--- title: "Private profile and gain many followers? Can it be done?" description: "Yes, it's possible to have a private profile and still gain a lot of followers, but it can be a bit more challenging. Here are my tips." url: "https://www.mickyweis.com/en/private-profile-followers/" source: "https://www.mickyweis.com/en/private-profile-followers/" published: "2023-10-12T07:00:03+00:00" --- ![tiktok spark ads](https://www.mickyweis.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tiktok-spark-ads.png) Yes, it is possible to have a private profile and still gain many followers, but it can be a bit more challenging. When your profile is private, it means that only people you approve can see your content. This can limit your visibility and your ability to reach a broader audience. > If you want to gain many followers with a private profile, it’s important to stay active and engage with your existing follower base. This can include responding to comments, participating in relevant conversations, and sharing interesting content. You might also consider using relevant hashtags and collaborating with other profiles to increase your visibility. If your goal is to reach a wider audience and gain more followers, it might be a good idea to consider switching your profile to public. This will make your content accessible to everyone and give you a greater chance of reaching new people and building a larger following. You also won’t be able to use the ad platform if your profile is private, so this limits your advertising options as well. ![Micky Weis](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2072%2072'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### Micky Weis Freelance fractional CMO · 17 years in digital marketing · Copenhagen Micky Weis er en af Danmarks mest erfarne digitale marketingeksperter med næsten 17 års erfaring. Han arbejder som fractional CMO og specialiserer sig i SEO, organisk vækst, AI i marketing, affiliate og kommerciel strategi. Han har arbejdet med brands som Hummel, Matas, Tattoodo og Firtal, og driver i dag sin egen praksis, Weisio, fra København. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickyweis/) [Get in touch](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/external-cmo/) ## Got a comment? Commenting requires a login right now. If you have a question about this, send it over and I will reply directly. [Get in touch](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/external-cmo/) [Log in](https://www.mickyweis.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mickyweis.com%2Fen%2Fprivate-profile-followers%2F%23kommentarer) ## Read next [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20758%20429'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/instagram-algorithm-2026/) Instagram ## [Has Instagram’s algorithm changed in 2026?](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/instagram-algorithm-2026/) If you work with Instagram on a daily basis, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point: Has Instagram’s algorithm actually… 10 Jun 2026 · 10 min [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20758%20429'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/video-marketing/) Inbound & content ## [Video marketing: How to decide if it fits your marketing strategy](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/video-marketing/) I often experience that companies underestimate how large the role video plays in how we consume content online today. Whether… 13 Mar 2026 · 12 min [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20758%20429'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/app-marketing/) Advertising ## [The ultimate guide to app marketing](https://www.mickyweis.com/en/app-marketing/) I’ve just come back from an inspiring trip to Asia, where I’ve had time not only to write this blog… 3 Mar 2026 · 22 min Usually replies within 24 hours ## Want me to look at yours? Tell me what you are sitting with. You get an honest answer — including if the answer is that you do not need me. - ✓ **No pitch**You get an answer, not a sales meeting. - ✓ **No lock-in**Month to month, if we go ahead. - ✓ **Straight to me**No account manager in between. [Follow along on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickyweis/)