{"id":4683,"date":"2021-11-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/10000-instagram-followers-secrets\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T10:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T16:20:40","slug":"10000-instagram-followers-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/10000-instagram-followers-secrets","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips To Get you 10K Followers on Instagram for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1024x512-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17412 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no sugar-coating it: getting to your first 10,000 Instagram followers is tough. Why? Because when you\u2019re first starting out on the platform, chances are no one knows who you are yet!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that shouldn&#8217;t stop you from trying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to get thousands of followers on Instagram, the seven secrets below will get you to your goal \u2014 and past it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, they might just spare you some struggle on your journey to 10K followers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10k-followers-on-instagram-the-benefits\">10K Followers on Instagram: The Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching 10K followers on Instagram offers several benefits, including access to Live Badges, allowing creators to earn money directly from their followers&#8217; support during live sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 10K followers influencers can earn money from Reels through the Instagram Reels Play bonus program, which rewards high engagement on their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tangible benefit to your Instagram account is \u201csocial proof.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> That social proof is helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"getting verified on Instagram (opens in a new tab)\">getting verified on Instagram<\/a>, promoting your business, getting collabs and reaching new audiences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added bonus, <strong>reaching 10,000 followers makes it a lot easier to get another 10K Instagram followers in half the time<\/strong>!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-10k-followers-on-instagram-our-top-tips\">How to Get 10K Followers on Instagram: Our Top Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following tips focus on essential foundations for your 10K Instagram followers strategy, without shady, spammy or \u201ccredit card necessary\u201d tactics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating each of the tips below, you\u2019ll bypass quick fixes that could sabotage your Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also build a solid Instagram workflow that creates audience connection and helps you collect those 10,000 followers on Instagram faster than ever!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Psst&#8230; if you don&#8217;t have time to sit down and read our post, listen in to this replay of our FB Live where we cover all of these secrets and more! <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/plan\/copilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Tailwind Copilot <\/a>has customized marketing plans full of great ideas and schedules to make posting on Instagram easy and get great results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Reach 10,000 Followers on Instagram!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K_DgPvob9aQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get 10K followers on Instagram? Let\u2019s go! \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-zero-in-on-your-target-audience\">1. Zero In On Your Target Audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we peep at the many guides and \u201cHow to Reach 10,000 Followers\u201d posts online, we can\u2019t help but notice that a key element is usually missing from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to zero in on your target audience.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you skip over figuring out exactly who you\u2019re speaking to and creating Instagram content for, you\u2019ll miss an opportunity to connect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s really how you <strong>get more followers who really care about what you have to say<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first: do some homework on your target audience, and who you envision your ideal follower to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a handy cheat sheet from our Instagram 101 Webinar about who your ideal follower is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-8.22.50-PM-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17406 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/586;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c<strong>What are the top benefits<\/strong> you\u2019re providing through your Instagram presence?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<strong>Who benefits the most <\/strong>from what you\u2019re providing?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What does your ideal follower<\/strong> look like? (Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/pinterest-strategy-101-buyer-persona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">buyer persona<\/a> for inspiration!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who are your competitors,<\/strong> and who is following them?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there ways you can <strong>reach the same followers, or differentiate to reach followers your competitors aren\u2019t<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cIf you skip over figuring out exactly who you\u2019re speaking to and creating Instagram content for, you\u2019ll miss an opportunity to connect!\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you zero in on your target audience, you\u2019ll want to<strong> gear your content and your profile towards attracting more followers on Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That brings us to our next tip on reaching 10k followers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-optimize-your-instagram-profile-to-inspire-connection\">2. Optimize Your Instagram Profile to Inspire Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second secret we have up our sleeve is optimizing your Instagram Profile from top-to-bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, users will <strong>focus more on the look and feel of their feed than the look and feel of their profile<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically photo, name, and bio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-8.29.33-PM-1024x430.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17407 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/430;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that every aspect of your Instagram profile is<strong> clear and approachable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It should also help a visitor to your page <strong>quickly determine whether you\u2019re someone they want to follow<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why these<strong> three profile components play a big role in growing your audience to 10k Instagram followers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-7.42.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17404 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some handy tips to get the most out of your <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/8-instagram-ideas-for-a-profile-that-pops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram profile<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a<strong> clear, concise handle<\/strong> to make your profile easy to search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>30-character username to identify yourself <\/strong>and your purpose (search terms are valuable here!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether to use a <strong>photo of yourself or a logo <\/strong>in your profile pic:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>logo is great for brands or groups with more than one personality behind them<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logos should be high-resolution and high contrast so they\u2019re easily readable in that tiny circle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profile photos are ideal for one main personality<\/strong> behind an account\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profile photos should contain head and shoulders, and an uncluttered or neutral background.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the<strong> 150 characters available in your IG bio<\/strong> count!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t restate your name<\/strong> line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a <strong>clear call-to-action<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format with line breaks, emojis, and spacers <\/strong>to avoid a wall of words&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Include a trackable link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/free-link-in-bio-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">Include a trackable link<\/a> <\/strong>so you can measure your impact&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Instagram Photo, name, and bio are the first impressions that bring your potential 10k followers in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you capture their attention here, you\u2019ll want to seal the deal with magnetic content they can\u2019t get enough of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound good? Next, let&#8217;s talk about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/instagram\/instagram-planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instagram planning (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram planning<\/a> helps you build a following!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-plan-content-that-will-resonate-with-your-followers\">3. Plan Content That Will Resonate With Your Followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because uploading photos and shooting videos on Instagram only takes a few seconds from your phone, we don\u2019t always think about creating a solid content plan that supports our marketing goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re vying to reach the coveted 10,000 Instagram followers, you have to start carefully curating your feed <strong>now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start creating and scheduling an Instagram content plan well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This gives you an opportunity to carefully plan relevant content, review, and source or shoot images <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-your-instagram-feed-to-rock-the-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">that work well with each other in your 9-grid<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little bit of Instagram content planning creates content that your followers are excited to engage with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> New audiences will also be fascinated when stumbling your posts in Explore!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to get the jump on planning your Instagram content and reaching 10k followers on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identify five subjects<\/strong> that you\u2019re qualified and passionate to speak about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame your <strong>five subjects in different ways continuously<\/strong> throughout your content schedule (we use VALUE for this &#8211; check out the breakdown below!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do keyword and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hashtag research (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/best-hashtags-for-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\">hashtag research<\/a><\/strong> to find out what your audience is frequently searching and wanting to know about related to your subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address the keywords you found <\/strong>in your posts and captions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add call-to-actions<\/strong> (CTAs) in your posts to increase engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include faces in some of your images<\/strong> &#8211; they\u2019ve been known to also increase engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To frame our subjects in different ways, we use the VALUE Framework. This stands for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-7.57.37-AM-1024x359.png\" alt=\"Content planning framework\" class=\"wp-image-17402 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/359;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Valuable: <\/strong>helpful, educational, teaching, or learning<strong><br>Aspirational<\/strong>: Idealized, tangible, attainable visions or goals<br><strong>Lifecycle: <\/strong>Building brand awareness, nurturing relationships, encouraging action<br><strong>Unique:<\/strong> Proprietary, branded and business-focused content<br><strong>Evergreen<\/strong>: Timely, relevant and useful for years to come! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VALUE is a crucial part of the COMPLETE content-planning workflow that\u2019s featured in our brand-new ebook, \u201c10K Instagram Followers: The Complete Roadmap\u201d! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you plan smarter, not harder, we\u2019ve included a sneak peek of the workflow found in the book, including 2 weeks of Instagram content that we planned in just 20 minutes using the VALUE framework!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-7.52.05-AM-1024x651.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17401 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/651;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The workflow helps you plan 5 weeks of Instagram content in under an hour, freeing up your time to focus on other elements of your strategy -including breathtaking visuals! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-intentionally-design-your-instagram-feed-nbsp\">4. Intentionally Design Your Instagram Feed&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Secret #2, we mentioned that your Instagram profile plays a huge role in the first impression you make on a potential follower. This is also true of your Instagram Feed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you scroll through Instagram, you see single posts &#8211; one after the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when you visit a profile, you see the users \u201cfeed\u201d, or latest posts stacked together in a 9-grid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pegfitzpatrick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peg Fitzpatrick&#8217;<\/a>s lovely Instagram feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can really see <strong>how each image in the 9-grid complements each other<\/strong>, which is the goal of your Instagram feed design!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The look and feel of this 9-grid will inform potential followers of your <strong>style, mood, and aesthetic<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The better each image looks in with the others, the more likely you are to impress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe look and feel of this 9-grid will inform potential followers of your style, mood, and aesthetic.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even win over a new follower immediately and creep a little closer to the coveted 10k followers!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fullsizeoutput_6e.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17409 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make that happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how to get top-notch<a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/iphone-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" photo quality and composition (opens in a new tab)\"> photo quality and composition<\/a> in your Instagram feed photos. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide if you want to use a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/best-instagram-photo-editor-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"preset filters (opens in a new tab)\">preset filters<\/a> on your photos.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start a collection of easily-accessible photos and graphics on your phone or desktop that\u2019s readily available for you to pull from when planning content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan and arrange the look of your feed with Tailwind\u2019s 9-grid preview, taking care to note how each photo looks among the rest as well as individually!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a glimpse of our 9-grid preview, and how you can arrange your posts to work together seamlessly in a feed worthy of 10,000 Instagram followers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/9-grid_1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17013 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you\u2019ve identified your audience, optimized your profile, created a solid content creation plan, and begun to visually design your Instagram feed. The final puzzle piece? Creating a content schedule that supports your marketing goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-create-a-content-schedule\">5. Create a Content Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way you schedule your content is actually <em>integral <\/em>to getting you 10,000 Instagram followers fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> That\u2019s because once you have all of the impressive elements you need to create a connection with followers and knock their socks off with your content, you need a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/instagram-scheduling-and-publishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"schedule your posts (opens in a new tab)\">schedule your posts<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you free time to engage and stay ahead of the game! \u26bd\ufe0f <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the need-to-know elements to create a schedule that builds engagement and helps you get 10k followers on Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide how often you want to post (according to our own <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-often-should-i-post-to-instagram-at-least-once-per-day\">research case study<\/a>, you should be posting at least once per day!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule your posts for times when your audience is most active on Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an even mix of hashtags that are ultra-competitive, niche, better and best to help searchers looking for your content find you easily\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use Tailwind\u2019s Hashtag Finder to create and save Hashtag Lists based on the content you post most often!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t overdo it with hashtags, though! Using the same hashtags over and over again as well as using too many in one post can prevent your content from showing up in those hashtag pages.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try rotating a unique mix of hashtags in your posts and don\u2019t exceed 8-10 per post. Make sure your hashtags are also relevant to your post!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Tailwind\u2019s Auto Post feature to automate your posting schedule (without push notifications!) and free your time to engage in comments and create Stories!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a preview of Tailwind&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/hashtag-lists-in-tailwind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saved Hashtag Lists<\/a> feature, which helps you easily drop in related hashtags for content you post all the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/find-save-organize-best-instagram-hashtags-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16120 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of engaging in the comments section, the final piece of the your \u201cHow to Get 10,000 Instagram Followers puzzle\u201d centers around connection-building practices that will keep new followers coming back for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-curate-a-consistent-voice\">6. Curate a Consistent Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency is key in maximizing engagement and bringing in new followers. Instagram users can build expectations for your page and your brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you focus on curating a consistent image, tone, and voice, you make sure those expectations are met and can increase your follower count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you make sure you are being consistent? That\u2019s where the planning and intentional designing comes in from Tips 3 and 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to work out your content first will be rewarded with a consistent feed and Instagram presence that will keep users coming back until they become followers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-continually-build-momentum-with-real-engagement\">7. Continually Build Momentum With Real Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congrats! 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