instagram // + likes + comments + followers

It's hard to believe I finally get real and active followers on Instagram. As an active user for the past two or three years, I became addicted to Instagram thus developed my own ways to gain exposure among these crazy millions of users. 

How did I do that? Read my top 10 points on how to get followers, likes and comments on Instagram:

1. You like/follow/comment. They like/follow/comment.

This point not always applies to all of us but is really useful. Start by liking and commenting on the photos whose feed you like the most and are similar to yours. You don't actually have to follow them, just spam them with likes and comments to get noticed.

2. Time is important.

Why would you post a photo after everyone has gone to sleep? When you post something, do it during the time your followers are most active on Instagram. For example: - after they wake up / before they go to sleep - after school (don't post during school unless it's a really good photo). - at night from 9pm to 12pm - in the afternoons 4pm-6pm Because of time difference between my favorite followers and I is 6 hours, I post the most in the afternoon around 2pm-5pm and at night before going to sleep around 10pm-12pm. Keep in mind that most of us don't scroll till the last post we've seen so if you're in the top, they will probably see your photo.

3. Visual appeal.

Usually, people will be interested in your feed if they liked the first photos they see when they go to your profile whether it's a quote, abstract image, selfie or professional photo (tip: don't make your bio to long). If they are interested, they will eventually scroll down for more.

4. Your profile picture and username rock.

When you spam someone with likes, this person will go to your profile if you have a normal username or readable like smokeelovee than akgbdkro13. Also, how good looking your profile picture is will affect whether they will check out your profile or not.

5. Feed theme.

Most photographers use Instagram as a way to showcase their amazing work. Your likes, followers and comments are likely to increase if the theme of your feed is similar to them or if you post stuff about certain things they like. If you're a photography it's a bonus!

6. Keep your bio short.

Many people don't read the bio but go straight through your photos. If your bio occupies your whole profile, the chances to get likes or followers are zero. Remember, Instagram is about images not text.

7. Hashtags are useful.

One of the reasons you should hashtag your photos is to get more exposure. Even if there are a thousands of photos with the same hashtag like yours, there are chances you might get notice so just try it out!

8. Don't do spam.

You're excited about the photo shooting you had yesterday, it's fine, but don't spam your followers with 20 photos (even if they are good enough). Post at least a photo everyday or every 5 days to keep your followers interested but a maximum of 3-4 photos per day. Don't post them all at once. You can post them every 5 hours or at certain times of the day. Remember, keep it anti spammy.

9. Be active.

Don't just sit there and do nothing. If you want to get noticed all these points will help a lot! Just make sure you don't go off the road and post too much and boring content.

10. Be realistic.

If someone has around thousand of followers or even more (celebrities, for example), your comments and likes will be omitted and you will not get noticed. It is more logical to attract new followers who have less than a thousand. 

Have fun Instagrammers! Comment below with your tips.