Oh Instagram, you saucy little minx. You seem to be the topic of so many conversations. From the right strategies to grow, the rumors of Instagram banning accounts (shadowbanning), to the tips and tricks on how to use Instagram as a tool to drive traffic and even make money, it seems there is so much to grasp. One thing I've learned: a lot of followers doesn't matter. An engaged following matters. … [Read more...] about How I Doubled My Instagram Following in 5 Months (+ FREE Hashtag Library)
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I Got Shadowbanned By Instagram?! Dispelling the Rumors, What We DO know, and How to Fix It
You know those scary chain letters you get in your inbox? You don't want to open it. But maybe you do. You just want to see what it's about. Then you do. And suddenly, you feel compelled to do what the letter says. Maybe just for a second. Maybe you don't follow through, maybe you do because... karma. That's kind of what the Instagram shadowban has turned into. Lots of rumors with lots of people … [Read more...] about I Got Shadowbanned By Instagram?! Dispelling the Rumors, What We DO know, and How to Fix It
How to Grow Your Instagram the Right Way
I recently read an article entitled "Confessions of an Instagram Influencer." The link was a bit click bait because the beginning sentence read that he "used to post cat photos, now he uses a marketing agency." The article went on to explain that becoming "famous" on Instagram, means that you have to do what everyone else likes, instead of posting what you like. While I think that's totally wrong, … [Read more...] about How to Grow Your Instagram the Right Way
Why Buying Followers Hurts Your Engagement
There is a blogger that I follow that drives me nuts. I've been blogging for over 5 years and she suddenly has more followers than me on every. single. platform. In under a year. Don't get me wrong, some bloggers do tend to explode, especially on Instagram. But the majority, especially on Facebook and Pinterest pages, the growth tends to be slower. So how did she seemingly get tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Why Buying Followers Hurts Your Engagement
How to Create An Instagram Theme (And Why You Should)
One of the best (and fastest) ways to gain followers on Instagram is to establish an aesthetic or theme. Before you tell me that I'm crazy or that you already KNOW, wait. I pinky swear, this post will attempt to show you that the idea of a theme might be different from what you typically hear. I am by no means going to tell you that every picture needs to look the same. Personally, I can't do it. … [Read more...] about How to Create An Instagram Theme (And Why You Should)
How to Use Pinterest Analytics to Boost Your Blog
I love analytics. Call me a nerd. I don’t care. Looking at your blog’s stats is fascinating to me. Learning what works online, is a great way to figure out your success. If you can track what people like, then you can capitalize on that, and do what works best for you are your readers. Using Pinterest analytics is a great way to boost your blog. One area I think we don’t focus on much when it … [Read more...] about How to Use Pinterest Analytics to Boost Your Blog
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