This is real-world advice, not about bots or spam accounts so exclude those from your mind for this list. Remember that Instagram is a community and your metrics should measure more than the number of accounts; we’ll touch on that in a different blog. If you want to grow your Instagram following, here are 10 proven strategies you’ll want to use.

Here are 10 Tips to Get More Instagram Followers in 2022:

#1: Optimize your post captions for search

#2: Lean in to hashtags and use 20-30 hashtags per post

#3: Host a giveaway or contest on Instagram

#4: Create shareable content like videos

#5: Make a strong first impression with your profile

#6: Post consistently

#7: Collaborate with influencers and other brands

#8: Add keywords to your bio’s name field

#9: Encourage UGC (User-Generated Content) with a branded hashtag

#10: Demonstrate a clear value proposition

If you’re looking to up your social media game in 2022, give us a shout. We’d love to partner with you to increase your followers, engagement and success on social media.