How To Gain More Followers On Instagram

I've just hit 20,000 Followers on Instagram (@minnieknows) and couldn't be more thankful for the love and support you guys! I've also been receiving emails regarding this topic. Readers have been asking me how to gain more followers on Instagram and actually keep them. So here are my five tips for gaining more followers on Instagram:

1. Be a nice person 
Instagram like any other social media tool is about connecting with others. Your followers are important so be nice and see them as the humans they are, not just numbers. You will only be in contact with them online so make sure you leave a great impression. Be a nice person and engage in comments meaning respond to questions and be thankful for compliments. If people notice you're actually a nice person they'll be more eager to keep following you and seeing what you're up to.

2. Quality over quantity
Only post when you're really satisfied with your photos. It's always better to upload once a day instead of 3 times, as long as you are providing original and authentic content. Make sure your photos work well with the overall feed and your Instagram story. Always edit to make your photos more appealing. That being said, lets quickly talk about editing!

3. Edit and crop your photos
Make sure to edit your photos and cropping them for Instagram before uploading them. Editing doesn't mean overdoing it with lots of filters. Depending on the style of your feed keep your photos either really light or rather shaded. Clean feeds are super popular on Instagram. So if what you're doing is not working, why not thinking about cleaning up your feed. Make photos brighter, intensify saturation and always sharpen before uploading. You'll quickly see great results and will be more satisfied with your feed. Old and new followers will be too and will keep coming back for more.

4. Use popular Hashtags
When uploading your photos make sure to add popular hashtags. When posting an outfit or look you can add the hashtag #fashion or #ootd. Always make sure that your post gets seen quick because the popular hashtags are used by millions of people. Also try to be specific. When uploading a fashion related photo to your feed you could use the hashtag #fashion_de for Germany or if you're a blogger use #fashionblogger_de. This will make it easier to reach users in your area or area closest to it. Furthermore you will reach those interested in what your Instagram story is about.

5. Comment and like other users content
Comment, comment, comment AND like! As much as you want people to follow you, comment and like your content, you need to support others as well. Look for other fashion or beauty enthusiast that you might like. Make sure to engage and comment on their photos. By this you will not only get noticed by them too, but by everyone else seeing that specific profile. Also it's super nice to be supportive. At the end of the day those are the people supporting you too. Sharing is indeed caring!

So far that's what I've been doing to gain my followers and keep them because I really want to share my love for fashion. Do you have any other tips? Stay tuned for more 'How to' articles on the blog! Have a amazing day! Minnie x

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Ph via Queen of Jetlags

How To Gain More Followers On Instagram

I've just hit 20,000 Followers on Instagram (@minnieknows) and couldn't be more thankful for the love and support you guys! I've also been receiving emails regarding this topic. Readers have been asking me how to gain more followers on Instagram and actually keep them. So here are my five tips for gaining more followers on Instagram:

1. Be a nice person 
Instagram like any other social media tool is about connecting with others. Your followers are important so be nice and see them as the humans they are, not just numbers. You will only be in contact with them online so make sure you leave a great impression. Be a nice person and engage in comments meaning respond to questions and be thankful for compliments. If people notice you're actually a nice person they'll be more eager to keep following you and seeing what you're up to.

2. Quality over quantity
Only post when you're really satisfied with your photos. It's always better to upload once a day instead of 3 times, as long as you are providing original and authentic content. Make sure your photos work well with the overall feed and your Instagram story. Always edit to make your photos more appealing. That being said, lets quickly talk about editing!

3. Edit and crop your photos
Make sure to edit your photos and cropping them for Instagram before uploading them. Editing doesn't mean overdoing it with lots of filters. Depending on the style of your feed keep your photos either really light or rather shaded. Clean feeds are super popular on Instagram. So if what you're doing is not working, why not thinking about cleaning up your feed. Make photos brighter, intensify saturation and always sharpen before uploading. You'll quickly see great results and will be more satisfied with your feed. Old and new followers will be too and will keep coming back for more.

4. Use popular Hashtags
When uploading your photos make sure to add popular hashtags. When posting an outfit or look you can add the hashtag #fashion or #ootd. Always make sure that your post gets seen quick because the popular hashtags are used by millions of people. Also try to be specific. When uploading a fashion related photo to your feed you could use the hashtag #fashion_de for Germany or if you're a blogger use #fashionblogger_de. This will make it easier to reach users in your area or area closest to it. Furthermore you will reach those interested in what your Instagram story is about.

5. Comment and like other users content
Comment, comment, comment AND like! As much as you want people to follow you, comment and like your content, you need to support others as well. Look for other fashion or beauty enthusiast that you might like. Make sure to engage and comment on their photos. By this you will not only get noticed by them too, but by everyone else seeing that specific profile. Also it's super nice to be supportive. At the end of the day those are the people supporting you too. Sharing is indeed caring!

So far that's what I've been doing to gain my followers and keep them because I really want to share my love for fashion. Do you have any other tips? Stay tuned for more 'How to' articles on the blog! Have a amazing day! Minnie x

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Ph via Queen of Jetlags

Insta-Berlin part 2

Berlin #2. My Berlin life through Instagram continues with more snap shots of the past month(s) I have spent back home. You know me, I like a good lunch, a great coffee and even greater company.

1. Autumn must be my second favorite time of the year in Berlin. I mean how pretty do the leaves look?

2. Since my office is located around Potsdamer Platz, I often meet friends for lunch at Vapiano - great place to grab some food. The Nicoise Salad is my personal favorite but the Pasta is delicious too you probably know what I'm talking about...).

3. Another thing I love love love to do: hanging out in parks with my best friend. There's nothing like it on a warm autumn day.

4. A picture taken in my recent found gem - yes, another cafe in my neighborhood.

5. Yummiest dinner I've had in long time in a restaurant - at Spreegold.

6. Leaves, leaves, leave , yes I can't get enough of them.

7. A thought written on the wall of my new favorite cafe - serving you great coffee and making you think about life. That's what I call exceptional service hehe

8. More food, more coffee... yeah that's my life basically.

9. No not food again, well not quite. Tried out the burger restaurant Hans im Glück for the first time, with my amazing friends. You  must pop by when you're in Berlin next time!

***

DE: Mein vollgepacktes Leben in Berlin mady by Instagram.. naja nicht wirklich! Wie auch immer hier kommt Teil 2 meines Instagram Diaries der letzten Monat(e) in Berlin. Ihr kennt mich, ich liebe nichts mehr als gutes Essen, großartigen Kaffee und noch großartigere Gesellschaft!

1. Herbst ist meine zweitliebste Jahreszeit in Berlin. Ich meine, seht euch mal diese wunderschönen Blätter an!

2. Da ich in der Nähe vom U Bahnhof Potsdamer Patz arbeite, bietet sich ein Lunch Date im Vapiano mit Freunden oft an. Am liebsten esse ich den Nicoise Salat (so lecker), aber die Pasta ist auch super gut (aber ihr wisst bestimmt selbst wovon ich rede...).

3. Was ich noch sehr gerne in Berlin tue? Mit meiner besten Freundin im Park chillen, vor allem wenn das Wetter im Herbst noch sommerlich warm ist!

4. Diesen tollen Spruch habe ich neulich im neuen Lieblingscafe in meiner Nachbarschaft entdeckt - musste ich natürlich gleich auf Instagram teilen.

5. Eines der besten Abendessen die ich bislang in einem Berliner Restaurant hatte - danke Spreegold!

6. Blätter. Blätter, Blätter - ich liebe den Herbst dafür!

7. Noch mehr Weisheiten gepaart mit tollem Kaffee, das nenne ich dann mal herausragende Kundenbetreuung! 

8. Noch mehr Essen, und noch mehr Kaffee... Ich kann einfach nicht anders.

9. Nein keine Sorge, nicht noch mehr Essen, sondern das Interior eines super tollen Burgergrills das ich zu ersten Mal ausprobiert habe (ja ich habe sogar Fleisch gegessen!) Wenn es euch demnächst nach Berlin verschlägt dann schaut auf jeden Fall bei Hans im Glück vorbei.

X
Minnie

@ minnieknows

Insta-Berlin part 2

Berlin #2. My Berlin life through Instagram continues with more snap shots of the past month(s) I have spent back home. You know me, I like a good lunch, a great coffee and even greater company.

1. Autumn must be my second favorite time of the year in Berlin. I mean how pretty do the leaves look?

2. Since my office is located around Potsdamer Platz, I often meet friends for lunch at Vapiano - great place to grab some food. The Nicoise Salad is my personal favorite but the Pasta is delicious too you probably know what I'm talking about...).

3. Another thing I love love love to do: hanging out in parks with my best friend. There's nothing like it on a warm autumn day.

4. A picture taken in my recent found gem - yes, another cafe in my neighborhood.

5. Yummiest dinner I've had in long time in a restaurant - at Spreegold.

6. Leaves, leaves, leave , yes I can't get enough of them.

7. A thought written on the wall of my new favorite cafe - serving you great coffee and making you think about life. That's what I call exceptional service hehe

8. More food, more coffee... yeah that's my life basically.

9. No not food again, well not quite. Tried out the burger restaurant Hans im Glück for the first time, with my amazing friends. You  must pop by when you're in Berlin next time!

***

DE: Mein vollgepacktes Leben in Berlin mady by Instagram.. naja nicht wirklich! Wie auch immer hier kommt Teil 2 meines Instagram Diaries der letzten Monat(e) in Berlin. Ihr kennt mich, ich liebe nichts mehr als gutes Essen, großartigen Kaffee und noch großartigere Gesellschaft!

1. Herbst ist meine zweitliebste Jahreszeit in Berlin. Ich meine, seht euch mal diese wunderschönen Blätter an!

2. Da ich in der Nähe vom U Bahnhof Potsdamer Patz arbeite, bietet sich ein Lunch Date im Vapiano mit Freunden oft an. Am liebsten esse ich den Nicoise Salat (so lecker), aber die Pasta ist auch super gut (aber ihr wisst bestimmt selbst wovon ich rede...).

3. Was ich noch sehr gerne in Berlin tue? Mit meiner besten Freundin im Park chillen, vor allem wenn das Wetter im Herbst noch sommerlich warm ist!

4. Diesen tollen Spruch habe ich neulich im neuen Lieblingscafe in meiner Nachbarschaft entdeckt - musste ich natürlich gleich auf Instagram teilen.

5. Eines der besten Abendessen die ich bislang in einem Berliner Restaurant hatte - danke Spreegold!

6. Blätter. Blätter, Blätter - ich liebe den Herbst dafür!

7. Noch mehr Weisheiten gepaart mit tollem Kaffee, das nenne ich dann mal herausragende Kundenbetreuung! 

8. Noch mehr Essen, und noch mehr Kaffee... Ich kann einfach nicht anders.

9. Nein keine Sorge, nicht noch mehr Essen, sondern das Interior eines super tollen Burgergrills das ich zu ersten Mal ausprobiert habe (ja ich habe sogar Fleisch gegessen!) Wenn es euch demnächst nach Berlin verschlägt dann schaut auf jeden Fall bei Hans im Glück vorbei.

X
Minnie

@ minnieknows

I'm way cooler on Social Media...

Berlin. Yes, I'm still alive. It's rather embarrassing that my last post was published over a month ago. But what can I say, life has been incredibly crazy ever since I came back to Berlin and started interning at Harper's Bazaar Germany! Especially since I started just when Fashion Week madness began. What a hectic month it has been. But lots of fun too

It has been exactly 1 Month and 20 days now - I have learnt so much in such little time and it time has passed by quicker than ever. 

So since I have a few minutes to breathe right now I thought I'd give you a little update and share part 1 of way too man snaps on my Instagram the past month here in Berlin.... I seriously am way cooler on Social Media! Make sure to follow me HERE as I update quite regularly 

DE: JA Leute ich lebe noch! Ich weiß es ist sehr beschämend, dass mein letzter Post jetzt schon über einen Monat her ist. Ich muss euch jedoch sagen, dass ich seit meine Zuzug gar keine Zeit hatte für irgendwas blogtechnisches neben meinem Praktikum bei Harper's Bazaar Germany.

Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn - hier habt ihr Teil 1 meines kleinen Instagram Einblicks in den letzten Monat hier in Berlin. Teil 2 Folgt....

Für alle Details zu Restaurants, Outfits und Orten in berlin folgt mir auf Instagram HERE

I'm way cooler on Social Media...

Berlin. Yes, I'm still alive. It's rather embarrassing that my last post was published over a month ago. But what can I say, life has been incredibly crazy ever since I came back to Berlin and started interning at Harper's Bazaar Germany! Especially since I started just when Fashion Week madness began. What a hectic month it has been. But lots of fun too

It has been exactly 1 Month and 20 days now - I have learnt so much in such little time and it time has passed by quicker than ever. 

So since I have a few minutes to breathe right now I thought I'd give you a little update and share part 1 of way too man snaps on my Instagram the past month here in Berlin.... I seriously am way cooler on Social Media! Make sure to follow me HERE as I update quite regularly 

DE: JA Leute ich lebe noch! Ich weiß es ist sehr beschämend, dass mein letzter Post jetzt schon über einen Monat her ist. Ich muss euch jedoch sagen, dass ich seit meine Zuzug gar keine Zeit hatte für irgendwas blogtechnisches neben meinem Praktikum bei Harper's Bazaar Germany.

Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn - hier habt ihr Teil 1 meines kleinen Instagram Einblicks in den letzten Monat hier in Berlin. Teil 2 Folgt....

Für alle Details zu Restaurants, Outfits und Orten in berlin folgt mir auf Instagram HERE

INSTA BITS!

 INSTA. I'm sure you all you know by now, that I am addicted to Instagram (@minnieknows)! Its a great tool for me to edit my snaps very quickly and even if I don't make it to blog about where I am and what I'm doing on a certain day, my lovely Instagram followers always know! It's obviously not the same as blogging and definitely does not substitute for it ever, but it's a great addition. If you're like me and actually never really have time because of so many things that need to be done, it's great to keep my readers up to date, on a daily basis not wasting any time. The last week has been especially nerve wrecking. Exams over exam. essays to finish and a lot of material to read - the typical student life! Hope you had a good week. IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY! 

 1. Yummy food at the New Look x TheMuse.tv Refuel Room

2. Some of my current favourite accessories 

3. In the cab with Marie after a great morning at Grazia House

4. The retro showspace at the Orla Kiely presentation

5. The lovely Orla Kiely girls

6. My final LFW outfit ft. my gifted Matchesfashion shirt

7. White nails thanks to Ofat for the perfect white naill polish

8. In love with these shoes, still don't know where they're from though *buhh*

9. Details of my beaded vintage shirt from the last article (here)

INSTA BITS!

 INSTA. I'm sure you all you know by now, that I am addicted to Instagram (@minnieknows)! Its a great tool for me to edit my snaps very quickly and even if I don't make it to blog about where I am and what I'm doing on a certain day, my lovely Instagram followers always know! It's obviously not the same as blogging and definitely does not substitute for it ever, but it's a great addition. If you're like me and actually never really have time because of so many things that need to be done, it's great to keep my readers up to date, on a daily basis not wasting any time. The last week has been especially nerve wrecking. Exams over exam. essays to finish and a lot of material to read - the typical student life! Hope you had a good week. IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY! 

 1. Yummy food at the New Look x TheMuse.tv Refuel Room

2. Some of my current favourite accessories 

3. In the cab with Marie after a great morning at Grazia House

4. The retro showspace at the Orla Kiely presentation

5. The lovely Orla Kiely girls

6. My final LFW outfit ft. my gifted Matchesfashion shirt

7. White nails thanks to Ofat for the perfect white naill polish

8. In love with these shoes, still don't know where they're from though *buhh*

9. Details of my beaded vintage shirt from the last article (here)

INSTAGRAM bits and bobs!

1. Anja and me @ Saval Nald show during MBFW Berlin

2. {OOTD} The hat!

3. Armparty ft. Cartier Lovebangle, Fossil watch and Bonebracelet via ebay

4. Amazing DJ @ the Urban Outfitters Launch Party

5. My favourite spot at the new UO store - RECORDS!

6. Healthy lunch: Olive ciabatta roll with humus&cheddar cheese yum yum 

7. Love love love my new Bershka shoes! :D

8. {OOTD} wearing my new HM skirt and plaid shirt.

9. Latest armparty ft. my lovely vintage Sekonda watch

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INSTAGRAM bits and bobs!

1. Anja and me @ Saval Nald show during MBFW Berlin

2. {OOTD} The hat!

3. Armparty ft. Cartier Lovebangle, Fossil watch and Bonebracelet via ebay

4. Amazing DJ @ the Urban Outfitters Launch Party

5. My favourite spot at the new UO store - RECORDS!

6. Healthy lunch: Olive ciabatta roll with humus&cheddar cheese yum yum 

7. Love love love my new Bershka shoes! :D

8. {OOTD} wearing my new HM skirt and plaid shirt.

9. Latest armparty ft. my lovely vintage Sekonda watch

MINNIEKNOWS ON FACEBOOK