{"id":4186,"date":"2017-06-19T13:25:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T20:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3.14.248.234\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2020-06-26T15:39:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T22:39:55","slug":"tips-tricks-dollars-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bamf.com\/tips-tricks-dollars-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten tips\/tricks for making thousands of dollars on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ten tips and tricks I learned losing and making thousands of dollars on Instagram:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Buy an account on Instagram if you already have a product to sell<\/strong>
\nBefore buying an account, try a few test product placements to see how well they perform. If they perform well, then buy the account.\u00a0<\/span>In other words, don’t go in blindfolded. Big mistake.<\/span>
\n2. You can still use automation to validate Instagram purchases<\/strong>
\nYou don’t need a 100,000 follower account to validate whether someone will purchase your product. Instead, automate six to seven accounts tied to landing pages to see which one converts best.<\/span>
\nOnce you have validation, turn off automation, so Instagram doesn’t ping you.<\/span>
\n3. Purchase based on your realistic lifestyle<\/strong>
\nIf you purchase a travel account, then make sure to travel. Similarly, i<\/span>f you purchase an inspirational quotes account, then make sure to slap your face on a few quotes. Then, leverage your account following for speaking gigs.<\/span>
\nOtherwise, you’ll realize the maintenance cost is too high for the benefit you’re receiving.<\/span>
\n4. Vanity metrics don’t equate to sales<\/strong>
\nTreat your Instagram account like an MVP (minimum viable product) of trying to find a niche that converts well. It’s not about likes and engagement; it’s about conversions.<\/span>
\n5. Post a lot on Instagram and other social media channels<\/strong>
\nAll of your friends should know you as the person who posts often. Consistency makes you memorable.<\/span>
\n6. A\/B test pictures, then double down on what works<\/strong>
\nIf your followers like Golden Gate Bridge photos twice as much as other photos, then every other post should be of the bridge if it leads to higher revenue.<\/span>
\n7. Focus heavily on engagement circles and collaborations<\/strong>
\nMost engagement circles die fast.\u00a0<\/span>Organizers don’t put in the energy to maintain them.\u00a0<\/span>However, if you can keep people in line, then you’ll have a powerful asset.<\/span>
\n8. Post pictures you enjoy<\/strong>
\nIf you’re managing an Instagram account, the chances are you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it. If it’s not content you enjoy seeing, then find a different niche.\u00a0<\/span>Money isn’t fun if it ruins your online consumption habits.<\/span>
\n9. Follow others who did it from scratch<\/strong>
\nToday, it’s much harder to use Instagram automation without getting penalized. I’d put a heavy focus on driving your Instagram following from other channels, too.\u00a0<\/span>This includes email, Facebook Fan Pages, Reddit, and your personal profile.<\/span>
\n10. Adopt video to build a stronger brand and sell<\/strong>
\nUse video marketing to build your knowledge, like, and trust factor faster than with writing or imagery. First, use video as a complement to what you already do. If people like it better than your other content, then do more video.<\/span>
\nIn other words, keep testing to see what moves the needle.<\/span>
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