{"id":20494,"date":"2019-09-17T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=20494"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:42:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:42:08","slug":"instagram-mistakes-to-avoid-for-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/instagram-mistakes-to-avoid-for-photographers","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Mistakes Photographers Make on Instagram and How To Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Does this sound familiar?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After completing the best photo shoot, event, project, or product of your life, you edited your favorite image, posted it on Instagram, then sat back and waited for the likes to pour in. Instead, you were greeted by crickets… silence… and for good measure… <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A silent mariachi band stomped all over your hopes and dreams.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sound familiar? Trust me, I know how soul-crushing it can be to share your most prized work with the world and receive nothing in return. Literally, nothing. But don\u2019t you fret. I\u2019ve got your back!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the remainder of this article, I\u2019ll be sharing 5 common mistakes you\u2019re making on Instagram and how to fix them! So grab your pen and paper and let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mistake #1: You’re Not Being Social on Social Media<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This one\u2019s going to hurt some of you introverts out there, but it must be said! <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In order to get the most out of a platform like Instagram, you have to get social. <\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now, that doesn\u2019t mean attending every social event that comes up, because who has time for that. However, it does mean networking and collaborating with other creatives in and out of your industry. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The great thing about working with others is that you get to learn new skills, flex your creativity and most importantly, tap into a new audience and hopefully, convert them into followers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mistake #2: You’re Guilty of Posting and Ghosting<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re guilty of posting content on Instagram and then disappearing, you\u2019re doing yourself a HUGE disservice. The first few minutes that your content goes live on Instagram are very important, as they determine its life trajectory on the \u2018gram. If you post your photo and then go ghost, you\u2019re essentially sending your content to an early grave. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why? <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Well, the Instagram algorithm favors content that performs well within the first hour or so of it being posted. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to include engaging CTAs (call-to-actions) and stick around once your content goes live. Be sure to respond to comments as they come in. Take things even further and share your post on IG Stories and encourage people to like and comment on your new post. It may seem like a lot, but a closed mouth doesn\u2019t get likes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mistake #3: You’re Not Checking Your Instagram for Business Analytics<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many of us like to blame the oh-so-mysterious algorithm for any lack of growth or engagement we experience. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, the unpopular truth is that:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n