Growth on Instagram comes from doing a handful of basics very well, every week. Use this as a checklist.
Profile
- Clear profile photo (face or logo)
- Searchable name field with a keyword, such as “Riya | Home Baker”
- Bio that says who you help and how. Try our Bio Generator
- One link that leads to your most important page
- Story highlights for FAQs, reviews and offers
Content
- Stick to 3–4 content pillars
- Lead with Reels, support with carousels and stories
- Hook in the first second
- Captions that add value and end with a question
- Consistent colours and fonts
Posting
- 3–5 feed posts a week, stories daily
- Post when your audience is online. Check with our Best Time tool
- Plan with a content calendar
Engagement
- Reply to every comment in the first hour
- Answer DMs within a day
- Comment thoughtfully on 10 posts in your niche daily
- Collaborate with similar creators
Safety
- Two-factor authentication on
- Never share your password with growth apps
- Avoid bots and bulk follow/unfollow
Measurement
- Track reach, saves, shares and follows per post
- Check your engagement rate monthly with our calculator
- Double down on what works
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