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Instagram Algorithm Tips @kirstypoole

In this blog post you’ll learn:

• How the algorithm works
  
• 3 things the algorithm will reward you for
• 3 steps to attract brand collaborations

• 3 tips for creating viral Reels

Tips taken from @christinagalbato free webinar: Grow your IG Following And Land Your First Brand Deal 

What happens when you post on Instagram

1. You post to Instagram
   
2. IG Shows your post to hot/very warm followers
   
3. Likes, comments, shares & saves start rolling in (hopefully)
   
4. IG shows your post to warm (sometimes cold) audience
   
5. More comments, shares and saves (hopefully)
   
6. Your post is on shown on hashtag, Reels & explore page (to cold people)
   
7. New people visit your IG profile
   
8. They make the decision to hit “follow” or leave

3 Things The Algorithm Will Reward You For:

1. Saves & Shares

• Saves & shares are valued more than likes on Instagram
• Add value to your captions
• Create infographics & unique posts
• Create relatable Reels
  

Think about the kind of content you want to save and share. Try to create something you think your followers will find valuable and actually want to save and share.

2. Stop the "me me me” content

• The type of content people enjoy following on instagram has shifted
  
• Instead of posting “me me me” content, post valuable content
  
• Take a look at your last 6 posts, think about ehat value they add?
  

3. Engage with your community

• Respond to comments for at least 30 minutes after posting
  
• Answer DM’s & send voice notes
  
• Remember that depth is more important that breadth.
  
• LIke and comment on other peoples posts
  
• Save and share other peoples content and reply to stories

3 Steps To Attract Brand Collaborations

1. Be an expert in your niche

• Brands want to work with influencers who are trusted experts in their niches
  
• Keep informed on your industry and share authentic feedback with your audience
  
• Post content that is relevant to the brands you want to work with
  

2. Optimize your Profile

• Make your niche & area of expertise clear in your bio
  
• Remove unecessary fluff from your bio
  
• Convert to a business or creator account
  
• Include you email address
  

3. Engage with brands you love

• Follow their accounts
  
• Share and tag then on stories and in posts
  
• Engage with their content
  

Growing Using Reels

Reels are one of the best wasy to skyrocket your Instagram following. Here are 3 tips for creating viral worthy IG Reels

Reels Tip 1

Use a hook at the beginning

• “stop the scroll”
  
• Visual hook
  
• Movement hook
  
• Text hook
  

Reels Tip 2

Adapt trends to your niche

• Research trending videos and sounds
  
• Brainstorm how you can tie them into your niche
  

Reels Tip 3

End with a call-to-action

• Promt your viewer to take action
  
• "Leave a comment"
  
• “Read the caption”
  
• “Follow for more”
  
• Take a larger actionm like clicking on your link in bio
  

Tips from @christinagalbato free webinar: Grow your IG Following And Land Your First Brand Deal 

It is so important to establish a unique brand & niche that will help you stand out from the crowd

Learn how to create consistent, viral worthy content that attracts your ideal audience

• What you need to be a successful as an influencer?
  
• A stand out brand strategy
  
• Full framework for Instagram growth
  
• Pitching & negotiating how-to’s
  
• A strategic content strategy
  
• A supportive community cherring you on
  
• Keep up with the latest info & trends
  

Attracting Brand Collaborations

You don’t need 10k+ followers to work with brands. Here are 3 steps you can take to start attracting brands to your Instagram.

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