There have been several times where I have wanted to give certain people a list of rules for their social media accounts, one of them being Instagram. There are several rules that must be followed if one wants to continue to be able to post on Instagram
1. Don't post more than once in one day
It is very annoying to have to look through every single one of your photos in my Instagram feed. People are less likely to like all of the photos that you post and end up just liking that first photo that you posted.
2. Don't use the multiple photo feature
Nothing aggravates me more than having to scroll through ALL TEN of your photos because I know that I am not able to focus on the one good photo or how good all the photos may have been. Spread those photos out throughout the week or just post the best one from the night. We don't have to see all of them. It also can ruin your profiles aesthetic with that little white box that shows up when going on your profile.
3. Don't use the Instagram filters
If you want to look like an Oompa Loompa or have a filter that looks like it comes straight out of the 1950's then be my guest, but if you want to look like you live in the 21st century just use VSCO to edit your photos. Don't even get me started on the "structure" feature.
4. Don't change your appearance
It's okay to edit your photos because even I admit that I edit mine, but if you edit them to the point to where you have different physical features that you didn't have before that is not ok. Wipe away those pesky zits, but please don't give yourself a nose job.
5. Caption etiquette
If you use more than two emojis in your caption it immediately looks trashy. Try not using an emoji to make the overall post look more clean. I like to put all of my captions in all lowercase because it makes it look more intriguing to the eye. Your caption also should not be half a page. Try to get your point across in less than three sentences.
6. Slow down on the Instagram stories
You should use the Stories feature that is now available on Instagram, but please do not put more than three photos on their or I just won't look at them all. Also if it is your friends birthday it is your obligation to post something, but try maybe posting it on your story or your finsta.
7. Do not post the same selfie from a different angle
Just because you turned your head to the right does not make it a new picture. Do not post the same selfie of yourself several times. Honestly selfies are slowly dying out anyway. Instagram content has gone more towards candid photos that are real and raw.
8. Try to post often but not too often
You should try to post at least three times a month, but no more than three times a week. Again it seems that three is the golden number when it comes to Instagram. Your followers want to see you on their feed, but they definitely don't want to see you every day.
9. Don't follow me if we haven't had an actual conversation
If you follow me and I have no idea who you are except for the fact that your bio says you go to the same school as me, I am sorry, but I refuse to follow you back. You can follow me and give me likes, but I will not return the favor.
10. #Hashtags #are #not #cool
Hashtages used to be cool in 2013, but we are no longer in 2013. We have now moved on to 2018 where hashtags just aren't cool anymore. The occasiuonal #hashtag for irony purposes is ok, but do not put 10 diffrent #hastags after every single one of your phtotos.
In conclusion before you post anything on Instagram come back to this post so you can remeber the proper rules of Instagram.
