1. Contest On Instagram
   1. Creating contests is a great way to build a loyal following.
   2. having a consistently themed post each week means followers know what to expect and know they will find content that is interesting
   3. Pre-select a time that you will announce the winner (make sure you add in time zone)
   4. Select a winner with a random number generator: numbergenerator.org
   5. Always have 1 month ahead of you planned out! Use a scheduler - ScheduGram @ Schedugr.am
   6. Make sure you add “#contest” to the post
2. Branding Yourself
   1. Be consistent with your branding and include your website on the contest posts.
3. Create Hashtags
   1. Hashtags
      1. Create a custom hashtag that followers will use to make their enrollment in the contest known #contest
      2. Don't use more than 30 # per day
      3. How to Use Hashtags: 1) Select words that are searchable.
      4. Check ‘explore’ tab to see what hashtags are popular in your industry.
      5. Place a # in front of word to make it a hyperlink that becomes searchable.
   2. This is a great way to create a community within your network. Remember to create one that uses your biz name!
4. Followers
   1. Ask the people to follow you - Or tell them when they enter the contest
5. Strategies & Ways to Interact
   1. 1. Explore: shows popular images on Instagram and also has search bar in Instagram. 2. News tab: click into the person who has liked your photos, started following you or left a comment. 3. Communicate: like, comment and reply o relevant conversation for your industry. *If you are commenting on your followers’ post then their followers will see your comments and potentially start following you. 4. Leverage Your Network: Share photos to other sites so followers on Twitter and facebook follow your Instagram account. Your followers on these platforms will see your Instagram posts. *Great way to grow new followers. 5. Strategic Commenting: go to people who may have a following similar to your ideal follower and comment strategically to bring them back to your account.
6. Analyze Your Instagram with Statigram (Statigram.com)
   1. 6 Tabs within Statistics tab
   2. 1. Overview: Brief summary of account. Can share your success via Twitter here.
   3. 2. Month Analysis: Rolling Month Details:
   4. 3. Content: Your post history starting with first post ever:
   5. 4. Engagement: “Likes” received over lifespan:
   6. 5. Optimization: Best time to post:
   7. 6. Community: Typology: