{"id":4392,"date":"2022-07-10T13:05:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T13:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=4392"},"modified":"2022-07-10T13:05:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T13:05:31","slug":"how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Instagram Followers Without Spending a Lot of Time Creating Shareable Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a030b29c81c5\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#How_to_Grow_Instagram_Followers_Without_Spending_a_Lot_of_Time_Creating_Shareable_Content\" title=\"How to Grow Instagram Followers Without Spending a Lot of Time Creating Shareable Content\">How to Grow Instagram Followers Without Spending a Lot of Time Creating Shareable Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Creating_shareable_content\" title=\"Creating shareable content\">Creating shareable content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Cross-promotion\" title=\"Cross-promotion\">Cross-promotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Posting_during_the_days_and_times_when_your_audience_is_most_active\" title=\"Posting during the days and times when your audience is most active\">Posting during the days and times when your audience is most active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Using_third-party_applications\" title=\"Using third-party applications\">Using third-party applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Creating_a_dummy_account\" title=\"Creating a dummy account\">Creating a dummy account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Creating_contests_and_giveaways\" title=\"Creating contests and giveaways\">Creating contests and giveaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-instagram-followers-without-spending-a-lot-of-time-creating-shareable-content\/#Creating_high-resolution_images\" title=\"Creating high-resolution images\">Creating high-resolution images<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Grow_Instagram_Followers_Without_Spending_a_Lot_of_Time_Creating_Shareable_Content\"><\/span>How to Grow Instagram Followers Without Spending a Lot of Time Creating Shareable Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When it comes to Instagram growth, sharing user-generated content is key. Not only does this allow you to attract new followers, but it also encourages others to share your posts, which exposes your channel to a wider audience. Additionally, it conveys a sense of established status in the community, making it easier for visitors to trust your channel. If you make your followers feel like they know and trust you, they are more likely to follow you back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_shareable_content\"><\/span>Creating shareable content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to grow Instagram followers, you&#8217;re not alone. Many people have difficulty growing their following on Instagram because of the lack of shareable content. But fear not! There are ways to increase your followers without spending a lot of time creating it. Here are some of them. Keep reading to learn more about creating shareable content. This article will help you get started on your path to increasing your Instagram following.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-promotion\"><\/span>Cross-promotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the most efficient ways to increase Instagram followers is cross-promotion, which involves sharing similar content across various social networks. Not only does this save time and resources, but it also helps you increase brand awareness and build your Instagram audience. The biggest increase in time spent on social media platforms is due to video content, which can be viewed on a mobile device. Using short-form videos on Instagram can increase the reach of your content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posting_during_the_days_and_times_when_your_audience_is_most_active\"><\/span>Posting during the days and times when your audience is most active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re trying to increase your Instagram following, you should always post during the times when your target audience is most active. This is because the best times to post content are often the same across different audiences. Using the Instagram Insight tool, you can evaluate when your audience is most active. You can even compare your own posting habits to theirs and learn when they&#8217;re most active.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_third-party_applications\"><\/span>Using third-party applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a business, using third-party applications to grow your Instagram followers will make your job a whole lot easier. These tools can help you stay on top of industry trends, reach out to influencers, and monitor responses to important campaigns. Using such tools can also increase your productivity and improve your team&#8217;s collaboration. While Instagram allows you to post in real-time, you may find that your audience is most active outside of work hours, which means your followers are less likely to see your updates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_dummy_account\"><\/span>Creating a dummy account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to grow your Instagram following is to create a dummy account and use that to get real followers. This way you can control how many people you follow and how many of those followers will actually buy your products or services. However, you should keep in mind that not all Instagram followers are genuine and are not a good idea. There are many &#8216;for hire&#8217; Instagram accounts that will artificially inflate your follower count. The fake accounts will never interact with your account, purchase your products, or even comment on your pictures. In addition to this, these fake accounts will also affect your analytics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_contests_and_giveaways\"><\/span>Creating contests and giveaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to gain new followers on Instagram is to run a giveaway or contest. People will follow you with the hopes of winning the prize, which keeps them from unfollowing you. They&#8217;ll comment on why they should win. You can even feature one lucky winner on your page. To increase engagement and gain followers, run your giveaway or contest regularly and post the winners. But remember to follow these rules for maximum success!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_high-resolution_images\"><\/span>Creating high-resolution images<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you want to attract more followers on Instagram, one of the best ways is by using high-quality images. These can be downloaded from a photo-sharing website like Stocksy. They tend to be higher-resolution than free images, and they also have a larger selection. You should purchase images that are the right size for Instagram posts, which is 1080p x 1080p.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Grow Instagram Followers Without Spending a Lot of Time Creating Shareable Content When it comes to Instagram growth, sharing user-generated content is key. Not only does this allow you to attract new followers, but it also encourages others to share your posts, which exposes your channel to a wider audience. 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