Follow for follow groups can be one of the best ways to increase engagement when you form real connections
  • You can get more Instagram followers with minimal actions

Cons:

  • Not everyone plays fair
  • Time-consuming if you want to do it right

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Host an Instagram Giveaway

That image packed with great mom swag, cute Instagram props, fitness goodies, or a $500 Target gift card.

You’ve probably seen at least one of these giveaways!

And I’m here to tell you that they are NOT top secret nor is that first line in the caption necessarily true; you know the one, “I’ve teamed up with some of my favourite accounts to do a gift one lucky follower a mega prize pack”.

I only found this out by actually messaging another IG user who was kind enough to tell me about the loop giveaway account she partnered with.

However, there are a TON of options as far as actual hosts go.

Keep in mind that legitimate giveaway accounts ALWAYS provide proof of winners receiving their prizes and you should not be afraid to ask for this when considering pitching in to co-host one of these giveaways yourself!

If you are looking to discover more giveaway host accounts, simply search your favourite Instagram users “following” lists for “loop” or “giveaway” and I guarantee, you’ll probably find one or two of these there 😉

In order to host a giveaway on Instagram, there is a cost involved.

Generally the price is between $15-$50 USD to host an Instagram giveaway, depending on the prize being awarded.

There are also specific Instagram giveaway rules in place and an Instagram giveaway generator (or Instagram giveaway picker, as some people refer to it) is the most common means of selecting a winner.

My personal favourite Instagram giveaway examples incude:

  • Hunter Boots Giveaway
  • Stroller Giveaway
  • Target Gift Card Giveaway
  • IKEA Gift Card Giveaway
  • Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
  • Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway
  • MacBook Air Giveaway
  • Cash Giveaway

In my personal experience, I’ve found that this type of Instagram giveaway post generates the BEST new follower turn out!

On average, I’ve gained between 500 – 3,100 followers per giveaway by sticking to this Instagram giveaway contest type!

Visit your Instagram analytics and see who makes up your audience – mine is 70% women ages 25-44, thus strollers and mom swag are perfect for my profile!

Pros: 

  • You can gain Instagram followers ridiculously fast!
  • You can make connections with fellow hosts and plan future giveaways together

Cons: 

  • It can get expensive if you do several in one month – especially those with big prizes!
  • You’ll see a decline in followers once the winner is announced

More ideas for how to gain Instagram followers:

  • How to Start a Blog on Instagram (for Beginners)
  • 365 Trendy Instagram Post Ideas to Blow Up Your Following
  • 6 Easy Ways to Get More Instagram Stories Views

Instagram Giveaway Guidelines

Another important consideration to make when selecting an Instagram giveaway to increase followers is that there are different styles of giveaways.

Instagram Loop Giveaway:

Users participate by liking a photo on the IG account they are already following’s page and then click the username listed in the caption to continue repeating the process.

Like, follow, like, follow, until they return to the original user’s Instagram page.

30 Second Giveaway:

Each giveaway host posts the giveaway photo on their page and followers are instructed to go to the main host’s page where they like that same photo and follow everyone that account is following.

Due to the simplicity, this style of giveaway also appears to be favoured by many hosts these days.

However, the traditional loop forces followers to have a look at your feed while completing the loop rather than just generically clicking follow on all of the accounts shown in the main host account’s following list.

Instagram Giveaway Tips

Once a giveaway closes, host accounts are instructed to detag the main host’s page from the post and that account will unfollow co-hosts in order to prevent unfollows.

Upon the giveaway’s completion, hosts and co-hosts MUST announce the winner on the original image.

Naturally, a loss in follower count is expected as many users will unfollow immediately after a winner has been announced.

There is no guarantee that users continue to follow you after the giveaway ends as it is not mandatory at this point.

In my best experience though, after an incredible outcome of 1,200+ new followers, I only lost about 200 followers in the coming month!

I’ve found that a lot of these new followers have also ended up being repeat customers on the next giveaway 🙂

They know that you host them, so many will wait in anticipation of the next one.

Want to host an Instagram giveaway on your own?

Be sure to include:

  • Clear and concise giveaway rules
  • A specific end date and time
  • An Instagram giveaway disclaimer
  • Note if the giveaway is International or open only to the US/Canada
  • A call-to-action – i. e. award bonus entries for followers who tag friends and/or repost the giveaway image to their Instagram profile or stories!

More Tips to Grow on Instagram

An Instagram scheduler like Tailwind is one of the best investments you can make!

Tailwind will help you find amazing hashtags and post to IG at the right times.

Typical results for Tailwind users on Instagram are:

  • 1.8x more likes on posts
  • 1.3x more new followers

Tailwind users also find it easier to post on Instagram and create twice as much content as those who don’t use this tool.

For more ideas on how to get Instagram followers organically, check out these other tips and tricks: 

  • How to Add Line Breaks on Instagram: EASY Hack for Bios + Captions!
  • FREE Online Instagram Course: Get Your First 10,000 Followers!
  • How to Create FREE Stunning Highlight Covers for IG Stories
  • Start Using IGTV Now: Here’s How to Do It

Which influencer strategy will you try first? Have a favourite IG giveaway host? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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The new Live Story feature recently provided by Instagram allows users to start live streams on Instagram. Readers can watch the stream, leave their comments and rate, and all this information will be displayed directly during the video broadcast.

In this article, we'll show you how to start a live video broadcast on Instagram and how you can chat with your followers in the process.

How do I start streaming on Instagram?

1) Launch the Instagram application and click on the camera icon in the upper left corner.

2) At the bottom of the screen, select the button " Live live ", and then confirm that you want to start " Live ".

And now you're live on Instagram! Your followers can be notified that you're live through the app and they can join your video broadcast.

The pink “LIVE” icon in the upper left corner of the screen will tell you that the video is being broadcast. During the broadcast, you can do the following:

  • Double-tap the screen to switch the broadcast between cameras.
  • Write a comment
  • Pin a comment by tapping and holding your finger on it.
  • Unpin the comment.
  • Disable comments altogether.
  • View the current number of viewers.
  • See how long you've been online by clicking on the pink LIVE icon.

How do I stop video broadcasting on Instagram?

Not sure if this needs to be explained, but just in case you didn't notice the "Stop" button in the upper right corner of the screen, this is the button you have to press to stop your live video session. real time.

You must then confirm that you want to end the video broadcast. When you do this, you will see information about how many viewers have watched your broadcast on the air.

What happens to the video after the video broadcast ends?

After you stop your live video broadcast, the entire broadcast simply disappears completely. This means that no one can play or save your broadcast, including yourself. I really want Instagram to make this possible for live video creators to save their own live stream, but that's not currently part of the service's feature set.

In short, once you've finished the live video stream, it disappears, forever.

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