<\/span><\/h3>\nOne downside of Instagram is that it’s a mobile app, and writing long captions and hashtags on your phone can be tedious. Of course, you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard \u2014 many bloggers do this.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, use a note-taking app that syncs between your phone and computer.<\/p>\n
This allows you to write your content on your computer, then copy it into Instagram on your phone.<\/p>\n
You can also save templates for different types of posts and hashtags.<\/p>\n
Apps I\u2019ve used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Wunderlist \u2013 my current to-do app<\/li>\n
- Evernote \u2013 one of the most used note-taking apps worldwide<\/li>\n
- Notes (pre-installed on Apple devices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Caption<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nWhen you post, you\u2019ll add hashtags as covered above.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also include a small text \u2014 called a caption.<\/p>\n
This small piece of text should be motivational, inspiring or invite interaction.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, you can\u2019t do a Kim Kardashian and just post a black photo and expect millions of likes.<\/p>\n
You need to offer valuable content that creates space for interaction.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Post often and consistently<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nJust like there\u2019s a lot of advice about hashtags, there\u2019s also plenty regarding posting frequency. Naturally, this depends on your level of fame. If you\u2019re Kendall Jenner with 70 million followers, you don\u2019t need to post as often \u2014 growth happens naturally.<\/p>\n
For the rest of us \u2014 bloggers, small creators or professionals looking to grow \u2014 data-based recommendations are:<\/p>\n
\n- 1 to 2 photos per day<\/li>\n
- 5 to 10 stories per day<\/li>\n
- 1 to 2 live videos per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Follow other users<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nBeing part of a social network means following others too. It’s about being active and engaged on the platform.<\/p>\n
Check out the top influencers and bloggers in your niche and follow them.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll follow you back, and there could be potential for a shoutout.<\/p>\n