Ordinary people seldom get remembered. The few that break the mold are seen as brave and daring. You stand in the crowd and think that fitting those outspoken steps will get you noticed. What happens instead is you will try to fit into steps too big or too small for you. Doing what is expected of you is predictable, human beings were made unpredictable. Leave the guesswork to the public eye with these five mysterious things you can do.
1. Wardrobe Remix.
Never be caught wearing the same thing twice. No one is expecting you to spend your earnings on new threads each week. Mix and match your clothes to wear items again in different combinations. Depending on how often you wear certain clothes, no one will ever see you wearing the same thing more than once. You could even wear the same thing over and over again to make it your personal brand. Fashion is a choice, let it be your choice.
2. Post less.
The internet is a surefire way to lose or build a reputation. The waves of trends and people to follow are bottomless too. You like to take the opposite approach of endless scrolling and trolling. Rather than swear off the Wi-Fi and live a gypsy's life, you shout into the digital void with one post a week. Posting once a month would up the ante. The idea here is to keep your digital health in check while leaving proofs of your comings and goings. There are no expectations except your own. Put some value in your post and leave the followers wanting more.
3. Say less.
People inevitably want to know what you are thinking. We are all social to a fault. But no matter where you fall on the chatting spectrum, you do not have to say much. Long-winded spiels can be attractive, but imagine getting all you need in 10 words or less. Saying what you need to say is always better than carrying on for the sake of filling dead air. Think before you speak and keep the speech light.
4. Appear and disappear at will.
GiphyYou are always the Punctual Pat or Patty. Showing up on time is just good manners. Why not surprise your friends with your unexpected presence? Say you have plans or act like you did not hear about their plans, then show up. Leave a party without saying hello or goodbye. People who do not expect you to show up might as well be underestimating you. The shadows are your limelight now, you men and women of mystery!
5. Announce nothing.
People are inquisitive by nature and sooner or later want to know where your next steps are going to be. Stop telling people what your plans are and take action instead. You are less likely to act on them if you reveal them too soon. Do them when the time comes and let people naturally be surprised by the steps you did take. The more opportunities you act on are going to create a positive feedback loop. You will get so busy that the attention you gain for yourself will become a part of the territory.
The best mysteries keep you guessing.
11 Ways To Grow Your Instagram Following And Engagement
Be engaging to earn engagement.
Everyone is always trying to get more followers on their social media accounts, particularly on Instagram, where people strive to have that perfect ratio between followers and following. I have had Instagram since 2013, and like many people, started off with only a few followers and a few likes per photo. Since then, I have grown my account, and now I am here to help you grow yours!
1. Like and comment on posts
Pick a hashtag and like a bunch of pictures, commenting on your favorites. This will make your account visible to others who receive the notification and encourage them to check out your profile.
2. Create good content
Think about what you post! Try to take quality images, and use editing tools such as filters to enhance your images.
3. Post regularly
Create a schedule that works for you and stick to it. If you are a more passive user, try posting at least once each month, or if you are already a frequent poster, trying shooting for one to two posts each day or week. Do what works for you, but consistency is key.
4. Create a theme
Stick to a color scheme, filter, or lighting set up that compliments you. A theme is a guaranteed way to gain followers, as it lets people know what to expect from your content.
5. Use hashtags
Hashtags help people find your page and content and are an easy way to get you photos in front of a wider audience. You can use up to 30 hashtags on a picture, but even using one can boost your engagement on a post. Statistically speaking, 11 hashtags is where the most growth begins to show. I personally like to put hashtags in a comment as opposed to the caption to give a cleaner look, but some may like how the hashtags can fit into their caption.
6. Join an engagement pod
Create a group where you all agree to engage with each other's posts to boost everyone's numbers. This can be done by asking people if they would like to join a group or just making an agreement with your friends.
7. Promote your page
Tell people about your page! Don't be afraid to ask people if they have Instagram and follow each other. It's a great way to keep in touch and support a friend.
8. Find a niche
Find accounts that are similar to yours and engage with their posts and following! Niches are an easy way to locate content that is similar to yours and make new friends!
9. Follow people
If you like someone's content, follow them! Being overly obsessed with having a good ratio of followers to following is not what Instagram is about, it is about supporting content that you think is cool.
10. Cross-post
There is no rule against posting your Instagram photos on Facebook and Twitter. Make your other followers aware of your account so they can check it out to see more of your content.
11. Use your story
Adding to your story makes your account stand out, and you can use your story to promote your most recent posts. You can use your story for silly pictures or ones that don't agree with your theme and save them to your Highlights!