Grow Your Instagram Following by +100% in Just One Year
Let’s face it: growing your Instagram isn’t about random posts and hoping for the best. It’s about showing up with a vibe, a plan, and some pro-level tricks up your sleeve. At SUAVE MGMT, our creators are killing it, and we’re about to spill their secrets. Ready to level up? Let’s do this.
① Pick a Niche and Stay in Your Lane
Here’s the tea: if you’re trying to be everything to everyone, you’re gonna be nothing to no one. But here’s the twist — brands don’t just want someone who sticks rigidly to one thing; they want to see the whole person. The creators we work with go deep, not wide, but they also bring their unique quirks and interests to the table. Think “easy baking recipes” as your core, but don’t be afraid to sprinkle in your love for hiking, your adorable golden retriever, or your obsession with Harry Potter. When you show up as your full self, the right people — and brands — will flock to you.
② Engage Like You Actually Care
Instagram and TikTok aren’t just a “push post, leave” kinda deal. It’s a conversation. Our creators don’t just reply to comments; they slide into DMs, answer Story polls, and even drop cheeky replies on their followers’ posts. The algorithm loves it when you’re active, and so does your audience. This year, we pushed our creators to start Community pages to spill some secrets of their latest recipes they have been working on or where they got the latest vintage furniture!
③ Team Up with Other Creators
Collabs aren’t just fun—they’re fire for growth. Think about creators in your niche (or even slightly outside it) that you vibe with and plan something cool together. Shout each other out in Stories, push each other’s products and community, meet up and go to brand events together, and more! It’s like cross-promotion, but make it cute.
④ Host a Giveaway (the Right Way)
Giveaways can be a goldmine for followers—but don’t just give away random stuff. The prize should scream YOU. Partnering with brands you love makes it even better. Example: Avery made the cutest giveaway recently of her favorite Small Businesses giveaway. It had a theme, angle, instructions were simple and the result was that not only the people LOVED IT but the brands did even more!
⑤ Be Real with Your Brand Collabs
Look, Gen-Z can smell fake a mile away. If you’re partnering with brands you don’t genuinely care about, your followers will bounce. Our creators stick to brands they actually love and use IRL. It’s about trust—if you’re real, your followers will ride with you. For example, Loi has been partnering with IKEA and Walmart for the last few years, and his house fully embodies the style and functionality of these two stores and they are also the reason why people love it!
⑥ Post on the Reg
Consistency isn’t boring; it’s clutch. Your followers want to know when to expect you. Whether you’re posting twice a week or every day, just show up. And remember: quality over quantity. Don’t post just to post—make it good.
⑦ Experiment Like a Mad Scientist
Instagram’s always switching things up, and you should too. Try new stuff: Reels, carousels, Stories, funky captions. Keep an eye on what works and lean into it. Our creators treat every post like an experiment—because the more you test, the more you win.
⑧Use CTAs to Keep Followers Engaged Off-Platform
Don’t lose followers when they take a break from social media. Add clear CTAs to your bio or newsletter, directing them to your website or other platforms. Whether it’s an exclusive blog, freebie, or email list sign-up, keep the connection alive and give them a reason to return—even during a social media detox.
Growing your Instagram by +100% in a year isn’t a pipe dream; it’s a plan. Focus on creating real connections, showing up consistently, and staying authentic to your vibe. Follow these tips, and you’ll be the one everyone’s double-tapping before you know it.
So, what’s your first move? Start with one tip, and DM us when you’re famous. (Just kidding… kinda.) At SUAVE MGMT, we’re here to help you glow up and we give you the tools to do so. Let’s make it happen!
