There are so many beautiful Instagram pages out there! It can be totally intimidating for someone who wants a kick-ass IG page, but doesn't have an idea of where to start! If you are working towards building a brand or just like to Instagram, keep reading!
1. Make it Aesthetically Pleasing
I am naturally drawn to anything I think is aesthetically pleasing, and I think a lot of people could say the same thing! There are a couple things I like to do to when posting to Instagram. Make sure all your pictures are clear and bright. No one likes a blurry, dark picture. If you use similar filters and colors, your page will appear consistent and crisp. I'm drawn to bright colors and pinks so I usually choose to post those colors. I picked up my favorite tip from @louiseroe. She suggests creating a concept with the first 9 photo boxes. The first 9 boxes determine if someone will stay on your page or keep on scrollin.' I usually try to put some variety in my posts and almost create a pattern. Maybe a selife, a group picture, a inspiration quote, a video, a picture of your puppy, your bowl of food, or something that you feel expresses you!
2. Make it Consistent
What keeps you coming back to your favorite Instagram crushes? Is it the content they post? Are they always doing something cool? Do they post the best outfits? recipes? workouts? Think about something the next time you land on their page...Think about how OFTEN they post! Is it once a day? Twice a day? 4 times a week? However often your favs post, I bet they are super consistent!! There's a reason you keep coming back to their page! Some of my favorite Instagrammers are @theskinnyconfidential, @brinnnicole, @weworewhat, @sweatsandthecity, to name a few. One reason I like them is because I know I will consistently receive content from them! Tools like IG stories, LIVE, boomerang, and most importantly IG posts, can help you remain consistent. IG Stories is amazing! I love using Instagram Stories on a daily basis to tell clients what time I'm teaching at #flybarre, when I'm teaching dance next, where I'm traveling, or just share what I'm doing!!
3. Make it Authentic
This is the MOST IMPORTANT tip! Your Instagram is ALL ABOUT YOU so it should reflect YOU!! :) One of the coolest parts of social media is that it is a platform of SELF EXPRESSION! What works for one social influencer might not work for you, and vice versa. Be true and authentic to yourself! If you want to show off your personality, post more videos or try going LIVE! I love posting (almost) ALL aspects of my life. You'll find posts about dance, flybarre, fitness, inspirational quotes, pictures with my boyfriend, selfies, action pics, dance videos, fun pics with friends, choreography team photos, and more!! I also love adding emojis to my captions to spice it up.
If you have any questions or suggestions for posts, let me know!
xo Christie