{"id":6421,"date":"2022-07-11T15:36:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=6421"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:36:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:36:43","slug":"how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Likes on Instagram"},"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-6a1e48bb89564\" 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-6a1e48bb89564\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e48bb89564\" ><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-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#How_to_Increase_Likes_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Increase Likes on Instagram\">How to Increase Likes on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#Participating_in_the_conversation\" title=\"Participating in the conversation\">Participating in the conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#Using_hashtags\" title=\"Using hashtags\">Using hashtags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#Using_emojis\" title=\"Using emojis\">Using emojis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#Using_high-quality_photos\" title=\"Using high-quality photos\">Using high-quality photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-likes-on-instagram\/#Asking_for_feedback\" title=\"Asking for feedback\">Asking for feedback<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Likes_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Increase Likes on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/xKmfYUr.jpg\" alt=\"how to increase likes on instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to increase likes on Instagram, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. The social media platform has some easy ways for you to gain followers, as long as you follow some simple steps. Follow other accounts in your industry to gain exposure. Comment on popular posts and share them with your own followers. This will increase engagement, and ultimately, more likes. Remember to make posts that relate to your audience and use hashtags and emojis to engage your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Participating_in_the_conversation\"><\/span>Participating in the conversation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great way to increase your Instagram likes is to get involved in the conversation. Rather than reacting to comments, you should try to initiate them. One example of this is using the hashtag #cottagecoreaesthetic to tag the coats of a fashion brand. By participating in the conversation, you will make your followers feel heard and noticed. This strategy is effective for both brands and individuals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_hashtags\"><\/span>Using hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using Instagram hashtags to boost your exposure is an effective way to draw more attention to your content. These hashtags are searchable and can be used in your stories, as well. However, you should make sure to research the right hashtags for your post. Otherwise, you may risk making your content appear in a different category and attracting fewer likes than you would have otherwise. Listed below are some of the best hashtags for Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Use related hashtags. These are the most commonly used hashtags on Instagram, and they are used in conjunction with searched words. The top hashtags for the United States are likes, follow, photooftheday, photography, and like4like. Follow hashtags are also useful for attracting more followers. Next, use hashtags related to fashion, like4like, and photography. You can also use hashtags that describe your products and services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_emojis\"><\/span>Using emojis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While emojis are not the only effective tool to use in your marketing strategy, you should also understand your audience. For best results, consider using emojis that are appropriate for your brand tone and context. For example, you could use a smiley face to encourage people to &#8216;like&#8217; your post instead of using a &#8216;like&#8217; button. Ensure that all emojis you use are well-defined and match your brand&#8217;s tone.<\/p>\n<p>Use emojis sparingly. While it is great to use emojis to express your feelings, using emojis that have a broader meaning can confuse your audience. For example, while the peach emoji is commonly used to represent a fruit, a majority of Instagram users associate it with a butt. Use neutral yellow or white emojis that fit your brand&#8217;s style.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_high-quality_photos\"><\/span>Using high-quality photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some basic rules to capturing Instagram photos with the best results. Photos with natural light have more likes than photos with artificial light. Light makes the human eye more attracted to an image. Natural light also helps the brain recognize the image more easily. Photos with higher lighting levels also get more likes on Instagram. Images with good lighting are also in focus. Modern smartphones can also take high-quality pictures.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using UGC (user-generated content), it is essential to take the time to make your photos look great. The more personal and aesthetically pleasing your photos and videos are, the more likes your posts will receive. You can also incorporate your brand image into the images. A coffee shop, for example, re-grams photos of customers in interesting locations. Another photographer and designer, Andrew Knapp, takes great photos of people, nature, buildings, and crowds with his border collie.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asking_for_feedback\"><\/span>Asking for feedback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to get more likes on Instagram is to ask for feedback on your posts. This is a great way to get more feedback from customers. The good news is that you don&#8217;t need a lot of time or money to do this. You can set up poll stickers to ask your followers for feedback. These stickers are easy to use and are highly visual. More brands are using these poll stickers. Sephora, for example, uses eye-catching templates to ask its followers for feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Another effective way to gather feedback is to use your Instagram stories to ask for feedback. People love to express their thoughts and opinions, so a quick poll is a great way to gather valuable feedback. Some Instagram users might prefer to use their personal accounts to express their thoughts and ideas, but these are still a great way to get feedback from your customers. They may be more likely to engage with your content if you respond quickly and honestly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Increase Likes on Instagram If you&#8217;re wondering how to increase likes on Instagram, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. The social media platform has some easy ways for you to gain followers, as long as you follow some simple steps. Follow other accounts in your industry to gain exposure. 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