How to Get More Likes on Your Instagram Photos

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 You want to share your photos and images with the world, so that's why you joined Instagram. With 100 million users on the image-sharing app, it seems like it'd be an easy task. But, with that many users, there's also a ton of different images to pursue. To get more likes on your photos, it's all about standing out from the crowd and making your images as accessible as possible.

First and foremost, you want to showcase your best photos so that you have a gallery of beautiful images. That alone will encourage people to hit 'like' on more than one of your images. But, there are other things you can do to make sure you're showing off your best photos. 

Make Your Photos Easily Accessible

If users can't find you, they can't 'like' you. Start by linking your Facebook and Instagram accounts. Chances are, if you're friends with someone on Facebook and they have an Instagram account, they'll probably follow you back.

When it comes to finding new followers and new likes, hashtags are a good way to accomplish this. Similar to Facebook and Twitter hashtags, tags on Instagram make it easier for people to find you. Focus on popular hashtags — such as #love, #instagood, #me and #tbt — as well as hashtags that are currently trending.

Other relevant hashtags showcase what's in the image, like Saffire e-cigs, an iPhone or a location. While it's important to use multiple tags on a single image, at the same time, don't overload your caption with hashtags.

Engage the Community

As with any social media site, Instagram is about building a community. That means getting involved and engaged with other users. Comment on their photos and like at least 10 other photos of a user.

That way, the user will notice your presence on their account and in return, they'll often like your photos as well. Also, if someone visits your account and comments or likes your photos, check out their galleries too and spread the love.

Post Often, but at the Right Time

Post pictures when you know people are online. That means, rather than post in the middle of the night, wait until morning. Friday and Saturday nights are also times to avoid because people typically aren't checking their phones. On the flipside, focus on times when people may be surfing the Internet, such as their lunch breaks from work or after dinner.

While posting often is also good, you don't want long gaps, like weeks or months between photos. You also don't want to overwhelm people's Instagram feeds either. Post one photo in the morning and another in the afternoon. This way, you stay on their radar without being overwhelming.

When it comes down to it, the formula for getting more likes on Instagram is simple. Post your best photos at the right time of day, interact with the community and use hashtags to your benefit. In other words, have fun on Instagram and it'll surely show in your photo stream.