The instagram and facebook algorithm is not always friendly or in your favor ESPECIALLY when it comes to displaying curvy and plus size bodies. We also noticed that curvy/plus size accounts usually gets a strike or shadow banned first before other types of account that are the same and even post similar content.
So because of this, accounts like ours has to be more active and engaging because instagram and facebook will push you to the bottom, so you have do a little bit more than the regular.
It can get very frustrating but there are still ways to break through and grow your audience. Check out some of these tips and methods that we have used. These can be applied to any other type of account as well.
Post Daily
One of the simplest yet overlooked thing about gaining followers, is to post daily. A lot of people tend to overlook this and think they can return to posting regular whenever they want after being missing for about a week or 2.
In most cases when this is done, posting and than not posting for weeks at a time you get lost in the algorithm and lose momentum.
When this happens you will notice you will not get a lot of traction or engagement on your posts.
This is why posting daily helps and keeps you in regular rotation. Make sure to make at least minimum 1 post per day for as long as you can.
Post engagement/interactive posts
Finding posts that gets a lot of likes and shares is good but finding one that has a bunch of likes and a bunch of comments is even better.
These types of post keeps the never ending conversation going. The more people comment and reply to other comments, the more its going to keep popping up in feeds and the algorithm will keep you in the mix.
When you have people engaged because of the content of the posts, it creates different opinions from others who feel so strong about their own, that they have to input it on the post. Types of posts that usually causes these reactions are relationship post, true or false, what would you do, thing guys/girls shouldnt/should do.
These are some that stick out to me off top but do your own research and pay attention to your audience and see how they react towards these type of posts. You have to test the waters and once it works, keep feeding periodically to keep them talking.
Make sure your audience relates to it
Does your posts have anything related to your page objection? Make sure the theme fits , it makes it easier for your followers to relate to which is important.
The people supporting your account are following for inspiration, conversations, company, and to laugh. Of curse you’re posting what you want but at the same time in the back of your mind, think about the consumer. Ask yourself does it have any relevance.
Hashtags in your niche ###
Hash tagging can help but can also hurt you if you do not use the proper ones. Make sure your hashtag has something to do with your post or the athletics of it.
We see all the time people will tag a photo a tag unnecessary tags such as #viral, #explorepage, #pretty, #miami etc etc and so forth. By continuing to use tags not related to your posts instagram will eventually shadow ban you from using those tags and maybe shadow ban you
Also keep in mind to use tags that are not heavily used, it’ll give you a better chance to be seen. Try to use tags with about 100k or less using it vs a tag that has millions using it, you will get lost in the sauce.
Repost your friends/vice versa
Share, like, comment and repost your friends or close associates and have them do the same in return. This is a way of cross promoting and will help bring some of that persons followers to you. This helps to give you a different exposure and will widen your range.
Comment on other peoples posts and engage with it. Others will see your account and they might click your profile, and if its interesting enough to them most likely they will like your page. Now you just gained a new follower.
These are some of the methods that has helped us and also others that we have coached on how to grow their accounts. Implement your own styles and try different techniques but having a formula or a plan will help you execute better.
