Anatomy of Instagram
Instagram is a social networking service that an individual can use to share photos and videos. With Instagram, users can take a picture or record a video and, with one tap on the screen, upload it to their profile. The user's profile photo and cover photo appear at the top of his or her account. When someone uploads a photo or video, they can then add filters and tags to it in order to make it more interesting for others to see. After uploading the photo or video, the user can choose how many likes they want from other people viewing their profile. They also have the option of making their account private so only approved followers who have been given permission by an existing follower will be able to see the profile and its contents. While on another user's account, an individual can like and comment on everything that is uploaded there as well as share things with their own followers.
Who uses Instagram?
According to Statistica, as of August 2021 , there are over 800 million active users on Instagram. Most of those users reside in Europe or Asia, but some live in North America or Oceania as well. On average, each user spends 21 minutes per day browsing through posts on the app, which equals out to about 10 billion minutes spent browsing every day. As a social networking service, it seems most users who have accounts are young adults aged 18-29 years old with a 68% majority falling into that age group .
Why should you use Instagram?
There are many reasons why you should use Instagram. For one, it can be an enjoyable experience. Instagram has a plethora of jobs that you can search through to find jobs that suit your interests and career goals, or for work if you are not in college or high school.
Secondly, it's easier to keep up with friends with the "following" feature on Instagram. That way, when someone updates their account, you automatically get notified by the app. Thirdly, there is no pressure to update your account all the time- posting whenever is convenient for you . Lastly, being independent on social media gives you more privacy than being tied down to one site.
How to take a great photo with your phone.
Phones have become an everyday necessity for many of us, so it's important to take quality photos with them. Here are some tips on how you can take better phone photos:
-Turn off the flash, if possible. If you're in a dark room or outdoors at night, the light from your phone's flash will wash out your subject. Try taking the photo with the lights on instead.
-Varying between horizontal and vertical shots can create different moods (vertical makes it look like a painting). You can also switch up your angles for different perspectives (i.e., shoot up at an object vs. down on it).
-Avoid including your hand in the photo by using Instagram's "Tap To Focus" feature.
-When taking landscape photos, try to avoid including your feet in the photo by standing further away from the object.
-Take advantage of Instagram's "Aspect Ratio" feature which allows you to crop your photo into different shapes (i.e., rectangular or square).
Creating an account, uploading photos, and using hashtags.
To create an Instagram account, you'll need to have an email address. Visit the app store on your device and download the application. You can then sign up using Facebook or using your email address. If you already have a Facebook account, it will be easier for you to sign in.
You can upload photos by opening the app and tapping "New Post" at the bottom of either your latest feed or profile page. The post screen is pretty intuitive-- you can upload a photo with either the camera or gallery apps on your phone, choose what filters to apply, or add emojis to make your post unique. After uploading the photo, you are free to edit it further with tags if desired before hitting "post."
Best practices for getting likes on your posts.
To get more likes on posts, there are many tactics that you can use. You can take photos of yourself or your pets and upload them to Instagram, post pictures of your food, clothes, accessories, etc. To create a post that will capture viewers' attention, try taking vertical shots instead of horizontal ones for an interesting perspective. Another tip is to avoid including too many people or hands in the photo to make it look like you've taken it by yourself (this works well for selfies). Other ways to get more likes on your posts are by following accounts like @tumultco which provide followers with bonuses if they follow back or using other apps that provide free content in exchange for views- the app "Finstagram" is one example where you can get paid to view posts.
-Be mindful of your hashtags. You don't want to use too many or too little tags that might be irrelevant, as this will also decrease the amount of likes on your posts as well as views from new followers. On average, people usually use at least one relevant tag and 2-3 more general hashtags for each post. Also remember not to spam with a ton of random hashtags unrelated to the photo since it doesn't give viewers any context about what they are looking at.
-Consistency is key. Write a caption that your audience will find useful and interesting on all of your posts ("I'm on my way to class!"). You can also choose what kind of content you'd like to post on your account (selfies, landscapes, lyrics, quotes) so that viewers can get used to seeing similar things from you each time.
-If you want something specific in your photo (a backdrop, outfit, etc.) try using the editing tools the app provides for you or even Photoshop Express which allows more advanced editing options.
-You should always read the platform's terms before signing up for an account. Instagram requires its users to be at least 13 years old while Twitter requires people below the age of 13 to not have a Twitter account. Although it is possible to bypass these age requirements by faking your birthdate, doing so puts you at risk for being reported to the social media platform and having your account deleted. In addition, be aware that some apps may ask for additional information that you might not want to give out (i.e., home address or phone number).
-When making a post on Twitter, remember that tweets are limited to 280 characters in length. If necessary ,be sure to edit down long captions into short ones with basic details only if needed . As well as this, be mindful of how much time you spend tweeting- studies have found that people who tweet more than 28 times per day have low levels of well-being.
Tips for building a successful following on the app.
The first step to building a following on Instagram is to build your profile. The profile will show up on the explore page, so it should be aesthetically pleasing and well-presented. To create your profile, you can start off by filling in information like your name, bio, and other basic details. You should also include what hashtags you want to use with your content or which locations you post from (if any). Adding this information will help people find your account more easily.
You can acquire followers for your account by doing things like posting daily, tagging people in posts who are related to what you post (ex: if you make food posts, tag restaurants), sharing posts that are similar to ones that others might enjoy or find useful, and participating in challenges. Challenges are a good way to engage more with the community, as they usually have common themes or prompts for people to follow.
In order to make more money from your account, you should follow other accounts that might be interested in what you post as well as offer them some of your content as well. You can also use apps like Boostagram which will help increase your following if your profile is approved by the creator of the app. In addition, it's important to not spam people or spam hashtags on posts that don't fit with your usual content just because a challenge tells you to do so- this will decrease how many likes and views you get from potential followers, so always be mindful of the content you post.
In order to increase people's desire to follow your account, you can create a sense of exclusivity by offering behind-the-scenes looks at your life and the things you do. Another way to make your profile more attractive is to use inspirational quotes as well as engaging captions that describe what your photo is about so viewers know exactly what they're looking at.
Ultimately, the best way to get followers on Instagram is to be yourself and show people who you really are because it shows that you genuinely care about what you do, which will attract more genuine people who respect this commitment. If done properly, building a following on Instagram can be easy and rewarding! Good luck!
