Instagram is a great way to share memorable photos and happy moments with your friends, family and other followers. If you upload a lot of photos but don't get as many likes as you'd like, follow these easy steps to get more people to like your photos.
Step
Method 1 of 7: Use the Hashtag
Step 1. Hashtags are an easy way to group photos based on certain keywords
Hashtags make your photos more discoverable to other users, so they are more likely to get likes. Using multiple hashtags in one photo will increase the chances of it being seen and shared by other users.
Step 2. Use as many hashtags as possible in each of your photos
For example, if you have a photo of your pet wiener, the hashtags to use would be #wienerdog, #dog, and #pet.
Step 3. Use the most popular hashtags
Some of the most popular hashtags are #love, #me, #cute, #friday and #coffee.
Step 4. Find out which hashtags are trending and use them
Keep in mind that using trending hashtags could put your photos in the wrong category.
You can also use hashtags like #likeforlike or #like4like and like multiple photos. Not everyone will like back, but at least you will get some
Method 2 of 7: Using Filters
Step 1. Apply filters to your photos
Meaning, you have to use an app to edit and add filters to photos. Filters that are widely used to give photos a unique look are Early-bird, X-Proll, Aviary, and Valencia.
Step 2. Use the app on your phone to make your photos even more interesting and special
Good apps include Camera+, Pro HDR, Snap-seed, and Pixlr-o-matic.
Method 3 of 7: Find Out The Photos That Get People's Attention
Step 1. Upload the right photo
Often times, people will post photos of anything, like their lunch menu, their pet cat, or even an empty beer bottle. If you want to get more likes, start thinking of Instagram as your art gallery. Its purpose is to display the best and high-quality photos. High-quality photos have the opportunity to get more likes on Instagram. The following are the types of photos that can attract people's attention:
Never upload the same three photos in a row. Choose the one that is best for you to display
Step 2. Upload the best personal photo of you with your partner, friend or family member
Step 3. Upload a photo from a unique point of view
People love to see unique photos that they have never seen before.
Step 4. Upload a photo of the pet
Only the best photos of your dog or cat are guaranteed to get lots of likes. Be sure to upload photos that showcase your pet's unique activities.
Step 5. Don't upload excessive food photos
Everyone does the same, so only upload photos of your awesome food.
Step 6. Merge multiple photos into one frame using an app like Diptic
That way, you are more likely to get likes. You can combine four similar photos into one frame. Or showcase different parts of your trip or event.
Method 4 of 7: Watch Community on Instagram
Step 1. Be an active member of the Instagram community to get likes and comments
Take the time to comment on your friends' photos, or to give them a like. If you do this, they will reciprocate. However, if you never show appreciation to your followers' photos, neither will they do the same to yours.
Step 2. To get more likes, start giving likes to people you don't know
Step 3. Visit other people's accounts--people who follow more (more followings) than are followed (less number of followers)
Like 15-20 of their photos. If they notice, maybe they will like your photo and start following you!
Method 5 of 7: Pay Attention to Time When Uploading Photos
Step 1. Upload photos at the right time
You can upload the most beautiful photo in the world, but no one will give you a like in the middle of the night. Most of the activity on your photos will occur within the first few hours, so make good use of this time. These are the times when you should upload photos:
- Upload photos in the middle of the day, when people might feel bored in the office and start surfing the internet. Don't upload your photos too early, or at 5 or 6 pm, because most people are busy on their way at that time.
- Upload your photo sometime after dinner. People will surf the internet when they feel tired at night.
- Upload your photos on special days. Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day are great times to upload photos. While some people may be too busy with the show to see your photos, they may come back later.
Step 2. Don't upload photos on Saturday nights or Sunday nights
People would probably see it, but few would admit they weren't having a great weekend and just looking through photos on Instagram.
Step 3. After uploading the photo, leave a comment on your friend's photo
Like some photos to get your friends' attention.
Method 6 of 7: Adding Link
Step 1. Link your Instagram account with Facebook account
It only takes a few minutes to do this, and it will get your photos seen by more people.
Method 7 of 7: Using Other Apps
Step 1. Use another app
The Apple App Store and Google Play Store are filled with hundreds of apps that you can use to like photos, earn coins, and use those coins to buy likes. Search for an app like this in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by entering keywords like "Get likes," "Get likes for Instagram," or "Instagram likes."
Step 2. Download the app
Pay attention to user reviews of the application. Determine which one is the most trusted. After selecting it, download the app.
Step 3. Log in to your Instagram account
Step 4. Start liking other people's photos
These apps usually have a skip button to skip photos you don't like.
Step 5. Spend coins to get the likes you expect
However, be aware that this app may not return 100% of the likes you paid for.
Tips
- Don't upload too many photos at a time. Uploading photos too often will overwhelm your followers' timelines and can be annoying. Use the timer to space between photos.
- Ordinary selfies are boring, and you might look like you're bragging if you upload them too often. Use photo editing apps like Squaready and Snapseed to make your photos more unique.
- Consider using hashtags wisely. Don't use hashtags when writing comments. Provide appropriate hashtags for your photos. Understand that when you see a #lfl (like for like) hashtag they may not necessarily give you a like back.
- If people like your photos, do the same with theirs. This kind of reciprocal activity is what makes social media crowded. If you don't interact, people won't be attracted to you.
- Give likes and compliments to your followers' photos.
- Don't overuse hashtags. It's okay to use hashtags like #instacool every now and then, but don't use them on every single one of your photos.
- Instead of using filters, download a photo editing app to fix your photos before uploading them.
- Follow people who like your photos.
- Upload similar photos by turning them into collages.
- Grab the attention of your followers by holding the occasional contest. Be careful not to enter into contests that may hurt other people's feelings, such as elimination games.
- If you uploaded a photo without a hashtag, you can re-open it and add the hashtag in the comments.
- Follow people who share your interests or are friends with you. This way, you're more likely to get likes because they're interested in your photos.
Warning
- Don't make fun of anyone, because your followers can see it and unfollow you.
- Don't upload disrespectful photos.
- Avoid uploading selfies and food.
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