{"id":33065,"date":"2024-03-04T04:31:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T11:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=33065"},"modified":"2024-11-23T00:51:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T07:51:57","slug":"how-to-get-50k-followers-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-get-50k-followers-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How To Get 50k Instagram Followers? (12 Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our internal research found that the average Instagram account has between 1,000 and 10,000 followers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Influencers in this follower range can demand money for sponsored posts, and they can have their message seen by a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lot of people<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while you may have reached 10k followers, how can you even begin your journey to 50k followers on Instagram?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s going to take the following:<\/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> Time<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Patience<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Work<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re willing to put all of the above into your Instagram account, you can reach 50k followers \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or more<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve found the following are the best methods to get more followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>12 <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Ways to Get 50K Followers<\/span> on Instagram<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ready to get 50,000 followers on Instagram? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the proven strategies below to help you create valuable content that is seen, builds your following and will help you expand your reach to well beyond the 50k follower mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re going to start with one thing that creators seem to overlook:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Level Up Your <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Post Quality<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>How much time have you spent on creating content? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re taking a fun photo or video, that\u2019s obviously fine. But if you want to grow an account to this level, you have to take content creation very seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you level up your post quality?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>I. Create a Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re going to cover this more extensively below, but you want to have a content plan and to schedule your posts. You want every piece of content to be purposeful so that it attracts new followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>II. Invest in Your Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What equipment are you using? Many creators will use their iPhone or Google Pixel, and this is more than fine if you want to build a following. You can use either of these devices, but you need to consider some other pieces of equipment:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-caret-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Ring Light:<\/strong> If you do a lot of talking in your Reels or want to increase the quality of your photos, you\u2019ll need to work on your lighting. Ring lights are an affordable option that works well for creators across platforms.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-caret-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Camera:<\/strong> If your phone isn\u2019t cutting it or you create content that is more studio-based, buy a camera. You can use the Sony ZV-1, EOS Rebel T7, GoPro HERO12 (action videos) and many others. Research the camera to find the best choice for your budget and the type of content you create.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-caret-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Editing Tools:<\/strong> A basic editor is much better than the filters you\u2019ll use on Instagram. You&#8217;ll find plenty of editing apps that you can use, such as Facetune, Canva, Lightroom, Instagram (it\u2019s a decent editor), VSCO and quite a few others.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-caret-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Microphone:<\/strong> Live and video is much better when your audience can hear you well. You may want to invest in a microphone. Even if you use your smartphone, there are microphone accessories that will increase the sound quality greatly.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-caret-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Tripod:<\/strong> Video creators rely heavily on their tripods. You want to buy a stable tripod that is easy to transport and will help you stabilize your videos. If you only take photos, you may want to put tripods at the end of your must-have list.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you up the quality of your videos, your potential followers will have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reason to follow you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Great content is why people follow others \u2013 <\/span><b>don&#8217;t settle for mediocre.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Post Daily<\/span> \u2013 And at the Right Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34661\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-900x608.png\" alt=\"Optimal Timing for Instagram Posting\" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-900x608.png 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-600x405.png 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-1536x1038.png 1536w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Optimal-Timing-for-Instagram-Posting-2048x1384.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed a trend where Instagram has been telling me that I\u2019ve seen all of the most recent posts in the past 24 hours<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And I\u2019m not on Instagram that often or scrolling for hours a day. I have normal usage \u2013 maybe slightly lower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are slacking on their content creation, and this leads to stale content and bored followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can break this trend to get more people following you. We have two main recommendations here:<\/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> <strong>Post Often.<\/strong> You want to post to your main <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-post-on-instagram\">feed 2 \u2013 3 times a week<\/a> at a minimum.\u00a0 Add two Stories per day, one carousel, multiple photos, up to four Reels and go Live whenever you can. Use all of the Instagram post formats available to help you reach as many potential followers as possible.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Post at the Best Times.<\/strong> We can write a novel on the <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-instagram\">best time to post<\/a>, but you can use your own data for this. Instagram Insights will help you gain insight into your top-performing posts, but you need to consider your audience and when they\u2019re online. Between 6am and 9am is a good start because people who are waking up will see your content.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>3. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Focus on Your Demographic<\/span> and Where They Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Posting time is such an important topic that we feel it deserves even more attention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to post at the best time for your followers, and since you may be on the other side of the world of your followers, this is impossible without knowing your audience and where they\u2019re located.<\/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 post at 6am on EST the people on PST will be asleep for several hours before seeing your post.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to see which accounts are most engaged with you and where these users are located. Experiment with posting for different time zones to see which one is best for you and your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-insights\">Instagram Insights<\/a> will help you judge the content that\u2019s working best for you and what\u2019s under-performing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Optimize<\/span> Your Profile and Feed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img 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;\">Your profile is the gateway to your page, and you need to start with your bio. <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-bio\">If your bio is weak<\/a>, it will impact your followers. You want your bio to 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> Short<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Concise<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Expressive of who you are and what you do<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add keywords, a CTA, contact information or a link to your website. You can use emojis to make your bio stand out. <\/span><b>You can even go as far as asking other people to review your bio and recommend key changes that you can make<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you do this, it\u2019s time to go to your profile and look at your feed. If your feed is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all over the place<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider removing some of the posts or adding at least 3 \u2013 9 new posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the top posts to be the exact content that your audience wants to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want, you can Pin your top posts so that the first few posts potential followers come across are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exactly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what they\u2019re looking for on Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Boost<\/span> Your Posts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34376 size-medium\" 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><b>Anyone with a Professional or Business account can pay to boost their posts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can do this by going to your profile, tapping on a post that you want to post and setting up your advertisement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying to boost posts allows you to skip to 50k followers faster than any other method, but you\u2019ll pay for this privilege. <strong>For example,<\/strong> you can promote a Post to:<\/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> Specific audiences<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Specific age groups<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Specific interests<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you do <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/boost-post-on-instagram\">boost your post<\/a>, it will put your post in front of these audiences for a cost. You might not receive any followers, but there\u2019s a good chance that you will. Businesses often use boosting as a way to grow their accounts and it works very well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside? You will need to pay Instagram to boost your posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Add in <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Strategic Hashtags<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/tools\/instagram-hashtag-generator\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33801 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-Instagram-Hashtag-Generator-Banner-900x363.jpg\" alt=\"Free Instagram Hashtag Generator Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-Instagram-Hashtag-Generator-Banner-900x363.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-Instagram-Hashtag-Generator-Banner-600x242.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-Instagram-Hashtag-Generator-Banner-768x310.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-Instagram-Hashtag-Generator-Banner.jpg 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in 2024, hashtags are still relevant and important on Instagram. <\/span>Make sure that you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-hashtag-strategy\">using strategic hashtags<\/a> to get your content seen by more people and attract more followers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic hashtags 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> Niche-specific<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Searched by people on Instagram<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Descriptive <\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hashtags you choose will help users find your account and your content. Consider using a mix of tags that are really popular and those that have fewer searches to maximize your reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Be Social<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of any social network is to be more social. <\/span>People love to follow creators and brands that actually engage and interact with their followers.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow in their footsteps and take the same approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure that you\u2019re:<\/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> Replying to comments<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Liking other people\u2019s content<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Adding to conversations<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Asking questions<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your audience as if they were friends, and you\u2019ll find it easy to attract more followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Buy<\/span> a Few Followers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a really quick and simple way to get more followers? Buy a few.<\/span> Even influencers and brands buy followers because they know it\u2019s the easiest way to kickstart your engagement and grow your account.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best results, make sure that you\u2019re choosing providers that offer real followers \u2013 not bots and fake accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Viralyft, You can <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/buy-instagram-followers\">buy Instagram followers<\/a> of both high-quality and premium-quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with packages ranging from 100 to 100k.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Turn Your <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Profile Public<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36646\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-900x363.webp\" alt=\"Turn Your Profile Public\" width=\"800\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-900x363.webp 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-600x242.webp 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-768x309.webp 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-1536x619.webp 1536w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Profile-Public-2048x825.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t get more followers if no one can see your content. <\/span><b>When your profile is set to \u201cprivate,\u201d only your followers can see the videos and photos you post.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Instagram users will check a person\u2019s profile before following them. If they can\u2019t see your content, they will just move on to the next creator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, with private profiles, people have to request to follow you, which just adds an extra step most people don\u2019t want to bother with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ever hope to hit 50k followers, your profile must be set to <\/span><b>public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s how:<\/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> Open your profile on Instagram.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap the hamburger menu and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap <strong>Who can see your content<\/strong>.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Look for <strong>Account Privacy<\/strong> on the list.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Disable the private account option.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your account is public, it will be much easier to get more followers and boost your engagement rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. Buy <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Shoutouts<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating great content isn\u2019t the only way to get more followers.<\/span><b> If you\u2019re willing to invest in your growth, you can buy shoutouts from influencers with huge audiences.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few marketplaces you can <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-shoutouts\">buy shoutouts<\/a> from, including:<\/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:\/\/shoutcart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoutcart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/collabstr.com\/influencer-shoutouts\/instagram\/athlete-&amp;-sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collabstr<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to look at each influencer\u2019s content. Don\u2019t just choose the account with the most followers. If you want to get more followers, only choose influencers with similar audiences and values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your best content is on display (pinned to the top of your profile) and your bio is optimized to get more followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>11. Create a Content <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Plan and Schedule<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency is the best strategy to grow your Instagram following organically. But it\u2019s easy to fall off track if you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To hold yourself accountable, create a content plan and start scheduling your posts.<\/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> <strong>Aim to create a plan for 2-4 weeks of content<\/strong><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Schedule your posts at least a week in advance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you also do some research into what keywords to use in the description, hashtags to add and points to cover in your caption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram now allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-schedule-instagram-posts\">schedule your posts right from the app<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to follow your plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>12. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Collab with Others<\/span> in Your Niche<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21642\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-900x600.png\" alt=\"Collaborate with others\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Collaborate-with-others-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to supercharge your followers on Instagram? <\/span><b>Collaborate with other creators and influencers in your niche.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-collab-post-on-instagram\">create Collab posts<\/a>, they show up in both of your feeds (your feed and your collaborator\u2019s feed), and they list both of your accounts as the creators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborative posts are a way to double your reach and engage with creators who have a similar audience to yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To create Collab posts:<\/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> Create the post. You can collaborate on Reels or regular Feed posts.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap <strong>Tag people<\/strong>.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap the <strong>Invite collaborator<\/strong> button.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in the handle of the account you want to collaborate with.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> The person you\u2019re collaborating with will get a DM letting them know about your invite.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> They\u2019ll view and accept your request.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to get more followers through your collaborations, it\u2019s best to choose creators and brands that have similar audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitting the 50K follower mark is an achievement on Instagram. <\/span>If you follow the tips and strategies in our guide, you\u2019ll be well on your way to growing your account and reaching your goal.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just remember to continue engaging with our audience, posting regularly and focusing on creating high-quality content.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to reach 50k followers on Instagram? 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