{"id":47739,"date":"2022-07-30T21:52:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=47739"},"modified":"2022-07-30T21:52:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:52:52","slug":"how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags","title":{"rendered":"How to Build an Instagram Following Using Targeted Hashtags"},"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-69eeb35aa28df\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eeb35aa28df\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eeb35aa28df\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags\/#How_to_Build_an_Instagram_Following_Using_Targeted_Hashtags\" title=\"How to Build an Instagram Following Using Targeted Hashtags\">How to Build an Instagram Following Using Targeted Hashtags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags\/#Quality_content\" title=\"Quality content\">Quality 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-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags\/#Posting_three_times_a_day\" title=\"Posting three times a day\">Posting three times a day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags\/#Targeted_hashtags\" title=\"Targeted hashtags\">Targeted hashtags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-instagram-following-using-targeted-hashtags\/#Working_with_influencers\" title=\"Working with influencers\">Working with influencers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_an_Instagram_Following_Using_Targeted_Hashtags\"><\/span>How to Build an Instagram Following Using Targeted Hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to build an instagram following\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/UtBRz7i.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; max-height:381px; margin:0px 10px; max-width:30% width:auto;\"> <\/p>\n<p>To build a strong following on Instagram, you should post consistently and avoid spammy behavior. There are over 200 million users who log on to the app each day, so it makes sense to post quality content on a daily basis. Moreover, avoid spammy post types, as these posts will only get you blocked by other users. And finally, work with influencers to get more followers and visibility. In this article, we will discuss some tips and tricks on how to build a massive Instagram following.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_content\"><\/span>Quality content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating quality content is vital for gaining followers on Instagram. Not only will it boost your profile&#8217;s visibility, but it can also build brand loyalty, increase trust, and boost your conversions. Make sure your content addresses the needs of your audience. Doing so will help you determine how to approach content creation. Surveys and interviews can help you understand your audience&#8217;s interests and needs, and tailor your content to meet those needs.<\/p>\n<p>One way to increase engagement on Instagram is to cross-promote your content across various social media platforms. This will save time and resources while building brand awareness. Cross-promote your Instagram content across other platforms to grow your audience on a larger scale. Video content is increasing in popularity among mobile users, and it accounts for the largest increase in time spent on social media platforms. To increase your reach and engagement on Instagram, you can create short videos based on relevant content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posting_three_times_a_day\"><\/span>Posting three times a day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The optimal post frequency on Instagram depends on your audience. If you&#8217;re targeting a smaller audience, consider posting a photo or video once a day, or two. Instagram users will be more engaged with content that&#8217;s more than once a day. Top brands typically post 1.5 times per day. Depending on your niche, you might want to post as many as three times per day.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try collaborations to gain more Instagram followers. You might want to consider partnering with a brand like Blume to post in the Buffer spotlight. The company gets access to Buffer&#8217;s followers, and in exchange, the brand shares the spotlight with their audience. That way, you gain exposure and a broader audience. The following will grow organically. If you have a good product, why not collaborate with another brand?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeted_hashtags\"><\/span>Targeted hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key to boosting your visibility in Instagram is to use targeted hashtags to market your content. As you gain followers and grow your following, your posts will appear in search results when people type in relevant hashtags. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover how to find hashtags that are relevant to your industry, and use them to grow your Instagram following. Read on to discover how to build an Instagram following using targeted hashtags.<\/p>\n<p>Use relevant hashtags for your niche. For example, if you&#8217;re a pizza restaurant, you&#8217;ll want to use #pizza for all posts related to pizza. That way, anyone searching for pizza will see your content. The same applies if people are searching for the name of their neighborhood or the types of items they sell. Use hashtags that are relevant to the products or services you sell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_with_influencers\"><\/span>Working with influencers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are struggling to gain traction on Instagram, you should consider working with influencers. This approach has the potential to bring you much more exposure than outreach does. Typically, outreach is done by sending emails, contacting social media VIPs, and even meeting people face to face. Developing a relationship with influencers is important for your brand growth, as it allows you to reach out to thousands of new users. Influencers are available through many different ways, such as agencies and apps.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing an influencer, consider their following and popularity. The more followers they have, the more money brands will pay them. 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