8 Tips to get your first 10k followers on IG

I’ve managed to grow my Instagram to over 130,000 followers in just 8 months, and I wanted to share the exact strategy that helped me achieve this milestone.

Here are the 8 tips that will help you get your first 10,000 followers:

1. Keep Your Content Consistent 

Your Instagram should focus on one specific niche. When your content is consistent, your followers know what to expect, which keeps engagement high.

2. Observe What’s Working 

Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Study what’s going viral in your niche and create your own versions of those successful posts.

3. Post More Without Compromising Quality 

The algorithm won’t punish you for posting more often—as long as your content remains high-quality. Remember, not all of your followers will see every post, so keep producing.

4. Quality Equals Engagement 

It’s not about how polished your content looks, but how engaging it is. Even if your video quality isn’t the best, if it’s engaging, it will perform well.

5. Effort Doesn’t Equal Success 

Sometimes, the simplest posts can go viral. My highest-viewed reel took only 5 minutes to create. Focus on the topic and hook, not just the time spent.

6. Importance of Shares 

Posts with high shares often go viral. Look for content in your niche that gets a lot of shares and create similar content to boost your reach.

7. Spoken Reels Get More Followers 

Short, non-verbal content might get views, but spoken reels build stronger connections and gain more followers. Focus on creating a spoken format that resonates with your audience.

8. Consistency When Starting Out 

When you’re just starting, consistency is key. Even if your content isn’t getting the engagement you want, keep posting and interacting with others in your niche. It takes time to reach the right audience.

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