James Social Media Tips

Instagram  is constantly evolving and the same thing applies for its feed, which apparently isn’t chronological as it used to be. Some posts are very recent while others are posted a few days ago, all this because Instagram is testing and improving its algorithm because most users were missing most of their Instagram feed, the new algorithm implemented in 2016 was designed to show users exactly what they are interested in while hiding certain details they might not be interested in.  So you’ll now be thinking what Instagram’s feed has to do with getting more comments on Instagram? Well, let me walk with through it.  1. Have a Public Profile. The first thing to do is to make your profile public and open to everyone. Getting more comments is much easier if you have a large crowd of people looking through your content. By creating a public profile, you are opening yourself to a global audience. Make sure that you are ready for the negative effects of u...

1. Post-High-Quality Content. In this case, I mean both technically and creatively high quality. On a technical level, you need to make sure the camera you’re using takes good images, your focus and lighting are on point, and you’re using the right dimensions for an image to display properly. A lot of people claim a phone camera is enough, but I tend to think it barely suffices. A decent DSLR will go a long way. On a creative level, you want to keep an eye on framing and use of color, avoid the basic over-used filters, and think about the story that your image is going to tell. Photography is an art for a reason, and you need to either practice that art or hire someone who does. 2. Ask for More Comments in Your Caption. Calls to action have always had a good effect on Instagram updates. You can add something like ‘Please comment’ or ‘Leave a comment’ to your captions. If you don’t want to ask for comments directly, you can ask questions from your ...