Skip to Content

5 Ways to Increase Engagement on Instagram Now

Looking for easy tips for how to increase engagement on Instagram? These five tips are simple and fun and will boost engagement and reach fast!

ways to increase your instagram engagement now

You have seen them: those accounts that seem to get lots of comments, are continuously growing, and you see them in your feed and Instagram stories, every single day.  This is a well engaged Instagram account.

We know that Engagement is KING on Instagram. But how do they do it? And more importantly, how do YOU increase your Instagram engagement?

The question to ask yourself is: what am I doing to get engagement? You can’t keep posting randomly and praying to the Instagram Gods for comments.

You have to do some work on a DAILY basis friend! So what are these highly engaged Instagram accounts doing and how can you do it too?

5 Ways to Increase Engagement on Instagram Now

1. They consistently comment on their followers’ accounts

Well engaged accounts tend to pay attention to their followers. If you have followers who always comment on your posts or on your stories: go to their accounts and return the favor.

Like a few posts. Watch a few stories and leave a genuine comment. It shows you care.

2. They ask questions and listen to the responses

ALWAYS ALWAYS ask questions! In your posts, in your stories, in your DMs!  Yes, at first you might get crickets, but by continuing to ask questions you train your audience to interact.

This leads to more people interacting, which leads to an engaged audience!

3. They answer their DMs and respond to comments

If someone takes the time to make a comment or send you a DM, ANSWER. It’s just that simple!  DMs and comments are the new hug on Instagram.

They foster community and keep the conversation going. Which is how you get people to keep coming back to interact with your content because they see you CARE.

Related Post: The One Thing That Will Increase Your Engagement Today 

4. They engage with content that is not their own.

And not just the people who follow you! I’m talking about engaging with posts on hashtags that you use, accounts where your ideal audience is hanging out, accounts following competitors, accounts following other people in your niche.

Not in a spammy way, but leave genuine comments on their posts and stories.

 5. They use a call to action.

Call to actions are simple. Ask your audience what they think, tell them to double tap, tell them to tag a friend.

You should always give your audience something to DO. Or else, they might just get into the habit of scrolling on by…

Related Post: How to Increase Engagement on Instagram Stories 

Try out these tips. Start today. Remember, Instagram is not a passive platform. You have to put in the work to see results.

What tips and strategies do you use to foster engagement on your own account?

Want to Learn More About How you can grow your Instagram Community? Head here for more Info!!

Instagram better courses to help you with the instagram trends for 2019

FREE ideas for Instagram Stories!

Using Instagram Stories is an easy way to connect with your audience! Need ideas? Check out this FREE EBook!

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit

Instagram Reels 101 - Everyday Eyecandy

Thursday 17th of September 2020

[…] I think those who embrace Reels right at the beginning will see lots of growth and lots of new engagement on Instagram. […]

5 Ways to Increase Your Instagram Engagement Now - 69Luxx Digital Agency

Thursday 16th of May 2019

[…] post 5 Ways to Increase Your Instagram Engagement Now appeared first on Everyday […]

Robart Lee

Wednesday 13th of February 2019

Excellent article for the Instagram engagement, Really helpful for the Instagram user. Thanks

Fabian Clark

Monday 28th of January 2019

Engagement is an excellent strategy to increase your followers and likes. if you don't have then you can be engaged with your fans and audience. People with a busy schedule can't manage their page. I am also a busy person and; I buy real followers and likes from www.instafamous.pro whenever I need. If you have a lot of spare time then engagement is the best strategy to earn followers. I have bookmarked your post for future reference.

Susi

Saturday 26th of January 2019

Thanks for these reminders. I try to be more engaged and interact with my followers and others I follow. I’m pretty happy with where I’m at right now since I only have limited time. I am at work from 7:15am until 4:00pm Monday through Friday and try to work around that schedule. It’s not so easy but doable. :)