Quote: (07-26-2017 09:36 AM)samsamsam Wrote:
Do the photos always have to include yourself in them or can it be interesting places you are at?
If I were to use older photos that isn't really an issue right?
I would probably be starting over. When I first tried IG I didn't have much of a strategy.
Samsamsam, I do about 60% pictures of me solo in nice environments or doing crazy things, 20% just beautiful pictures of nature or cities or something strange/funny, 10% me with hot girls and 10% me with buddies or in a big group. I think like that you have good value displaying mix, without being too egocentric focusing only on pictures of yourself (like girls do). The pictures without me get less likes, but that doesn't really matter though.
I also started anew as I had so many good pictures from previous travels. I made a big selection of all my pictures from 10 years ago until now and I post about 2 per week, all edited nicely (I recommend google pictures to adjust lighting/contrast etc., make sure to click on the two categories of editing to open up all the variables you can change). Currently I'm still 2-3 years behind of where I am right now, but it doesn't matter, I don't know the people on my IG, I'm just building followers and maybe in half a year I'll be up to speed with reality and I'll have about 7-8k followers. At that point, I'll start adding people I know.
Doing this strategy, I recommend making a group with fellow high repped RVFers or members you know if you are not too worried about privacy. Then all comment on each others pictures like good friends do. This will increase attention and make your profile even more natural looking. If not, you will end up with low comments vs. likes, not a major issue, but sub-optimal.
Good work Vinny in finding a nice niche that helps in game!