Are you new to Instagram, but feel like your amazing smartphone photos should be seen by millions? These pro tips can gain you more followers, likes and Instagram fame.
1. Username
Your username should be something memorable. Perhaps something that rhymes with your name such as "HannahBanana" or "MikeLikesBikes."
2. Follow people
Follow all of your FaceBook friends as well as you favorite celebrities. Comment on celebrities posts asking them questions even though the photo was probably posted by a publicist.
3. Daily Posts
You should post a photo daily, but on the right occasions, two can be acceptable.
4. Birthday Posts
If your friend or family member has a birthday, post a happy birthday photo. Extra points for using emojis including but not limited to: Happy face, birthday cake, champagne bottle, confetti, and laughing so much you're crying face.
5. Hashtags
Use hashtags so that other people can find your photos. For example, on a selfie use #selfie #happy #browsonfleek #mood #longhairdontcare.
6. Sponsors
If you are affiliated with any companies, post their hashtags and tag them in your photos. If you aren't, do the same so people think that you're more important than you really are.
7. Coffee
Go to a nice coffee shop and order a latte. Take of photo of the heart-shaped latte art and post it with a cool filter.
8. Fraternities and Sororities
If you are in a sorority, post weekly wearing your affiliation's logo saying how much you love your "sisters." If you are in a fraternity, post a lot of shirtless selfies.
9. Nature
Nature is huge on Instagram. If you go on a hike, take ten or twenty photos then pick the best ones to post. Bonus points for epic sunsets or getting up early for the sunrise.
10. Throwbacks
Occasionally post old photos for #ThrowbackThursday to show people that you had an interesting life before social media existed.
