{"id":32880,"date":"2024-03-03T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=32880"},"modified":"2024-11-24T22:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T05:16:08","slug":"why-are-instagram-followers-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/why-are-instagram-followers-important","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Instagram Followers Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followers are one of the most valuable currencies on Instagram. <\/span><b>You can create the best content in the world, but if you don\u2019t have any followers, it won\u2019t mean a thing. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your goal is to monetize your account or increase sales for your business, you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why are followers so important, and are there any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/benefits-of-having-a-large-instagram-following\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits to having a lot of followers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? In this guide, we answer these questions and give you tips on how to attract more of the right followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Why are<\/span> Instagram Followers Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram followers are so important and for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Your <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Followers Engage<\/span> with Your Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followers will engage with your content. You\u2019ll build relationships with them, and they\u2019ll share your photos and Reels with others to help your account grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important on Instagram if you want to expand your reach and have your content land on the Explore page. The more followers you have, the higher your engagement rate will be (hopefully!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Remember \u2013<\/strong> Instagram\u2019s algorithm prefers content that has more likes, comments and shares. Followers can help you stay in the algorithm\u2019s good graces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. More Followers = <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">More $$<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to make money on Instagram \u2013 who <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have this goal? \u2013 then followers are your ticket to higher earnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>For influencers,<\/strong> more followers typically mean a higher engagement rate, a bigger reach and more impressions (learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/reach-vs-impressions\">reach vs impressions<\/a>). Brands prefer to work with Instagrammers who have an engaged and interested audience.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>For businesses,<\/strong> more followers will mean more traffic to your online store, more sales or more messages from interested prospects.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want proof that more followers = more money? Just look at how much influencers get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-much-does-instagram-pay-for-1-million-followers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid for 1 million followers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashtonhallofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashton Hall<\/a> makes <strong>$10K-$15K<\/strong> for a sponsored Reel<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/henryjimenz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henry Jimenez<\/a> makes <strong>$6K-$12K<\/strong> for a sponsored post<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more followers you have, the more influence you have, and that\u2019s an attractive trait to brands or customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Followers Give You <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Credibility<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credibility is important on Instagram or any social media platform. While there are many ways to establish yourself as a trusted authority in your niche or industry, having more followers is the simplest approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do followers give you credibility? If people are following your account, they\u2019re clearly interested in what you have to say. You must be producing great content that people find valuable or entertaining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just think about some of the most well-known motivational speakers or leaders in the business world. Hundreds or thousands of people show up to see and hear them speak because they know what they\u2019re talking about. They&#8217;re an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">authority <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a thought leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The same idea applies to Instagram.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have any followers, what does that say about you as a creator or brand? Either you have a new account, or your content isn\u2019t great. Maybe you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know what you\u2019re talking about. People may think twice about following your account because no one else is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of credibility can hurt you as an influencer or brand, so it\u2019s crucial to focus on growing your follower count.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Followers Help Build <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Brand Awareness<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an influencer or a business, you can benefit from building <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/personal-branding-on-instagram\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand awareness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Social media is great for that purpose, and followers can help you get your name in front of more people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re creating content that attracts followers from your target audience, you\u2019ll be building awareness with the right people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Followers = Potential <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Customers<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every follower is a potential customer if you\u2019re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-on-instagram\">sell your own products<\/a> or engage in affiliate marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each time you post new content relating to products or services, your followers will see it and may decide to make a purchase or contact you to get more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the very least, you\u2019ll be informing your followers of your offerings, and they may come back in the future to do business with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Get More of the Right Followers<\/span> on Instagram<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>You know <\/b><b>why<\/b><b> Instagram followers are important, but how do you get more of the right ones?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-business-account-vs-personal\"> Business and personal accounts<\/a> always struggle to get the <\/span>right followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the \u201cright follower?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s the million-dollar question. Your right follower may be:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Engaged followers<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Potential buyers for a business<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Niche-relevant followers<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your account needs the right type of followers to be a success. Often, you want to attract followers in a certain niche or group.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><strong>For example,<\/strong> if you\u2019re a fitness trainer, you want people to follow you who are into fitness, trying to lose weight or get fit.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can connect with this audience on a deeper level and even sell to them. Once you know who your ideal follower is, you can begin working on attracting them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Optimize Your Bio<\/span> for Your Ideal Follower<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24868\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"optimized instagram profile\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/perfect-instagram-profile-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before someone follows you, they\u2019ll likely check your profile and your bio first. It&#8217;s important to make sure that your bio makes your account appealing to your ideal follower. How do you achieve this?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Use keywords that are relevant to your audience<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tell people who you are and what you do<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Keep it short and sweet<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding a link and a call-to-action can further optimize your bio for your ideal follower.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Create <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Consistent<\/span> Niche-Related Posts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency is crucial when trying to grow your Instagram account. Followers want to follow you for a reason, which is the type of posts you create. If you have an account that is based on animals one day and then airplanes the next, your followers will become disengaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worse, you may stop getting followers because your account seems to be a \u201ccatch-all\u201d rather than a niche-relevant one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create posts that are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Consistently spaced out<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Consistently in the same niche<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can experiment with your account, but always focus on quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Start Doing More of What <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Works and LESS of What Doesn\u2019t<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Insights provides deep, data-based information on your posts. You can use this information to create more of the types of posts people want to see and fewer of the ones that don\u2019t resonate with your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never viewed your Insights before, you can start by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap your <strong>Profile Picture<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap the hamburger icon &gt; <strong>Account Insights<\/strong><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to familiarize yourself with the Insights dashboard. Inside, you&#8217;ll find information on engagement, the number of accounts that your content has reached and even promotions that you\u2019ve paid for recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that you look at the types of posts and content that didn\u2019t perform well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to avoid wasting resources on the things that are not helping you grow your account. If you identify what doesn\u2019t work and what does, you can put more resources into the content that is highly engaging and helps you get more followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Produce Content in a <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Variety of Formats<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram has multiple content formats \u2013 use them all. Often, you won\u2019t know the type of content that your audience prefers until you experiment with multiple options. You can create content that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Images<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Videos<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Reels<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Live Videos<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Stories<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Carousels<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time experimenting with each content type to see what your audience really wants. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-insights\">Instagram Insights<\/a> to analyze each post you\u2019ve made to find ones that attract organic engagement and followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Switch Your <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Profile to Public<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your profile private? A lot of creators make the mistake of making their profile private and then they wonder why they\u2019re not gaining followers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go to someone\u2019s profile and it\u2019s private, you cannot see their posts. Unless you know the person or business or they have a very enticing bio, you likely won\u2019t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follow them<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same scenario will happen when people find your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what can you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #1: <\/strong><\/span>Open your <strong>Instagram app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #2: <\/strong><\/span>Tap on your Profile picture &gt; <strong>hamburger icon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17728 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Three-Horizontal-Lines-600x404.jpg\" alt=\"Click Three Horizontal Lines\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Three-Horizontal-Lines-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Three-Horizontal-Lines-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Three-Horizontal-Lines.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #3: <\/strong><\/span>Tap on Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; <strong>Account Privacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-19476\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Account-Privacy-e1693026658178-600x370.jpg\" alt=\"Account Privacy\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Account-Privacy-e1693026658178-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Account-Privacy-e1693026658178-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Account-Privacy-e1693026658178.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to turn privacy off from this setting and confirm the change. Once your profile is public, everyone will be able to see all of your posts. If you don\u2019t want a certain post to be seen, remove it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Boost<\/span> Your Posts (Paid)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34376\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Boost-Post-600x386.jpg\" alt=\"Boost Post\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Boost-Post-600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Boost-Post-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Boost-Post.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pay to increase your followers and reach, and if you have the budget, this is a fast and easy way to see results. <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/boost-post-on-instagram\">Boosting a post<\/a> requires you to have a Professional or Business account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>All you need to do is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Go to the <strong>post<\/strong> you want to boost<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Click on \u201c<strong>Boost Post<\/strong>\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Follow the <strong>prompts<\/strong> on the screen<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll need to set your ad goal and also a budget. Be cautious about setting a realistic budget because, with over 2 billion users on the platform, it\u2019s easy to exceed your ad budget <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very, very fast<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Buy<\/span> Followers (Paid)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying followers must be done with caution because the provider <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Real followers<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Targeted followers<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy legitimate followers, but a lot of services will provide \u201cbot\u201d followers. Unfortunately, if you have all bots following you, it will cause your engagement to drop. Fewer comments and likes will negatively impact your account and may lead to less of a reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conduct your own due diligence on the provider by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Reading reviews<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Analyzing testimonials<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Reaching out to the provider to ask questions<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bots will not help you grow your account or following. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/buy-instagram-followers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy real Instagram followers that engage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and if you have any questions, feel free to open the chat at the bottom right of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working on growing your followers \u2013 the right way \u2013 will allow you to build a brand and a business, if you like. You can, and should, work to grow a following that is hyper-relevant and targeted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you follow the tips above and dedicate some time every single day to your account, you will grow your following over time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have followers? Are they the right followers? 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