Increasing Engagement on Instagram

I created @newyorkposher on Instagram in December of 2018 and have gained 8,880 followers over the past 7 months. More than that, I genuinely feel like I’ve gained a community and have found my tribe of #poshbabes. Does that sound like something you want? Here are a few tips I use everyday to increase my engagement level on Instagram.

✔ Post Consistently

For about 5 months, I posted on my Instagram everyday. Think of it like building a portfolio. Try not to forego quality for the sake of quantity. Now, I post about 5-6 times a week.

📌Tag Brands

If your post directly corresponds with another brand or Instagram account, tag them! This will get more eyes on your post, and get you a chance to be featured by that brand.

# Hashtag Each Post

I have a group of hashtags saved as notes on my phone so I can easily copy and paste it to a new post. Be sure to use hashtags that are relevant to your post.

✈ Add New Posts To Your Story

Did you know the first hour of a new post is the most crucial in terms of engagement level? Send your new post to your story ASAP to bring more eyes to it.

💭Engage With Other Accounts

Find brands or hashtags that coincide with your Instagram and engage with other Instagram users who are tagging them. When I first started, I would scroll through Poshmark’s tagged photos and like, comment, and follow other accounts.

✏ Respond To Comments

I try to respond to every comment on my Instagram posts. Aim for at least a 4 word response to encourage more meaningful engagement (e.g. “Thanks so much, it was thrifted!”).

⭕ Post To Your Story Everyday

Use all the features the Instagram Stories have to offer: stickers, polls, questions, hashtags, emoji meters, etc.

💛Be Genuine

Be you! Post things you’re excited to share. This is the only way to find your voice and your tribe on Instagram.

Disclaimer: still livin’ and learnin’. These are a few of the tips that have worked for me and should definitely raise engagement for you, but of course, it’s not a fail-proof. Mix-and-match and experiment to see what works best for you!

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Have you tried any of these out? What works best for you? Did I miss anything? Leave a comment below!