Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms out there. According to a July 2022 report, Instagram has upwards of 1.44 billion users globally, making it one of the most sought-after places for creators to make their mark; and it's no easy task – believe us, we know. But once you're a creator on the platform and everything seems rosy, it could be so much worse.
The dark method to grow on INSTAGRAM
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To begin with, becoming a creator itself is an uphill battle. Not only does Instagram work in unknown ways when it comes to the reach and engagement your posts and Reels get, it's even harder to convert viewers into followers.
If you're trying to figure out how to increase your reach, you'll go down a rabbit hole trying to understand Instagram's algorithmic flow, complete with the number of stories you need to post, the best times to post photos and reels, and optimizing your captions with the best hashtags, among many others.