Looking for a listicle to show you the way to get Instagram famous in 10 simple steps? You will not find that here.
While the life of an Instagram influencer might look simple, there is a lot more to it than latte art and filtered sunsets.
And if there is one thing to learn from the burning trash fire that was Fyre Fest, Caroline Calloway’s ghostwriter takedown, or even Millie Bobby Brown’s skincare tutorial snafu, it’s that the social currency of faking-it-until-you-make-it is just about spent.
In other words, social scams, fake followers, Instagram pods, and other hacks are not going to fly—particularly with recent changes to Instagram’s algorithm. Instead, think real talk, representation, relatability, transparency, and good old-fashioned dedication.
So what does this mean in terms of attaining Instagram fame for you or your business? We analyzed methods and rounded up advice from several top Instagram influencers to give you 17 professional ideas. Continue reading →