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“How on earth am I supposed to know what other people want to see?”

  16 Maret 2016 14:27

Brilio.net/en - People keep saying just post some photos on Instagram. It said to be best and fun way to exhibit what you are (or your brand is) currently doing. Truth is, Instagram is fun and even satisfying as long as peoples are liking your photos.

Were talking organic likes. Getting some likes sometimes can be a tricky business. Weve all been there, sitting without knowing what to do with a brand new Instagram account, getting less than 3 likes per post, wondering, How on earth am I supposed to know what other people want to see?

Fear not, my friend. Use this cheat sheet to get the idea of what the most popular types of Instagram photos are.

1. Seasonal Instagram photos

Its seasonal, it wont be here forever so if we dont double-tap it now, itll be gone forever. Actually, one of the easiest ways to get likes involves posting season-themed photos around big holidays. Idul Fitri, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentines Day, and more. Everyones attention is going to be focused on the day at hand, and giving them more of what they want is the idea.

True story

A photo posted by @savagecomedy on

2. Messaging text screenshot Instagram photos

Admit it, forbidden knowledge is always interesting. Were all feeling the urge to snoop on your friends messaging app conversation. Thats why anti-prying screen protectors exist. Try capturing that addictive quality with humorous screenshots of text conversations. They dont even have to be real conversations. Real stories are great too, though some encounters just cant be made up. Some of the most popular Instagram accounts are comprised entirely of photos like these.

If you have many followers already, you can throw a mini-contest with some interesting giveaways and those who are in have to post their captured first conversation in a messaging app with their partners. Another idea: just ask your followers to send an I love you text to their partners and ask them to capture the responses.

3. All-about-quotes Instagram photos

This kind of post may seem corny at times, but can be motivational and inspirational. Theyre simple, easily digested, catchy and applicable. This is the best way to post bite-sized pieces of information on Instagram, instead of leaving them in the comment space. Keep the message short and relevant, and the likes will come pouring in.

Credit: @godlyladytalk

A photo posted by Bible Lock Screens App (@biblelockscreens) on

This type of post can be found in the account of Instagram influencer Cara Delevigne, who happens to be a British supermodel. Fitness and entrepreneurial Instagram accounts tend to benefit from these types of photos as well.

Me yesterday, today and probably tomorrow

A photo posted by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on

I'm coming for you @chaosfashion

A photo posted by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on

4. Neat and nicely organized Instagram photos

This kind of photos is easily a feast for the eyes and draws dozens of likes easily. Whatever the reason, perfectly crafted pictures of neatly arranged objects filling the screen has always been a popular tactic among many Instagram influencers.

Why wait until the New Year? Photo: @chelseacollective #StrandDuffle #Resolutions #HerschelSupply

A photo posted by Herschel Supply Co (@herschelsupply) on

Here's to a season of gift-giving, good times and #WellPacked travels. #HighlandSuitcase #HerschelSupply

A video posted by Herschel Supply Co (@herschelsupply) on

The premise is simple: were likely to have a little bit of Type-A present in each of us, and these photos appeal to the human urge for order. Even the not-so-neat inside my bag photos will also do:

If Herschel Supply can get advantages to promote the spaciousness of their line of backpacks, with some creative and strategic thinking, maybe you can, as well.

Clean design with a minimal aesthetic. #HerschelSupply #WellTravelled

A photo posted by Herschel Supply Co (@herschelsupply) on

Head home for the Holidays. #WellPacked #StrandDuffle #HerschelSupply

A video posted by Herschel Supply Co (@herschelsupply) on

5. User-generated Instagram photos

This type of photo is tailored a bit more to the user with a product or service and a captive audience. The prerequisite is having dozens of followers already, thus, you can get your followers actively involved to post photos on your behalf. Its a great way to boost sales or increase the numbers of followers.

For example, when Calvin Klein ran their #MyCalvins Instagram campaign, they encouraged their followers to capture appealing moments by promising a chance at being shared from Calvin Kleins main account. Not only did this become awfully popular, it sparked viral sharing.

Good Morning @domiziemek

A photo posted by COZYADDICTED (@cozyaddicted) on

The same thing happened with Brilios Valentines Day #Tantangan29Hari campaign on Instagram!

Halo, @hannaindrie ! Selamat kamu terpilih mjd kandidat postingan terbaik minggu ke-4! Setelah proses penjurian yg cukup panjang berdasarkan: 1. Memenuhi Syarat & Ketentuan 2. Kreativitas foto/video & caption 3. Frekuensi keikutsertaan 4. Jumlah like yg didapat Maka kamu punya peluang dapat hadiah uang tunai sebesar Rp 1.250.000 Terkait masukan Sobat Brilio beberapa waktu lalu, terima kasih banyak Mimin & tim juri menyetujui menambah 1 kriteria penilaian untuk jd weekly winner. Selain adanya like untuk foto/video yg mimin regram, juga ada penilaian mimin & tim juri. Voting (like) untuk pemenang Minggu ke-4 ini akan dimulai sejak foto/video kamu diregram & berakhir pd hari Minggu (6/3/2016) maks. pkl 20.00 WIB. *Keputusan juri untuk kandidat & pemenang tidak dapat diganggu gugat Update keikusertaan kamu dalam #Tantangan29hari di bit.ly/Brilio29IGmicro -------- #Tantangan29Hari #BikinIriDay29 #Briliodotnet #TantanganBrilio Hai mimin @brilionet... Tak terasa, sudah sampai di tantangan hari terakhir. Seperti yang mimin bilang, meskipun tantangan bikin iri ini sudah berakhir hari ini, tapi hubungan couple2 yang ikut tantangan ini masih akan terus berlanjut. Semoga semua yg ikut tantangan ini, makin mesra, tetap awet dan langgeng. Amin.. Alasan mengapa saya bisa jatuh hati dengan Popo @d.ajinugraha sebenarnya sudah saya singgung sedikit di postingan pertama saya (tantangan pertama). Popo adalah lelaki yang pintar. Semula itulah yang membuat saya tertarik. Tapi, yang membuat saya bertahan selama 7thn pacaran dan akhirnya menikah tentu bukan hanya itu. Dia lelaki yang sangat menyayangi keluarganya. Perhatiannya pada ayah dan ibunya, kakak dan adiknya, membuat saya yakin he is the one. LDR selama bertahun2, Popo kuliah di Bandung dan saya di Malang. Hanya bertemu setahun 2 sampai 3 kali saja karena keterbatasan waktu dan biaya, tidak membuat hubungan kami renggang. Popo selalu bisa membuat saya merasa dicintai. Bersamanya, saya merasa cantik. Saya merasa menjadi wanita paling bahagia. Oleh karena itu, setelah menikah berat badan saya naik drastis. Hehehehe... Ternyata benar lho, orang bahagia susah kurusnya!! Satu lagi, Popo tidak merokok, dan...

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Those are the top-5, but the ideas don't stop here...

You can always create your own idea, or put a new spin on one of the classic ideas above. Take inspirations from those Instagram influencers who have inspired and amazed countless people. Put your own twist. Post Instagram photos that uniquely represent you. Just remember, the real reason people are following you (therefore liking your photos) is you.

Source: Lifehack, some Instagram accounts.

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