SNAP. Edit. Share. Three simple steps are all it takes to start one’s social networking empire and build his brand as an individual.
Instagram has evolved into becoming one of the fastest-growing social networks in the world and it is without a doubt, the number one visual sharing app of today.
A lot of Instagrammers have taken the path of making their Instagram feed a preview of who they are, if not, an online portfolio, if one must truly say. Now provided a platform to express one’s creativity and skill, a number of users have brought Instagram to a whole new level as the grounds for self-expression.
With the fascination of mobile photography plus creative visualization, #SunStarLIVE shares a few helpful tips that will surely transform your Instagram feed in no time.
A for Aesthetic
Every Instagrammer faces the dilemma of deciding between theme or aesthetic for his feed—sometimes it gets so confusing that it ends up pretty exhausting.
Food, fashion and travel are three of the most common themes you see on Instagram and although having a certain theme makes your feed look more “put together,” it actually limits your creativity within the box.
In this day and age, Instagram has become an artistic platform for everyone. And why not showcase more of who you are by settling on a common aesthetic that masterfully weaves all your photos together?
Choosing an aesthetic will positively transform your feed as it gives you more freedom to post anything under the sun—whether you’re going for the bright, golden, moody, dark or colorful aesthetic—as long as your photo fits the “vibe” of your Instagram, your feed will definitely look better.
Similarity of Filters Bears Fruit
What does it take to make one’s Instagram feed layout consistent? It all boils down to how one edits his photos. Consistency is key when it comes to editing one’s photos to achieve a well-thought-out feed.
There are a hundred mobile editing apps available with a thousand filters to choose from and in order to be consistent—one must limit himself to a few; stick to one’s chosen aesthetic approach.
Similarity of filters will help curate one’s Instagram and have his feed flow naturally. But if one doesn’t want to be as selective when it comes to editing, just add a touch of the same filter each time when posting. As a result, one’s personal branding and Instagram feed will seem more cohesive than ever.
Post to Promote
Visible Instagram activity equals faster growth and more engagement—all these are made possible if one simply shows up online.
Posting routinely effectively boosts one’s account and can definitely level up one’s Instagram game if he’s diligent enough to schedule his daily posts.
If one is serious about stepping up his game, he can even go as far as analyzing his audience and deciding on the best posting hours to gain more activity in Instagram.
Living in today’s digital world can be overwhelming so one must never forget to be kind to himself. Posting every single day might be too much on one’s plate and he doesn’t have to worry about it because posting a few times a week can be just as beneficial.
Let the Hashtags Speak
Who knew hashtags were also a way to expand one’s audience in a faster way? Thank God for hashtags because not only are they an easier way to increase one’s audience but they are also a wonderful way to track certain categories and connect one with people worldwide as well.
One can use hashtags to his advantage and look into what peers are using and determine if he can utilize some of the hashtags used for his feed. If one finds the right hashtags, it’s best to keep them in his phone’s notes so he could easily copy and paste them when it’s time to post. It’s as easy as that and these simple steps can make such a huge difference.
Caption Is Always an Option
Instagram is primarily a visual social media tool, but not all Instagrammers realize that captions are just as important as photos. Don’t be one of those users who leave the caption section blank only because you can’t think of something to say.
Captions are also a way of engaging the audience and it’s essential to think about one’s tone of voice. One can be as creative with his captions because what good is a photo when there are no words to accompany it?